I'm eager to play Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p with ray tracing but I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the upgrade options. The official hardware recommendations seem way over the top for 1440p, and I see conflicting benchmarks online. Here's my current setup: 16GB of 3200MHz RAM, a Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, and an RX 6600 XT GPU. I'm considering whether to stick with my AM4 build or jump to AM5. If I upgrade my GPU to an RX 9070, would it suffice for playing at 1440p? Given my budget of about $1500 AUD, I'm wondering how much more I should invest to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Your Ryzen 5 5600X is actually more than capable for Cyberpunk. Minimum requirements only specify a Ryzen 1600, so you should be fine. Plus, if it’s primarily a GPU-bound game, upgrading to a better graphics card should give you a noticeable boost even with your current setup.
Honestly, I think your AM4 setup is good enough for a while. If ray tracing is important to you, prioritize upgrading your GPU first instead of jumping into AM5. It's likely all you'll need for decent performance right now.
I agree! Cyberpunk is more GPU-intensive, so your current setup could last you a bit longer with just a GPU upgrade.
I think you should go for the RX 9070 and see how that setup runs at 1440p with your current CPU. If it doesn't meet your expectations, then you can consider upgrading to a better CPU like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or even the AM5 platform later on. Getting the graphics card now may save you some cash before the prices rise again!
Yeah, I made a similar switch and can vouch for the RX 9070 – amazing value! No regrets here.
I played Cyberpunk at 1440p with a 5600X and a 3060 Ti for quite some time! On high settings with some ray tracing, you can definitely have a good experience. Just don't aim for max settings. If it’s playable on my beefed-up setup, I’d say your rig will handle it just fine!
If you want a balance between performance and cost, get the RX 9070. I was getting around 120 fps at 1440p with ray tracing on, using a similar CPU. It sounds like a solid choice!
Really? That’s awesome, I was worried about frame drops!
That’s reassuring, thanks! I heard mixed things about performance, especially with upscaling options.