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Red Dead Redemption 2 requirements
Action-Adventure, Open World, Western, Third-Person Shooter, First-Person Shooter 2018 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Red Dead Redemption 2

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280 (3GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-6300 Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 150 GB Free 150 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC

What GPU do I need to run Red Dead Redemption 2? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Red Dead Redemption 2? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Red Dead Redemption 2. The game requires 12GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Red Dead Redemption 2? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X/5600X or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Red Dead Redemption 2 well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Red Dead Redemption 2 on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Red Dead Redemption 2. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.