Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2 with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + Intel Arc B570

This pairing combines a 12-core, 24-thread AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with Intel's Arc B570, a 10 GB GPU built on the Xe2-HPG architecture. The data shows a combo that ranks 2335th out of 2902 tested configurations in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The CPU is a top-tier performer—sitting in the 91st percentile among all processors—while the GPU lands in the 65th percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The measured frame rates confirm this: even at 1080p with Low settings, this system averages 79 FPS, which is playable but far from the high-refresh territory that the CPU could otherwise support.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where this system consistently achieves playable frame rates. At 1080p, average FPS ranges from 36 on Ultra to 79 on Low. At 2560x1440, average FPS drops to 27–59 depending on settings, while 3840x2160 only produces 18–39 FPS across all settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20,556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1% delta) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta). It also sits close to the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, +0.4% delta), indicating these GPUs are effectively in the same performance class.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D holding back the Arc B570?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 54,762 places it in the 91st percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55,093 (-0.6% delta), meaning the 9900X3D is statistically on par with that chip. The frame rate data suggests the GPU is the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 79 FPS. Dropping to Medium at 1080p still delivers 59 FPS average. No other resolution/settings combination in the measured data reaches 60 FPS average—the next closest is 2560x1440 on Low at 59 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: Technically yes, but the results are poor. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 36. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 27. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 18 FPS. These numbers indicate that Ultra presets are not practical with this GPU.

Q: How does this combo rank overall among tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 2335th out of 2902 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. That places it in roughly the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning about 80% of tested systems perform better in this specific game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D brings substantial processing power to this pairing. It features 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The base clock runs at 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the chip includes 128 MB of L3 cache—a significant amount that benefits games with large world data. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

Benchmark results show this is a high-end desktop processor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47,737 and single-core score of 6,739 place it well above typical gaming CPUs. In Geekbench, it scores 22,884 multicore and 3,041 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scalability from 1,269 single-thread to 13,795 max-threads, indicating strong multi-threaded performance. PassMark results reinforce this: 56,154 multithread, 4,646 single-thread, and 179,727 in integer math.

For Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The data suggests the 9900X3D is more than capable of this task. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093 avg score, -0.6% delta), Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053, +1.3% delta), Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, +2% delta), and Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620, +2.1% delta). The 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54,762 sits within 2% of all these chips, meaning it trades blows with the best mid-range and high-end CPUs available.

The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this processor is not the constraint in this system. When frame rates drop at higher resolutions or settings, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 79 FPS average, which is a solid result for a game as demanding as Red Dead Redemption 2. The CPU's high boost clock and large cache help maintain consistent frame pacing, though the measured data only provides average FPS figures for most settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor in this pairing. It uses the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU runs at a 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. It has 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 scores 14,195 in PassMark G3D and 7,281 in GPU compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 2,649. Geekbench scores show 83,514 in OpenCL and 96,844 in Vulkan. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it as a mid-range performer, and its nearest rivals confirm this positioning: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534 avg score, +0.1% delta), Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5% delta), and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, +0.4% delta) are all statistically equivalent in average benchmark score.

For Red Dead Redemption 2, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p but becomes strained at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 4K, average frame rates range from 18 (Ultra) to 39 (Low), which is barely playable even at the lowest settings. At 1440p, results improve to 27–59 FPS across settings. The 160-bit memory bus and 380 GB/s bandwidth may be limiting factors in this open-world game, which requires large texture streaming and frequent asset loading.

The GPU's power draw is rated at 150 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector. The card is dual-slot with a length of 272 mm. These specifications are modest, and the measured frame rates reflect a GPU that can handle 1080p gaming well but struggles beyond that. The Arc B570's performance in Red Dead Redemption 2 specifically shows it delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p or at 1440p with Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system averages 24 FPS on High, 29 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 25/34), 39 FPS on Low, and 18 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that 4K is not viable for this combo, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 40 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, results improve meaningfully. The High preset averages 37 FPS, Medium averages 44 FPS (min 38, max 51), Low averages 59 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The 1440p Low result at 59 FPS is the only non-1080p configuration that approaches 60 FPS, making it the best option for higher-resolution gaming with this hardware.

At 1920x1080, the system performs at its best. The Low preset achieves 79 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive. Medium averages 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 20 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 10 FPS, and High to Ultra is 13 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU's resources are heavily taxed by the higher-quality presets.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields roughly a 50% improvement in frame rates at equivalent settings. For example, High settings produce 24 FPS at 4K, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 1080p. Low settings produce 39 FPS at 4K, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 1080p. This linear scaling indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU having ample headroom.

The Medium preset is the only one that includes min/max FPS data across all resolutions. At 4K, the range is 25–34 FPS; at 1440p, it's 38–51 FPS; and at 1080p, it's 50–68 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing is relatively consistent, with the spread being about 30% of the average in each case.

How This Combo Ranks

This AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2335th out of 2902 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2. That places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is surprising given the CPU's high-end specifications. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations—the Arc B570's 65th percentile position among GPUs drags down what would otherwise be a top-tier CPU configuration.

The combo's position becomes clearer when considering the CPU's performance class. The 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile among CPUs, meaning it outperforms 91% of all processors tested. However, the GPU's 65th percentile ranking means it only outperforms 65% of GPUs. When paired together, the system's overall capability is constrained by the weaker component, which is the GPU.

The nearest CPU rivals to the 9900X3D—such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF and Intel Core i7-14700F—would likely produce similar in-game results when paired with the same Arc B570 GPU, since the frame rates are GPU-limited. The rank of 2335 out of 2902 suggests this is a mid-to-low tier gaming system for this specific title, despite having an excellent processor.

For context, the 2902 tested combos span a wide range of hardware. A rank of 2335 means there are 567 combos that perform worse, but 2334 that perform better. This places the system in the lower third of configurations, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing that 1080p Medium (59 FPS) is the highest quality preset that maintains acceptable smoothness.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration delivers a 59 FPS average with a range of 50–68 FPS, which provides smooth gameplay in most scenes. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p Medium, and the frame rate stays above 50 FPS even in the worst-case measured moments.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low offers the best performance: 79 FPS average. This is a 34% improvement over Medium and provides the headroom needed for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The visual downgrade from Medium to Low is noticeable but acceptable for players seeking maximum smoothness.

At 1440p, the only viable option is Low settings, which produces 59 FPS average. This matches the 1080p Medium result, but the visual quality at 1440p Low may look different from 1080p Medium—typically sharper but with fewer effects. Players with 1440p monitors who want higher quality should consider dropping to 1080p Medium instead, as the 49 FPS at 1440p High is below the 60 FPS target.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. Even at 1080p, it only achieves 36 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold for most gamers. The High preset is a compromise at 1080p (49 FPS) but still falls short of 60 FPS. For the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, 1080p Medium is the clear winner in the measured data.

Given the GPU's performance profile, players should avoid 4K entirely with this setup. The best 4K result is 39 FPS on Low, which is not smooth enough for an action-adventure game of this type. The system is effectively a 1080p gaming machine with the ability to stretch to 1440p at reduced settings. For the intended experience of Red Dead Redemption 2—a visually rich open world—1080p Medium provides the best combination of detail and playability based on the measured frame rates.