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Can I run Cyberpunk 2077?
Cyberpunk 2077's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and Core i7-6700 with 12 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Cyberpunk 2077 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB or Arc A380 | Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600 | 12 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770 | Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD required. Attention: In this game you will encounter a variety of visual effects that may provide seizures or loss of consciousness in a minority of people. If you or someone you know experiences any of the above symptoms while playing, stop and seek medical attention immediately.
Recommended: SSD required.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Cyberpunk 2077 needs a GPU score of about 82: the 23rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Satisfactory, DOOM: The Dark Ages, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~42 6 GB VRAM | ~41 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~82 8 GB VRAM | ~98 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X £153.28 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~131 8 GB VRAM | ~98 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X £153.28 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~221 12 GB VRAM | ~98 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X £153.28 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Cyberpunk 2077?
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB or Arc A380; Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600; 12 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Cyberpunk 2077?
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770; Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Cyberpunk 2077?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p?
About 131 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Cyberpunk 2077 need?
12 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.