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Red Dead Redemption 2

Open-world western adventure with story and online modes.

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)AdventureGoogle StadiaPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)
ReleasedOct 26, 2018
Performance data5 GPU profiles
Catalog sourcemanual

This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.