Best GPU for Black Myth: Wukong in 2026— Benchmarked & Ranked
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · 14 GPUs tested
Our Top Picks
#1 Pick
RTX 5090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 78 FPS
#2 Pick
RTX 4090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 60 FPS
#3 Pick
RTX 5080
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 55 FPS
Full Benchmark Results — Black Myth: Wukong at 1440p
| Rank | GPU | Avg FPS | Price | FPS/$ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 5090 | 78 | — | — | — |
| 2 | RTX 4090 | 60 | — | — | — |
| 3 | RTX 5080 | 55 | — | — | — |
| 4 | RX 7900 XTX | 53 | — | — | — |
| 5 | RTX 5070 TI | 52 | — | — | — |
| 6 | RX 7900 XT | 46 | — | — | — |
| 7 | RTX 5070 | 38 | — | — | — |
| 8 | RX 7800 XT | 36 | — | — | — |
| 9 | RX 6800 XT | 33 | — | — | — |
| 10 | RTX 4070 | 33 | — | — | — |
| 11 | RTX 3080 | 32 | — | — | — |
| 12 | RX 7700 XT | 31 | — | — | — |
| 13 | RTX 3070 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 14 | RTX 3060 | 19 | — | — | — |
FPS data from PlanMyPC benchmarks and community reports. FPS/$ = average FPS divided by current lowest price — higher is better.
Performance by Resolution
1080p (Full HD)
RTX 5090
111 FPS
RTX 4090
85 FPS
RTX 5080
78 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
75 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
73 FPS
RX 7900 XT
65 FPS
RTX 5070
55 FPS
RX 7800 XT
52 FPS
RTX 4070
48 FPS
RX 6800 XT
48 FPS
1440p (Quad HD)
RTX 5090
78 FPS
RTX 4090
60 FPS
RTX 5080
55 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
53 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
52 FPS
RX 7900 XT
46 FPS
RTX 5070
38 FPS
RX 7800 XT
36 FPS
RX 6800 XT
33 FPS
RTX 4070
33 FPS
4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090
42 FPS
RTX 4090
32 FPS
RTX 5080
29 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
28 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
28 FPS
RX 7900 XT
24 FPS
RX 7800 XT
18 FPS
RTX 5070
18 FPS
RTX 3080
16 FPS
RTX 4070
16 FPS
Black Myth: Wukong System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| gpu | GTX 1060 / RX 580 | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT |
| cpu | Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel i7-9700 / Ryzen 5 5600X |
| ram | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| storage | 130 GB SSD | 130 GB SSD |
| os | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU do I need to run Black Myth: Wukong at 60 FPS?
Based on our benchmark data, check the table above for the cheapest GPU that hits 60 FPS at your target resolution. Enable DLSS or FSR to lower the GPU requirement by roughly one tier.
Can I play Black Myth: Wukong at 4K?
Yes, but you'll need a high-end GPU. See the 4K section of our benchmark results for GPUs that deliver playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.
What is the best budget GPU for Black Myth: Wukong?
Look for the GPU with the highest FPS-per-dollar ratio in our benchmark table. The Best Value section highlights our top pick for budget-conscious builders.
Does Black Myth: Wukong support ray tracing and which GPU handles it best?
Check our benchmark results for RT-specific performance data. NVIDIA GPUs generally lead in ray tracing workloads thanks to dedicated RT cores and DLSS Frame Generation.
How much VRAM do I need for Black Myth: Wukong?
At 1080p and 1440p, 8 GB VRAM is usually sufficient. At 4K with high-res textures and ray tracing, 12 GB or more is recommended.