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 38 to 87 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 30 to 59 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 27 FPS.
The Radeon RX 5600 is 17% 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 Radeon RX 5600 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: $534. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 38 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.163 fps/$ | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.028 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 medium, the Radeon RX 5600 sets the ceiling at about 22 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 103 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 5600 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 63% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 75% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU46% - 73% <> GPU59% - 76% <> | CPU46% - 70% <> GPU88% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 59% <> GPU89% - 95% <> | CPU25% - 57% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU20% - 47% <> GPU71% - 81% <> | CPU19% - 44% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 45% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU18% - 41% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU18% - 31% <> GPU77% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 29% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU17% - 29% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 24% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 5600 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 12% and 73% and GPU utilization between 59% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while Radeon RX 5600 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 88% at 1080p to 94% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 51% to 22%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the Radeon RX 5600 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 30% (18-41%). 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 51% and GPU 88%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 32% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 22% and GPU 94%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 58% (46-70%) and GPU 92% (88-96%), which keeps Radeon RX 5600 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon RX 5600 reaches 99% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra 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 17% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 5600 will struggle to run Red Dead Redemption 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 38 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $534 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $150 GPU (Rank #19 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (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 Radeon RX 5600 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 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 7800X3D and Radeon RX 5600 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.
