Red Dead Redemption system requirements

Considering Red Dead Redemption is a remake of the original Wild West RPG, it's surprising to see that the Red Dead Redemption system requirements surpass the demands of the more expansive and arguably more complex Red Dead Redemption 2. Luckily, good graphics and a steady frame rate aren't difficult to achieve with modern hardware on this long-overdue PC port.

The Red Dead Redemption remake definitely won't need the best graphics card to run well. However, if you want to make the most of Nvidia DLSS features and all the performance-enhancing tech that comes with it, having one of Nvidia's top GPUs like the GeForce RTX 4080 Super will be necessary.

Here are the Red Dead Redemption system requirements in 2025:

The decade-old Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 and AMD Radeon R7 930 graphics card, and an Intel Core i5-4670 CPU are all you need to meet the Red Dead Redemption minimum requirements. You'll also need 8GB of RAM, but most modern gaming rigs should surpass that demand without difficulty.

Compared to the older Red Dead Redemption 2, the Red Dead Redemption recommended specs for the PC remake are significantly higher, demanding an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU over RDR2's GTX 1060 recommendation. You'll also need an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X CPU and 8GB of RAM if you want to meet the remake's recommended hardware.

The Red Dead Redemption download size is tiny compared to modern expectations, coming in at just 12GB, with no requirement for an SSD. Despite this, I still recommend using one of the best SSDs for gaming, just to ensure you don't encounter any issues with loading times in-game.

If you want to dive into one of the best western games of all time, make sure to give this remake of the PS3 and Xbox 360 classic. The remake might not have as many refinements as Red Dead Redemption 2 introduced to the franchise, but the Undead Nightmare mode is worth exploring, and still has a few truly heartfelt moments sprinkled in. You can even enjoy the game on PC the same way as it was on console if you grab one of the best PC controllers from our buying guides.

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