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 144 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 110 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 201% 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).
At lower resolutions (1080p medium), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the RTX 5000 Ada Generation becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4479. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 144 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation sets the ceiling at about 103 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 123 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
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 201% 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 201% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4479 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $4095 GPU (Rank #74 Value)). Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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 RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #91 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium.
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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.
