Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B580 pairing presents a specific profile for Red Dead Redemption 2, a game released on 2018-10-25. The data shows this combination achieves a combo rank of 1316 out of 1687 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database. This is not a high-end pairing for this title, but the measured FPS reveals a distinct pattern: the combo is well-suited for 1080p play, struggles at 1440p with demanding presets, and cannot deliver a playable experience at 4K. The analysis below breaks down the measured data to identify where this combo excels and where its limitations are most pronounced.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The combo is ranked 1316 out of 1687 tested combinations. This places it in the 78th percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer for this specific game, it is far from the bottom of the list.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 capable of running the game at 4K resolution?

A: No, the data shows it is not viable for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS achieved is 41.6 on Low settings. At Medium, the average drops to 32.5 FPS, and at High it falls to 28.3 FPS. The Ultra preset yields an average of only 22.8 FPS, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a smooth frame rate?

A: The benchmark results indicate that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the best performance at an average of 92 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the 1920x1080 High preset at 59.1 FPS is a strong option, and the 2560x1440 Medium preset offers a viable alternative at 52.2 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 92 FPS, which is 52.5 FPS higher than the Ultra preset’s 39.5 FPS. This represents a significant performance gain of over 130% when switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: What is the role of the CPU's 3DMark scores in this game’s performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X’s 3DMark scores show strong multi-threading, with a max-thread score of 6850 and an 8-thread score of 5768. Since Red Dead Redemption 2 can utilize multiple cores, this indicates the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck, allowing the Arc B580 to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the Arc B580’s performance compare to the GeForce RTX 4060 in general benchmarks?

A: In the average benchmark score, the Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's score of 23181. This makes them near-identical in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in this game will be the definitive factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B580 is positioned at rank 1316 out of 1687 combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the pairing in the bottom 22% of all tested configurations, a clear signal that this is not a high-performance pairing for this particular title. The ranking suggests that many other CPU and GPU combinations deliver higher frame rates.

Looking at the CPU's synthetic benchmarks, it performs near its direct rivals. The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26161). It is also 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262). These negligible differences suggest the CPU is not the source of the combo's low ranking.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B580 has a percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which it trails by 0.7% in average score. The B580's average score of 23021 is only 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950). This indicates the B580 is positioned in a mid-range performance tier. The low combo rank is therefore a direct consequence of the GPU's performance level in this game, as the CPU is statistically on par with its rivals.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For users with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset is the clear recommendation, delivering an average of 59.1 FPS. This provides a smooth, playable experience with good visual fidelity. For those prioritizing maximum frame rate, the Low preset achieves 92 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, though it sacrifices visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice for a balanced experience, hitting an average of 52.2 FPS. This is above the 50 FPS threshold and offers a decent visual upgrade over Low, which runs at 64.2 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is borderline, with an average of 40.7 FPS, which may feel less fluid. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution, as it drops to an unplayable 27.4 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that no preset provides a consistently playable experience. The Low preset at 41.6 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it is still below the 60 FPS target. The Medium and High presets fall to 32.5 and 28.3 FPS, respectively, and Ultra is at 22.8 FPS. The recommendation is to avoid 4K with this combo unless the user is willing to accept lower frame rates and reduced visual settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset yields an average of 41.6 FPS, which is the only remotely playable option. The Medium preset drops to 32.5 FPS, a 21.9% decrease from Low. The High preset falls further to 28.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 22.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is a substantial 18.8 FPS, showing the extreme cost of high-fidelity settings at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the performance is more usable. The Low preset achieves a solid 64.2 FPS. The Medium preset at 52.2 FPS represents a 12 FPS drop from Low, which is a typical cost for better textures and effects. The High preset at 40.7 FPS is a further 11.5 FPS drop, and the Ultra preset at 27.4 FPS is a significant 24.8 FPS drop from Low. This shows a steep performance curve as settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. The Low preset delivers a very high 92 FPS average. The Medium preset at 69.5 FPS is a 22.5 FPS drop from Low, but still very smooth. The High preset at 59.1 FPS is a 10.4 FPS drop from Medium, and the Ultra preset at 39.5 FPS is a 19.6 FPS drop from High. The total difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 52.5 FPS, highlighting the massive performance headroom available when lowering settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary determinant of this combo's performance in Red Dead Redemption 2. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the compute power dictates the frame rates.

The B580 operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. This high clock speed helps in lighter scenes, but the measured FPS shows that the GPU's overall throughput is the limiting factor. The FP32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, which is indicative of its mid-range standing. This is reflected in the game's performance, where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of settings.

The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs are responsible for pixel and texture processing. At 3840x2160, the sheer number of pixels to fill overwhelms these units, leading to the low average FPS numbers. The transition from 4K to 1440p shows a significant improvement, and the move to 1080p yields the best results, confirming that the B580 is best suited for lower resolutions in this demanding title.

The B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it just 0.7% behind the RTX 4060. In this game, the measured FPS data suggests the B580 performs as expected for its tier, but it lacks the headroom required for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming. The GPU is the bottleneck in this configuration, not the CPU, as the Ryzen 7 5700X's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache are more than adequate to feed the B580.