Top runs:

• Highest FPS: Cyberpunk2077_Proton_FSYNC_Gamemode demonstrated the highest average FPS, surpassing others by a small percentage, indicating superior performance in delivering higher frame rates.
• Smoothest FPS: Cyberpunk2077_Proton_FSYNC showed the smoothest FPS, with the lowest standard deviation and variance, ensuring a more stable and consistent experience compared to the rest.
• Best overall: Cyberpunk2077_Proton_FSYNC_Gamemode provided a balance of high FPS and relatively low variance, making it the best overall choice for a balance of performance and stability.

Issues:

• The variation using Cyberpunk2077_Proton_NTSYNC configuration had significantly lower FPS compared to others, roughly consisting of a 12-15% drop, indicating an underperformance issue.
• The Cyberpunk2077_Proton_NTSYNC runs had higher CPU and GPU temperatures than others, which might contribute to the performance drop and should be reviewed for thermal management issues.

Summary

The benchmark for Cyberpunk 2077 compared several optimizations and settings specifically using Proton, with emphasis on FSYNC, Gamemode, and NTSYNC. The runs utilizing Proton with FSYNC and Gamemode demonstrated superior FPS and smoother gameplay compared to those using NTSYNC. The latter underperformed by a noticeable margin, paired with increased hardware temperatures, which could affect gaming performance and hardware longevity. Selecting the optimal configuration of FSYNC with Gamemode offers both high frame rates and stability, catering exceptionally to those aiming for an enhanced gaming experience on Linux.