How much RAM does Cyberpunk 2077 need?

Cyberpunk 2077 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Cyberpunk 2077?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

Cyberpunk 2077 System Requirements

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Cyberpunk 2077, released Dec 9, 2020, is a rpg game from CD PROJEKT RED. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Cyberpunk 2077 call for Intel Arc A380-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Cyberpunk 2077 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 1600	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GPU	Intel Arc A380	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super
RAM	12 GB	16 GB
Storage	70 GB	70 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB or Arc A380
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: 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: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD required.

Best GPU for Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D level. We could not find a current processor that fits the tier thresholds.

Budget

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

~$350

score 340Zen 4

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ~$460Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D ~$550Buy
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ~$550Find
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D ~$640Find

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Recommended

No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.

Performance

No current chip fits this tier for this game yet.

Recommended PC build for Cyberpunk 2077

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Cyberpunk 2077 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Cyberpunk 2077?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Cyberpunk 2077?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Cyberpunk 2077's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Cyberpunk 2077?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
How much RAM does Cyberpunk 2077 need?: Cyberpunk 2077 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super still enough for Cyberpunk 2077?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.