bld4me Grade
7
Score/10
The Verdict

Aim for a GPU that punches above the official recommended specs to natively clear 1080p/Medium/60fps, then use frame gen and upscaling for extra headroom—not as a crutch.

It's a system-wide stress test. GPU demands are brutal, but it also hammers your CPU, RAM, and SSD. Modern mid-range parts across the board are mandatory.
The official specs assume you're relying heavily on upscaling. If your GPU falls short of native 60fps, expect brutal 1% lows and noticeable stuttering.
The officially 'Recommended' GPUs struggle at native 60fps. Over-spec your GPU to lock in a native 60 to keep input latency in check, then flip on frame gen for an extra boost.
Recommendation
Ryzen 5 9600X
Arc B570 10GB
16GB
1024GB SSD
Ryzen 7 5700G
Radeon RX 7600
16GB
1024GB SSD

Even if you are building brand new, a modern mid-range GPU with an absolute baseline of 12GB VRAM is the hard cutoff.Hunting for used hardware that supports frame gen and has the raw horsepower for this title will still cost a premium. Depending on your budget, buying new is likely the smarter play.

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bld4me PC Technical Team

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This is a textbook "frame gen era" title. As a heavyweight 2024 release, it hits you with a brutal double whammy: the raw hardware demands are massive, and it assumes you're using upscalers as a crutch from the get-go.Sure, you can technically force it to run on a handheld if you completely tank the visual settings and let frame gen do the heavy lifting. But given how unforgiving the fast-paced combat is, it became painfully obvious that playing on a proper desktop PC is the only right answer until next-gen handhelds drop.That said, even a desktop needs serious horsepower to run this smoothly. Don't hit the buy button until you've taken a hard look at your rig's specs.

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UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ Standard (1TB) / Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+ (AMD Ryzen AI)

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) / Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 365)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 5)

Grade4/10

Claw A1M-004JP (512GB) / Claw A1M i5 (1TB Custom)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Grade5/10

Claw A1M-002JP (1TB) / Claw A1M i7 High-End (32GB/2TB)

Lenovo

LOQ 15AHP10

Grade8/10

RTX 5060 / 1TB SSD / RTX 5050 / 512GB SSD

This is a brutal title for handhelds. Even on a Z1 Extreme APU, you'll be forced down to the absolute lowest settings just to scrape by at 60fps. Gaming laptop users also need to beware: if your cooling isn't up to par, expect severe thermal throttling to tank your performance.

The verdict is estimated based on hardware specifications, assuming a game resolution of 720p and settings at Medium or lower. A 'PLAYABLE' status does not guarantee actual gameplay performance.

PC Parts Selection Guide

Black Myth: Wukong PC Component Selection & Build Strategy

This heavyweight title demands a balanced, well-funded build. Since the official specs lean heavily on upscaling as a crutch, you need to bump your GPU up a tier. But don't cheap out on the CPU, RAM, or storage, or you're guaranteed to hit a nasty bottleneck.
Pro Advice

BUILD
BALANCE

The 'just buy a massive GPU' mentality won't fly here. This game hits your entire system hard. You need modern mid-range components across the board—a strong CPU, 16GB+ RAM, and a fast NVMe SSD. If you don't allocate your budget evenly, you're not going to have a smooth experience.
Technical Specifications

Specs: Official System Requirements

Source: Steam Store Official
A massive heads-up: both the Minimum and Recommended official specs assume you are relying on upscalers. In terms of raw native rasterization, the 'Recommended' GPUs will struggle to hold 1080p/Medium/60fps. CPU overhead is also brutal, making CPU-bound frame drops a real threat. Fortunately, it fully supports modern frame gen and upscaling, giving newer GPU architectures a massive advantage.

The number of ● dots quantifies the performance level required from PC components on a scale of 1 to 10.

