Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2 with Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B570

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers playable performance in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but the combination struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K across all quality presets. This combo ranks 2335th out of 2902 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of tested systems. The measured data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom for this Action Adventure title.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a steep performance cliff as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 79 FPS, which drops to 59 FPS at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and further to 39 FPS at 4K (a 51% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width become increasingly strained as resolution rises, with the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for 4K workloads at higher settings.

The High preset tells a similar story: 49 FPS at 1080p falls to 37 FPS at 1440p (24% drop) and reaches just 24 FPS at 4K (51% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across Low and High presets suggest the limiting factor is resolution-dependent rather than settings-dependent, pointing directly at the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities. The Arc B570's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 80 ROPs are simply outmatched by 4K's 8.3 million pixel requirement per frame.

Medium settings show the most linear scaling with a 34 FPS average at 4K, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset, however, collapses to 18 FPS at 4K, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 1080p, demonstrating that this combination cannot handle maximum quality settings at any resolution. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can approach smooth gameplay, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K performance ranges from 18 FPS on Ultra to 39 FPS on Low settings. Only the Low preset approaches playability, while Medium (29 FPS) and High (24 FPS) fall below acceptable thresholds. 4K Ultra is effectively unplayable at 18 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 30 FPS across all settings. Low settings achieve 79 FPS, Medium 59 FPS, High 49 FPS, and even Ultra reaches 36 FPS. 1440p becomes marginal, with only Low (59 FPS) and Medium (44 FPS) providing smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Arc A750 (20582). The Quadro M4000M trails by 0.4%, while the Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% behind.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The CPU's 3DMark scores (7314 on 16 threads, 960 single-thread) and 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it provides adequate processing power. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions indicates the GPU, not CPU, is the limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1080p delivers 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, offering 20 FPS more than High while maintaining smooth frame pacing. This represents the optimal trade-off between image quality and playability.

Q: How does this combo's ranking reflect its overall gaming capability?

A: At rank 2335 out of 2902 tested combinations, this system sits in the 20th percentile of tested combos, indicating it is better suited for 1080p gaming than high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play in demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2335th out of 2902 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p even on Low settings (79 FPS) and falling below 30 FPS at 4K on all presets except Low.

The CPU itself holds a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta). The GPU's 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 20556 puts it in a similar tier to the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta).

The gap between the CPU's relatively strong 77th percentile and the GPU's 65th percentile, combined with the combo's 20th percentile game ranking, indicates that the Arc B570 is the primary constraint in this pairing. The measured data for Red Dead Redemption 2 specifically shows the GPU struggling with the game's demanding rendering requirements, particularly at higher resolutions where the 10 GB VRAM capacity and 160-bit memory interface become limiting factors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 79 FPS average, Medium settings produce 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, High settings reach 49 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS. This resolution provides the only setting where all presets exceed 30 FPS, with Low and Medium offering smooth gameplay experiences.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings maintain 59 FPS, but Medium falls to 44 FPS with a range of 38-51 FPS, High drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 27 FPS. The 1440p data suggests that only Low and Medium presets are viable for consistent gameplay, with High and Ultra falling below the 40 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low settings produce 39 FPS, Medium drops to 29 FPS with a range of 25-34 FPS, High falls to 24 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 18 FPS. The 4K results indicate that even the lowest settings cannot maintain 40 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay with this combination.

The FPS gaps between settings widen at higher resolutions: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 43 FPS, while at 4K it narrows to 21 FPS. This compression suggests that the GPU's rendering limits are reached at 4K regardless of settings, with the pixel throughput bottleneck overshadowing the settings-dependent workload differences.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combination, 1080p with Medium settings represents the optimal configuration. The measured 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS provides consistent frame pacing, while the 9 FPS improvement over High settings (49 FPS) and 20 FPS improvement over Ultra (36 FPS) demonstrates that Medium avoids the diminishing returns of higher presets. The 50 FPS minimum ensures that demanding scenes in Red Dead Redemption 2's open world remain fluid.

At 1440p, Low settings at 59 FPS is the only configuration that matches 1080p Medium performance. While Medium at 44 FPS is playable, the 38 FPS minimum approaches the edge of smoothness. Users prioritizing resolution over visual fidelity should choose 1440p Low, while those preferring better image quality should stay at 1080p Medium.

4K is not recommended for this combo, as even Low settings at 39 FPS fall short of the 40 FPS threshold that many consider minimum for acceptable gameplay. The 25 FPS minimum on Medium settings at 4K indicates significant frame drops during intense scenes, making this resolution unsuitable for a consistent experience.

The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it fails to reach 40 FPS at any resolution (36 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, 18 FPS at 4K). The performance cost of Ultra settings provides no benefit when the resulting frame rates fall below playability thresholds.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads from Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for game workloads, while the 65 W TDP keeps thermal demands modest.

Benchmark data shows the CPU achieving a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and a max-thread score of 7307, indicating strong multi-threaded scaling. Single-thread performance, measured at 960 in 3DMark and 3634 in PassMark single-thread tests, is adequate for Red Dead Redemption 2's engine, which relies on a mix of main-thread and worker-thread workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 further confirm the CPU's balanced capabilities.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292, places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta)—demonstrate that the 13400F sits at a performance plateau where small differences are negligible.

For Red Dead Redemption 2 specifically, the measured FPS data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor. The consistent performance drops across resolutions—from 79 FPS at 1080p Low to 39 FPS at 4K Low—follow a GPU-bound pattern rather than a CPU bottleneck. Even at 1080p Ultra (36 FPS), the frame rate remains above the CPU's likely minimum contribution, indicating the Arc B570 is the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation), features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are modest for modern gaming demands.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, places it near the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta). In Red Dead Redemption 2, the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU's 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's requirements, but the memory bandwidth and pixel throughput become bottlenecks at higher resolutions.

The Arc B570's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 80 ROPs are the primary constraints at 4K, where the GPU must process over 8 million pixels per frame. This explains the dramatic FPS drops from 1080p to 4K: 79 to 39 FPS on Low settings (51% reduction) and 49 to 24 FPS on High settings (51% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings confirm that pixel fill rate, not texture or compute performance, limits 4K gameplay.

At 1080p, the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS and 360.0 GTexel/s provide adequate compute for the game's rendering load, as evidenced by the 79 FPS Low and 59 FPS Medium results. However, the 36 FPS Ultra score at 1080p indicates that the GPU's shading and ROP resources become saturated when all quality features are enabled, despite the relatively modest resolution.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU requirement are reasonable for a dual-slot card, and its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the 10 GB frame buffer. The 19.6 billion transistors on TSMC's 5 nm process enable the card to operate at 2500 MHz, though this clock speed does not compensate for the limited memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.