✅ Official requirements by Rockstar Games. RDR2 is available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
At a Glance — Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Requirements
⬇ Minimum
Low Settings
30 FPS @ 1080p LowCPUIntel Core i7-4770K
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
RAM12 GB
SSD150 GB HDD
✅ Recommended
High Settings
60 FPS @ 1080p HighCPUIntel Core i9-9900K
GPUNVIDIA RTX 3070
RAM16 GB
SSD150 GB NVMe SSD
🚀 Ultra 4K
Max Settings
60+ FPS @ 4K UltraCPUIntel Core i9-12900K
GPUNVIDIA RTX 4080
RAM32 GB
SSD150 GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements — Full Table
Detailed breakdown of all system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2 across all performance tiers.
| Component | ⬇ Minimum | ✅ Recommended | 🚀 Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 4GB | NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB HDD | 150 GB NVMe SSD | 150 GB Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
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🎮 Check If My PC Can Run Red Dead Redemption 2 — FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I run RDR2 on a GTX 1060? ▼
Yes, GTX 1060 6GB meets minimum requirements. Expect 30-45 FPS at 1080p medium. For stable 60 FPS you need at least RTX 2070.
Why does RDR2 need 150 GB? ▼
RDR2 requires 150 GB due to its massive open world, high-resolution textures, and extensive audio.
Does RDR2 run better with more RAM? ▼
Yes. RDR2 benefits significantly from more RAM. 16 GB is recommended; it can use up to 32 GB.
Does RDR2 support DLSS? ▼
RDR2 doesn't natively support DLSS but DLSS can be injected via third-party tools.
Is RDR2 GPU or CPU intensive? ▼
Both. The open world demands a strong GPU for high settings, while a powerful CPU is needed for NPC AI simulation.