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

Red Dead Redemption 2
Developer:
Semiwork
Publisher:
Semiwork
Release date:
26 February 2025 (less than a year ago)
User score:
5.0 / 5 (2 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.4 / 10 - steadily 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 1 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 970, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1070. As for your CPU, an Core i5-6600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 970
Pass CPU:
Core i5-6600
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
1 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 1070
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-8700
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
1 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 11 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

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
GeForce GTX 1070
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 1.3x faster than GeForce GTX 1070. 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
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
85−90
ultra settings / 1080p
55−60
QHD / 1440p
45−50
4K / 2160p
30−33

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 i7-8700

Core i5-12400 is 1.5x faster than Core i7-8700. 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 26 February 2025.
How much RAM do I need for Red Dead Redemption 2?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Red Dead Redemption 2.
How many GB is Red Dead Redemption 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2 occupies about 1 GB of disk space.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 a demanding game?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.4 out of 10.

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