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 120 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 103 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 92 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is 187% 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 5070 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 120 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.207 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.063 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 ultra, the GeForce RTX 5070 sets the ceiling at about 120 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 152 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your GeForce RTX 5070 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) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
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) | CPU51% - 67% <> GPU35% - 63% <> | CPU48% - 63% <> GPU59% - 77% <> | CPU28% - 47% <> GPU58% - 76% <> | CPU21% - 43% <> GPU58% - 77% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU26% - 53% <> GPU53% - 83% <> | CPU25% - 50% <> GPU81% - 98% <> | CPU24% - 49% <> GPU81% - 98% <> | CPU22% - 47% <> GPU81% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 39% <> GPU71% - 86% <> | CPU24% - 39% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU15% - 31% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 5070 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 67% and GPU utilization between 35% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 5070 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 63% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 46% to 30%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 5070 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 32% (24-39%). 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 46% and GPU 63%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 37% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 95%. 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 38% (25-50%) and GPU 90% (81-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 reaches 100% 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 187% 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 5070 can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 103 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 187% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $934 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $550 GPU (Rank #44 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 5070 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 5090 for around $1999 (Rank #80 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 5070 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, 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 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5070 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.
