Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Red Dead Redemption 2

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.

Red Dead Redemption 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low122 FPS
medium111 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra61 FPS
1440P
low89 FPS
medium82 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra49 FPS
4K
low50 FPS
medium47 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra27 FPS

Performance Report

Red Dead Redemption 2

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 61 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 49 to 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 27 to 50 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is 40% below recommended, but 1% above minimum for Red Dead Redemption 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 340% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS:$600
Official Launch Price: $600
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1065.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 61 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.115 fps/$0.104 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.057 fps/$
1440p0.084 fps/$0.077 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.046 fps/$
4k0.047 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.025 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS sets the ceiling at about 37 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 85 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 56% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 27%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 28%
HighGPU Limits CPU 34%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 45%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 33%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 33%
HighGPU Limits CPU 36%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 45%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 54%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 54%
HighGPU Limits CPU 55%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 56%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-2500K
RecommendedCore i7-4770K
GPU - Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
gpu icon
6,012
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 770
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 340% below recommended and your GPU is 40% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+340%vsrecommended

GPU

-40%vsrecommended

CPU

+865%vsminimum

GPU

+1%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 770
Processor: Core i5-2500K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7-4770K
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS run Red Dead Redemption 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS can run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 40% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 340% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Red Dead Redemption 2?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1065.38 ($465.38 CPU + $600 GPU). Your Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($600) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Red Dead Redemption 2 performance?

For Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Red Dead Redemption 2?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Red Dead Redemption 2?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?

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.