Red Dead Redemption 2FPS onEPYC 7351P&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
low185 FPS
medium172 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440P
low128 FPS
medium117 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra84 FPS
4K
low76 FPS
medium74 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra52 FPS

Performance Report

Red Dead Redemption 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7351P
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 109 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 84 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 52 to 76 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The EPYC 7351P is 174% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The EPYC 7351P determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7351P|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the EPYC 7351P sets the ceiling at about 78 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 110 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 7351P 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 26%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 21%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 24%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 24%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 21%
HighCPU Limits GPU 24%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 25%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 29%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 26%
HighCPU Limits GPU 28%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 28%
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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 7351P and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU59% - 89%
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GPU23% - 34%
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Medium
CPU53% - 85%
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GPU31% - 38%
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High
CPU36% - 71%
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GPU35% - 41%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 70%
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GPU38% - 48%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU33% - 49%
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GPU27% - 52%
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Medium
CPU29% - 46%
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GPU41% - 55%
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High
CPU30% - 45%
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GPU51% - 57%
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Ultra
CPU27% - 44%
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GPU55% - 65%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU26% - 41%
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GPU68% - 83%
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Medium
CPU25% - 41%
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GPU84% - 86%
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High
CPU26% - 39%
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GPU84% - 86%
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Ultra
CPU17% - 33%
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GPU85% - 87%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 7351P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 89% and GPU utilization between 23% and 87%. EPYC 7351P stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 36% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 31%.

Bottleneck Analysis

The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 86% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 7351P peaks at 74% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 62% and GPU 36%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 38% and GPU 51%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 31% and GPU 83%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 25% (17-33%) and GPU 86% (85-87%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7351P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7351P and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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 - EPYC 7351P
cpu icon
24,871
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-4770K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 770
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 174% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+174%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+501%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 EPYC 7351P and GeForce RTX 4090 run Red Dead Redemption 2 well?

Yes, the EPYC 7351P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 174% 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 CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The EPYC 7351P 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, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

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 EPYC 7351P 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 EPYC 7351P 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.