Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements
Red Dead Redemption 2, released Dec 5, 2019, is an action / adventure game from Rockstar Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-4790K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Red Dead Redemption 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770-class graphics, Intel Core i5-2400-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Red Dead Redemption 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-4790K-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2400 | Intel Core i7-4790K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
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Best GPU for Red Dead Redemption 2
Full GPU guide →Red Dead Redemption 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Red Dead Redemption 2
Full CPU guide →Red Dead Redemption 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-4790K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Red Dead Redemption 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Red Dead Redemption 2 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2's Intel Core i7-4790K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Red Dead Redemption 2?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Red Dead Redemption 2?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?
- Red Dead Redemption 2 lists 12 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Red Dead Redemption 2?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.