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Can it run / Red Dead Redemption 2 / RTX 3080

Can it run

Can the RTX 3080 run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes. The RTX 3080 runs Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly (60+ fps) at up to 1440p: it gets about 110 fps (estimate) at 1080p, about 80 fps (estimate) at 1440p, about 45 fps (estimate) at 4K.

1080p

Yes, smooth

~110fps

Estimate

1440p

Yes, smooth

~80fps

Estimate

4K

Playable

~45fps

Estimate

Wants ~14 GB video memory; this card has 10 GB.

Smooth = 60+ fps · Playable = 40+ · Lower settings = 25+ · No = under 25. Native resolution, high or ultra settings, no upscaling or frame generation.

Cheapest card for 60 fps and 144 fps in Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

  • 60 fps: Arc B570 $289Sampleabout 65 fps (estimate)Check prices on eBay →
  • 144 fps: RX 9070 XT $829Sampleabout 155 fps (estimate)Check prices on eBay →

1440p

  • 60 fps: RTX 3070 $360Sampleabout 60 fps (estimate)Check prices on eBay →
  • 144 fps: RTX 4090 $4,450Sampleabout 145 fps (estimate)Check prices on eBay →

4K

  • 60 fps: RX 9070 $740Sampleabout 60 fps (estimate)Check prices on eBay →
  • 144 fps: No card we track gets there at native resolution. Use upscaling.

Cards need video memory within 2 GB of what the game wants. Prices re-checked daily; prices marked Sample are PC Atlas catalog estimates, not live store prices.

If it struggles at 4K

  • Turn on DLSS upscaling (Quality first, then Balanced). It is usually the biggest single fps gain for a small loss in sharpness.
  • Drop the preset from Ultra to High. Shadows, volumetric fog and clouds, and ray tracing cost the most and look the least different.
  • Or play at 1440p, where it gets about 80 fps (estimate).
  • Set textures to High or Medium. The game wants about 14 GB of video memory at 4K and this card has 10 GB; running out causes stutter, not just lower fps.
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Sources: estimates scale the card's 11-game Ultra average from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026, Ryzen 7 9800X3D) by how demanding Red Dead Redemption 2 is (formula). Last checked Nov 2, 2026. Real results vary with settings, drivers, game patches and your processor.

Questions

Can the RTX 3080 run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes. The RTX 3080 runs Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly (60+ fps) at up to 1440p: it gets about 110 fps (estimate) at 1080p, about 80 fps (estimate) at 1440p, about 45 fps (estimate) at 4K.

How many fps does the RTX 3080 get in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?

about 80 fps (estimate) at 1440p with high or ultra settings and no upscaling. At 1080p it's about 110 fps (estimate); at 4K, about 45 fps (estimate).

What's the cheapest graphics card for 60 fps in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?

The RTX 3070 at about $360 today, with about 60 fps (estimate).

What's the cheapest card for 144 fps in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?

The RTX 4090 at about $4450 today, with about 145 fps (estimate).

What settings should I use for Red Dead Redemption 2 on the RTX 3080?

Turn on DLSS upscaling (Quality first, then Balanced). It is usually the biggest single fps gain for a small loss in sharpness. Drop the preset from Ultra to High. Shadows, volumetric fog and clouds, and ray tracing cost the most and look the least different. Or play at 1440p, where it gets about 80 fps (estimate). Set textures to High or Medium. The game wants about 14 GB of video memory at 4K and this card has 10 GB; running out causes stutter, not just lower fps.

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