Red Dead Redemption 2

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1137th out of 1687 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while the hardware is competent for general tasks, its performance in this specific title is constrained. The combo’s rank suggests that a significant portion of other tested configurations deliver higher frame rates, but the data also shows this pairing is far from the bottom of the stack, leaving room for playable experiences at certain settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1137 out of 1687 combos places this system in the 32nd percentile of tested configurations. This is a modest standing, reflecting that the RX 7600’s 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is offset by the demands of Red Dead Redemption 2. The CPU, with an 88th percentile ranking against all processors, is not the limiting factor in this equation; rather, the GPU’s position relative to its peers dictates the overall combo placement. When compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 7600 scores an average benchmark of 20258, sitting just 0.6% behind the RX 7600 XT and 0.8% ahead of the RX 460. This tight grouping at the GPU level explains why the combo’s overall rank does not climb higher, as the card is positioned among mid-tier options that struggle at higher resolutions in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. These specifications, combined with 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, provide a foundation that is adequate for 1080p gaming but shows strain as resolution increases. The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this, with a Passmark G3D score of 16634 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310. In Red Dead Redemption 2, the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a critical factor at higher settings, as the game’s texture and geometry demands can exceed this limit, causing performance to drop precipitously. The 128-bit memory bus, while efficient, limits the card’s ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K, as evidenced by the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 97.2 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches the 100 FPS threshold, offering smooth gameplay for action sequences. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, the High preset at 1080p produces 61.8 FPS, which is still playable but requires accepting some compromises in frame pacing. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a middle ground at 72.5 FPS, balancing visual quality with responsiveness. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option, delivering 70.1 FPS, while High drops to 42.5 FPS, which is borderline for a game with rapid camera movements. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it falls below 43 FPS even at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the resolution scaling is clear: Low settings produce 97.2 FPS, Medium yields 72.5 FPS, High drops to 61.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 54.2 FPS, representing a 55.8% reduction in performance when maxing out settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward: Low delivers 70.1 FPS, Medium 50.1 FPS, High 42.5 FPS, and Ultra 32.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 37.7 FPS, a 53.8% drop. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle significantly: Low produces 45.2 FPS, Medium 33.7 FPS, High 27.5 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the worst measured result, barely reaching the minimum threshold for playability. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: each step up in settings reduces the average frame rate by roughly 15-25%, with the most dramatic single drop occurring from Low to Medium at 1080p, which costs 24.7 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, moving from 1080p (97.2 FPS) to 1440p (70.1 FPS) incurs a 27.9% reduction, and then to 4K (45.2 FPS) another 35.5% reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RX 7600’s memory bandwidth and shading power are insufficient for the pixel count at higher resolutions. At High settings, the pattern is even more pronounced: 1080p yields 61.8 FPS, 1440p drops to 42.5 FPS, and 4K falls to 27.5 FPS—a cumulative 55.5% loss from 1080p to 4K. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck here, as the CPU’s 88th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores (21914 in Cinebench R23) do not compensate for the card’s limitations. The scaling factor between resolutions is not linear; the jump from 1440p to 4K is proportionally larger than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting VRAM capacity issues that manifest more severely at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the most effective resolution, with Low settings achieving 97.2 FPS and High settings reaching 61.8 FPS, both of which are playable.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 7600 XT and 0.8% higher than the RX 460, indicating very close performance grouping.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile, and the FPS drops sharply with resolution increases, pointing to GPU constraints.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 70.1 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 32.4 FPS, a difference of 37.7 FPS representing a 53.8% performance reduction.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The data indicates limited capability: at 4K, even Low settings only reach 45.2 FPS, and High settings fall to 27.5 FPS, making 4K viable only at the lowest preset.

Q: What is the measured FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 72.5 FPS, which sits between the Low and High presets and offers a balanced experience.