Red Dead Redemption 2

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 cores, 12 threads, 3.40 GHz base / 3.90 GHz boost) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB GDDR6) delivers a measurable set of frame rates in Red Dead Redemption 2 across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data, marked as measured rather than projected, shows a pattern of GPU-dominated scaling at higher resolutions while the CPU stays well ahead of the limiting factor. Throughout this analysis, the focus is on the concrete numbers from the measured rows, the specifications from the fact pack, and how this pairing ranks among 3,714 tested configurations in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS falloff from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is sharp and consistent with a GPU-bound workload. At Low preset, the RTX 2060 with the Ryzen 5 2600 averages 85 FPS at 1080p, drops to 63 FPS at 2560x1440, and bottoms out at 42 FPS at 4K. That is a reduction from 85 to 42 FPS, roughly half the performance when the pixel count quadruples. High settings tell a similar story: 1080p High gives 53 FPS, 1440p High gives 39 FPS, and 4K High gives 26 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs about 14 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 13 FPS. Ultra presets are the most punishing: 38 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The data indicates the limiting component is the GPU's fill and shading resources rather than the CPU. Even at 4K Low where the game is at its lightest, the average remains 42 FPS, and Medium at 4K scores only 31 with a minimum of 27 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at any given resolution is wide—at 1080p it spans 85 FPS down to 38 FPS, a 2.2x multiplier in cost. At 4K the weight is so heavy that the difference between Low (42 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) is over a 2x drop. This pattern proves the RTX 2060 with only a 192-bit memory bus and 336 GB/s bandwidth is the binding constraint at high pixel densities; the CPU’s ability to keep up does not change the outcome above 1440p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) chip built on 12 nm, and its profile shows a 75th percentile across all CPUs. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1248, single-core 157.3; Geekbench multi-core is 5648, single-core 1154. The PassMark multithread benchmark reports 13160, and the CPU ranks in the 75th percentile versus all CPUs. That level suggests it rarely bottlenecks the RTX 2060 at the resolutions tested. In the nearest rivals, it is within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and 0.5% slower than the Intel Core i9-11900H (so 0.5% difference is from the CPU’s perspective). Actually, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an avg score of 21440, which is 0.2% higher, and the i9-11900H avg score 21367, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 sits at 21223, which is 1.2% lower. These deltas are minor. For the game itself, the Ryzen 5 2600’s 6 cores / 12 threads and a boost of 3.90 GHz provide enough headroom: at 1080p Low the frame rate hits 85, and there is no FPS-limited single-thread wall visible in the data. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 support are typical, but the performance in RDR2 shows the CPU is not the source of low FPS at any preset; it is the GPU that ultimately decides the averages. The architecture is Zen (or Zen+), and it uses a socket AM4. The component’s measured role in this pairing confirms that while the GPU flags, the CPU remains underutilized in the margins between tiers.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: 39 FPS. The same preset at 3840x2160 delivers 26 FPS, and at 1920x1080 it goes to 53 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the statistical bottleneck in this combination?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limit. At 1080p Low the CPU pulls 85 FPS, but at 4K Low the GPU only outputs 42 FPS, showing that resolution scaling punishes GPU rendering. The CPU’s benchmark scores (e.g., PassMark multithread 13160) and its 75th percentile rank indicate it remains a strong part.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 2060 have?

A: 6 GB of GDDR6, with a 192-bit bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. These numbers dictate the high-resolution settings load.

Q: What is the minimal and causal range at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium the average is 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 73. That data point is the most complete because it has min and max values.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank within the database for this game?

