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 81 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 67 FPS.
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is 39% 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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: $984. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 81 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.037 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT sets the ceiling at about 36 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 74 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 51% (FPS gap: 38 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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 29% | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 46% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 46% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
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) | CPU29% - 58% <> GPU79% - 95% <> | CPU29% - 56% <> GPU84% - 96% <> | CPU32% - 58% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 58% <> GPU91% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU13% - 28% <> GPU89% - 99% <> | CPU13% - 24% <> GPU90% - 100% <> | CPU11% - 21% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU10% - 21% <> GPU91% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU3% - 11% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU6% - 9% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU4% - 7% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU3% - 7% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RadeonT RX 6850M XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 3% and 58% and GPU utilization between 79% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RadeonT RX 6850M XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 100% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 44% to 7%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Low, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 7% (3-11%). 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 44% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 18% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 7% and GPU 100%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 44% (29-58%) and GPU 87% (79-95%), which keeps RadeonT RX 6850M XT well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Low 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 39% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RadeonT RX 6850M XT can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 39% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $984 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $600 GPU (Rank #63 Value)). 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 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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.
