Red Dead Redemption 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the Intel Arc B580 occupies a specific tier in the database for Red Dead Redemption 2, with the data showing a combination that is more about balance than dominance. The combo sits at rank 1335 out of 1687 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance hierarchy for this title. This ranking suggests that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU, the overall frame pacing is likely constrained by the graphics card’s throughput in this specific workload. The percentile data reinforces this position; the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile, indicating a significant mismatch where the processor’s potential is largely untapped by the graphics subsystem in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1335 out of 1687 combinations is a clear indicator of its standing among all hardware pairings tested for Red Dead Redemption 2. This position is not surprising given the component specifications. The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38607 and a single-core score of 5450. However, the Intel Arc B580, while a modern GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus, delivers an average benchmark score of 23021, which places it just slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in the nearest rivals list, with a delta of -0.7%.

The data shows that the CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600K, have an average score of 49166, which is only 0.2% higher than the 5950X’s average of 49062. This indicates that the processor is performing as expected for its class. Yet, the combo rank implies that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. For a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, which is known for its demanding graphics, the B580’s position in the 66th percentile of all GPUs suggests that the frame rates will be moderate, not exceptional. The data points to a system that can handle the game at playable settings but will not excel at the highest presets or resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of visual output in this combination, and its specifications dictate the quality of the experience. The GPU features a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, which is consistent across both states, and a memory clock of 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. The memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. These figures are crucial for understanding how the card handles the textures and geometry of Red Dead Redemption 2. The compute capabilities are defined by 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units, with a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s.

In the context of the game’s results, the GPU’s FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS is a key metric. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 91.1 FPS, which is the highest average recorded. As settings increase to High, the average drops to 57.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s shading and rasterization capabilities are being taxed. The GPU’s closest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, has a nearly identical average score, with a delta of 0.1%, but the B580’s dedicated memory and higher bandwidth give it an edge in this title. The data suggests that the B580 is a capable mid-range card, but its 12 GB frame buffer and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher settings, particularly at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 91.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 65.4 FPS, a reduction of approximately 28%. At 4K, the average falls to 46.9 FPS, which is a further 28% decrease from the 1440p result. This linear scaling suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, not the CPU.

When examining High settings, the trend is similar but more pronounced. At 1080p, the average is 57.6 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 38.7 FPS, a 33% reduction; and at 4K, it falls to 26.7 FPS, a 31% decrease from 1440p. The Ultra settings show the steepest decline, with 41.6 FPS at 1080p, 27.5 FPS at 1440p, and 17.7 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the CPU, with its 16 cores and high boost clock, is not the bottleneck, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution changes. The B580’s 190 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are sufficient for this workload, but the GPU’s raw compute power limits the experience at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a total drop of 48.5%, which is significant, but the game remains playable at 4K Low, whereas Ultra settings at 4K become nearly unplayable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 91.1 FPS, Medium settings yield 67.5 FPS, High settings yield 57.6 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 41.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 49.5 FPS, representing a 54% drop in performance when pushing the graphics to maximum. This is a substantial penalty, but the frame rates remain playable at all settings except possibly Ultra, which is still above 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 65.4 FPS for Low, 48.9 FPS for Medium, 38.7 FPS for High, and 27.5 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 37.9 FPS, a 58% reduction. The Ultra setting at 1440p is the first instance where the average FPS dips below 30, which may be a concern for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the results are 46.9 FPS for Low, 33.9 FPS for Medium, 26.7 FPS for High, and 17.7 FPS for Ultra. The decline from Low to Ultra is 29.2 FPS, a 62% reduction, which highlights the GPU’s struggle at 4K with higher presets. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates even at High settings, and can handle 1440p at Medium settings for a balanced experience. At 4K, only Low settings provide a playable frame rate, and even then, the 46.9 FPS average is not ideal for fast-paced action sequences.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1335 out of 1687 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle percentile of all tested systems.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s score of 49166, and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600KF’s score of 49367.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for playable frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1080p with High settings yields an average of 57.6 FPS, which is playable. For a smoother experience, 1080p with Medium settings achieves 67.5 FPS, while 1440p with Medium settings drops to 48.9 FPS.

Q: How much does performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 91.1 at 1080p to 46.9 at 4K, a decrease of 48.5%. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 41.6 to 17.7 FPS, a reduction of 57.5%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 66th percentile, and the frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060’s score of 23181, indicating they are very close in overall performance.