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 59 to 107 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 57 to 100 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 54 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is 94% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 212% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
The GeForce RTX 4060 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $728. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 59 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has headroom up to 69 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 37 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 50% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 54% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU53% - 72% <> GPU79% - 84% <> | CPU51% - 69% <> GPU90% - 96% <> | CPU39% - 60% <> GPU91% - 96% <> | CPU37% - 59% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU22% - 37% <> GPU89% - 91% <> | CPU20% - 33% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 30% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 29% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU12% - 21% <> GPU91% - 94% <> | CPU13% - 20% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 18% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU11% - 16% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D + GeForce RTX 4060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 72% and GPU utilization between 79% and 100%. Ryzen 7 5800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4060 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 92% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 55% to 15%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4060 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D stays at 16% (13-20%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 55% and GPU 92%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 26% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 15% and GPU 98%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 30% (22-37%) and GPU 90% (89-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4060 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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.
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 212% above and your GPU is 94% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4060 will struggle to run Red Dead Redemption 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 59 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $728 ($429 CPU (Rank #295 Value) + $299 GPU (Rank #12 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #37 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.
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 Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4060 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.
