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Can I Run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Rockstar Games · 2019

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Can You Run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Red Dead Redemption 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Red Dead Redemption 2 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GBNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
CPUCore i5-13400Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
RAM16 GB8 GB12 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10 - 64-bitWindows 10 - 64-bit

Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.

Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a demanding action game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~32–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~70–85 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~135–165 FPS

Excellent

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Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Red Dead Redemption 2, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 - 64-bitWindows 10 - 64-bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GBNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Storage150 GB available space150 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X Compatible

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X Compatible

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Red Dead Redemption 2 — FAQ

Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Red Dead Redemption 2. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?+

Red Dead Redemption 2 needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 150 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 - 64-bit.

Can Red Dead Redemption 2 run without a graphics card?+

No — Red Dead Redemption 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB).

How much RAM does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?+

Red Dead Redemption 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 12GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.