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Experience Night City with full path tracing
Quick Answer: For most users, the RTX 4080 Super 16GB ($950-$1,100) offers the best balance of VRAM, speed, and value. Budget builders should consider the RTX 4070 Super 12GB ($599), while professionals should look at the RTX 5090 32GB.
Cyberpunk 2077 with RT Overdrive (full path tracing) is one of the most demanding games ever made. Even RTX 4090 needs DLSS. Here's what you need for the best experience.
Compare all recommendations at a glance.
| GPU | VRAM | Price | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RTX 4070 Super 12GBBudget Pick | 12GB | $599 | 1080p RT Overdrive, 1440p rasterization | Buy |
RTX 4080 Super 16GBEditor's Choice | 16GB | $1,149.99 | 1440p Path Tracing, 60fps with DLSS 3 | Buy |
RTX 5090 32GBPerformance King | 32GB | $1,999 | 4K Path Tracing, DLSS 4 quality mode | Buy |
Detailed breakdown of each GPU option with pros and limitations.
Playable RT at 1080p. Path tracing requires DLSS frame generation for 60fps.
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Solid 1440p path tracing with DLSS 3. The sweet spot for Cyberpunk RT.
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4K path tracing becomes viable. The definitive Cyberpunk 2077 experience.
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