Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a compelling, if occasionally CPU-bound, experience in Red Dead Redemption 2. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is overwhelmingly capable at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU’s immense power becoming the primary constraint only at 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the 8-core, 16-thread CPU keeps pace with the 16 GB graphics card at lower settings, but the game’s engine and the CPU’s architectural limits become apparent as resolution and detail levels rise.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and highly dependent on the graphics preset, which indicates a shifting bottleneck. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (194 FPS average) to 3840x2160 (96 FPS average) represents a 50.5% reduction in frame rate. This halving suggests that even at 4K Low, the workload is not purely GPU-limited, as the 1080p result is likely constrained by the CPU’s single-thread performance, preventing the RTX 4080 from reaching its full potential. The scaling from 2560x1440 Low (145 FPS) to 4K Low (96 FPS) is a 33.8% drop, which is more in line with a GPU-bound scenario.

Moving to High settings, the frame rate falls from 121 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p, a 25.6% reduction, and then to 60 FPS at 4K, a further 33.3% reduction from the 1440p figure. The 1080p to 4K drop here is 50.4%, nearly identical to the Low preset’s percentage. This consistency indicates that the CPU is still a limiting factor at 1080p High, preventing the GPU from stretching its legs, while the 4K result is more balanced.

The most telling data point is at Ultra settings. The average FPS at 1080p is 87, but this falls to 65 at 1440p (a 25.3% drop) and then plummets to 43 at 4K (a 33.8% drop from 1440p). The 1080p Ultra score of 87 FPS is notably lower than the 121 FPS at High, showing that the Ultra preset introduces a significant load that taxes both the CPU and GPU. The scaling suggests that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4080 is finally the definitive limiting component, as the frame rate drops to a level where the GPU’s raw compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, not the CPU’s ability to feed the pipeline.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS for this combo at 2560x1440 with the High preset is 90 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080’s average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54209.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low, as the average FPS of 194 is exceptionally high, but the 50.5% drop to 96 FPS at 4K Low is less than the 4x pixel count increase would imply if the GPU were the sole constraint.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations for Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 260th out of 3714 tested combos for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 123 FPS, with a maximum of 167 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G’s multi-threaded performance compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s score of 27097, making them effectively equivalent in average performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Red Dead Redemption 2, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 260 out of 3714 total combos. This places it in the top 7% of all tested systems, indicating a very high level of performance. The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s exceptional capabilities, as the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that this combination outperforms the vast majority of systems, but it is not at the absolute top tier, as 259 other combinations have achieved higher average frame rates in this specific title.

The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles is notable. The RTX 4080’s percentile rank is 7 points higher than the CPU’s, suggesting that the processor is the weaker link in this pairing. This is corroborated by the CPU’s nearest rivals, which include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.2% higher average score) and the Intel Core i5-14400T (0.4% higher average score). These rivals are older or more power-efficient parts, yet they match or slightly exceed the Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score. This implies that while the combo ranks high overall, the CPU’s performance ceiling prevents it from achieving an even better rank, particularly in scenarios where the GPU is waiting on the processor to deliver draw calls and physics calculations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080 (Full HD), the average FPS ranges from 194 on Low to 87 on Ultra. The Low preset achieves 194 FPS, which is 49.5% higher than the High preset’s 121 FPS. The Medium preset lands at 145 FPS, with a measured minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 87 FPS, which is a 55.2% reduction from the Low preset’s score. This wide spread indicates that the game’s settings have a dramatic impact on performance at this resolution, with the CPU likely capping the maximum frame rate even at Low.

At 2560x1440 (Quad HD), the average FPS ranges from 145 on Low to 65 on Ultra. The Low preset achieves 145 FPS, which is 61.1% higher than the High preset’s 90 FPS. The Medium preset produces 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 65 FPS, a 55.2% reduction from Low. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is identical to the 1080p results, suggesting that the CPU is still a significant factor at 1440p, as the scaling is consistent despite the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD), the average FPS ranges from 96 on Low to 43 on Ultra. The Low preset achieves 96 FPS, which is 60% higher than the High preset’s 60 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, a 55.2% reduction from Low, mirroring the scaling seen at lower resolutions. However, the absolute numbers are much lower, and the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS is the only data point that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a scenario where the GPU is fully saturated.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are crucial for Red Dead Redemption 2, which features expansive open-world environments and high-resolution textures. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains playable frame rates, suggesting that the 16 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game’s demands at this resolution, as there is no indication of texture thrashing or memory-related stutters in the measured FPS.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also noteworthy, with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the 9728 shading units, allow the RTX 4080 to process the complex lighting and shadow calculations that Red Dead Redemption 2 is known for. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster in average score. This indicates that the RTX 4080 is a top-tier performer, and the measured FPS data reflects this, as it is able to push 60 FPS at 4K High settings, a feat that requires immense rasterization power.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the bottleneck, as the GPU is capable of far more than 194 FPS, but the CPU cannot feed it fast enough. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the definitive limit, with the 43 FPS average being a direct result of the GPU’s compute load. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (65 FPS) to 4K Ultra (43 FPS) represents a 33.8% drop, which is close to the 33.3% reduction expected from the pixel count increase, confirming that the GPU is the sole constraint in this scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s priority for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

For users targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the 4K High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 60 FPS exactly. This provides a console-quality experience with high detail settings. If a higher frame rate is desired at 4K, the 4K Medium preset offers 72 FPS average, with a minimum of 61 FPS, ensuring that the frame rate never drops below 60. The 4K Low preset pushes to 96 FPS, but this comes with a significant visual quality reduction.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is recommended for a balanced experience, delivering 90 FPS average. This is a 50% increase over the 4K High result, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 65 FPS, which is playable, but the jump from High to Ultra only adds visual polish at the cost of 25 FPS. For competitive play or maximum responsiveness, the Low preset at 1440p achieves 145 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is a strong recommendation, as it delivers 145 FPS average with a minimum of 123 FPS, providing a consistent high-refresh-rate experience without the visual compromises of Low. The High preset at 1080p offers 121 FPS, which is also excellent. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 87 FPS, which is a significant reduction for marginal visual gains, and is not recommended for users who prioritize frame rate. The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, as it consistently provides a substantial frame rate uplift over High while maintaining a stable minimum FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role in this combination, but its performance is crucial for achieving the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The data shows that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS of 194 is likely a result of the CPU’s single-thread performance ceiling. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494 and 3DMark single-thread score of 899 indicate that its single-thread capabilities are solid but not exceptional compared to newer or higher-clocked parts. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 0.2% higher on average, showing that the Ryzen 7 5700G is competitive with older high-end parts but is clearly outclassed by the GPU’s relative performance.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is more robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a Passmark multithread score of 24419. This ensures that the CPU can handle the game’s background threads and physics calculations without becoming a major bottleneck at higher resolutions. However, the 16 MB L3 cache is relatively small compared to other Ryzen 5000 series parts, which may impact performance in open-world games like Red Dead Redemption 2 that have large working sets. The CPU’s role is most evident in the 1080p results, where the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra is more pronounced than at 4K, indicating that the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls is the primary constraint at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the CPU’s load is reduced relative to the GPU, and the 43 FPS result is a pure GPU limitation.