Red Dead Redemption 2

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043), 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006), and 1.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26909). This places the CPU in the 84th percentile of all tested processors.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. It trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% (37507) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9% (38008), while leading the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5% (36371). The GPU sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 93.6. This represents a smooth experience for Red Dead Redemption 2's Action Adventure gameplay.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 51. This is a significant reduction from the Medium preset at the same resolution, which achieves 83.6 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700's multi-threaded performance consistent with its core count?

A: The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655, while the single-core score is 2916. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 is close to the max-thread score of 6617, indicating strong scaling across all threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are substantial for Red Dead Redemption 2, a game known for large open-world textures. The data shows that VRAM capacity plays a direct role in the measured results: at 3840x2160, dropping from High to Medium settings yields a 13.6% increase in average FPS (from 47.8 to 54.3), while Low settings push the average to 75.9.

The GPU's clock speeds—base 1920 MHz and boost 2475 MHz—drive its rendering capabilities. With 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, the RTX 4070 achieves a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates: at 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 153.8 FPS on Low, 116.6 on Medium, 93.6 on High, and 69.7 on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54.7% reduction in average FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's demands on the GPU's compute resources are substantial.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS is essential for the game's complex lighting and shadow calculations. Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 4070 maintains playable frame rates even at 4K with Medium settings (54.3 FPS), but the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 falls to 32.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores support advanced rendering features, though the measured data does not isolate their specific impact in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, position it well for Red Dead Redemption 2's CPU-intensive simulation tasks. The CPU's benchmark data shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, which is critical for the game's main game logic thread.

Multi-threaded performance is equally robust: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 indicate that the CPU can handle the game's background tasks, such as NPC AI and physics. The PassMark multithread score of 24303 further confirms this capability. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it provides ample headroom for this title, even at higher resolutions where the GPU often becomes the bottleneck.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are modest but sufficient for the game's requirements. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 153.8 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound in certain scenes. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings (32.5 FPS), the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as the GPU's rendering load dominates. The CPU's nearest rivals—all within 1.2% in average benchmark score—indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700 is competitive with other high-end processors from its generation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point: it achieves 116.6 FPS at 1920x1080, 83.6 at 2560x1440, and 54.3 at 3840x2160. The High preset offers improved visuals but requires a performance trade-off: 93.6 FPS at 1080p, 73.3 at 1440p, and 47.8 at 4K.

For users targeting 1440p as their primary resolution, Medium provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while High remains playable at 73.3 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset (75.9 FPS) and Medium preset (54.3 FPS) deliver acceptable frame rates; High drops to 47.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.5 FPS, which is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 69.7 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 51 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but could feel less responsive in action sequences. The data suggests that for most users, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best combination of visual fidelity and smooth performance, while those with 1080p displays can comfortably use High or even Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 407 out of 1687 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the combo in the top 24.1% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating strong overall performance for this title. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU's 84th percentile standing and the GPU's 81st percentile standing.

The benchmark results show that the combo's performance is well-balanced across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 69.7 (Ultra) to 153.8 (Low), demonstrating that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary performance driver, with frame rates scaling predictably with settings.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing delivers consistent results across all four tested presets. The rank of 407 out of 1687 suggests that while there are more powerful combinations available, this setup provides a solid experience for Red Dead Redemption 2 without requiring top-tier components. The data indicates that the combo is particularly well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it maintains playable frame rates across all settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1920x1080:

• Low: 153.8 FPS average
• Medium: 116.6 FPS average
• High: 93.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 69.7 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The jump from Low to Medium represents a 24.2% reduction in FPS, while Medium to High drops another 19.7%, and High to Ultra drops an additional 25.5%. The Ultra preset still maintains a smooth 69.7 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate displays.

2560x1440:

• Low: 113.6 FPS average
• Medium: 83.6 FPS average
• High: 73.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 51 FPS average

At 1440p, the scaling is steeper. Low to Medium shows a 26.4% reduction, Medium to High a 12.3% reduction, and High to Ultra a 30.4% reduction. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while Low provides a comfortable margin for high refresh rates.

3840x2160:

• Low: 75.9 FPS average
• Medium: 54.3 FPS average
• High: 47.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 32.5 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low is the only preset that maintains a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 75.9. Medium drops to 54.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. High and Ultra fall below 50 FPS, with Ultra at 32.5 FPS being unsuitable for most gameplay scenarios. The data shows a clear progression: each settings tier at 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 20-25%, with the Ultra preset being particularly demanding.