A: The combination is ranked 2933 out of 3,714 combos. That indicates that most tested hardware does better; the CPU (75th percentile) and GPU (58th percentile) individually score above many, but the combined score in RDR2 sits lower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured FPS reads is as follows, with missing min/max fields represented by a dash when not recorded:

• 3840x2160, High: avg 26 FPS (– min, – max)
• 3840x2160, Low: avg 42 FPS (–, –)
• 3840x2160, Medium: avg 31 FPS, min 27 FPS, max 36 FPS
• 3840x2160, Ultra: avg 19 FPS (–, –)
• 2560x1440, High: avg 39 FPS (–, –)
• 2560x1440, Low: avg 63 FPS (–, –)
• 2560x1440, Medium: avg 47 FPS, min 40 FPS, max 54 FPS
• 2560x1440, Ultra: avg 28 FPS (–, –)
• 1920x1080, High: avg 53 FPS (–, –)
• 1920x1080, Low: avg 85 FPS (–, –)
• 1920x1080, Medium: avg 63 FPS, min 54 FPS, max 73 FPS
• 1920x1080, Ultra: avg 38 FPS (–, –)

Notice the pattern: Medium preset is the only one with min/max data for each resolution, giving stability insights, while the other presets only report averages. The 1920x1080 Medium range goes from 54 to 73, a ±9 FPS deviation around the 63 average; the 2560x1440 Medium spans 40 to 54, and the 3840x2160 Medium spans 27 to 36. These bands show diminishing returns as resolution climbs. The premium ,—to bring — Medium is the only column that provides frame-time detail, so less variability is better at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2060 is positioned at rank 2933 out of 3,714 tested hardware pairs in Red Dead Redemption 2. That raw rank places it in the lower third of all measured systems. Looking at the individual components, the CPU marks the 75th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile among all GPUs; the game-specific combo rank falls below what those individual standings imply. The reason is visible in the FPS: most games only achieve 60 FPS at 1080p Low and Medium, with 1440p hitting 63 FPS at Low but struggling at High and Ultra. The RTX 2060’s memory situation comes into play: 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus is not ideal for a game that draws heavily on texture streaming. The GTX 560, the RX 7600 OEM, and the Radeon 970 that appear as nearest GPU rivals in the average benchmark list (all with avg scores within 0-0.8%) have different memory capacities, but the game result is what it is. The rank demonstrates that while the components are individually competent, the pairing does not clear the typical 60 FPS hurdle in most preset/ resolution choices. The best measured result is 1080p Low at 85 FPS, which does exceed the smooth line, but beyond that preset the system often lags. Users chasing 4K for this title will not find it here—the highest 4K FPS is only 42 and only at Low, with 4K High at 26 and 4K Ultra at a – just 19. Therefore, the 2933 position is consistent with the data.

Settings Recommendations

If the goal is locked 60 FPS for smooth play, there is exactly one measurable preset that achieves it consistently: the 1920x1080 Low preset, which averages 85 FPS. Being at Low removes many weapon shadows and particle effects but holds a fluid frame at all times. If visual quality matters more, 1080p Medium appeals better: it averages 63 FPS with a 54–73 FPS range. That keeps the minimum above 50 and is a more positive experience in shooting sequences. That breaks 60 with a 20% cushion over the 60 baseline. High preset at 1080p loses the 60 marker (53 avg), and Ultra sits at 38. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60; the best effort is Low, which averages 63 FPS sub-60 with a small variance. For a more stable 1440p experience, one would drop to 1080p Medium rather than using 1440p High (39 FPS). Media at 1440p gives 47 FPS, which is close-ish but not quite 60. The recommendation for general play is 1080p Medium; it presses the hardware to a balanced state between visuals and responsiveness. For highest visual fidelity that remains gameplay-consistent, 1080p High at 53 FPS offers a viable 40% better image than Low but sacrifices smoothness. In the choice between a 1080p Low (85 FPS) versus 4K Low (42 FPS) , the answer is resolution-based: on a 1080p display go for High (53); on a 1440p monitor, Low is your only 50+ option. At 4K, none of the presets deliver over 42 FPS, so for a dedicated screen a gameplay effort is recommended. The data therefore points to 1920x1080 Medium as the optimal configuration—it delivers 63 FPS on average, min 54, max 73, and gives a satisfying visual upgrade over Low without hit a performance cliff. Those who prioritize resolution should accept 1440p Low at 63 FPS, and anyone on a 4K display should be prepared to lower graphics drastically, since Ultra yields only 19 FPS.