Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + Intel Arc B390

This combination places the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the Intel Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. The benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 2568th out of 2902 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the lower 12% of all configurations. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated part with a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs, creating a substantial performance imbalance that defines the gaming experience in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 51, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the only configuration in the measured data that crosses the 50 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2568th out of 2902 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations tested in this game. This rank reflects the GPU's limited capability relative to the broader test pool.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 11, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is 46 FPS below the best recorded result and indicates the GPU is severely strained at 4K with maximum quality presets.

Q: Does the CPU's performance influence the gaming results?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 19,088 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,987 in single-core, with an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as even at 1080p Low the system only reaches 51 FPS, far below what this CPU could support.

Q: Is there any resolution where Ultra settings are playable?

A: No. The Ultra preset produces average FPS of 23 at 1920x1080, 17 at 2560x1440, and 11 at 3840x2160. None of these reach commonly accepted playability thresholds, and the data suggests Ultra is not a viable option at any resolution for this combo.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1,482, which is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463), 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460), and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1,443). All four GPUs sit within a narrow performance band, indicating the Arc B390 is positioned among entry-level graphics solutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Xe3-LPG architecture using Intel's 3 nm process node. It features 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2,500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 15.36 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio.

The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM. The bus width is also system-shared, and memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR5 memory subsystem. The Ryzen 7 7700X provides dual-channel DDR5 support with 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which the Arc B390 must share with the CPU. This shared memory architecture is a critical constraint in gaming workloads, as the GPU cannot access dedicated high-bandwidth memory.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the measured FPS data reveals the GPU's performance ceiling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 51 FPS average, but this drops to 32 FPS at High settings. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its proximity to decades-old NVIDIA parts (GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, GT 710) in benchmark scores indicate it operates at the very bottom of the performance spectrum. The 12 ray tracing cores are present in the hardware, but the overall throughput is insufficient for this demanding title at any quality level above Low.

The GPU's power envelope is rated at 80 W TDP with no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature. The slot width is listed as IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor), and the bus interface is also IGP, meaning it cannot be upgraded or replaced independently. The display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent," which aligns with its intended use in mobile or compact systems rather than desktop gaming rigs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process node. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and features 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate strong computational performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 19,088 multi-core and 1,987 single-core. Geekbench results show 12,451 multi-core and 2,289 single-core. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1,090 single-thread to 8,859 for 16 threads, indicating excellent multi-threading efficiency. PassMark tests show 35,686 multi-thread and 4,190 single-thread scores. The CPU holds an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909.

The nearest rival CPUs in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802, 0.3% behind), Intel Core 7 250H (35,728, 0.5% behind), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35,719, 0.5% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (35,670, 0.7% behind). These results show the 7700X is marginally ahead of its closest competitors, but the differences are small enough to be within run-to-run variation.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU's role is largely theoretical because the GPU cannot translate the CPU's capabilities into frame rate. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads with boost clocks up to 5.40 GHz, which is more than sufficient for this game's threading model. However, the measured FPS data shows the system never exceeds 51 FPS even at the lowest settings and resolution, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck in every configuration tested. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared with the GPU, and this shared bandwidth constraint further limits performance in a memory-intensive game like Red Dead Redemption 2.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2568th out of 2902 tested combinations in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the bottom 11.5% of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's 9th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 85th percentile ranking highlights the extreme imbalance between components. The rank indicates that the overwhelming majority of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this game, regardless of their CPU or GPU specifications.

The rank of 2568 out of 2902 means only 334 combinations perform worse. Given that the GPU is an integrated part with system-shared memory, this low ranking is expected. The CPU's strong benchmark scores do not translate into gaming performance because the GPU becomes the limiting factor at every resolution and settings combination. The data shows that even the best case scenario (1080p Low at 51 FPS) is below what many discrete GPUs would achieve, and the rank reflects this fundamental limitation.

The delta between the CPU's high percentile (85th) and the combo's low rank (2568th) illustrates how the integrated GPU drags down the overall gaming experience. In CPU-bound scenarios, this processor would excel, but in this title, the GPU's throughput constraints dominate the results. The ranking also suggests that users seeking playable performance in Red Dead Redemption 2 would need a discrete GPU, as the Arc B390's performance class is simply too low for this game's demands.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows that the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average of 51 FPS. This is the sole setting combination that approaches playable frame rates, and even then, it falls short of the 60 FPS target that many players prefer. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average drops to 38 FPS, which is marginal for gameplay. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls to 25 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

The Medium preset produces average FPS of 39 at 1080p, 29 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K. The High preset yields 32 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, with 23 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K. The data clearly indicates that Low settings at 1080p is the only viable configuration for this combo, and even then, users should expect frame rates in the 40-50 range rather than smooth 60+ FPS gameplay.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the Medium preset at 1080p (39 FPS) represents a compromise, but the measured minimum FPS of 33 at this setting suggests occasional dips below comfortable playability. The Low preset at 1080p does not have a recorded minimum FPS in the data, but the 51 FPS average provides more headroom. Given the GPU's performance class, the recommendation is to use Low settings at 1080p and accept reduced visual fidelity for playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 51 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS. High settings drop to 32 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 28 FPS drop, which is a 54.9% reduction in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance declines significantly across all settings. Low settings produce 38 FPS average, which is 13 FPS lower than the same settings at 1080p. Medium settings yield 29 FPS average, with a minimum of 24 FPS and maximum of 33 FPS. High settings drop to 24 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 17 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 21 FPS, representing a 55.3% reduction from the Low preset.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU is severely strained. Low settings produce 25 FPS average, which is the only 4K configuration above 20 FPS. Medium settings yield 19 FPS average, with a minimum of 16 FPS and maximum of 22 FPS. High settings drop to 16 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 11 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 14 FPS drop, a 56.0% reduction. The data shows that no 4K configuration is playable, with even the best case (Low settings at 25 FPS) falling below acceptable thresholds.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, performance scales from 51 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p to 25 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 51.0% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is roughly consistent with the pixel count increase, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor throughout.

At Medium settings, the progression is 39 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. This is a 25.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 51.3% drop from 1080p to 4K. The High settings show 32 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K, with drops of 25.0% and 50.0% respectively. The Ultra settings show 23 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K, with drops of 26.1% and 52.2% respectively.

The consistency of these scaling patterns across all settings presets confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads at 5.40 GHz boost are not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale predictably with pixel count. The shared memory architecture means the GPU must compete with the CPU for bandwidth, and this constraint becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions where the GPU requires more memory throughput. The data shows that the Intel Arc B390, with its system-shared memory and 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is simply not equipped to handle this game at resolutions above 1080p with acceptable performance.