Red Dead Redemption 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 770 · Core i5-2500K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i7-4770K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~42 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Dec 5, 2019
- Developer
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher
- Rockstar Games
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Open WorldStory RichWesternMultiplayerAdventureActionRealisticSingleplayerShooterHorses
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What you need for Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Red Dead Redemption 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 44 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 93 | 65 | 39 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 102 | 72 | 43 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 131 | 92 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 216 | 151 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 222 | 156 | 93 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 201 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 - 64-bit | Windows 10 - 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 | Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
Source: Steam.
Red Dead Redemption 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Launcher interaction issues
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 39 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 51
- Metacritic
- 93
- Engine
- Rockstar Advanced Game Engine
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsIn-App PurchasesPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on Tablet
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
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- Crime Pays in Red Dead Online with Triple Rewards on Blood Money Opportunities2026-02-03
- Corral Bounty Hunter Bonuses in Red Dead Online2026-01-06
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Red Dead Redemption 2 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Red Dead Redemption 2's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~44 fps at 1080p high (range 36–53, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 6 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~64 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Red Dead Redemption 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Red Dead Redemption 2 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~42 fps on the ultra preset (range 33–50, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~67 fps (range 54–80, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs an Arc B580. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Red Dead Redemption 2 by brand.
Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~64 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~60 fps at 1080p low. Red Dead Redemption 2 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for Red Dead Redemption 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 6 GB recommended.
How much storage does Red Dead Redemption 2 take?
Red Dead Redemption 2 needs 150 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 - 64-bit.