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Red Dead Redemption was released on October 29, 2024. Steam files it under Action. It needs 12 GB of free storage.
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Red Dead Redemption system requirements
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Red Dead Redemption needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 and Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590, 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 2070 or better.
Updated October 4, 2026
Other versions of Red Dead Redemption
Different editions can have very different requirements. Check the one you own.
What it takes to run Red Dead Redemption
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 | Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590 | 8 GB |
| Recommended | NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT | Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2070 or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon RX 6750 XT or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Red Dead Redemption
The publisher's minimum for Red Dead Redemption is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 with Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590, and the recommended hardware is NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 2070 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon RX 6750 XT does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Open world and story games are limited by the graphics card in busy areas and by video memory in new locations. If you see stutter when you enter a new area, lower the texture setting a step. Turn on upscaling if the game offers it.
Best graphics card for Red Dead Redemption
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 205 fps | Ultra 148 fps | Ultra 82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 92 fps | Ultra 66 fps | Medium 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 117 fps | Ultra 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 93 fps | Ultra 67 fps | Medium 72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High 76 fps | Medium 77 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 90 fps | Ultra 65 fps | Medium 70 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High 62 fps | Medium 63 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Medium 64 fps | Low 63 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Medium 67 fps | Low 66 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Low 68 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 113 fps | Ultra 81 fps | High 63 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 87 fps | Ultra 63 fps | Medium 68 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Medium 81 fps | Low 79 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 60 fps | High 60 fps | Low 63 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 7 2700X meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Red Dead Redemption
What are the minimum system requirements for Red Dead Redemption?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360, 8 GB of memory, 12 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Red Dead Redemption?
Recommended: Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Red Dead Redemption at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 2070 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon RX 6750 XT for 1440p.
How much RAM does Red Dead Redemption need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Red Dead Redemption need?
About 12 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Red Dead Redemption?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 62 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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