Cyberpunk 2077 has finally arrived, and players have been pre-ordering and pre-downloading the game all across the globe. However, it is best to recheck the requirements for running the game.
There are certain specifications required for Cyberpunk 2077 on PC. For console players on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, they will have the backward compatibility option for next-gen consoles.
Similarly, the performance on consoles will be universal, but the game will have enhanced performance on PC. Thus, it is normal for PC players to expect nothing but the best from Cyberpunk 2077.
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Players with high-end setups can enjoy the full gameplay with NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 and Ray Tracing. Simultaneously, Cyberpunk 2077 will also require DirectX 12 to run smoothly.
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PC specifications required to run Cyberpunk 2077
The official description mentioned that Cyberpunk 2077 is both graphics and processor intensive. Thus, players have to make sure that these components meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
Likewise, the minimum requirement is crafted with low settings, keeping in mind that there are several players with 1080p gaming setups.
CDPR have been trying their best to make Cyberpunk 2077 an all-inclusive game. However, it is going to be quite strenuous for low-end devices.
Note: These are the minimum requirements for the game, and thus players should target the optimal specifications.
The Minimum specifications required for Cyberpunk 2077:
- Processor - Core i5-3570k or AMD FX-8310
- GPU - GTX 780 3GB or Radeon RX 470 4 GB
- Memory - 8 GB RAM
- VRAM - 3 GB
- Storage - 70 GB (Solid-State Drive recommended)
- Operating System - Windows 7 or Windows 10 64-bit
- Resolution - 1080p
- GFX - Low
The Optimal specifications required to run Cyberpunk 2077:
- Processor - Core i7 - 4790 or AMD Ryzen 3200G
- GPU - GTX 1060 6GB, GTX 1660 Super or Radeon RX 590
- Memory - 12 GB RAM
- VRAM - 6 GB
- Storage - 70 GB (Solid-State Drive recommended)
- Operating System - Windows 10 64-bit
- Resolution - 1080p
- GFX - High
Players purchasing the brand new GTX 1650 Super or Radeon RX 5500 XT will get a similar performance. However, it is essential to note that GTX 1650 will only have 4GB of VRAM.
Thus, it is advisable to purchase the GTX 1660 Super, not only because of the 6GB VRAM but also since it's faster than the GTX 1060 graphics card.
Moving on to the highest specifications required to run Cyberpunk.
Specifications to run Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p Ultra:
- Processor - Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU - RTX 3070
- Memory - 16GB
- VRAM - 8GB
- Storage - 70 GB (Solid-State Drive recommended)
- Operating System - Windows 10 64-bit
- Resolution - 1440p
- GFX - RT Ultra
Specifications to run Cyberpunk 2077 at 2160p Ultra:
- Processor - Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU - RTX 3080
- Memory - 16GB
- VRAM - 10GB
- Storage - 70 GB (Solid-State Drive recommended)
- Operating System - Windows 10 64-bit
- Resolution - 2160p
- GFX - RT Ultra
If players are interested in experiencing Cyberpunk 2077 at premium 4K quality, then the PC built has to be a little expensive. Considering everything required to run games at 4K, the following specifications are recommended:
- Processor - Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600x
- GPU - RTX 3080
- Memory - 32GB
- VRAM - 10GB
- Storage - 70 GB (Solid-State Drive recommended)
- Operating System - Windows 10 64-bit
- Resolution - 4K
- GFX - RT Ultra
Hopefully, players will be able to enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 on their PC with a few adjustments. It is recommended that players go in for NVIDIA graphics cards. Also, GOG has entered a cooperation with GeForce.
Essentially, players will be able to launch the GOG.com version of Cyberpunk 2077 through GeForce from the first day (December 10th). CDPR has also issued a bunch of exclusive in-game gifts, which players can obtain through their GOG account.
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