Red Dead Redemption 2FPS onCore Ultra 5 245T&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low223 FPS
medium198 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra149 FPS
1440P
low149 FPS
medium137 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra115 FPS
4K
low101 FPS
medium97 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra75 FPS

Performance Report

Red Dead Redemption 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core Ultra 5 245T
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 149 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Core Ultra 5 245T is 258% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 245T determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core Ultra 5 245T:$270(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $270

Combo price: $1919. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 149 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.116 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.094 fps/$0.078 fps/$
1440p0.078 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.060 fps/$
4k0.053 fps/$0.051 fps/$0.045 fps/$0.039 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core Ultra 5 245T|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p low, the Core Ultra 5 245T sets the ceiling at about 152 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 180 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core Ultra 5 245T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 13%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 10%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 16%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 8%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 6%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 9%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, 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 - Core Ultra 5 245T
cpu icon
32,444
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-4770K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 770
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 258% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+258%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+683%vsminimum

GPU

+539%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 Core Ultra 5 245T and GeForce RTX 4090 run Red Dead Redemption 2 well?

Yes, the Core Ultra 5 245T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 258% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1919 ($270 CPU (Rank #131 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

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

For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 5 245T is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium.

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 Core Ultra 5 245T and GeForce RTX 4090 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 Core Ultra 5 245T and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.