Minimum

Recommended

CPU
Core i5-8400
Ryzen 5 1600
CPU
Core i7-9700
Ryzen 5 5500
GPU
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Radeon RX 580 8GB
GPU
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Arc A750
RAM
16 GB
RAM
16 GB
Storage
130 GB HDD
Storage
130 GB HDD
Supported Tech (Upscaling & Frame Gen)
Upscaler:DLSSFSRXeSS
Frame Gen:DLSS FGFSR FG
GPU Selection & FPS Analysis

Black Myth: Wukong GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide

The GPU demands are sky-high, and the CPU requirements aren't far behind. You need to pair them carefully for your target resolution and settings to avoid a brutal bottleneck on either end.

Target Mapping

Given the fast-paced combat, a native 60fps is a non-negotiable baseline. Aiming for an 'Entry 30fps' target is barely playable, even with frame gen trying to mask the stutter. And if you're chasing 4K/60fps? Prepare to bring even modern flagship GPUs to their knees.
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 580 8GB OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 1660 USED
Radeon R9 Fury X
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 5700 XT OFFICIAL
Arc A750 OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 7600 USED
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB USED
GeForce RTX 4070 USED
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB USED
Radeon RX 6800 XT USED
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER NEW
GeForce RTX 5070 NEW
Radeon RX 7900 XT USED
GeForce RTX 4080 USED
GeForce RTX 4090 USED
GeForce GTX 1070 (Laptop)
Radeon RX Vega 56M USED
Arc A570M USED
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop) USED
Radeon RX 7600M XT USED
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop) USED
GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop) USED
Radeon RX 6800M USED
GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop) USED
GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop) USED
No matching candidates found in database

Technical Evidence

Because the official specs treat upscaling as a crutch, we highly recommend stepping up a GPU tier. Relying on the official Minimum CPU and GPU combo will leave your rig severely underpowered.

GPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Arc B570 10GB bld4me NEW
Radeon RX 7600 bld4me USED
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Official Recommended
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Official Minimum

CPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Ryzen 5 9600X bld4me NEW
Ryzen 7 5700G bld4me USED
Core i7-9700 Official Recommended
Core i5-8400 Official Minimum

This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.

GPU Matrix

Running natively, even the 'Recommended' GPUs can tank into the 40s at 1080p/Medium. Don't expect a smooth ride there. Grab a beefier GPU to lock in a solid native 60fps floor, then use upscaling to push it further—that’s the real secret to a fluid, responsive experience.
GPU720p1080p1440p4K
bld4me NEW
Arc B570 10GB
bld4me USED
Radeon RX 7600
Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Official Minimum
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.

Estimated FPS Database

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Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.

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Grade S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

GeForce RTX 5090
GeForce RTX 4090
Radeon RX 9070 XT
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
GeForce RTX 5080
Radeon RX 7900 XT
GeForce RTX 4080
GeForce RTX 5070
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Non-Recommended Models (Grade E)

Performance Insufficient / Risk of Crash

Ranking Criteria Explained

S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

A
ADVANCED"If you crave that next level of smoothness"

A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.

B
BALANCED"bld4me's recommendation. The smart, well-balanced choice"

The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.

C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"

Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.

E
EXCLUDED"Not recommended. Time to upgrade"

GPU below official supported performance.

The Bottom Line

The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade

The stunning visuals and fast-paced combat make one thing painfully obvious: this game is a massive hardware hog. The GPU requirements are brutal, and since the official specs rely entirely on upscalers as a crutch, failing to factor that into your part selection is a guaranteed recipe for buyer's remorse.

Worse yet, it's a system-wide stress test that will hammer your CPU, RAM, and storage just as hard. A half-baked, piecemeal upgrade on an aging rig will likely just move the bottleneck somewhere else. Honestly, depending on your current setup, ditching the old rig for a completely new pre-built might actually offer better bang for your buck. Use our FPS benchmark data to find a GPU that legitimately hits your target, and build a balanced system around it that fits your budget.