Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the Intel Arc B570 sits at rank 2335 out of 2902 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The CPU is a top-tier performer in synthetic benchmarks with a PassMark average score of 69996, ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, but the GPU's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs means the graphics card becomes the primary constraint in most scenarios. Benchmark data shows this combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p with lower settings, but struggles at higher resolutions and more demanding presets, making it a balanced entry-level configuration for this title rather than a high-refresh-rate powerhouse.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2335 out of 2902 tested combinations places this pairing in the 19.6th percentile of all tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. This is a modest ranking that reflects the mid-tier nature of the Intel Arc B570 when paired with a high-end CPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F's synthetic benchmark scores are exceptional — its PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and it outperforms or matches several high-end rivals. However, the Arc B570's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 65th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo performance down.

The measured frame rates confirm this imbalance. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 79 FPS, which is the only setting where it approaches high-refresh-rate territory. Moving to 1080p Medium drops to 59 FPS, and High settings yield 49 FPS. The GPU's limited compute resources become evident at 1440p, where even Low settings produce only 59 FPS, and at 4K, where the best result is 39 FPS on Low settings. The CPU's headroom is substantial — its PassMark data compression score of 421988 and floating-point math score of 77955 suggest it could drive significantly higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 9700F shows remarkably tight competition. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by just 0.2% in average benchmark score, leads the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2%, and outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9%. This indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo — the Intel Arc B570's performance envelope defines what this system can achieve in Red Dead Redemption 2.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for the game's texture requirements at 1080p and 1440p, but becomes strained at 4K. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs deliver a theoretical FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS, which places it in the mid-range tier for modern GPUs.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks show a mixed profile. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 indicate moderate DirectX 12 performance. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118 and DirectX 9 score of 164 suggest legacy API performance is relatively stronger, while DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 scores of 65 and 72 respectively are notably lower. This translates into Red Dead Redemption 2 performance that is heavily dependent on the selected settings preset.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's scaling behavior. At 1080p, the Arc B570 delivers 79 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, 49 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% performance penalty. At 1440p, the same settings produce 59, 44, 37, and 27 FPS respectively, and at 4K, they yield 39, 29, 24, and 18 FPS. The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, scores within 0.1% in average benchmark performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile matches at 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails by 0.5%. This places the B570 in a competitive but not class-leading position for its segment.

Settings Recommendations

For the best playable experience, the data strongly suggests 1080p with Low settings, which delivers an average of 79 FPS — the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. This gives smooth gameplay for action sequences and open-world exploration. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, 1080p Medium at 59 FPS is a viable alternative, though it dips to 50 FPS minimums in demanding scenes. The 1080p High preset at 49 FPS remains playable but falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 36 FPS introduces noticeable stutter in fast-moving scenes.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings yield 59 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Medium drops to 44 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS — the latter two are below comfortable playability thresholds for an action-adventure title. At 4K, no setting achieves 60 FPS; Low produces 39 FPS, Medium 29 FPS, High 24 FPS, and Ultra 18 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical for this combo in Red Dead Redemption 2.

The data indicates that 1080p Low is the only configuration that fully utilizes the system's capabilities while maintaining smooth gameplay. Users with 1440p monitors should consider 1440p Low as a compromise, accepting a 59 FPS average with occasional dips. The 1080p Medium preset offers a balanced experience with 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum, making it the best choice for those who want some visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings, where it achieves 79 FPS average. At 1080p Medium, the average is 59 FPS with a 50 FPS minimum, which is borderline. At 1440p Low, it hits exactly 59 FPS average, but no other resolution or settings combination reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 in average benchmark, trailing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.2% and leading the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9%. Its PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What GPU performance tier does the Arc B570 occupy?

A: The Arc B570 has a PassMark G3D score of 14195, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Arc A750 at 0.1% difference, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 0.5% behind.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: No. The best 4K result is 39 FPS on Low settings, followed by 29 FPS on Medium, 24 FPS on High, and 18 FPS on Ultra. All are below the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum frame rates are not recorded for most settings, indicating unstable performance.

Q: How much does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 36470 significantly exceeds what the GPU can utilize. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking contrasts with the CPU's 94th percentile, creating a substantial bottleneck. This is evident in the steep FPS drops when increasing resolution — at 1080p Low the combo hits 79 FPS, but at 4K Low it falls to 39 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination?

A: 1080p Low at 79 FPS is the best for smooth gameplay. For better visuals, 1080p Medium at 59 FPS average with 50 FPS minimum is the highest-quality playable option. 1440p Low at 59 FPS is the only viable 1440p option, while 4K is not recommended.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system. At Low settings, frame rates drop from 79 FPS at 1080p to 59 FPS at 1440p (a 25.3% decrease) and then to 39 FPS at 4K (a 50.6% decrease from 1440p). This pattern indicates the GPU's rendering capacity is the limiting factor, as the CPU's high PassMark scores would not cause such steep resolution-based penalties.

At Medium settings, the progression is 59 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 25.4% from 1080p to 1440p and 34.1% from 1440p to 4K. High settings show 49 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K — drops of 24.5% and 35.1% respectively. Ultra settings produce 36 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K, with drops of 25.0% and 33.3%.

The consistent 25% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests the GPU's pixel throughput scales predictably with resolution. The larger proportional drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (50.6%) compared to higher settings (33-35%) indicates that at Low settings, the GPU is operating at its efficiency limit, while at higher settings, other bottlenecks like memory bandwidth or shading complexity become more significant. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K textures may exceed comfortable memory margins, contributing to the sub-40 FPS results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a Zen 5 architecture processor built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data for game logic, while the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU does not starve the GPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates exceptional multi-threaded performance with a PassMark multithread score of 36470, integer math score of 120788, and floating-point math score of 77955. Its single-thread score of 4691 is equally strong, ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show it is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% difference) and Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% difference), while leading the Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.7% and Core i7-14700K by 0.9%.

For Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU's performance headroom is substantial. The game's engine benefits from strong single-thread performance for physics and AI, and the 9700F's 4691 single-thread score is more than adequate. However, the measured FPS data shows that resolution changes affect frame rates dramatically — from 79 FPS at 1080p Low to 39 FPS at 4K Low — which would not occur if the CPU were the bottleneck. The CPU's 65W TDP and 4 nm process node also indicate it runs efficiently without thermal throttling that could impact sustained performance. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 21488 and extended instructions score of 33688 suggest robust compute capabilities beyond gaming, but in this specific game, the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 79 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, providing a playable experience with visual enhancements. High settings yield 49 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS average. The transition from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% performance reduction, indicating the GPU's shading units and ROPs are heavily taxed by the game's Ultra preset effects.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings maintain 59 FPS average, which matches the 1080p Medium result and remains playable. Medium settings produce 44 FPS average with a minimum of 38 FPS and maximum of 51 FPS, making it marginally playable for slower-paced segments. High settings drop to 37 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS average — both below comfortable playability thresholds. The 1440p results show the GPU's 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming more significant constraints as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160 resolution, no setting provides playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 39 FPS average, which is the best 4K result. Medium settings produce 29 FPS average with a minimum of 25 FPS and maximum of 34 FPS, while High settings yield 24 FPS and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for this game at 4K, even with reduced settings. The minimum frame rate data is only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution, showing 50 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K — these minimums are consistently 15-25% below the averages, indicating frame time variance that becomes more noticeable at lower average frame rates.