Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 pairs the Intel Core i7-14700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, a combination that sits near the lower-middle of the database’s tested configurations for this title. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle the game at 1080p with smooth performance, but struggles to maintain playable rates at higher resolutions, particularly with the most demanding presets. This analysis breaks down the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, the exact measured performance across resolutions and settings, and how this combo ranks against the 3,714 other tested combinations in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU/GPU combo in Red Dead Redemption 2?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2,154 out of 3,714 tested combos in this game, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 102 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 23 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620. This is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206), while being 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701).

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20,282. This is 1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480) and 1.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534).

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 76 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 34 FPS, a drop of 42 FPS when moving to the highest quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its 2,560 shading units operate at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, delivering a peak FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. The GPU’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured data for this game focuses on standard rasterization performance.

The GPU’s role in Red Dead Redemption 2 becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling with settings. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the dominant factor, with average FPS dropping from 102 on Low to 64 on High and further to 46 on Ultra. This 56% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s compute and memory resources are being heavily taxed by the game’s higher-quality effects, shadows, and draw distances.

At higher resolutions, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth become critical constraints. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate falls to 31 FPS on High and 23 FPS on Ultra, both below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for playable performance. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely a limiting factor at 4K, as the game’s texture detail and asset streaming requirements can exceed this capacity, leading to stutter and reduced frame rates. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database reflects its position as a mid-range part from the previous generation, which is consistent with these measured results.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 14th-generation Raptor Lake processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, running at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 33 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are robust, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,122 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19,620, while its single-thread performance is equally strong with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,958.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic, physics, and NPC AI. The measured data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 102 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. However, the CPU’s performance becomes more relevant when looking at the frame rate consistency between resolutions.

The Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 53,620. This places it slightly above the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288) and AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206) in synthetic tests. The CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide substantial headroom for the game’s multi-threaded workloads, and the high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance for the game’s primary rendering thread. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting component in this setup; rather, the GPU’s capabilities dictate the overall performance envelope.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo span three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

1920x1080 (Full HD): At this resolution, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves an average of 102 FPS, the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 88, the High preset averages 64 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 46 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maxing out quality settings.

2560x1440 (Quad HD): Moving to 1440p, frame rates drop predictably. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, the Medium preset averages 57 FPS with a range of 49 to 66, the High preset averages 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 34 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 25% reduction in average FPS for the Low preset (102 to 76) and a 26% reduction for the High preset (64 to 48), indicating a GPU-bound scenario where resolution directly impacts performance.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, the Medium preset averages 38 FPS with a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 43, the High preset averages 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 23 FPS. Only the Low preset exceeds 30 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls below 24 FPS, which would result in noticeable stutter and a suboptimal gaming experience.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete dataset, with minimum and maximum values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range is 65-88 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it’s 49-66 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it’s 32-43 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing is relatively consistent, with the minimum FPS staying within 15% of the average in all cases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2,154 out of 3,714 tested combinations places this system in the 58th percentile from the bottom, meaning 58% of tested combos perform better in Red Dead Redemption 2. This is a mid-to-low ranking that reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER’s age and performance class, despite the strong CPU. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicate a significant performance imbalance, with the GPU being the clear limiting factor in this game.

Synthetic benchmarks for the GPU place it just below the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (by 1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (by 1.2%), and just above the Intel Arc B570 (by 1.3%) and Intel Arc A750 (by 1.5%). These margins are small, suggesting the RTX 2070 SUPER sits in a tightly contested performance band. However, in a demanding title like Red Dead Redemption 2, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are more critical than raw compute scores, which explains why the combo’s in-game ranking (2,154) is lower than the GPU’s overall percentile (65th) might suggest.

The CPU’s synthetic scores show it trading blows with the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% faster), and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% faster), but this level of CPU performance is not fully utilized by the game due to the GPU bottleneck. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would yield significantly better results in Red Dead Redemption 2, as the CPU has ample headroom to drive higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s target resolution and preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.

For 1080p gaming: The High preset, averaging 64 FPS, provides a balanced experience that maintains smooth gameplay while offering good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is still playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced scenes, while the Medium preset at 77 FPS offers a 20% frame rate boost over High with only a modest reduction in visual quality. For competitive or action-heavy play, the Medium preset is the best choice.

For 1440p gaming: The High preset averages 48 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. The Medium preset at 57 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 50 FPS and provides a more consistent experience. The Low preset at 76 FPS is preferable for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals, but the Medium preset offers the best compromise between image quality and performance.

For 4K gaming: Only the Low preset, averaging 50 FPS, provides a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset at 38 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 32 FPS that may cause noticeable dips during intense scenes. The High preset at 31 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not recommended for serious gameplay, as they fall below the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable performance. Users targeting 4K should use the Low preset and consider reducing the resolution scale if higher visual quality is desired.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 102 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p and 50 at 4K, representing a 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 34% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed to its limits, as the number of pixels rendered increases by 1.78x from 1080p to 1440p and by 2.25x from 1440p to 4K.

At the Ultra preset, the scaling is even more dramatic: 46 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The 50% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings (46 to 23 FPS) is steeper than the 51% drop at Low settings (102 to 50 FPS), suggesting that the additional memory bandwidth and shading unit load from higher quality effects amplify the resolution penalty. The GPU’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient to sustain high-quality rendering at 4K, leading to sub-30 FPS performance on all presets above Low.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as the frame rate drops are consistent with what would be expected from GPU-limited performance. The Core i7-14700F’s 28 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power to handle the game’s draw calls and simulation at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the 102 FPS result at 1080p Low, which indicates the CPU can support frame rates well above what the GPU can deliver at higher settings. In summary, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the definitive bottleneck for this combination in Red Dead Redemption 2, and users should target 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings for the best balance of performance and visual quality.