Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Official Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements, player reports on Red Dead Redemption 2 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 - 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Sound
- Direct X Compatible
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 - 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Sound
- Direct X Compatible
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection
What players say about performance
Red Dead Redemption 2 generally runs well on high-end systems with proper optimization, but it can be quite demanding and may require tweaking for stable performance.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance issues and lag on some systems
- Poor optimization leading to unstable fps
- Game crashes and stuttering
- Certain graphics settings do not work properly or impact performance badly
What runs it well
- Smooth performance at 144 FPS on high-end systems
- Runs well at 1440p with medium-high settings on some systems
- Game looks good and is well optimized when properly configured
- Can run decently even on lower PCs with adjustments
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.