Red Dead Redemption 2

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination lands at rank 297 out of 1687 tested combos for Red Dead Redemption 2, placing it in the top 18% of all pairings in the database. This is a strong position for a mainstream desktop pairing, indicating that the combo delivers well above-average performance in this specific title. The rank reflects a balance where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, though the data suggests the GPU carries more of the workload at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 297 of 1687, this combo sits comfortably in the upper tier of tested configurations for Red Dead Redemption 2. The position implies that roughly 1 in 5 tested systems will outperform it, while the vast majority of setups—including many with higher-tier CPUs or GPUs—will fall behind. The ranking is particularly notable because the Core i5-14400F is a mid-range processor by market segment, yet the pairing achieves a result that rivals many enthusiast-level builds in this game. Benchmark results indicate that the combo’s performance is consistent with what the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs would suggest, while the CPU’s 88th percentile ranking provides ample headroom to feed the graphics card. The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals—all within 0.2% of its average benchmark score—show that the i5-14400F is tightly clustered with competitors like the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, meaning small CPU differences are unlikely to shift the combo’s overall standing.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Red Dead Redemption 2, and its specifications explain why. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth—sufficient for the game’s open-world textures at 4K, though the Ultra preset at that resolution pushes it to its limits. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, allow it to maintain high throughput across the game’s varied scenes. The card’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, but Red Dead Redemption 2 does not heavily leverage ray tracing, so the traditional raster performance from the 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs matters more. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 42576 place it slightly below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (deltaPct -0.2%) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (deltaPct -0.3%), indicating it trades blows with professional and newer mid-range cards. In practical terms, the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 38.2 falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most builders target.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 104.8 FPS, which rises to 171.1 FPS at Low settings—a figure that suggests the CPU can push well beyond 170 frames when the GPU is not heavily taxed. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 80.1 FPS, a 23.6% reduction from 1080p High, which is consistent with the increased pixel count rather than a CPU limitation. At 4K High, the average falls to 51.7 FPS, another 35.5% drop from 1440p, showing that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the dominant constraints. The scaling between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution reinforces this: at 1080p, the spread from 171.1 FPS (Low) to 75.4 FPS (Ultra) is a 2.27x difference, while at 4K the spread from 82.4 FPS (Low) to 38.2 FPS (Ultra) is a 2.16x difference. This near-constant ratio across resolutions indicates the CPU maintains its output regardless of pixel load, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of frame rates. The 4K Low result of 82.4 FPS is particularly telling—it shows the GPU can still produce high frame rates at 4K when settings are reduced, but the CPU does not become a bottleneck even at this lower load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 171.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 125.2 FPS, still well above 120 FPS. High settings average 104.8 FPS, maintaining a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays. Ultra settings reduce the average to 75.4 FPS, which remains playable but shows the cost of maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the numbers scale predictably: Low averages 124.4 FPS, Medium 97.0 FPS, High 80.1 FPS, and Ultra 56.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is borderline for competitive play but acceptable for story-driven gameplay. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with higher presets. Low settings still manage 82.4 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and indicates the card’s raw compute is substantial. Medium averages 61.0 FPS, just at the edge of smoothness. High drops to 51.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for those prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate. The data shows that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, balancing the 80.1 FPS average with the GPU’s 12 GB memory capacity handling the game’s textures without issue.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications indicate it is well-matched to the RTX 4070 SUPER in Red Dead Redemption 2. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU offers enough parallel throughput for the game’s simulation and AI workloads, which are not overly demanding in this title. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz allow for strong single-thread performance, which is critical for the game’s main game loop. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core reduce memory latency, helping maintain consistent frame times. Benchmark results show the CPU’s average score of 32508 places it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct 0%) and AMD Ryzen 7 250 (deltaPct -0.2%). The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093 indicate the CPU can handle both multi-threaded rendering and single-threaded tasks competently. In the context of Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS scaling pattern. Even at 1080p Low where the GPU is least stressed, the 171.1 FPS average shows the CPU can feed the graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The 65 W TDP and LGA 1700 socket make it a practical choice for standard builds, and its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers flexibility, though the game’s performance is unlikely to be memory-limited given the measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 297 out of 1687 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations in the database.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: At 4K Medium settings, the average FPS is 61.0, which just meets the 60 FPS target. At 4K High, the average drops to 51.7 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 38.2 FPS. For 60 FPS at 4K, Medium settings are the highest you can use.

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

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). It outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this setup?

A: Based on the data, 1440p High settings provide the best balance, with an average of 80.1 FPS. This maintains high visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. 1080p High also works well at 104.8 FPS, and 4K Low is viable at 82.4 FPS if you prioritize frame rate over graphics.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the CPU achieves 171.1 FPS, which is near the practical limit for the GPU. The CPU’s 88th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 indicate it has sufficient power for this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and does it matter for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. In Red Dead Redemption 2, this is sufficient for all tested settings, as evidenced by the GPU being the limiting factor rather than hitting memory capacity issues. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the game’s texture streaming at 4K without causing stutters.