Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX A4500 Mobile

Red Dead Redemption 2

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.

Red Dead Redemption 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low147 FPS
medium130 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra84 FPS
1440P
low106 FPS
medium95 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4K
low65 FPS
medium58 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra36 FPS

Performance Report

Red Dead Redemption 2

RTX A4500 Mobile + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 84 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 65 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX A4500 Mobile is 65% 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).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the RTX A4500 Mobile becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p medium, 1440p low.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|RTX A4500 Mobile

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the RTX A4500 Mobile sets the ceiling at about 49 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 81 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 2/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your RTX A4500 Mobile is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 8%
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 7%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 10%
HighGPU Limits CPU 11%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 18%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 31%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 37%
HighGPU Limits CPU 37%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 40%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-4770K
GPU - RTX A4500 Mobile
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16,613
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 770
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 278% above and your GPU is 65% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+278%vsrecommended

GPU

+65%vsrecommended

CPU

+728%vsminimum

GPU

+179%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 770
Processor: Core i5-2500K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7-4770K
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A4500 Mobile run Red Dead Redemption 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX A4500 Mobile can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 65% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Red Dead Redemption 2 performance?

For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A4500 Mobile 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 high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Red Dead Redemption 2?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Red Dead Redemption 2?

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 RTX A4500 Mobile both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A4500 Mobile?

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.