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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Red Dead Redemption 2? (2026)

Yes
~77 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 77 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 78 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p195195
1440p137136
4K7877

At 1080p expect around 195 FPS, at 1440p about 136 FPS, and at 4K roughly 77 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Red Dead Redemption 2. 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 4090 run Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 77 FPS at 4K in Red Dead Redemption 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Red Dead Redemption 2 at 1080p?

Around 195 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 195 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Red Dead Redemption 2 run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

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.