Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pairing delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Red Dead Redemption 2, but 4K Ultra is the one setting combination to avoid. The measured data shows this combo hits a solid 94.5 FPS at 1080p High, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, the combo performs admirably, with 71.7 FPS at High settings. However, the jump to 4K reveals the limits of this configuration, with High settings dropping to 47 FPS and Ultra falling to just 34.5 FPS. This pairing ranks in the top 25% of tested combos for this title, confirming it as a capable mid-range system for this demanding action-adventure game.

Settings Recommendations

The sweet spot for this combo is High settings at 1440p. The data shows 71.7 FPS at 2560x1440 High, which provides a smooth experience while maintaining visual fidelity. For those prioritizing frame rate, dropping to Medium at 1440p yields 86.1 FPS, a 20% improvement over High. At 1080p, High settings are comfortable at 94.5 FPS, but Medium pushes to 114.1 FPS and Low reaches 150.1 FPS — the latter being ideal for competitive play or very high refresh displays.

Ultra settings are problematic across all resolutions. At 1440p Ultra, the combo manages only 49.4 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 69.7 FPS. Given that High at 1080p delivers 94.5 FPS and High at 1440p delivers 71.7 FPS, the visual gains from Ultra do not justify the performance hit. The measured data suggests that High is the optimal balance of quality and performance, with Medium as a fallback for higher frame rates. For 4K, even Medium at 53.6 FPS is playable but not ideal; Low at 77.3 FPS is the only 4K setting that feels fully responsive.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of these results. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for this game's demands. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, deliver the raw compute power needed for Red Dead Redemption 2's open world. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores suggest ray tracing capabilities, though the measured data does not include RT-specific tests.

The GPU's performance profile is consistent with its average benchmark score of 37283 and its 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs. The data shows the RTX 4070 sits close to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 (a 0.6% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (2.2% higher). The VRAM capacity appears adequate, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes rather than suffering from memory bottlenecks. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 150.1 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 34.5 FPS — a scaling pattern that reflects GPU compute limits rather than memory constraints.

How This Combo Ranks

This pairing achieves a combo rank of 420 out of 1687 tested combinations in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the top 25% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4070 combination. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21765 places it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's 37283 average score sits at the 81st percentile among GPUs.

The rank indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it outperforms roughly 75% of all tested configurations for this specific game. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.6% lower score), AMD EPYC 9554P (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i7-11700F (0.9% higher). The GPU's closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (1.9% lower), and AMD Radeon RX 5300M (2.5% higher in benchmark score, though this does not translate to in-game performance). This combo's rank suggests it is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a stretch.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The best performance comes at Low settings with 150.1 FPS average. Medium produces 114.1 FPS, High yields 94.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69.7 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 19.6 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 24.8 FPS — indicating Ultra is disproportionately demanding.

2560x1440: Low settings deliver 115.3 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p. Medium achieves 86.1 FPS, High reaches 71.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High shows a 22.8 FPS drop (94.5 to 71.7), representing a 24% reduction in performance.

3840x2160: This resolution is challenging for the combo. Low settings produce 77.3 FPS, Medium drops to 53.6 FPS, High manages only 47 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.5 FPS. The drop from 1440p High to 4K High is 24.7 FPS (71.7 to 47), a 34% decrease. The 4K Ultra result of 34.5 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below playable thresholds, suggesting 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The data supports 1440p High as the optimal choice. It delivers 71.7 FPS, which is smooth, while 1080p High gives 94.5 FPS for those preferring higher frame rates. 4K is only playable at Low (77.3 FPS) or Medium (53.6 FPS) settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Low, the combo produces 77.3 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 53.6 FPS, High to 47 FPS, and Ultra to 34.5 FPS. The 34.5 FPS result at 4K Ultra is below smooth gameplay standards.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37283. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008 (1.9% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5300M scores 36371 (2.5% lower).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured data shows 69.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is playable but notably lower than the 94.5 FPS at High settings, making High the better choice for most users.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600's multi-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 21765. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635 (0.6% lower), while the AMD EPYC 9554P scores 21899 (0.6% higher) and the AMD EPYC 9534 scores 21900 (0.6% higher). The Intel Core i7-11700F scores 21957 (0.9% higher).

Q: Is there a settings preset that delivers over 100 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, Low settings at 1440p achieve 115.3 FPS. Medium settings produce 86.1 FPS, which is below 100 FPS but still smooth. For 100+ FPS, Low settings are required at 1440p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 plays a supporting but essential role in this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, its Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) provides a solid foundation for this game's CPU demands. The base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure the CPU keeps up with the RTX 4070's output. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this workload.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584. Multi-threaded performance is decent, with Cinebench R23 multicore scoring 18309 and Passmark multithread at 21541. The CPU ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11700F, scores 21957 (0.9% higher), indicating the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive with other mid-range options.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU's 12 threads handle the game's simulation and AI work without bottlenecking the GPU. The measured FPS scaling from Low to Ultra settings suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 150.1 FPS, which indicates the CPU can support very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily burdened. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and close rivalry with the Xeon D-1746TER and EPYC 9554P confirm it is a mainstream performer that pairs well with the RTX 4070 for this title.