Red Dead Redemption 2

# Red Dead Redemption 2: Intel Core i7-14700F + AMD Radeon RX 7600

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers playable 1080p performance in Red Dead Redemption 2, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 93.1 FPS, yet at 4K Ultra, it falls to 22.8 FPS — a 76% drop that clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting factor. This pairing ranks 1178th out of 1687 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where this system's bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 93.1 FPS, which drops to 72 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 44 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 52.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings — a substantial loss that scales nearly linearly with pixel count, indicating the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The High preset shows a similar pattern: 61.7 FPS at 1080p, 41.8 FPS at 1440p, and 29.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 51.5%, nearly identical to the Low preset's decline. This consistency across presets strongly suggests that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, and the RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become increasingly strained as pixel counts rise.

Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 72.3 FPS at 1080p, 51.8 FPS at 1440p, and 32.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result matches the 4K Ultra result exactly at 32.4 FPS, which is notable — it indicates that beyond a certain resolution, the GPU saturates regardless of quality level, and the 22.8 FPS at 4K Ultra represents the absolute floor for this configuration. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS across most presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F brings substantial processing resources to this pairing: 20 cores, 28 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54097. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, scores 54450, a mere 0.6% difference, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D trails by 1.1% with 54681. This CPU is clearly not the limiting component in Red Dead Redemption 2's measured results.

The processor's single-core performance is equally strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2711 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003. These figures suggest the i7-14700F can easily feed the RX 7600 with draw calls and game logic at 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened. The fact that 1080p Low produces 93.1 FPS while 4K Low drops to 44 FPS — a 52.7% decrease — reinforces that the CPU is not creating a ceiling at lower resolutions; the GPU simply cannot maintain frame rates as pixel workload expands.

The i7-14700F's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide ample bandwidth for this game's open-world streaming demands. Given that the CPU outperforms its nearest rivals by margins of 0.6% to 1.7%, the data indicates that upgrading the processor would yield negligible gains in Red Dead Redemption 2; the bottleneck sits squarely elsewhere.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, plus a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz, the card delivers 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. Its average benchmark score of 20258 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with the RX 7600 XT just 0.6% ahead at 20146 and the RX 460 trailing by 0.8% at 20088.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely the primary constraint at 4K resolutions. The measured data shows 4K Medium at 32.4 FPS and 4K High at 29.9 FPS — both below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playability. At 4K Ultra, the card falls to 22.8 FPS, confirming that the RX 7600 cannot handle 4K in this title regardless of settings.

At 1440p, the GPU performs adequately but not impressively: 72 FPS at Low, 51.8 FPS at Medium, and 41.8 FPS at High. The 1440p Ultra result of 32.4 FPS matches the 4K Medium figure exactly, suggesting the card hits a performance wall around 32 FPS when the combination of resolution and settings becomes too demanding. The 1080p results are the most favorable: 93.1 FPS at Low, 72.3 FPS at Medium, and 61.7 FPS at High, with only Ultra dropping to 39.8 FPS. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 128 texture mapping units provide enough throughput for 1080p gaming, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 1687 tested combinations in Red Dead Redemption 2, this pairing ranks 1178th, placing it in the 30th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is notably lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest — the CPU sits in the 94th percentile while the GPU is in the 63rd — because the GPU's modest standing drags the overall combo down. The data indicates that this system is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves respectable frame rates, rather than higher-resolution play.

The rank of 1178 out of 1687 means roughly 70% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Red Dead Redemption 2. This is consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning; the RX 7600's nearest rivals include the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.3% higher) and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.5% higher), all of which would likely produce better in-game results at higher resolutions. The combo's ranking reflects the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limitation and 128-bit memory bus, which are insufficient for 4K workloads in this demanding title.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Red Dead Redemption 2 at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. The data shows 61.7 FPS at High settings and 72.3 FPS at Medium, with Low reaching 93.1 FPS. At 1440p, the best result is 72 FPS at Low, while High drops to 41.8 FPS. At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS, with Low topping out at 44 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS across Low, Medium, and High presets. At 1440p, only Low settings reach 72 FPS, while 4K remains below 45 FPS even at Low settings.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 54097 on average benchmarks, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450) and 1.1% behind the Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681), while outperforming the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 1.7%.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The 52.7% FPS drop from 1080p Low (93.1 FPS) to 4K Low (44 FPS) indicates the GPU cannot keep up with increasing pixel counts. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 63rd percentile confirms the graphics card is the limiting component.

Q: What is the 4K performance like?

A: 4K performance is poor across all settings: 22.8 FPS at Ultra, 29.9 FPS at High, 32.4 FPS at Medium, and 44 FPS at Low. None of these results reach the 60 FPS target, and only Low settings approach playable frame rates.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20258. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, scores 20146 (0.6% higher), while the RX 460 scores 20088 (0.8% higher).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

1080p: Low settings produce 93.1 FPS average. Medium settings yield 72.3 FPS. High settings deliver 61.7 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 39.8 FPS.

1440p: Low settings achieve 72 FPS average. Medium settings reach 51.8 FPS. High settings produce 41.8 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 32.4 FPS.

4K (3840x2160): Low settings average 44 FPS. Medium settings deliver 32.4 FPS. High settings manage 29.9 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 22.8 FPS.

The data shows consistent scaling: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra costs roughly 10-15 FPS at 1080p, with the gap narrowing at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes fully saturated. Notably, 4K Medium and 1440p Ultra both produce exactly 32.4 FPS, suggesting a hard performance ceiling around this frame rate when the GPU is heavily loaded.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1080p is the optimal choice, delivering 61.7 FPS average. This provides a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining substantial graphical fidelity. Players prioritizing frame rate over visuals should select Medium at 1080p (72.3 FPS) for a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, or Low (93.1 FPS) for the highest possible smoothness.

At 1440p, the Low preset (72 FPS) is the only option that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 1440p displays. The Medium preset at 51.8 FPS may be acceptable for players who prefer visual quality over frame rate, but High (41.8 FPS) and Ultra (32.4 FPS) fall below the 45 FPS range that most players find acceptable. For 4K displays, this combination is not recommended, as even Low settings (44 FPS) struggle to maintain smooth gameplay, and Ultra (22.8 FPS) is effectively unplayable. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely at any resolution above 1080p, as it provides marginal visual improvements at a significant performance cost.