Rockstar’s masterpiece pushes hardware to its limits, rendering every stormy sky and dusty trail with breathtaking detail. Here’s what your PC needs to ride through Red Dead Redemption 2’s frontier without a hitch.
Minimum system requirements provide smooth gameplay in 1080p, 30 fps on low system requirements. Recommended system requirements are for high settings and 60 fps. Remember, however, that these aren’t requirements created for the highest graphics settings. There is a high probability that the game will stutter even if your PC meets the recommended system requirements.
PC – General information
- Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 64-bit.
- Windows XP and earlier versions: Not supported.
- Internet connection during the game: Required (if we want to play Red Dead Online).
- Online activation: Yes, on various platforms (Epic Games Store, Rockstar Launcher, Steam).
- Controllers: Keyboard and mouse, full controller support.
Minimum system requirements
- System: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz
- RAM: 8GB
- GPU: 2GB GeForce GTX 770 / 3GB Radeon R9 280 or better
- Drive space: 150 GB
- DirectX: DX 11
The minimum system requirements allow you to run the game in 1080p resolution, on low details and 30 frames per second. These requirements aren’t high, even older PCs should be able to run Red Dead Redemption 2.
Recommended system requirements:
- System: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
- RAM: 12GB
- GPU: 6GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4GB Radeon RX 480 or better
- Drive space: 150 GB
- DirectX: DX 11
How to check if my PC meets these requirements
Use built-in Windows tools or free online scanners to verify if your PC meets Red Dead Redemption 2’s system requirements. Compare your specs manually against the minimum or recommended lists provided earlier. Automated checks take seconds and highlight any shortfalls.
Manual Specs Check
Access your hardware details directly in Windows.
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Press Windows key + R, type msinfo32, and hit Enter to open System Information. Review sections like Processor, Installed Physical Memory (RAM), and Components > Display for GPU details.
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Right-click Start > Device Manager to confirm graphics card model under Display adapters.
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Check storage: Right-click C: drive in File Explorer > Properties for free space (needs 150 GB).
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Verify OS: Settings > System > About shows Windows version (must be 64-bit Windows 10+).
Automated Tools
Online services analyze your full setup instantly.
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Visit systemrequirementslab.com/cyri, search for “Red Dead Redemption 2,” and click “Can You RUN It.” Download their Detection tool-it scans hardware safely without collecting personal data.[ from prior]
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Use Speccy (free from piriform.com) or CPU-Z for detailed breakdowns of CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage.
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Game launchers like Rockstar Games Launcher or Steam may show compatibility warnings pre-install.
Quick Tips
Update GPU drivers via Nvidia/AMD/Intel apps first, as outdated ones skew results. SSD storage outperforms HDD for load times, though not required.[ from prior] If below specs, prioritize GPU/RAM upgrades for best gains.
Run the PC Health Check app to test compatibility
The PC Health Check app checks Windows 11 compatibility, not game requirements like Red Dead Redemption 2-use it only for OS verification. For RDR2, rely on manual specs checks or game-specific tools from prior steps. Here’s how to run PC Health Check if needed.
Download and Install
Visit Microsoft’s site at aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp.
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Click Download, run the .msi file, accept terms, and install.
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It works on Windows 10/11; no restart required.
Run the Check
Launch from Start menu search: “PC Health Check,” then select it.
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Click Check now for instant results on CPU, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and RAM.
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Green check means Windows 11 ready; red flags explain issues with fix links (e.g., enable TPM in BIOS).
Limitations for Games
This tool ignores GPU, storage, or DirectX-irrelevant for RDR2’s 150 GB and GTX 770 minimum [ from earlier]. Use systemrequirementslab.com instead for full game scans. Update the app if prompted for latest 2026 checks.
