Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 770
- CPU
- AMDFX-6300IntelCore i5-3570K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements
- 150 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 10/26/2018
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 480
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K
- RAM
- 12 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a relatively light game by modern standards. If performance falls short, lower shadows and view distance first, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 770Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 1060Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 40601.1× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 480CPU
AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K
RAM
12 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
If frame rate dips, lower shadows or effects to Medium before touching texture quality.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 770 | NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 480 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc B580 |
| CPU | AMDFX-6300IntelCore i5-3570K | AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
Storage: 150 GB available space
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Red Dead Redemption 2
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelArc 140Vor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Red Dead Redemption 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Red Dead Redemption 2?
The PC version needs about 150 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?
GTX 770 2GB / R9 280 3GB, FX-6300 / i5-2500K, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 - 64-bit. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Red Dead Redemption 2?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Arc 140V, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Windows only.
Buy Red Dead Redemption 2
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible