The Best Gaming PC for Cyberpunk 2077 (2026)

Aaa cinematic · target: 1440p Ultra + RT (4K on the enthusiast tier)

Can your PC run Cyberpunk 2077?

Pick your graphics card and resolution for an instant verdict tuned to this game’s demand.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 CPU or GPU intensive?

This is a visually demanding title where the graphics card does the heavy lifting. Prioritise a strong GPU with enough VRAM, and lean on DLSS/FSR upscaling to hit higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The definitive GPU stress test; path tracing crushes hardware, so DLSS and a strong RTX card are essential. You can sanity-check any CPU/GPU pairing for this kind of workload with the Bottleneck Estimator — set the game type to AAA cinematic to see how the balance shifts.

Frequently asked questions

What PC do you need to run Cyberpunk 2077?

A $1500-class build like our High-End (with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB) is the sweet spot. It targets 1440p Ultra + RT (4K on the enthusiast tier) comfortably.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 CPU or GPU intensive?

It is a AAA cinematic title. This is a visually demanding title where the graphics card does the heavy lifting. Prioritise a strong GPU with enough VRAM, and lean on DLSS/FSR upscaling to hit higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

What frame rate can you target in Cyberpunk 2077?

Aim for 1440p Ultra + RT (4K on the enthusiast tier). The definitive GPU stress test; path tracing crushes hardware, so DLSS and a strong RTX card are essential.