Red Dead Redemption 2

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 122nd out of 1,687 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2, placing this configuration in the upper tier of the benchmark database. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU holds the 88th percentile, and the measured frame rates confirm a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a combination that delivers smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, with 4K performance requiring a careful preset choice to stay above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 122 out of 1,687 is a strong result, indicating that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations in Red Dead Redemption 2. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49,367 places it 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, and 1.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, while trailing the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5%. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 53,610 puts it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, and 2.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. These margins are narrow, but the measured FPS in RDR2 shows the combo’s real-world strength: at 1080p High, it achieves 120.4 FPS, and at 1440p High, 91 FPS, both well above typical refresh-rate targets. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 4,643) and the GPU’s high memory bandwidth (736.3 GB/s) work together effectively.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. Its memory runs at 1438 MHz, translating to 23 Gbps effective, and the GPU’s 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores provide ample compute for RDR2’s demanding scenes. In the measured data, the GPU’s influence is clear: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 44.8, while at 1080p Low it reaches 195.5. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at high resolutions and settings, but it also shows headroom at lower loads. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600 and Passmark G3D score of 34,245 reinforce its position in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for RDR2’s textures, and the 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck even at 4K, where the GPU’s compute capacity becomes the deciding factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop substantially, and the drop is steeper at higher settings. For High settings, the average FPS falls from 120.4 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p and then to 58 at 4K. Low settings show a similar trend: 195.5 at 1080p, 144 at 1440p, and 96.4 at 4K. Medium settings go from 143.6 at 1080p to 106.6 at 1440p and 69.9 at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, dropping from 85.1 at 1080p to 67.6 at 1440p and 44.8 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings represents a reduction of 62.4 FPS, while at Ultra the reduction is 40.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s performance (boost clock 5.30 GHz, 14 cores) is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 195.5 FPS, showing that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game; the GPU’s rendering load is what drives the FPS decline.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The memory bandwidth is 736.3 GB/s.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: The i5-14600KF is 0.4% ahead of the i5-14600K in average benchmark score.

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

A: The combo ranks 122nd out of 1,687 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for preset selection. At 4K, Medium settings deliver an average of 69.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, while High drops to 58 FPS and Ultra to 44.8 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, Medium is the recommended preset, as it offers a 11.9 FPS advantage over High while still maintaining visual quality. At 1440p, High settings achieve 91 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors; Ultra at 67.6 FPS is also playable, but High provides a 23.4 FPS improvement. At 1080p, High yields 120.4 FPS, and Ultra at 85.1 FPS is still above 60, so players can choose between higher fidelity and higher frame rates. Low settings at 1080p produce 195.5 FPS, but this sacrifices visual detail unnecessarily for most users. The data shows that Medium at 4K, High at 1440p, and High at 1080p offer the best balance of performance and quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 32,889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,643 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the i5-14600K (0.4% behind), the AMD EPYC 4345P (0.5% ahead), and the Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% behind). In RDR2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (195.5) demonstrates that the CPU can handle high frame rates without bottlenecking, and even at 1080p Ultra (85.1) the CPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance is particularly relevant for RDR2, which relies on a few heavily threaded tasks. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future titles, but in this game, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average FPS values for each resolution and preset combination, as measured in the benchmark database.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 58 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 96.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 69.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 91 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 144 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 106.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 120.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 195.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 143.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 85.1 |

These numbers show a clear hierarchy: Low settings always produce the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. The gap between Low and Ultra is largest at 1080p (110.4 FPS) and narrowest at 4K (51.6 FPS), reflecting the GPU’s increasing load at higher resolutions. The data also shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER can comfortably exceed 60 FPS at 1440p High and 1080p Ultra, while 4K requires Medium to stay above 60. This breakdown provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance envelope in Red Dead Redemption 2.