Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires heavy compromises. The measured data shows this pairing ranks 982nd out of 1687 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. The CPU is a top-tier part, but the GPU’s mid-range standing holds the combo back in this demanding title.

Settings Recommendations

The best experience depends on your target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 69.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Ultra drops to 46.8 FPS, a 32% reduction, so High is the highest preset that keeps frame rates smooth. Medium and Low are faster at 82.1 and 107.9 FPS respectively, but they sacrifice visual quality for headroom that most users won’t need.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the sweet spot at 61.2 FPS. High falls to 49 FPS, and Ultra to 39.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target. Low runs at 80.6 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant. For a balanced experience, Medium offers the best combination of fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low averages 54.6 FPS, Medium 40.6, High 32.1, and Ultra 26.8. If 4K is a must, Low is the only option that approaches playable frame rates, but even then it’s below the ideal threshold. For most users, 1440p Medium or 1080p High will provide the most satisfying experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 982nd out of 1687 tested combinations. That means 981 combos are faster and 705 are slower, putting it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems. The CPU alone sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 66th percentile. This gap indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show a tight cluster. It is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, 1.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, and 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, but 1.9% behind the Intel Xeon 6517P. The GPU’s rivals are similarly close: it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M. These small deltas mean the combo’s overall rank is driven more by the GPU’s mid-range position than by any single component’s weakness.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 packs 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1830 MHz and boost clock is 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, a solid mid-range part.

The measured FPS data shows a steep drop as settings increase. At 1080p, Low averages 107.9 FPS, Medium 82.1, High 69.1, and Ultra 46.8 — a 57% reduction from Low to Ultra. At 1440p, the spread is 80.6 to 39.6 FPS, and at 4K it’s 54.6 to 26.8. This pattern suggests the GPU’s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are stressed at higher presets, particularly at 4K where even Low struggles to hold 60 FPS. The 128-bit bus and 272 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, and the data reflects that limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum frame times were recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 54.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 40.6 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 32.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 26.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 80.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 61.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 49.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 39.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 107.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 82.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 69.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 46.8 |

At 1080p, the jump from High to Ultra costs 22.3 FPS, a 32% drop. At 1440p, Medium to High costs 12.2 FPS, and at 4K, Low to Medium costs 14 FPS. These numbers highlight how quickly performance degrades as settings climb, especially at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: High averages 69.1 FPS, which is above 60. Ultra drops to 46.8 FPS, so High is the highest preset that maintains smooth frame rates.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K?

A: At 4K Low, it averages 54.6 FPS, but Medium falls to 40.6 FPS. Only Low is playable, and even then it’s below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 0.9% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, 1.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, and 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, but 1.9% behind the Intel Xeon 6517P.

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

A: The RTX 4060 is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank?

A: It ranks 982nd out of 1687 tested combinations, meaning 981 combos are faster and 705 are slower.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. It features 128 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 59712, single-core 8430, and Geekbench multi-core 22515 with single-core 3401. It ranks in the 96th percentile among all CPUs.

In this game, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (107.9) shows the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU’s mid-range performance caps the system at higher settings. The combo’s rank of 982 out of 1687 is far below the CPU’s percentile, confirming that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck. For users who upgrade the GPU later, the 9950X3D has ample headroom to drive faster cards in this title.