Red Dead Redemption PC requirements

To run the Red Dead Redemption PC requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU, an Intel Core i5-4670 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 12GB of HD space. 

Rockstar have formally announced that RDR1 is finally heading to PC,  and the Red Dead Redemption 1 requirements are expectedly tame considering the original game's age. 

In order to meet the Red Dead Redemption 1 minimum requirements, you will only need an AMD Radeon R7 360 graphics card or equivalent, an AMD FX-9590 processor, and 8GB of RAM. Even with graphical enhancements, it seems Rockstar have not made the game so beefy that a rig more than ten years old would struggle to run it. 

However, this level of hardware may only get you up and running on the lowest settings. 

To get the best graphics, the Red Dead Redemption 1 recommended specs will demand an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU, an Intel Core i5-8500 CPU, and 8GB of RAM. This is a fair jump over the minimum requirements, but nothing that is beyond the reach of most modern gaming rigs.

Still unsure if you can meet the RDR1 system requirements? Take our benchmark test using our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run RDR1. 

Red Dead Redemption 1 PC size

The Red Dead Redemption download size on PC will require 12GB of HDD or SSD space. This is only a slight increase over the PS3 version, considering the original only required about 10-11GB of space. 

We generally recommend installing any game on an SSD to improve your performance, but it is likely that the developer will also state an SSD is required to play the game. More and more games are requiring SSD as a minimum requirement, so this PC port is unlikely to be different.

So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Red Dead Redemption 1 Steam

RDR1 is available on Steam for purchase, with an as yet "Unknown" Steam Deck rating. It is due for release on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Want to play the most recent Red Dead Redemption title? Check to see if your PC meets the Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements.

Red Dead Redemption will run on PC system with Windows 10 and upwards.

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Red Dead Redemption FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on Red Dead Redemption? An FPS monitor is the first step in understanding whether your gaming PC will be up to the challenge of running the most hotly anticipated games.

Download our free FPS Monitor via Overwolf to start tracking your gaming PC’s performance ahead of the launch of Red Dead Redemption. Thanks to its live frame rate monitoring and detailed post-game insights, our FPS Monitor app is the perfect way to benchmark your PC while you get ready for the Red Dead Redemption release date.

Once Red Dead Redemption is out, check back here to see how Red Dead Redemption performs on a variety of real-world PC gaming setups.