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 153 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 126 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 86 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Core i7-10700 is 77% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium)), the Core i7-10700 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1917. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 153 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the Core i7-10700 has headroom up to 86 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 14 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-10700 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU70% - 73% <> GPU36% - 64% <> | CPU63% - 68% <> GPU54% - 76% <> | CPU43% - 53% <> GPU54% - 75% <> | CPU35% - 54% <> GPU54% - 74% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU54% - 59% <> GPU59% - 81% <> | CPU49% - 54% <> GPU82% - 95% <> | CPU49% - 55% <> GPU82% - 94% <> | CPU47% - 55% <> GPU82% - 93% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU44% - 57% <> GPU71% - 84% <> | CPU43% - 54% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU43% - 54% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU40% - 50% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-10700 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 35% and 73% and GPU utilization between 36% and 100%. Core i7-10700 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 61% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 58% to 48%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Core i7-10700 stays at 48% (43-54%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 58% and GPU 61%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 53% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 48% and GPU 93%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 52% (49-54%) and GPU 88% (82-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-10700 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-10700 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 77% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-10700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 77% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1917 ($268 CPU (Rank #314 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Red Dead Redemption 2 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium.
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 Core i7-10700 and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
