Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 presents a demanding workload that stresses both the CPU and GPU, but the measured frame rates from this AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B580 combination reveal a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component at higher resolutions. The data indicates a playable experience is achievable at 1080p with optimized settings, but the performance cliff at 4K is severe, painting a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a dramatic and predictable drop in frame rates as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 86.4 FPS, which serves as the performance ceiling for this pairing in this game. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average drops to 65.3 FPS, a reduction of 21.1 FPS. At 4K, the average plummets to 42.5 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern—where the frame rate nearly halves when pixel count quadruples—strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution.

The story is even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 58.3 FPS at 1080p to 39 FPS at 1440p, and then to a barely playable 28.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 39.6 FPS at 1080p, 29.1 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 18.6 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 46.8 FPS, while at 4K that gap shrinks to 23.9 FPS. This compression of the performance gap at higher resolutions is a hallmark of GPU saturation: when the GPU is fully occupied, the settings-based differences become less impactful because the hardware is already at its limit. The data implies that the Ryzen 7 5800XT has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the Arc B580's raw throughput is the wall that stops higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1343 out of 1687 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is a sobering statistic for a pairing that includes a modern 8-core processor. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all tested CPUs, while the GPU's percentile is 66. This discrepancy between the CPU's strong relative standing and the combo's low overall rank underscores that the graphics card is holding the system back. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would yield a significantly higher combo rank, as the processor is clearly not the primary constraint in this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 0.1% higher on average, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 0.3% higher. Conversely, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 0.3% lower. These are all marginal differences, indicating that the 5800XT is firmly in the middle of a tightly packed performance cluster. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 0.7% higher on average, and the AMD Radeon 760M, which scores 0.1% higher. The Intel Arc B580 is clearly positioned near these mainstream parts, and its performance in this game is consistent with that tier.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B580 comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, which is known for large textures and open-world streaming, this memory capacity is generally sufficient to avoid stuttering at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows that the core GPU performance is the limiting factor. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, and it features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The measured frame rates, particularly the 18.6 FPS average at 4K Ultra, indicate that the GPU's compute throughput is insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 213.6 GPixel/s. These figures, combined with the measured results, suggest that the Arc B580 is a capable 1080p card for this title, but it lacks the raw power for 4K gaming. The 4K Low result of 42.5 FPS shows that even with reduced settings, the GPU cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS. The benchmark results for the GPU, such as a Passmark G3D score of 15748, place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. This is a mid-pack position, and the game's results reflect that status. The GPU's architecture, Xe2-HPG, is modern, but the performance data shows it is not a high-end part.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 86.4 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 28.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 86th percentile, while the combination ranks 1343 out of 1687, and frame rates drop sharply with resolution, a classic GPU-bound pattern.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 65.3 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 29.1 FPS, a difference of 36.2 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has an average benchmark score 0.7% higher than the Arc B580.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1343 out of 1687 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data shows that 1080p is the only viable resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 86.4 FPS, which provides comfortable headroom. However, the Medium preset at 1080p still delivers a solid 69 FPS, offering a better visual experience while remaining above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1080p drops to 58.3 FPS, which is close to but below the 60 FPS target. Therefore, the Medium preset at 1080p appears to be the sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with a playable frame rate.

At 1440p, the options are more limited. The Low preset yields 65.3 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 51.4 FPS. The High preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. At 4K, even the Low preset at 42.5 FPS is below the ideal playable threshold, and the Ultra preset at 18.6 FPS is essentially a slideshow. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p with Medium or High settings for the best experience, or accept lower frame rates at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset is clearly not viable for this hardware combination.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary, as the frame rate scaling with resolution points to the GPU as the bottleneck. However, the CPU's performance is still critical for maintaining minimum frame rates and avoiding stutters, particularly in open-world scenes with many NPCs.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. It ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score. This indicates that the 5800XT is a high-performing processor that should not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The data suggests that in Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU is likely able to feed the GPU adequately at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows and the CPU's advantage becomes irrelevant. The 16 threads ensure that the game's multi-threaded tasks are handled without issue, but the measured frame rates are ultimately capped by the Arc B580's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 86.4 FPS on Low settings, 69 FPS on Medium, 58.3 FPS on High, and 39.6 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear linear progression of performance costs as settings increase. The difference between Low and Ultra is 46.8 FPS, which is a substantial range that gives users flexibility.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 65.3 FPS on Low, 51.4 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 29.1 FPS on Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant but not as severe as the jump to 4K. The Low setting is the only one that remains above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 42.5 FPS on Low, 30.8 FPS on Medium, 28.4 FPS on High, and 18.6 FPS on Ultra. This resolution is clearly beyond the capabilities of this GPU for this title, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 18.6 FPS is nearly unplayable. The data across all resolutions shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K being impractical for anything other than Low settings.