I'm new to PC gaming and want to play Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with HDR and the highest graphics settings, including full path tracing. Can an RTX 5080 manage 60 FPS? I'm happy to use DLSS if needed.
Can an RTX 5080 run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K60 with path tracing?
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Yes, but plan on using DLSS rather than native 4K. With path tracing and DLSS Performance, estimates for the 5080 range from the 40s to around 60 FPS without frame generation. Some scenes may dip below your target.
Frame generation can make the displayed frame rate higher, so getting a smooth-looking 60 FPS is more achievable than holding 60 rendered frames per second everywhere. Results will vary with the scene and the rest of the system.
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I'd try DLSS Quality with frame generation first and see how it feels. If the base frame rate is too low or the image feels sluggish, switch to a more aggressive DLSS mode or lower some settings.
Frame generation adds displayed frames, but it doesn't make the game respond like it's rendering all those frames itself. A decent base frame rate still matters.
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There's a big difference between regular ray tracing and full path tracing here. If a steady 60 without generated frames matters more than maxing every setting, turning off path tracing while keeping some ray tracing is worth trying.
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Don't overlook the CPU when choosing the rest of the PC. Ray tracing can be demanding on it too, even at 4K. Check benchmarks that show the exact DLSS mode, path tracing setting and whether frame generation is on before comparing FPS numbers.
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m_68~busclip.4:
Does DLSS Performance still output a 4K image?
5w~paperhinge_308:
Yes. It renders at a lower internal resolution and upscales to 4K. Performance mode uses a lower internal resolution than Quality mode, so image quality can differ.