- Cyberpunk 2077’s PC version now runs at playable frame rates and offers good visuals on high-end Android phones.
- The game ran at a steady 50 FPS with FSR on the Red Magic 11 Pro via emulation by the GameHub platform.
- The temperatures still reached up to 100°C, despite the phone’s internal liquid cooling and fan.
Chip advancements in the last few years have accelerated AAA PC gaming on smartphones. However, no one would have expected that Cyberpunk 2077, a title that barely worked on last-gen consoles in 2020, would now be running smoothly on Android phones.
New testing reveals that Cyberpunk 2077’s PC version now runs at 50 FPS with FSR frame generation enabled on Red Magic 11 Pro. The frame rates remain smooth and steady, without any jarring compromises on visuals.
Why it matters: It’s only a matter of time before most of the world’s most prolific AAA games become playable on high-end smartphones, given the current trajectory of PC emulation and flagship specifications.
This incredible milestone was tested by prolific YouTuber ETA Prime, who ran Cyberpunk 2077 on the Red Magic 11 Pro’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset by using the GameHub emulation platform.
Without frame generation, the game achieved 30 to 40 FPS consistently in emulation at low settings using 720p resolution with FSR 2.1 set to balanced mode.
The FPS only dipped into the high 20s in the worst moments, but the performance otherwise remained smooth across testing. There were no recurring frame dips or stutters like one would have expected.
Additionally, CPU usage remained in the 60-80% range, while GPU usage also stayed around a decent 50-60% range. The phone’s 16 GB LPDDR5T RAM also stayed around 80% usage. This shows the Red Magic 11 Pro still had resources to spare while emulating Cyberpunk.
However, all this consistent performance comes with a big drawback: the phone still ended up hitting 100°C despite its reputable internal liquid cooling and active fan. This high temperature can be blamed on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
Regardless, the overall positive performance also fans the ongoing rumors about the Cyberpunk IP coming to smartphones in the future.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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