Ryzen 5 9600X
Arc B570 10GB
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.

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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+

Grade
5
/10

Claw 8 AI+ Standard (1TB)

Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition

Playable
Estimated to run smoothly based on specs.
MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+ (AMD Ryzen AI)

Grade
5
/10

Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 365)

Playable
Estimated to run smoothly based on specs.
MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 5)

Grade
4
/10

Claw A1M-004JP (512GB)

Claw A1M i5 (1TB Custom)

Playable
Estimated to run smoothly based on specs.
MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Grade
5
/10

Claw A1M-002JP (1TB)

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

Playable
Estimated to run smoothly based on specs.
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.
CPU

Aim a tier higher than the official recommended CPUs

  • The official CPU recommendations will choke your 1% lows.
  • Step up a tier to eliminate CPU bottlenecks and keep stutters at bay.
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 boarda 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 RTX 2060 6GBOFFICIAL
Radeon RX 5700 XTOFFICIAL
Arc A750OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 7600USED

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 10GBbld4me NEW
Radeon RX 7600bld4me USED
GeForce RTX 2060 6GBOfficial Recommended
GeForce GTX 1060 6GBOfficial Minimum

CPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Ryzen 5 9600Xbld4me NEW
Ryzen 7 5700Gbld4me USED
Core i7-9700Official Recommended
Core i5-8400Official 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 furtherthat’s the real secret to a fluid, responsive experience.

How to Read GPU Matrix

Read Vertically

Aligned on the same scale, simply follow the resolution column down to see performance gains.

Read Horizontally

Bars shorten and colors change as resolution increases, indicating upgrade thresholds.

Overall View

The color gradient from top-left to bottom-right illustrates generational limits and potential.

GPU720p1080p1440p4K
bld4me NEW
Arc B570 10GB
bld4me USED
Radeon RX 7600
Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Official Minimum
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Note

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

Black Myth: Wukong GPU Benchmark & FPS Database

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.

Black Myth: Wukong

117 SKUS
GPUShare720PHD1080PFHD1440PQHD4KUHD
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
Grade A
ADVANCED"If you crave that next level of smoothness"

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon RX 6950 XT
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon RX 6900 XT
GeForce RTX 3090
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Radeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 7900M
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Radeon RX 6800
Radeon RX 9060
GeForce RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Grade B
BALANCED"bld4me's recommendation. The smart, well-balanced choice"

The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.

Radeon RX 7800M
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Radeon RX 6750 XT
GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop)
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Radeon RX 6850M XT
Arc B580 12GB
GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 6800M
Arc A770 16GB
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce RTX 5050
Radeon RX 6700 10GB
Radeon RX 7600 XT
Arc A770 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon RX 7600
Radeon RX 7600M XT
Arc B570 10GB
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Laptop)
GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop)
Radeon RX 6650 XT
Arc A750
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Grade C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"

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

Radeon RX 6600 XT
Radeon RX 6700M
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Radeon Pro VII
Radeon VII
Arc A770M
GeForce RTX 2080 (Laptop)
Arc A580
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop)
GeForce RTX 2070
GeForce RTX 2070 (Laptop)
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop)
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Radeon RX 7600S
Radeon RX 5700
Radeon RX 6600
Radeon RX 7600M
Radeon RX 5600 XT
Radeon RX 5700M
Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid
Arc A730M
Radeon Pro Vega 64
Radeon RX 5600
Radeon RX Vega 64
GeForce GTX 1080
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
GeForce GTX 1080 (Laptop)
GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop)
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Radeon RX Vega 56
GeForce GTX Titan X
Radeon RX 5600M
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
GeForce GTX 1070
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Radeon R9 Fury X
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
Radeon RX Vega 56M
Arc A570M
GeForce GTX 1660
GeForce GTX 1070 (Laptop)

Non-Recommended Models (Grade E)

Performance Insufficient / Risk of Crash
E
EXCLUDED"Not recommended. Time to upgrade"

GPU below official supported performance.

Radeon R9 Nano
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Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
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Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
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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.