Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 pairs the Intel Core i7-14700F with the Intel Arc B570 in a combination that lands near the lower end of the tested spectrum. The combo holds rank 2335 out of 2902 tested combinations, placing it in the 20th percentile of all systems evaluated for this title. This positioning reflects a pairing where the GPU is decisively the limiting factor, as the CPU’s strong synthetic scores do not translate into competitive frame rates at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this configuration is best suited for 1080p gameplay, where it can deliver playable performance at medium settings, but it struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 1440p and is largely unsuitable for 4K outside of minimal settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination achieves a rank of 2335 out of 2902 tested combos in Red Dead Redemption 2. This places the system in the bottom 20% of all configurations, a result that underscores the performance ceiling imposed by the graphics card. The CPU itself is a strong performer, sitting in the 91st percentile among all processors, but the GPU only reaches the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The discrepancy between these two components is stark; the data suggests the i7-14700F is capable of feeding a much faster GPU, but the Arc B570 cannot keep up with the demands of this game at higher settings.

Benchmark results show the combo’s 1080p High average of 49 FPS is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience, while the 1440p High average of 37 FPS further highlights the GPU bottleneck. In contrast, the CPU’s nearest rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores a 0.6% delta—show that the processor is competitive with top-tier chips, yet this advantage is wasted in this pairing. The rank is not a reflection of CPU weakness but rather of a mismatch in system balance. For users prioritizing this game, the data implies that pairing the i7-14700F with a more powerful GPU would yield substantially better results, as the CPU’s headroom is left largely untapped.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the primary determinant of performance in this configuration, and its specifications reveal why it struggles. The card features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Red Dead Redemption 2, a title with large open-world textures, this memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both set at 2500 MHz, which is modest for a modern card, and its FP32 compute of 11.52 TFLOPS places it firmly in the mid-range segment.

The Arc B570’s benchmark scores corroborate its mid-pack positioning. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and Passmark G3D score of 14195 put it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Arc A750 is virtually identical at -0.1%. This means the B570 is statistically indistinguishable from these cards in raw compute, yet in Red Dead Redemption 2, the performance falls short of what those numbers might suggest. The measured FPS at 1080p High (49 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates in other scenarios. At 4K, the GPU’s limitations are severe, with High settings yielding only 24 FPS and Ultra dropping to 18 FPS, confirming that the card lacks the fill rate and bandwidth for high-resolution gaming in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where playable frame rates are achievable. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 59 FPS, while Low settings reach 79 FPS. Higher resolutions result in sub-60 FPS averages across all settings.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scoring 0.1% higher and the Intel Arc A750 scoring 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% higher, indicating these cards are all within a 1% performance band.

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

A: The GPU is decisively the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (from 49 to 24 FPS at High settings) is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not the constraint.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 36, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 27 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 18 FPS, making Ultra settings impractical at any resolution.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and High settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 79 FPS, while High settings average 49 FPS. This represents a 30 FPS drop, or a 38% reduction, when moving from Low to High, indicating that the GPU struggles with the increased graphical load.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K performance is poor regardless of settings, with Medium averaging 29 FPS and High at 24 FPS. While VRAM capacity may be a factor, the GPU’s low compute and bandwidth (380.0 GB/s) are more likely the primary reasons for the sub-30 FPS results at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 79 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for this configuration. Medium settings yield 59 FPS on average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, indicating a relatively stable experience. High settings drop to 49 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS. The 1080p data shows a clear progression: each step up in settings costs roughly 10-20 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between Low and Medium (20 FPS).

At 2560x1440, performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is playable but at the edge of smoothness. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 27 FPS. The 1440p results show that only Low settings can maintain a 60 FPS average, and even then, it is marginal. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is substantial: High settings lose 12 FPS (from 49 to 37), and Medium loses 15 FPS (from 59 to 44).

At 3840x2160, the combo is largely unplayable. Low settings average 39 FPS, which is the only 4K result above 30 FPS. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 FPS and a maximum of 34 FPS. High settings drop to 24 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 18 FPS. The 4K data confirms that this GPU is not designed for such resolutions in this game, as even the lowest settings struggle to maintain a consistent 30 FPS, and the minimum FPS at Medium (25) indicates significant frame time spikes.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance cliff that is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 49 at 1080p to 37 at 1440p (a 24% reduction) and then to 24 at 4K (a 35% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 51%, meaning the frame rate is halved when moving to four times the pixel count. This pattern is consistent across all settings: Low goes from 79 to 59 to 39 FPS (a 51% total drop), Medium goes from 59 to 44 to 29 (a 51% drop), and Ultra goes from 36 to 27 to 18 (a 50% drop).

The consistency of this scaling—where every setting loses roughly half its 1080p frame rate at 4K—indicates that the GPU is running at its limits regardless of graphical complexity. The CPU, which maintains high synthetic scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35122 and Geekbench single-core of 2429), is not the bottleneck, as its performance would not degrade this significantly with resolution. Instead, the Arc B570’s limited pixel rate (200.0 GPixel/s) and texture rate (360.0 GTexel/s) are the constraints. The data suggests that the GPU is fully saturated even at 1080p High, as the 49 FPS result is far below what the CPU could theoretically support. This is a classic case where resolution scaling serves as a diagnostic tool, pointing squarely at the graphics card as the limiting component.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a high-end processor that is severely underutilized in this pairing. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide ample compute for Red Dead Redemption 2, which is not a heavily multithreaded title. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 places it in the 91st percentile of all processors, and its nearest rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% delta)—confirm its top-tier status. Single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 499 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4257.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the i7-14700F has ample headroom for this task. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (79 FPS) is likely close to the CPU’s limit in this game, but at higher settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU is stressed. For instance, at 4K Low (39 FPS), the CPU is barely taxed, as the GPU is struggling to render the scene. The CPU’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide sufficient bandwidth for the GPU, but the Arc B570’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the limiting factor. The data indicates that the i7-14700F would perform identically with a much faster GPU, as its compute resources are not being fully utilized in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution preference and frame rate target. For 1080p, Medium settings are the best choice, delivering an average of 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. This provides a smooth experience that is close to 60 FPS, and the minimum frame rate is high enough to avoid noticeable stutter. Low settings at 1080p offer 79 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity, but Medium provides a better balance of image quality and performance.

At 1440p, the data recommends Low settings, which average 59 FPS. This is the only 1440p setting that reaches 60 FPS, and higher settings drop below 45 FPS, which is not ideal for a game with this level of detail. Medium settings at 1440p average 44 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users, but the minimum of 38 FPS indicates potential frame dips. For 4K, the data shows that no setting provides a satisfactory experience; Low settings average 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Medium drops to 29 FPS. Users attempting 4K should expect to lower settings to Low and accept a sub-40 FPS experience, or they should consider reducing the resolution to 1440p.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium, which offers a 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS. This setting maximizes visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate, and it avoids the significant performance penalties seen at High and Ultra. For users with 1440p monitors, Low settings are the only viable option for smooth gameplay, while 4K is not recommended due to the consistently low frame rates across all settings.