PC requirements
Red Dead Redemption System Requirements
Red Dead Redemption needs at least Intel® Core™ i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590 | Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 | NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Direct X Compatible | Direct X Compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Red Dead Redemption on PC
Can my PC run Red Dead Redemption?
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 need?
12 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.