Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a compelling Red Dead Redemption 2 experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear pattern: this pairing is capable of high-refresh 1080p play, smooth 1440p gaming, and surprisingly playable 4K when settings are managed carefully. The combo ranks 296th out of 1,687 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems benchmarked for this title, which reflects a well-balanced pairing where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other across the settings spectrum.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 80.9 average FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the same settings yield 105.1 FPS, but the visual jump to 1440p is substantial for only a 24.2 FPS cost.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 51.7, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Dropping to Medium yields 60.8 FPS, making 4K Medium the most balanced option for playable frame rates at that resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 42,576 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. It sits within 0.3% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), and is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F achieves an average benchmark score of 24,993, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,974, +0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24,897, +0.4%), while sitting 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057) and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25,064).

Q: What settings preset should I use for the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: For maximum smoothness at 2560x1440, Low settings produce 124.4 FPS, while Medium delivers 95.5 FPS. If you prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low is the choice, but Medium offers a strong balance with nearly 100 FPS and significantly better image quality.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 169.1 FPS, which is a 62.5% increase over 4K Low (83.6 FPS). This large scaling gap indicates the GPU has headroom at 1080p, while the Ryzen 5 7500F's single-thread score of 974 in 3dMark supports its ability to feed high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves critical in Red Dead Redemption 2, a title known for large, detailed environments that consume VRAM at higher resolutions and settings. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, paired with 7,168 shading units and 56 RT cores, provides substantial raw compute throughput measured at 35.48 TFLOPS FP32.

Examining the FPS data, the GPU's role becomes clear when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 3840x2160, moving from Low to Medium costs 22.8 FPS (83.6 to 60.8), while High costs another 9.1 FPS (60.8 to 51.7), and Ultra drops to 37.3 FPS. This steep degradation from Low to Ultra at 4K indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, as the 12 GB VRAM and bandwidth are increasingly taxed by larger textures and more complex lighting.

The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs (average score 42,576) places it in strong company, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (-0.2%) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (-0.3%). The RTX 4070 SUPER's 1.4% advantage over the AMD Radeon Pro 580X shows it holds a meaningful edge in synthetic benchmarks, which translates to the observed FPS numbers in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz, this CPU provides strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,218. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps feed the GPU with game data, particularly important in open-world titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 where streaming assets is constant.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are solid but not exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 and Passmark multithread score of 26,825. This places the 7500F in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,993. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24,974 (0.1% difference), showing the 7500F holds its own against a higher-core-count mobile part.

In game performance, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where frame rates are highest. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 169.1 FPS, which requires strong per-core performance to feed the GPU. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,841 and 3dmark 2-thread score of 1,902 indicate the CPU can sustain high IPC workloads, which is essential for maintaining these elevated frame rates in Red Dead Redemption 2's simulation-heavy open world.

How This Combo Ranks

This particular combination ranks 296th out of 1,687 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems. This is a strong showing that reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4070 SUPER. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and GPU's 84th percentile ranking are closely matched, suggesting neither component is severely underpowered relative to the other.

The ranking becomes more impressive when considering the CPU's relatively modest 6-core configuration. Many systems ranked above this combo likely feature higher-core-count CPUs or more expensive GPUs, yet this pairing achieves frame rates that compete with much pricier configurations. The data shows that at 2560x1440 High settings (80.9 FPS), this combo delivers a smooth experience that would satisfy most gamers, while at 1920x1080 Ultra (77.6 FPS), it maintains playable frame rates even at maximum quality.

The closeness of the CPU and GPU percentile rankings (82 vs 84) suggests this is a well-matched pairing for this specific title. Red Dead Redemption 2 benefits from both strong single-thread performance (for game logic and AI) and substantial GPU throughput (for rendering the detailed world), and this combo delivers on both fronts without a glaring bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance capabilities. Low settings produce 169.1 FPS, Medium drops to 127.8 FPS, High achieves 105.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 77.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53.9% reduction in frame rate, showing the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest quality presets even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings yield 124.4 FPS, Medium delivers 95.5 FPS, High provides 80.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54.5 FPS. The 1440p numbers show a consistent 26-28% reduction from 1080p across all settings, indicating a predictable scaling pattern that suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more variable. Low settings still deliver 83.6 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K. Medium drops to 60.8 FPS, High yields 51.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.3 FPS, a 55.4% reduction, which is steeper than at lower resolutions and indicates the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are increasingly strained at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, 2560x1440 with High settings (80.9 FPS) stands out as the ideal configuration. This combination provides frame rates well above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality that takes advantage of the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities. The 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings at this resolution without hitting memory limits.

If prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1920x1080 with Medium settings (127.8 FPS) offers a high-refresh experience that would benefit from a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. For those with 4K displays, 3840x2160 with Medium settings (60.8 FPS) provides the best playable compromise, staying above 60 FPS while offering reasonable visual fidelity.

Ultra settings are only recommended at 1080p (77.6 FPS) where the frame rate remains playable. At 1440p Ultra (54.5 FPS) and 4K Ultra (37.3 FPS), the frame rates fall below smooth thresholds, making High or Medium more sensible choices. The data clearly shows diminishing returns from High to Ultra, with the 1440p High-to-Ultra drop costing 26.4 FPS for what is typically a marginal visual improvement.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's limiting components. At Low settings, the drop from 1920x1080 (169.1 FPS) to 2560x1440 (124.4 FPS) represents a 26.5% reduction, while the drop to 3840x2160 (83.6 FPS) is a 50.6% reduction from 1080p. This nearly linear scaling with pixel count suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at Low settings, as the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance can keep up with the frame rates demanded.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The drop from 1080p Ultra (77.6 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (54.5 FPS) is 29.8%, while 4K Ultra (37.3 FPS) represents a 51.9% reduction. This steeper scaling at higher settings reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the increased visual complexity at Ultra settings places additional strain on the RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS compute and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The fact that the system can achieve 169.1 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the CPU has significant headroom, with its 6 cores and 12 threads capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. However, the 82nd percentile CPU ranking and the 84th percentile GPU ranking suggest that at 4K, the GPU's limitations become the defining factor, as evidenced by the 37.3 FPS floor at 4K Ultra. This combo is best described as GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample support at lower resolutions and settings.