Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B570 pairing in Red Dead Redemption 2 presents a study in component balance, where the 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 processor provides a stable foundation that the 10 GB Battlemage GPU ultimately cannot build upon at higher resolutions. The data reveals a combo that is firmly positioned in the lower third of tested configurations, with a combo rank of 2335 out of 2902, yet the individual component benchmarks suggest the CPU is far from the bottleneck in most scenarios. This analysis examines the measured frame rates to understand exactly where the performance ceiling lies and what the numbers imply about the interaction between these two parts in Rockstar’s open-world title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP, making it a power-efficient desktop part. The cache hierarchy is substantial, with 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a modern mid-range CPU, and its benchmark scores reflect a solid multi-threaded performer.

Benchmark results show the 7500F achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. In Geekbench, it posts 12362 multi-core and 2374 single-core. These numbers place the CPU at the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24964. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight grouping: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F. This indicates the 7500F is a consistently capable processor that sits in a highly competitive performance band.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, a game known for its heavy draw distances and complex simulations, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage the game's physics and AI. The 7500F's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with its high 5.00 GHz boost clock, are generally sufficient for this task. The L3 cache of 32 MB helps with the large data sets the game streams. However, the measured frame rates show that even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is often highest relative to GPU load, the average FPS is 79. This is not a low number, but it is not exceptionally high either, suggesting the CPU is not holding the system back from reaching much higher frame rates in less demanding scenes.

The data implies that the 7500F is rarely the primary limiting factor in this pairing. Its performance is robust enough to push the Arc B570 to its limits, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's workload increases. The CPU's benchmark percentile and rival comparisons indicate it has headroom left on the table, as the frame rates are more constrained by the graphics card’s capabilities. The processor’s strong single-thread performance, as shown by its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1351, is also critical for a game that still relies on a few primary threads for main game logic, ensuring that the GPU is kept fed with data.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The highest average frame rate is 79 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the average frame rate at 4K High compare to the 1080p High average?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 High is 24 FPS, which is 25 FPS lower than the 49 FPS average achieved at 1920x1080 High settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2335 out of 2902 total tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the frame rate first exceed 60 FPS on average?

A: The frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on average only at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset, where it reaches 79 FPS. The next highest average is 59 FPS at both 1080p Medium and 1440p Low.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 59 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 27 FPS. This represents a significant 32 FPS drop when moving to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the measured data include minimum FPS values for all settings presets?

A: No, minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. The data shows minimums of 25 FPS at 4K, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 1080p for this preset.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the resolution scaling with the High preset reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the combo averages 49 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 37 FPS, a reduction of 12 FPS or roughly 24.5%. Stepping up to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 24 FPS, which is 13 FPS lower than the 1440p result and 25 FPS lower than the 1080p result. This scaling shows that the frame rate is highly sensitive to resolution, with a consistent loss of about a quarter of the performance with each major step up.

This steep drop-off is a strong indicator that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck in this system. The GPU's workload scales directly with the number of pixels rendered, and the data shows the card struggling to maintain playable rates as resolution increases. The 1080p High score of 49 FPS suggests the GPU is already working hard, and the additional load from 1440p and 4K pushes it well beyond its comfortable operating range. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores and 77th percentile ranking, is unlikely to be the cause of this dramatic scaling, as its workload does not increase as steeply with resolution.

The pattern is consistent across other settings. With Medium settings, the frame rates are 59 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are similar, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of the system. The data suggests that for a smooth experience, users must significantly reduce resolution or settings, as the graphics card simply does not have the raw throughput to handle high pixel counts with this game’s demanding visuals. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus of the B570 are likely contributing factors to this limitation, as high-resolution textures and effects require significant data throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from a playable 79 FPS on Low to a less fluid 36 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset yields 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, while the High preset sits at 49 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the combo can achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience, but only by dialing settings down to Medium or Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope shrinks considerably. The Low preset still manages an average of 59 FPS, but the High preset drops to 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 27 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. This resolution is the threshold where the 10 GB graphics card begins to show its limits, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 40 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely below the threshold of comfortable playability. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a frame rate above 30 FPS, with an average of 39 FPS. The Medium preset averages 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. The High preset drops to 24 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at just 18 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo, even with the lowest quality settings, as the GPU is simply overwhelmed by the pixel count and visual fidelity demands.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, specifically the Battlemage generation, and is manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its base and boost clocks are both listed at 2500 MHz, and it has a TDP of 150 W. The card's pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark results place it at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals show close competition: it is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1% ahead of the Intel Arc A750, 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. This indicates the B570 is a solid mid-range performer, but its 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory interface may be limiting factors in a demanding title like Red Dead Redemption 2.

The measured frame rates strongly suggest that the GPU is the bottleneck in this configuration. The significant drop in performance from 1080p to 1440p, and again to 4K, is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 10 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for the game at 1080p, but at higher resolutions with High or Ultra textures, the memory capacity might be stressed, contributing to the lower frame rates. The card's raw compute power, as represented by its 11.52 TFLOPS, is not enough to maintain high frame rates in a game with this level of graphical complexity, especially when the pixel output demands increase.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured rows, the data points to the Medium preset as the best balance between visual fidelity and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves an average of 59 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target but provides a smooth experience with a minimum of 50 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the High preset's 49 FPS average, and it is much more fluid than the Ultra preset's 36 FPS. The Medium preset offers a noticeable step up in quality from Low while remaining highly playable.

For users willing to accept lower visual quality for higher frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that breaks the 70 FPS barrier, achieving 79 FPS. This could be the preferred choice for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors who prioritize smoothness. However, the jump from Low to Medium is typically substantial in this game, and the 20 FPS difference between the two presets (79 vs 59) might not be worth the graphical downgrade for most players.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset remains the most balanced option, with an average of 44 FPS and a minimum of 38 FPS. This is more playable than the High preset's 37 FPS and far better than the Ultra preset's 27 FPS. It is recommended that users avoid the Ultra preset at any resolution, as the data shows it delivers the lowest frame rates across the board. The High preset is viable at 1080p but becomes less desirable at 1440p and is not recommended at 4K. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p are the sweet spot for this hardware combination, providing a playable experience without sacrificing too much visual detail.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2335 out of 2902 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of all configurations tested, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so with less performance than the vast majority of other systems. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's benchmark scores are strong enough to place it in the top quarter of all processors.

The ranking suggests that this combo is not well-suited for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming in this specific title. The data from the measured FPS confirms this, as the system fails to hit a consistent 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings, and struggles to maintain 30 FPS at 4K. The combo's low rank is a clear indicator that users should expect a mid-to-low tier experience, requiring compromises in settings or resolution to achieve playable frame rates.

Given the CPU's performance, it is evident that the GPU is the weak link in this pairing. The 7500F has the headroom to support a more powerful graphics card, and the low combo rank is primarily due to the B570's inability to keep up with the game's demands at higher settings. This analysis implies that the combo is entry-level for this game, and the measured data provides a clear picture of what users can expect: a playable experience at 1080p with Medium settings, with diminishing returns as resolution and quality are increased.