Red Dead Redemption 2

The data for Red Dead Redemption 2 pairs the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, a combination that lands at rank 1053 out of 1687 tested combos in this game. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, suggesting a system that can run the game but requires careful settings management to achieve smooth frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, shows its age in this demanding title, while the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads appear to provide sufficient processing headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 99.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 75.2 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does this combo’s overall performance rank against other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1053 out of 1687 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems. This indicates it outperforms a majority of configurations but is far from top-tier.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in this game?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo produces an average of 29.3 FPS on High settings and 25.4 FPS on Ultra. These results are below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable, indicating 4K is not viable for a smooth experience.

Q: How significant is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rate drops from 99.4 FPS on Low to 48.3 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 51.1 FPS. This shows that the Ultra preset demands over double the GPU workload compared to Low.

Q: What is the CPU’s benchmark standing relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a percentile ranking of 82 among all CPUs. It is essentially tied with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, with a delta of just 0.1%, and sits 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Q: How does the GPU’s synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A400 by 0.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3%, but leads the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary determinant of frame rates in this pairing, as evidenced by the wide swings in performance when its workload changes. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, built on the 12 nm Turing architecture with 2560 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at an effective speed of 14 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor, as Red Dead Redemption 2’s open world demands substantial texture and geometry data.

The measured results show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor much earlier than the CPU. At 1920x1080, the drop from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 99.4 FPS to 48.3 FPS, a 51.1 FPS penalty. This scaling indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s raw compute power, rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32, is insufficient to maintain high frame rates when the game’s visual fidelity is maximized. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs confirms it is a mid-range part, and the data suggests that its 8 GB frame buffer is adequate at 1080p but begins to strain at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 61.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 45.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 29.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52.6% reduction in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, however, as the jump from 1440p to 4K causes a larger percentage drop (36.2%) than the jump from 1080p to 1440p (25.7%). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth or capacity wall, as the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity are likely saturated.

The Low settings data tells a similar story, with frame rates dropping from 99.4 FPS at 1080p to 73.4 FPS at 1440p, and then to 51.2 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low setting still produces a playable 51.2 FPS indicates that the GPU has enough raw power for the resolution, but the High preset’s 29.3 FPS at 4K shows that the additional visual effects are too demanding. The resolution scaling pattern strongly implies that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck, as a CPU-limited system would show smaller frame rate differences between resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its most playable results. The Low preset achieves an average of 99.4 FPS, providing a smooth experience suitable for high refresh rate displays. Medium settings produce 75.2 FPS, which is still comfortable, while High settings yield 61.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.3 FPS, which is playable but begins to show stutter on demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings still manage 73.4 FPS, which is good for 1440p gaming. Medium settings produce 57.1 FPS, and High settings fall to 45.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the weakest at 1440p, with an average of 34.9 FPS that dips below the ideal smoothness threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles across all presets. Low settings produce 51.2 FPS, which is technically playable, but Medium drops to 37.1 FPS and High falls to 29.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 25.4 FPS. Across all resolutions, the delta between Low and Ultra settings is consistent, with the average frame rate dropping by roughly half when moving from the lowest to highest preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1053 out of 1687 tested combos places it at the 62.4% mark, meaning it outperforms about 62% of all tested configurations in Red Dead Redemption 2. This is a mid-pack result that reflects the GPU’s age; the RTX 2070 SUPER was released in 2019 and is now end-of-life. The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 25236 and a percentile ranking of 82, indicating it is in the top 18% of all CPUs. The disparity between the CPU’s strong ranking and the combo’s middling rank suggests that the GPU is holding back the system.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22206 puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (2.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% slower). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is closely matched with several other mid-range GPUs, but none of them are capable of pushing this combo into the top tier of the rankings. The data suggests that to improve the combo’s rank, a GPU upgrade would be necessary, as the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support provide ample bandwidth for gaming workloads. The CPU’s benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004, indicating excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU’s role is likely secondary to the GPU, as the frame rate scaling across resolutions suggests a GPU bottleneck. However, the CPU’s 16 threads ensure that the game’s physics and AI calculations do not become a limiting factor. The data shows that the i5-13400F is closely matched with the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% slower), confirming it is a competitive mid-range processor. Given that the combo ranks 1053rd, the CPU is not the primary constraint; even the fastest CPU would not significantly improve the frame rates if the GPU cannot keep up.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which produces an average of 75.2 FPS. This preset offers a balance between visual quality and performance, keeping the frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p yields 61.8 FPS, which is also acceptable, but the Medium preset provides a larger safety margin for demanding scenes.

For users with 1440p monitors, the Low preset at 73.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it is the only preset that maintains a smooth experience at that resolution. The Medium preset at 57.1 FPS is borderline, and users may notice occasional frame drops during intense action. At 4K, the Low preset at 51.2 FPS is the only viable option, and even then, the experience will not be as smooth as at lower resolutions.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it drops below 50 FPS even at 1080p (48.3 FPS) and falls to 25.4 FPS at 4K. The data clearly indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium to High settings, or 1440p gaming with Low settings. Users seeking higher visual fidelity should consider upgrading the GPU, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to support a more powerful graphics card.