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 149 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 120 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is 211% 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).
Red Dead Redemption 2 supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 7900 XTX can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p low), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra), the Radeon RX 7900 XTX becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1314. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 149 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.057 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 low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 220 FPS, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX could reach 253 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 33 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | 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.
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 211% 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 211% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1314 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $930 GPU (Rank #70 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra.
Yes! Red Dead Redemption 2 supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 7900 XTX is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 7900 XTX 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.
