A masterpiece of the RAGE engine, heavily taxing the GPU with volumetric lighting and water physics. Interestingly, it has relatively low CPU utilization compared to its graphical demands. Be prepared for a massive 150GB install size.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 86 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 67 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 39 to 69 FPS.
The Quadro GV100 is 89% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the Quadro GV100 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high), 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $9377.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 86 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the Quadro GV100 sets the ceiling at about 54 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 81 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 33% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Quadro GV100 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 33% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 278% above and your GPU is 89% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Quadro GV100 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 89% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $9377.13 ($378.13 CPU + $8999 GPU). Your Quadro GV100 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($8999) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.
For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro GV100 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.
Red Dead Redemption 2 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Red Dead Redemption 2 requires at minimum a Core i5-2500K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 770 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-4770K and GeForce GTX 1060 with 12 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro GV100 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
