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 29 to 77 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 25 to 56 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 30 FPS.
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 65% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 340% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $815.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 29 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary sets the ceiling at about 20 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 85 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 76% (FPS gap: 65 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 340% above and your GPU is 65% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary will struggle to run Red Dead Redemption 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 29 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $815.38 ($465.38 CPU + $350 GPU). 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 RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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.
