Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop run Black Myth: Wukong?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop clears the minimum bar for Black Myth: Wukong but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 49 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset or by enabling upscaling.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 19 | 15 | 23 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game supports RT (path) | Available | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR | Available | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 30 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 18 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
Upscaling
Black Myth: Wukong supports DLSS and FSR. Your card supports DLSS — Quality mode is the best first change you can make. Compare upscalers.
How other cards handle Black Myth: Wukong
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon R9 Fury X | C | 52 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | C | 52 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc A580 | C | 52 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | C | 49 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 Fury | C | 49 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 590 | C | 46 | ▼ 3 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop run Black Myth: Wukong?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop clears the minimum bar for Black Myth: Wukong but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 49 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset or by enabling upscaling.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 49 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p and 18 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p. Then enable upscaling on Quality mode before lowering anything further.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.