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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Red Dead Redemption 2? (2026)

Yes
~73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 73 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 74 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7473
1440p4468
4K2561

At 1080p expect around 73 FPS, at 1440p about 68 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 73 FPS at 1080p in Red Dead Redemption 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1080p?

Around 73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 74 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Red Dead Redemption 2 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.