Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture and codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. For a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, which is known for its sprawling open world and complex NPC simulations, the CPU’s thread count and clock speed are critical. The data shows the processor has a substantial L3 cache of 32 MB shared across all cores, which helps with the game's asset streaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 999 in 3dmark_single_thread and 6,503 in 3dmark_max_threads, indicating a robust single-core performance that is often the bottleneck in this title’s draw-call heavy engine. The 65 W TDP is modest, but the boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures that the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The chip’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5 support is also a factor, as Red Dead Redemption 2 can be sensitive to memory latency and throughput in dense urban areas like Saint Denis.

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

The Ryzen 5 7600’s 6-core, 12-thread layout is sufficient for Red Dead Redemption 2’s multi-threaded tasks, which include physics, AI, and rendering threads. The processor’s architecture, Zen 4, delivers a significant generational uplift in instructions per clock over older designs. The measured FPS data indicates that the CPU does not become a severe bottleneck until the settings are lowered to Low, where frame rates jump to 167.1 FPS at 1920x1080. This suggests that at lower settings, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU is fully exposed. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6,499 shows that the CPU maintains strong scaling when more threads are utilized, which aligns with the game’s ability to use up to 12 threads effectively. The chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock is the key driver for the single-threaded performance, which is crucial for the game's main simulation loop. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600’s average benchmark score of 26,617 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900K, showing it is a well-rounded performer for this workload, even against chips with more cache or higher core counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 304 out of 1,687 combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the pairing in the top 18% of all tested systems, indicating a highly capable configuration for this specific title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's ability to process the game logic and the GPU's ability to render the vast landscapes. While it does not top the charts, the data shows this combo is positioned well above the median system. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, is not being held back by the CPU in most scenarios, as evidenced by the high average FPS at 2560x1440. The combo’s rank reflects the synergy between the Zen 4 architecture and the Ada Lovelace GPU, as both components are in the 83rd and 84th percentiles of their respective categories. This rank suggests that users can expect a very smooth experience at high refresh rates, particularly at 1440p, without needing to compromise heavily on visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS is 81.4, which is a solidly playable frame rate for a demanding action-adventure game. This indicates that the combo can handle the game’s high preset at a common high-resolution monitor without issues.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26,617, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s score of 26,574. The data shows that despite the 5800X3D’s larger cache, the newer 7600 holds its own in this game.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset yields an average of 53 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 61.7 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a high refresh rate, with 85.2 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 77.2. Given that the CPU’s single-thread score is high (999), the GPU is likely the primary constraint at this resolution and settings level, as the RTX 4070 SUPER is handling the heavy shader and texture work.

Q: Does the combo support high refresh rate monitors at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 91.9, and with Low settings it reaches 123.3 FPS. This indicates that the combo can comfortably drive a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor at this resolution if the user is willing to adjust the graphical presets.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA RTX A6000?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42,576, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX A6000’s score of 42,653. The scores are essentially identical, suggesting similar raw compute performance in synthetic workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 167.1 FPS, which drops to 127.2 FPS on Medium and 103.5 FPS on High. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still delivers a very playable 77.2 FPS. The scaling here shows a 53.9% performance drop from Low to Ultra, which is typical for a game with such demanding shadow and lighting effects. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high. The Low preset averages 123.3 FPS, Medium hits 91.9 FPS, and High comes in at 81.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 57.2 FPS, which is the first point where the combo starts to dip below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset averages 85.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 61.7 FPS, and High reduces to 53 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario in the data, averaging just 36.1 FPS. This shows a clear trend: the combo is best suited for high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra is not a viable option for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is a significant asset for Red Dead Redemption 2, which is a title that can consume large amounts of VRAM at higher resolutions and texture qualities. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for the game’s High and Ultra presets at 2560x1440, but the data shows a sharp drop at 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 36.1. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are stretched. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 7,168 shading units. This raw compute power, measured at 35.48 TFLOPS FP32, is what drives the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU’s pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s is crucial for the game’s post-processing effects. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s role diminishes. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 84 places it above the majority of other graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 42,576 is just 0.2% behind the RTX A6000, showing that it is a high-end performer. The combination of 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores also means that if the game were to utilize ray tracing or DLSS, the hardware is ready, although the measured FPS data does not include those specific features.