Do you think my lenses could handle playing Cyberpunk 2077?
Do you think my lenses could handle playing Cyberpunk 2077?
Considering your hardware, how would you adjust it to achieve a smooth experience with Cyberpunk 2077?
It seems with just the CPU upgrade you might manage to achieve 720p low quality and skip to the end of that video. The clip doesn’t cover Night City, so I can’t be certain it will maintain those stable 30 to 40 frames per second. The Xeon linked in the earlier post performs similarly to an i7 4770—slightly quicker, but not noticeable. The main advantage is the option to use ECC memory if your motherboard supports it, although there’s a downside: it lacks a built-in GPU (that’s not really a drawback).
No graphics card will assist you in that game. A better graphics card could help, but it would only take you so far with that CPU. I think an overhaul is needed.
Oh no... the 2GB graphics card isn't enough. The minimum VRAM requirements for 1080P are 3GB, so it wouldn't work.
Cyberpunk will need a robust system to run at 4K with high/ultra options at a reasonable frame rate. I'm currently developing a new setup, but my existing machine features an i7-3770K, GTX 1080 Ti with 12GB VRAM, and 32GB RAM. When I set Cyberpunk to 4K with ultra settings, I encountered a recurring bug at the same location every time I reloaded a save. A web search suggested lowering the resolution, bypassing the issue, and then restoring the previous setting. This approach resolved the bug effectively, but when I reduced it to 2K, I lost track of how significantly performance dropped. At 2K, the game felt vastly different—extremely smooth and responsive. TL;DR: Yes, you can run Cyberpunk with those specs, but expect limited performance at maximum graphics settings.
You can't push this CPU beyond its limits. It's time to upgrade to something better.
When planning a new build for optimal performance, consider minor upgrades such as switching to an LGA 1150 Xeon if your motherboard allows it. Research is essential—what model motherboard are you using? You’ll also need a replacement GPU, which might require a better power supply or a PCIE cable. If you lack a PCIE cable, opt for a GTX 1650 model that operates without it; it should handle 1080p at low to medium settings (30–40 FPS) with FSR or frame limits. For a smoother 1080p experience, invest in a solid power supply and a GTX 1660 Super or an RX 6600. Your GTX 1050 is insufficient unless you’re willing to settle for 720p low with scaling.