Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B580

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Red Dead Redemption 2. Across the twelve measured configurations, the combo delivers its strongest results at 1080p, where even Ultra settings hold above 40 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to a slideshow-like 18.6 FPS. The data shows this pairing is best treated as a 1080p-oriented setup for this title, with 1440p viable only when settings are reduced.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all four quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 53.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 40.5 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 26.8 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 24.4% loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33.8% loss from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is similar for Medium settings: 65.6 FPS at 1080p drops to 51.9 FPS at 1440p and 35.5 FPS at 4K.

Low settings show the least dramatic scaling, moving from 86.7 FPS at 1080p to 64.2 FPS at 1440p and 42 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most severe degradation, with 42.3 FPS at 1080p falling to 28.8 FPS at 1440p and just 18.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is 56.0%, compared to 51.6% on High, 45.9% on Medium, and 51.6% on Low. These numbers indicate the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, but the relatively modest scaling at lower settings suggests the CPU still has headroom.

At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is Low at 42 FPS. At 1440p, only Low clears 60 FPS with 64.2 FPS. At 1080p, both Low (86.7 FPS) and Medium (65.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while High (53.6 FPS) and Ultra (42.3 FPS) fall short. The resolution scaling profile points to a GPU-bound configuration at higher resolutions, with the CPU capable of feeding more frames at 1080p if the graphics card allowed it.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 carries a 12 GB GDDR6 memory pool across a 192-bit bus, yielding 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, and the memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card in a mid-range tier, and the benchmark results in Red Dead Redemption 2 reflect that positioning.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 puts it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 760M (deltaPct of 0.1%), the NVIDIA P106-100 (0.3%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (1.3%). Notably, the desktop RTX 4060 scores 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580 — a nearly identical performance level. The Arc B580's measured frame rates in this game align with that competitive position: it is neither a standout nor a laggard.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is generous for a card in this class, and Red Dead Redemption 2's open-world textures can consume significant memory at higher settings. However, the frame rate data does not show a sudden collapse at 4K Ultra that would indicate VRAM exhaustion; instead, the gradual decline across resolutions points to raw compute limits. The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is the more relevant constraint. The 2:1 FP16 ratio of 27.34 TFLOPS does not appear to benefit this game, as Red Dead Redemption 2 does not leverage FP16 acceleration in the measured rows.

The Arc B580's 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but the benchmark rows do not include ray tracing-specific tests. For standard rasterization, the card delivers playable 1080p performance at Medium and Low, with High and Ultra requiring compromises. The 4K results are uniformly below 45 FPS, suggesting that this GPU is not suited for 4K gaming in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a 3.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 5700 posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. Its PassMark multithread score is 24303, with a single-thread score of 3296. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27220 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043, deltaPct 0.7%), the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006, 0.8%), the Intel Core i7-1370P (26991, 0.8%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909, 1.2%). All four rivals are within 1.2% of the Ryzen 7 5700, indicating the CPU is not a performance outlier in either direction.

For Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU's 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's open-world simulation. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (86.7 FPS) suggest the CPU can push well beyond what the Arc B580 delivers at higher settings. The scaling pattern — where lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p yields significant FPS gains at every preset — indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor even at 1080p. If the CPU were the bottleneck, reducing resolution would produce diminishing returns, but the data shows consistent gains: at Low settings, 1080p is 35.0% faster than 1440p, and at High settings, it is 32.3% faster.

The 3.70 GHz base clock is modest by modern standards, but the 4.60 GHz boost clock provides sufficient single-thread performance for this game. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 is adequate for Red Dead Redemption 2's engine, which relies on a few primary threads for game logic. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking confirms it is a capable partner for the Arc B580, though the GPU's performance ceiling in this title is clearly the binding constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1346 out of 1687 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. That places it in the bottom 20.2% of all pairings, which may seem surprising given the individual component percentiles (CPU at 84th, GPU at 66th). The low combo rank reflects the fact that many other pairings in the database use higher-end GPUs that are better suited to this demanding title.

The data shows that this combo's performance is constrained by the Arc B580, not the Ryzen 7 5700. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 1.2% of its average, yet the combo rank remains low because the GPU's nearest rivals — including the RTX 4060 at only 0.7% higher average score — do not dramatically change the gaming outcome. The 1346th rank means that 341 other combos perform worse, but the vast majority of tested pairings outperform this one in Red Dead Redemption 2.

This ranking should be interpreted with context. The combo is positioned for 1080p gaming, where it delivers playable frame rates at Medium and Low settings. At 1440p, it is marginal, and at 4K, it is not viable for smooth gameplay. The rank of 1346 out of 1687 reflects the GPU's mid-range standing; a stronger GPU paired with this same CPU would likely rank significantly higher, as the CPU has demonstrated it can feed more frames than the Arc B580 can render.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Red Dead Redemption 2 at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings (86.7 FPS) or Medium settings (65.6 FPS). At 1080p High, it drops to 53.6 FPS, and at 1440p, only Low settings (64.2 FPS) reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where multiple presets exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings (64.2 FPS) clear that threshold, and at 3840x2160, the best result is 42 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in this context?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. This indicates near-identical performance levels, though the measured FPS data here is specific to the Arc B580.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 the limiting factor in this combo?

A: No. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and synthetic scores — including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 — indicate it has ample headroom. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What settings should be avoided for this game?

A: Ultra settings at any resolution produce sub-45 FPS results, with 4K Ultra dropping to 18.6 FPS. Even at 1080p, Ultra only manages 42.3 FPS, making it the least playable preset.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM help at high resolutions?

A: The 12 GB memory pool is generous, but the frame rate data shows consistent declines from 1080p to 4K. This suggests raw compute limits rather than VRAM capacity are the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for this combo in Red Dead Redemption 2. For 1080p gaming, Medium settings deliver 65.6 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness among the tested presets. Low settings (86.7 FPS) are preferable for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, while High (53.6 FPS) is playable but not ideal, and Ultra (42.3 FPS) should be avoided.

At 1440p, the options narrow. Low settings (64.2 FPS) is the only preset that achieves a smooth 60 FPS experience. Medium (51.9 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced exploration, but High (40.5 FPS) and Ultra (28.8 FPS) fall below comfortable thresholds. Given the game's cinematic pacing, 1440p Low is the recommended configuration for this resolution.

At 4K, the data shows no truly playable preset. Low (42 FPS) is the only option above 30 FPS, while Medium (35.5 FPS), High (26.8 FPS), and Ultra (18.6 FPS) all fall below playable levels. Users with 4K displays should either reduce the resolution to 1440p or accept Low settings with significant frame rate compromises.

The overall recommendation is 1080p Medium as the default configuration, offering the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate. For users prioritizing smoothness, 1080p Low or 1440p Low are viable alternatives. Ultra settings should be reserved for screenshots rather than gameplay, as the data indicates this preset is not playable at any resolution.