Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D + Intel Arc B570 — Benchmark Analysis

The data presents a challenging pairing for Red Dead Redemption 2: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with the Intel Arc B570 GPU, which features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus. The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, with performance falling from playable levels at 1080p to nearly unplayable territory at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, examines the roles of both components, and provides guidance on optimal settings for this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking pattern in the measured data is the rapid degradation of frame rates as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 79 FPS, which drops to 59 FPS at 2560x1440, and further declines to 39 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 50.6% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck. The scaling is not linear; the transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with FPS dropping by 33.9% at Low settings, whereas the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 25.3%.

High settings tell a similar story, though the absolute numbers are lower. At 1080p High, the system produces 49 FPS, at 1440p High it falls to 37 FPS, and at 4K High it bottoms out at 24 FPS. The percentage drops are 24.5% from 1080p to 1440p and 35.1% from 1440p to 4K, showing that the GPU's workload scales more steeply at higher resolutions, likely due to the increased pixel fill rate demands overwhelming the 80 ROPs and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate of the Arc B570.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 36 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and a mere 18 FPS at 4K. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, the difference is 43 FPS, at 1440p it is 32 FPS, and at 4K it is 21 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated regardless of settings, with the 4K resolution being the dominant factor in limiting performance. The data strongly indicates that this combination is not suited for 4K gaming in Red Dead Redemption 2, as even the lowest settings yield only 39 FPS, which is below typical playability thresholds.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's role in this game is clearly the limiting factor across all tested configurations. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, the card has sufficient capacity for most scenes, but the 160-bit bus width may restrict data throughput in memory-intensive moments. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and the memory operates at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The card's 2304 shading units and 144 texture mapping units provide the processing power, yet the measured FPS shows that these resources are insufficient for smooth gameplay at higher resolutions.

The percentile ranking of the GPU, at 65th percentile vs all GPUs, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Arc A750 at -0.1%, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 0.4%. These close scores in synthetic benchmarks do not translate to consistent in-game performance, as the measured FPS indicates. The GPU's FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are moderate, but Red Dead Redemption 2's demanding rendering engine appears to strain the card's capabilities.

The 4K Ultra result of 18 FPS is particularly telling. At this setting, the GPU is likely hitting its limits in both fill rate and memory bandwidth, with the 10 GB frame buffer possibly insufficient for ultra textures at 4K. The 1440p results are more usable, with 44 FPS at Medium settings and 37 FPS at High, but these are still marginal for a smooth experience. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest decent raw capability, but the game's specific demands reveal the card's weaknesses. The data shows that the Arc B570 is best suited for 1080p gaming in this title, where it can deliver 49-79 FPS depending on settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average is 79 FPS, and at Medium it is 59 FPS, both above typical 60 FPS targets. At 1440p, only Low settings reach 59 FPS, while higher settings fall below 45 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% lower. These differences are negligible in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data shows the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an 80th percentile ranking vs all CPUs, with a strong multicore score of 14317 in Cinebench R23, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile. The FPS scaling with resolution changes confirms GPU limitation.

Q: What settings provide the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1080p offer 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, providing a good balance. High settings drop to 49 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Low settings at 79 FPS are the smoothest but sacrifice visual quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: No, the data indicates it cannot. Even at Low settings, the 4K average is 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At Medium, it drops to 29 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 18 FPS. The GPU lacks the necessary fill rate and bandwidth for 4K in this game.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect the game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1452, which is adequate for gaming. The CPU's 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock, combined with 96 MB of shared L3 cache, provide strong single-thread performance that does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide the best balance, delivering 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS. This setting maintains playability while offering improved visual fidelity over Low, which achieves 79 FPS but lacks detail. High settings at 1080p produce 49 FPS, which is playable but may experience dips below 60 FPS in intense scenes. Ultra settings at 36 FPS are not recommended, as the frame rate drops below smooth-playability thresholds.

For 2560x1440, Low settings are the only viable option, yielding 59 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS, which is borderline playable but with a minimum of 38 FPS that could cause noticeable stuttering. High settings at 37 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the data shows that no setting provides acceptable performance, with Low at 39 FPS being the only option approaching playability, but still below the 60 FPS target. The measured data suggests that users should stick to 1080p Medium for the best experience, or 1440p Low if higher resolution is preferred over visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset of measured FPS reveals the full performance envelope of this combo. At 1920x1080, the settings ladder shows: Low at 79 FPS, Medium at 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High at 49 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 54.4% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher preset levels.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 59 FPS, Medium at 44 FPS (min 38, max 51), High at 37 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 54.2%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower across the board. The minimum FPS at Medium (38 FPS) shows that even this setting can dip below 40 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 39 FPS, Medium at 29 FPS (min 25, max 34), High at 24 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS. The Ultra result of 18 FPS is barely playable and represents a 53.8% drop from Low to Ultra. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (25 FPS) shows that the GPU is struggling to maintain even basic playability. The maximum FPS at 4K Medium is 34, which is still below the 60 FPS target by a significant margin. This data confirms that the Intel Arc B570 is not suitable for 4K gaming in Red Dead Redemption 2, regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D plays a supporting role in this configuration, providing ample processing power that does not bottleneck the GPU. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU offers strong multicore performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and PassMark multithread score of 28309. The CPU's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns in game workloads.

The CPU's 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock provide solid single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1452 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3234. The CPU's architecture, Zen 3 on the Vermeer codename, is well-suited for gaming, and its 80th percentile ranking vs all CPUs places it above most desktop processors. The nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U at 0% delta, Intel Core i9-10900K at 0.1%, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at -0.1%, and Intel Core i5-12600KF at 0.3%, showing the 5800X3D is competitive with these parts.

The CPU's 7 nm process node and 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die indicate a power-efficient design, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for the GPU's demands. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, which would not happen if the CPU were the bottleneck. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Geekbench multicore score of 11765 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7299, confirm that it can handle the game's processing requirements without issue.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2335 out of 2902 tested combinations in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places it in the bottom 19.5% of all tested combos, indicating that this pairing is not well-suited for this game. The low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's performance is solid but cannot compensate for the graphics card's weaknesses at higher resolutions and settings.

The ranking suggests that this combo is better suited for less demanding games or for 1080p gaming where the GPU can deliver acceptable frame rates. The data shows that the combo's best performance is at 1080p Low with 79 FPS, which is above average, but the performance drops off quickly as settings and resolution increase. The combo's rank is affected by the GPU's 65th percentile ranking vs all GPUs, which is below the CPU's 80th percentile ranking, indicating an imbalanced pairing.

The measured FPS data shows that the combo performs best at 1080p Medium, where it achieves 59 FPS, but this is still below the performance of more balanced combos that rank higher. The 4K results are particularly poor, with the combo ranking near the bottom of the pack at that resolution. The data indicates that users with this combo should focus on 1080p gaming to get the most out of the hardware, as higher resolutions expose the GPU's limitations. The combo's rank of 2335 out of 2902 suggests that there are many better options for this game, but for users with this specific hardware, adjusting settings to 1080p Medium or Low will provide the best experience.