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Can My PC Run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB
Min. CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K
Min. RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 150 GB

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Can your PC run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Red Dead Redemption 2 requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

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Official Red Dead Redemption 2 PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 - 64-bit	Windows 10 - 64-bit
CPU	Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300	Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
RAM	8 GB	12 GB
GPU	Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Storage	150 GB	150 GB

Source: official Red Dead Redemption 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 10 - 64-bit	Windows 10 - 64-bit
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300	Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Graphics card	Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Storage	150 GB	150 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Red Dead Redemption 2?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower

Graphics card: GTX 950, GTX 760 / 770 / 780, Arc A380, GTX 1050 Ti
Processor: Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 8 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: GTX 1060 6GB, RX 480, RX 580, RX 5500 XT
Processor: i5-2500K / 3570K, i7-2600 / 3770, i3-8100 / 9100
RAM: 12 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: RTX 2060 / 2060 Super, RX 5600 XT, Arc A580, GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti
Processor: i3-10100, Ryzen 5 1600, Ryzen 5 3400G
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

GTX 1050 TiYesLow – Medium
GTX 1650YesLow – Medium
GTX 1060 6GBYesMedium – High
GTX 1660 SuperYesMedium – High
RX 580YesMedium – High
RTX 3050YesMedium – High
RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?

Red Dead Redemption 2 needs at least Windows 10 - 64-bit, a Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB graphics card and 150 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Red Dead Redemption 2 well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor, 12 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB graphics card.

Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Red Dead Redemption 2, but 12 GB is recommended for the smoothest experience.

Can a GTX 1650 run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes — on Low to Medium settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 free to play on PC?

No, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?

Red Dead Redemption 2 needs 150 GB of free space.