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 40 to 72 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 31 to 58 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 30 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 970 is 4% below recommended, but 62% above minimum for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
Red Dead Redemption 2 supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce GTX 970.
The GeForce GTX 970 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $434. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 40 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.035 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 GTX 970 sets the ceiling at about 15 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 72 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 57 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 970 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 71% | GPU Limits CPU 75% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
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.
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 278% below recommended and your GPU is 4% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 970 will struggle to run Red Dead Redemption 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 40 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $434 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $50 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 970 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Red Dead Redemption 2 supports AFMF, but your GeForce GTX 970 is not compatible with these technologies. Frame Generation is typically available on newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series (DLSS 3) or modern AMD cards (FSR 3).
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
