PC requirements
Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements
Red Dead Redemption 2 needs at least Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 12 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB graphics.
| Component | 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 RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Direct X Compatible | Direct X Compatible |
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Running Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Can my PC run Red Dead Redemption 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Red Dead Redemption 2 need?
150 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.