Can My PC Run Cyberpunk 2077?
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NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB minimum, NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER recommended. Check your own parts below.
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Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements
Minimum requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
Recommended requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
Requirements are transcribed from the publisher's published specification and have not been re-checked against the current store listing.
About running Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a 2020 RPG title. It pushes hardware hard, especially the graphics card. The published minimum is built around Intel Core i7-6700 paired with NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB; the recommended tier moves up to Intel Core i7-12700 and NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER. Memory goes from 12 GB at minimum to 16 GB recommended, and you'll want roughly 70 GB free on disk. Expect to trade settings for frames even above the recommended tier, and expect texture quality to be limited by video memory before raw speed.
How to improve Cyberpunk 2077 performance
- Close what you're not using. Browsers, chat apps and launchers sit on RAM and CPU while Cyberpunk 2077 runs. On a machine near the minimum this is usually the single biggest win available.
- Check your actual refresh rate and resolution. Running below your monitor's native resolution costs less than most people expect; running above your refresh rate buys nothing at all.
- Update the graphics driver. New releases routinely ship driver-side fixes. For a 2020 title on an older card this can be the difference between stutter and smooth.
- Put the game on an SSD. Cyberpunk 2077 wants about 70 GB. On a mechanical drive the frame rate may be fine while texture pop-in and load times are not.
- Free the memory before you launch. Windows accumulates background services that never give memory back. FixKon clears them out in one pass, which matters most when you're on 12–16 GB.
Cyberpunk 2077 requirements FAQ
- What are the minimum requirements for Cyberpunk 2077?
- Cyberpunk 2077 lists Intel Core i7-6700 or equivalent, NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB, 12 GB of RAM and about 70 GB of storage on Windows 10 64-bit.
- Can I run Cyberpunk 2077 on a NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB?
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB is the published minimum graphics card, so it should start and run — at low settings, at 1080p, and with frame dips in heavy scenes. The recommended card is NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER.
- How much RAM does Cyberpunk 2077 need?
- 12 GB is the minimum and 16 GB is recommended. Below the minimum the game will stutter or fail to launch regardless of how fast your CPU and graphics card are.
- Will Cyberpunk 2077 run better if I close background apps?
- Usually yes, and most on a PC near the minimum spec. Background processes compete for the same CPU time and memory the game needs. This is what FixKon automates.