Best Red Dead Redemption 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 2080 (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 2080 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU), Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at roughly 78 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 79FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 79 | 78 |
| 1440p | 47 | 64 |
| 4K | 24 | 63 |
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — DLSSOff
RDR2 added DLSS and FSR. A big, easy FPS boost on this demanding open world.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface detail. Cheap if it fits your VRAM — Ultra needs a roomy card.
Water Reflection QualityHighbaseline
The single most expensive setting in RDR2 — high-quality water reflections can cost a huge chunk of FPS. Medium/High is the classic optimization.
Volumetrics QualityHighbaseline
Fog, clouds and god-rays. Very heavy at Ultra for a subtle gain — a top FPS saving.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution. High is a strong value pick over Ultra.
Tree Quality / Grass DetailHighbaseline
Foliage density and draw distance — heavy in forests and fields, and the biggest hit to the game’s natural beauty when lowered.
Global Illumination QualityHighbaseline
Bounced ambient lighting. Moderately heavy; Medium/High is fine.
Far Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadows far from the camera. Cheap to lower with little visible difference.
Water Physics QualityHalfbaseline
Simulated water — the slider tanks FPS near Full. Keep it around Half unless you have headroom to spare.
Screen Space Ambient OcclusionHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Low is a cheap, good-looking middle ground.
Anti-Aliasing (TAA)Highbaseline
RDR2’s TAA cleans up shimmer but softens the image at higher settings. Medium is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps ground textures sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 get in Red Dead Redemption 2?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 averages around 78 FPS at 1080p in Red Dead Redemption 2 — up from about 79 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 2080 run Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 averages roughly 64 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2 — a smooth experience.
What are the best Red Dead Redemption 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 2080?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Water Reflection Quality and Volumetrics Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.