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, all quality settings exceed 129 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 110 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 68 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is 164% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
The GeForce RTX 3090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (high/ultra), 4k low, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1284. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 129 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the GeForce RTX 3090 sets the ceiling at about 163 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 179 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 9% (FPS gap: 16 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU49% - 70% <> GPU39% - 63% <> | CPU49% - 66% <> GPU63% - 77% <> | CPU32% - 52% <> GPU62% - 76% <> | CPU26% - 51% <> GPU64% - 77% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 52% <> GPU59% - 83% <> | CPU25% - 49% <> GPU87% - 98% <> | CPU24% - 49% <> GPU86% - 98% <> | CPU22% - 46% <> GPU88% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU22% - 40% <> GPU69% - 86% <> | CPU23% - 40% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU23% - 40% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU15% - 33% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 3090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 70% and GPU utilization between 39% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 3090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 94% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 50% to 30%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 3090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 32% (23-40%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 50% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 36% and GPU 87%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 94%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 37% (25-49%) and GPU 92% (87-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 3090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 3090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 278% above and your GPU is 164% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3090 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 164% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1284 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $900 GPU (Rank #75 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 3090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 3090 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 high, 1080p ultra, 4k low.
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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 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.
