Quick Answer

A R10,000 build for Black Myth: Wukong should centre on a Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card paired with a Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i3-12100F, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz and a 500GB NVMe SSD. That combination targets 1080p at roughly 45-60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, and at Evetech a build in this class lands around R9,500 to R11,000.

What Black Myth: Wukong Actually Demands

Black Myth: Wukong runs on Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen and Nanite, so it is heavily GPU-bound and loves VRAM. Ray tracing and the Cinematic preset push even strong cards hard, and upscaling is effectively mandatory at 1440p and above. Frame Generation on RTX 40/50 cards can roughly double the perceived smoothness in this title. For a R10,000 budget that means prioritising the Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card for frames while keeping 16GB DDR4 3200MHz so the game has breathing room.

The R10,000 Parts List

  • CPU: Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i3-12100F
  • GPU: Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
  • Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD
  • A quality 650W-750W 80+ Bronze PSU and a case with at least two intake fans

At this budget you are building for 1080p on Medium settings. Stretch toward Evetech's entry tier rather than cutting RAM below 16GB. Turn on DLSS/FSR Quality and keep Full Ray Tracing for last once the rest of the build is solid.

Frame Rates To Expect

On this entry 1080p machine, Black Myth: Wukong should run at 1080p and deliver about 45-60 fps once upscaling is dialled in. Turn on DLSS/FSR Quality and keep Full Ray Tracing for last once the rest of the build is solid. If you push past this comfort zone, the Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card becomes the first thing to upgrade, not the CPU or RAM.

FAQ

Can a R10,000 PC run Black Myth: Wukong smoothly?

Yes. With a Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card and 16GB DDR4 3200MHz you can expect a stable 45-60 fps at 1080p. Enabling DLSS or FSR Quality is the single biggest smoothness win in this title.

Should I spend more on the GPU or the CPU for Black Myth: Wukong?

Favour the Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card GPU, since Black Myth: Wukong is mostly GPU-bound at these resolutions. Cutting RAM below the listed amount to afford a bigger card is a false economy in this game.

Is 500GB of SSD storage enough?

A 500GB NVMe SSD comfortably holds the game plus a few others, but a modern NVMe drive also cuts the texture-streaming hitches you would get from a mechanical disk. If you keep a large library, step up to the next drive size.

Match a R10,000 Black Myth: Wukong build to your screen. Filter Evetech's gaming PCs by GPU and target resolution, then confirm the Radeon RX 6500 XT or a used GTX 1660-class card matches your monitor's refresh rate before you check out.