Red Dead Redemption 2

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank for this AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 system in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: This combination ranks 345th out of 1,687 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the top 20.5% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 161.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the other extreme, the lowest average is 37.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21,765, which is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21,635) and 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P (21,899). It also trails the AMD EPYC 9534 (21,900) by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-11700F (21,957) by 0.9%.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support, and how does that affect performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is paired with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed data closer to the cores for this action-adventure title.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what memory type is used?

A: The RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of memory bandwidth for high-resolution texture streaming.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5070 ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,687. Its closest rival in average score is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41,610, 0.2% behind), while it sits 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41,441).

How This Combo Ranks

The data shows this combo holding a solid mid-to-upper tier position for Red Dead Redemption 2. With a rank of 345 out of 1,687 tested configurations, the system sits comfortably ahead of the median performer. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU's 79th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile placement combine to produce a system that handles this game's demanding open world without becoming a bottleneck at most settings.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo's position is not marginal. The gap to the next tier of systems is meaningful, as the measured FPS values across resolutions show consistent headroom. The CPU's nearest rival comparisons (0.6% ahead of the Xeon D-1746TER, 0.9% behind the Core i7-11700F) suggest that processor choice is not the limiting factor here. Similarly, the GPU's closeness to the RTX 3090 in average score (0.6% ahead) indicates the RTX 5070 is delivering performance in the expected class.

The ranking becomes more impressive when considering the game's release date of 2018-10-25. Red Dead Redemption 2 scales well with both CPU and GPU resources, and this combo's position reflects that it can push high frame rates at mainstream resolutions while still delivering playable performance at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. Built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, this processor operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. For Red Dead Redemption 2, which benefits from multi-threaded performance, the CPU's 12 threads allow for smooth handling of background simulation tasks.

Synthetic benchmark scores illustrate the CPU's capability profile. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 18,309 in multi-core and 2,584 in single-core tests. The 3DMark results show scaling from 882 in single-thread to 5,659 at max threads, demonstrating that the processor's performance grows substantially with additional thread utilization. This scaling pattern is relevant because Red Dead Redemption 2 uses multiple cores for physics, AI, and streaming.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable asset for this game. Open-world titles frequently reuse assets and game state data, and the large cache helps reduce memory latency. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data throughput for the CPU's six cores. The processor's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for efficient operation, though the data does not indicate any overclocking results.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score, the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,765 average is nearly identical to the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21,635) and the AMD EPYC 9554P (21,899). This positions the CPU as a robust performer for gaming workloads, where the combination of strong single-thread performance and adequate multi-threading keeps the GPU fed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 161.6 FPS, which drops to 120.6 FPS at Medium and 101.1 FPS at High. Ultra settings yield 73.0 FPS on average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 54.8% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 123.9 FPS at Low, 90.6 FPS at Medium, 78.8 FPS at High, and 57.7 FPS at Ultra. This represents a 53.4% drop from Low to Ultra, slightly less severe than at 1080p. The 1440p results suggest the system remains GPU-bound, with the CPU still providing ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 83.4 FPS, Medium drops to 58.8 FPS, High manages 47.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.6 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra reduction here is 54.9%, similar to the other resolutions. However, the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased pixel throughput demands on the GPU. The 4K Ultra result of 37.6 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Low at 83.4 FPS remains smooth.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: Medium settings provide a substantial jump over Low, while the step from High to Ultra is relatively smaller in percentage terms. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Low (123.9 FPS) and Medium (90.6 FPS) is 26.9%, while the difference between High (78.8 FPS) and Ultra (57.7 FPS) is also 26.8%. This suggests diminishing returns at the highest preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB205 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 31,100 million transistors. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This configuration delivers 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Memory configuration is critical for Red Dead Redemption 2's large textures and open-world streaming. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a significant asset at higher resolutions, where texture data demands grow. The 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs handle pixel and texture processing, while 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores provide hardware support for advanced rendering features.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its positioning. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5,077, and in Geekbench OpenCL it achieves 185,269. Passmark G3D results show 29,137, with a GPU compute score of 15,787. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 41,687, places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41,610) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41,441) in overall performance.

The measured FPS data suggests the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 161.6 FPS, which drops to 83.4 FPS at 4K Low—a 48.4% reduction. This scaling aligns with the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and 250 W TDP with a 600 W suggested PSU indicate the card is designed for high-bandwidth data transfer and sustained load.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS values provide clear guidance for optimal settings based on target frame rates and resolution.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 73.0 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes Ultra the recommended preset for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. If a higher refresh rate display is in use, the High preset at 101.1 FPS offers a substantial improvement in smoothness with only a moderate visual reduction.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 78.8 FPS is the sweet spot. It stays above 60 FPS while delivering strong visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 57.7 FPS dips below the 60 FPS line, which may introduce noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays. For users prioritizing frame rate over absolute visual quality, the Medium preset at 90.6 FPS provides a comfortable margin above both 60 and 75 FPS thresholds.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset at 47.9 FPS and Ultra at 37.6 FPS both fall below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset at 58.8 FPS is borderline—it nearly reaches 60 FPS but may experience occasional dips. The Low preset at 83.4 FPS is the only 4K option that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Given the visual quality trade-off, Medium at 4K represents the best balance, as it maintains a playable frame rate while preserving more graphical detail than Low.

Across all resolutions, the data indicates a consistent pattern: the step from Low to Medium provides the largest relative performance improvement per visual quality loss, while the step from High to Ultra offers the smallest performance reduction for the highest visual gain. Users targeting 60 FPS should select the highest preset that remains above that threshold at their chosen resolution.