Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Red Dead Redemption 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 208.7 FPS, which drops to 153.2 FPS at 1440p and 102.3 FPS at 4K. That represents a 26.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33.2% reduction from 1440p to 4K. Such steep drops indicate the graphics card is the primary limiting factor even at lower resolutions, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to feed the GPU.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. With Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 90.3 FPS at 1080p to 71.9 FPS at 1440p, and then to 46.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Low result, which strongly suggests the RTX 5080's rendering workload—particularly pixel shading and memory bandwidth demands—dominates the performance equation. The GPU's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are substantial, but Red Dead Redemption 2's open-world rendering at 4K Ultra pushes the card to its limits.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution rises. At 1080p, the difference between Low (208.7 FPS) and Ultra (90.3 FPS) is 118.4 FPS. At 4K, that gap shrinks to 56.0 FPS (102.3 vs. 46.3). This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is saturated regardless of settings, and the incremental cost of higher-quality effects becomes relatively smaller against the baseline resolution overhead. The data shows the RTX 5080 remains viable at 4K for this title, but only with settings compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The maximum measured result is 208.7 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. Medium settings yield 151.8 FPS, High produces 125.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90.3 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings preset?

A: Yes. At 4K with Medium settings, the average is 75.4 FPS, and with High settings it is 61.6 FPS. Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS at 46.3 FPS, while Low settings exceed 100 FPS at 102.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark against its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct 0), while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is 0.1% behind and the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is 0.3% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5080 sits at the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188. Among its nearest rivals, it trails the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9% and leads the Intel Arc A570M by 1.6%, the Intel Arc A580 by 2.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X by 2.6%.

Q: How does this specific CPU-GPU combination rank among tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 83rd out of 1687 tested combinations in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the top 5% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 153.2 FPS, while Ultra produces 71.9 FPS. The difference is 81.3 FPS, with Medium at 117.1 FPS and High at 95.6 FPS filling the gap.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Red Dead Redemption 2, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 83 out of 1687 combos. This places the system in the upper echelon of tested configurations, outperforming approximately 95% of all recorded pairings. The rank reflects the combined capability of the six-core, twelve-thread Zen 4 processor and the Blackwell-architecture GPU working together in this specific title.

The CPU's individual standing—82nd percentile against all CPUs—combined with the GPU's 89th percentile ranking suggests a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically drags down the overall result. The Ryzen 5 8400F's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct 0) and Ryzen 5 7500F (deltaPct 0.3), all within a narrow band of average benchmark scores ranging from 24993 to 25103. This indicates the CPU is competitive with several older and similarly-positioned parts, though it does not lead its immediate peer group.

The RTX 5080's nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database are mostly Intel Arc products, with the Arc Pro A60 being 1.9% faster and the Arc A570M being 1.6% slower. This comparison is notable because it shows the RTX 5080's average score of 59188 is surrounded by parts that are not direct competitors in the same performance tier, yet the deltaPct values remain small. In actual game performance, the measured FPS data shows the combo delivers strong results across all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra figure of 46.3 FPS being the only sub-60 result in the entire measured set.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates cover three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—each with four settings presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All results are average FPS values with no minimum or maximum frame data recorded.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces 208.7 FPS on Low, 151.8 FPS on Medium, 125.6 FPS on High, and 90.3 FPS on Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent step-down, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 56.9 FPS. The High-to-Ultra reduction of 35.3 FPS is the smallest step, suggesting diminishing returns from High to Ultra at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are 153.2 FPS (Low), 117.1 FPS (Medium), 95.6 FPS (High), and 71.9 FPS (Ultra). The Low-to-Medium drop is 36.1 FPS, while the Medium-to-High drop is 21.5 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra drop is 23.7 FPS. The relative ordering remains consistent with 1080p, but the absolute gaps narrow as the resolution increase places more load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are 102.3 FPS (Low), 75.4 FPS (Medium), 61.6 FPS (High), and 46.3 FPS (Ultra). This is the only resolution where any preset falls below 60 FPS, with Ultra being the sole sub-60 result. The Low-to-Medium drop at 4K is 26.9 FPS, Medium-to-High is 13.8 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 15.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 46.3 FPS is 44.0 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 90.3 FPS, illustrating the significant cost of 4K rendering in this title.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset at the same resolution. At 1080p the ratio is 2.31x, at 1440p it is 2.13x, and at 4K it is 2.21x. This consistency suggests the settings scaling is largely independent of resolution, with the GPU handling the additional pixel count without changing the relative cost of quality effects.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a 60 FPS baseline, the data supports using High settings at 4K, where the average is 61.6 FPS. This preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining a step above Medium (75.4 FPS) in visual quality. Ultra at 4K is not advisable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay, as the 46.3 FPS average falls well short of that target.

At 1440p, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 71.9 FPS. The High preset at 95.6 FPS offers a strong balance, providing a 35.9% improvement over Ultra while still delivering high visual fidelity. For those prioritizing frame rate, Medium at 117.1 FPS or Low at 153.2 FPS are viable options, though the visual compromise may be significant for a game known for its detailed environments.

At 1080p, the RTX 5080 is capable of exceeding 120 FPS on all presets except Ultra, which sits at 90.3 FPS. The High preset at 125.6 FPS is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays, as it clears 120 FPS while maintaining substantial graphical quality. Low at 208.7 FPS will satisfy the most demanding competitive players, but the visual downgrade from High is considerable.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High settings at either 1440p or 4K depending on the display's native resolution. The 1440p High result of 95.6 FPS is well above 60 FPS and provides a large buffer for demanding scenes, while the 4K High result of 61.6 FPS is just above the threshold. Players with 4K displays who cannot tolerate any frame drops should consider Medium at 75.4 FPS as a safer alternative. The Ultra preset is best reserved for screenshot-taking or scenarios where frame rate is secondary to image quality, given that even at 1080p it produces 90.3 FPS and at 4K it drops to 46.3 FPS.