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Choose Cyberpunk 2077 Graphics Settings for Your PC
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Answer
Cyberpunk 2077 does not have one best setting for every low-end PC. CD PROJEKT RED publishes hardware targets, resolution guidance, and supported upscaling options. Start from the target that matches the PC, then test one reversible change at a time rather than copying a universal preset.
Identify the PC and display target
Note the graphics card, processor, RAM, available SSD space, monitor resolution, and whether ray tracing is intended. A setting that works at 1080p without ray tracing can be unsuitable at a higher resolution or with ray tracing.
Compare the PC with current requirements
Use CD PROJEKT RED's current Cyberpunk 2077 requirements to find the row closest to the intended resolution, preset, and target frame rate. Treat the listed target as a hardware comparison, not a guarantee for every scene.
Choose a realistic starting preset
Begin at the in-game preset that matches the closest official hardware target. Do not start with a copied 'best settings' list that assumes a different GPU, resolution, or ray-tracing mode.
Set the resolution deliberately
Use the display's intended resolution first, then lower it only if the hardware target and observed performance require it. CD PROJEKT RED explains that rendering more pixels requires substantially more processing work.
Use a supported upscaler only when appropriate
If the PC supports AMD FSR 3, open Settings, then Graphics, and choose it in the Quick Preset section. Frame Generation requires FSR 3 upscaling to be enabled; it is not a general fix for every GPU or low baseline frame rate.
Test one repeatable scene
Use the same benchmark or comparable gameplay area after each change. Record frame pacing, image quality, input response, and any artifacts instead of relying on a lobby or menu frame rate.
Change one variable at a time
If performance is still unsuitable, lower one graphics or resolution choice, test the same scene, and keep only the change that helps the actual PC. Avoid custom configuration files and unofficial performance mods.
Collect evidence for a persistent problem
If a PC that meets the official requirement still has low frame rates or long loading, CD PROJEKT RED asks for benchmark results, a video when possible, and a save when the issue is location-specific.
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If it does not work
- FSR 3 Frame Generation is recommended by CD PROJEKT RED only from a 60 FPS baseline and on a 120 Hz-or-higher display; lower baselines can make artifacts or frame-pacing issues more noticeable.
- If performance worsened immediately after a driver update, preserve that timing for support. CD PROJEKT RED advises returning to the prior driver version in that specific situation rather than adding multiple optimizers.
Sources and verification
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