Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 960
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Red Dead Redemption System Requirements
- 12 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 5/18/2010
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
- NVIDIARTX 2070AMDRX 5700 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i5-8400
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Red Dead Redemption is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then reduce texture quality if VRAM is the bottleneck.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 960Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 2070Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 4070 Super1.7× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4070 Ti Super2.1× 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
NVIDIARTX 2070AMDRX 5700 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i5-8400
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
If frame rate dips, lower shadows or effects before dropping the full preset.
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 960 | NVIDIARTX 2070AMDRX 5700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7800 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti SuperAMDRX 7900 XT |
| CPU | AMDFX-8350 | AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i5-8400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
Storage: 12 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
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 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT
Laptops that run Red Dead Redemption
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 780Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5050 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
Red Dead Redemption 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 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Red Dead Redemption is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Red Dead Redemption?
The PC version needs about 12 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Red Dead Redemption?
GTX 960 / R7 360, FX-9590 / i5-4670, 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?
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?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Red Dead Redemption?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Red Dead Redemption?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 780M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 5050 Laptop, RX 7700S.
Can you play Red Dead Redemption on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Red Dead Redemption on Mac?
No. On Steam, Red Dead Redemption is Windows only.
Buy Red Dead Redemption
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Sound Card: Direct X Compatible