Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Red Dead Redemption 2
Developer:
Rockstar Games
Publisher:
Rockstar Games
Release date:
5 November 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (13736 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4 / 10 - fairly demanding

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Official Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements for PC

To run Red Dead Redemption 2, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 770, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2500K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601), 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803), 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

Red Dead Redemption 2 performance on your PC


Red Dead Redemption 2 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Red Dead Redemption 2 at recommended settings according to Rockstar Games.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
130−140
medium settings / 1080p
100−110
high settings / 1080p
70−75
ultra settings / 1080p
45−50
QHD / 1440p
35−40
4K / 2160p
24−27

Red Dead Redemption 2 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4770K

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770K. Your CPU can run Red Dead Redemption 2 at recommended settings according to Rockstar Games.


FAQ

When was Red Dead Redemption 2 released?
Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on 5 November 2019.
How much RAM do I need for Red Dead Redemption 2?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Red Dead Redemption 2. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Red Dead Redemption 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2 occupies about 150 GB of disk space.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 a demanding game?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.0 out of 10.

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