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, frame rates range from 18 to 35 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 12 to 19 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 7 to 12 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Core i9-13900HX is 368% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i9-13900HX still has additional frame-generation headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 15 FPS, while the Core i9-13900HX has headroom up to 80 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 65 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-13900HX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 81% |
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) | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU54% - 81% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU54% - 81% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU67% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU53% - 80% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU54% - 81% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU66% - 89% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU66% - 90% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU53% - 81% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU54% - 81% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU97% - 98% <> GPU66% - 90% <> |
The Core i9-13900HX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 97% and 100% and GPU utilization between 53% and 90%. Core i9-13900HX reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 73% at 1080p to 73% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 100% to 98%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i9-13900HX reaches 100% average load (99-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 68% (54-81%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 100% and GPU 73%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 98% and GPU 73%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 98% and GPU 73%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 98% (97-100%) and GPU 78% (66-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-13900HX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i9-13900HX reaches 100% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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 368% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Red Dead Redemption 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 18 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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.
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: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 i9-13900HX 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.
