Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.05 Tested – Is Ryzen Performance Boosted?

Patch 1.04 with Hex Edit VS Patch 1.05

So how does Cyberpunk 2077’s patch 1.05 compare with the PC community’s Hex Edit for Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.04? The short answer is that both deliver similar performance numbers. 

Patch 1.05 appears to be better than the community’s Hex Edit in many cases, as it doesn’t feature the same performance degradation as could be seen with the Hex edit when 12-core and 16-core Ryzen processors are used.

On top of this, patch 1.05 requires no hex editing or any additional modifications of Cyberpunk 2077’s game code, making these Ryzen performance gains a lot more accessible to PC gamers. Most PC gamers will have their Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store clients automatically update their Cyberpunk 2077 installation, giving many Ryzen users a hassle-free performance boost.  
 

  

Conclusion 

Cyberpunk 2077’s patch 1.05 delivers users of AMD’s SMT-enabled Ryzen processors some worthy performance gains, offering average framerate increases as high as 26.7% in some system configurations. This change will be transformative for users of 4-core/8-thread and 6-core/12-thread Ryzen CPU users and should deliver PC gamers a smoother overall experience within Cyberpunk 2077. 

For those who want additional optimisation tips for Cyberpunk 2077, please look at our PC Performance Analysis and Optimisation Guide for the game. 

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