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Can I run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 770 2GB and Core i5-2500K with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB | Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB | Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | 12 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Red Dead Redemption 2 needs a GPU score of about 40: the 48th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: PUBG: Battlegrounds, Forza Horizon 5, Apex Legends, Lies of P.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~25 2 GB VRAM | ~19 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~40 4 GB VRAM | ~38 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~64 8 GB VRAM | ~38 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~108 12 GB VRAM | ~38 12 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB; Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Red Dead Redemption 2?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB; Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X; 12 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Red Dead Redemption 2?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?
About 64 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 12 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.