On October 29, 2024, Rockstar Games introduced Red Dead Redemption for PC, following its initial console release more than 14 years prior. Given its age, this game has modest system demands compared to newer releases. Consequently, contemporary graphics cards like the Nvidia RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti can handle it effortlessly at resolutions of 1440p and even 4K.
This guide outlines the optimal settings for playing Red Dead Redemption on PC.
Optimal Red Dead Redemption PC Settings for Nvidia RTX 4070
The Nvidia RTX 4070 is a robust GPU capable of running most games at native 1440p with High or Ultra settings. Given the game’s lower system requirements, it should consistently deliver around 120 FPS at these configurations with ease.
To achieve this performance on a Nvidia RTX 4070, use the settings listed below:
Display Settings
- Brightness: Adjust to preference
- Contrast: Adjust to preference
- Saturation: Adjust to preference
- Kill Effect: Enabled
- Subtitles: Enabled
- Subtitle Scale: 1
- Objective Scale: 0
- Help Text Scale: 0
- Show Map: Enabled
- Show Waypoint: Enabled
Graphics Settings
- Output Monitor: 1
- Screen Type: Fullscreen
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz or higher
- Framerate Cap: 120 FPS or more
- V-Sync: Disabled
- Triple Buffering: Enabled
- Pause Game On Focus Loss: Enabled
- Constrain Mouse Pointer: Disabled
- Quality Preset: Custom
- HDR: Disabled
- Shadow Quality: Ultra
- Shadow Softness: CHSS
- Shadow Blend: Smooth
- Anisotropic Level: x8
- Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Enabled
- Anti-Aliasing / Upscaling Quality: Nvidia DLSS
- Resolution Scaling: Native AA
- DRS Target Framerate: Default
- DRS Minimum Render Scale: Default
- Additional Sharpening: 3
- Motion Blur: Disabled
- Motion Blur Strength: Default
- Geometry Level of Detail: 10
- Terrain Level of Detail: 10
- Tree Level of Detail: 10
- Tree Draw Distance: 8
- Grass Level of Detail: 10
hdr settings are relevant only for HDR-compatible monitors. V-Sync is turned off to lower latency, suitable since most modern displays feature FreeSync or G-Sync. Motion Blur is also disabled, but it can be turned back on based on personal preference.
Optimal Red Dead Redemption PC Settings for Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti
The Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti is among the elite GPUs and can effortlessly run Red Dead Redemption at 4K resolution.
To enjoy this title at 4K with a consistent 120 FPS, implement the following settings:
Display Settings
- Brightness: Adjust to preference
- Contrast: Adjust to preference
- Saturation: Adjust to preference
- Kill Effect: Enabled
- Subtitles: Enabled
- Subtitle Scale: 1
- Objective Scale: 0
- Help Text Scale: 0
- Show Map: Enabled
- Show Waypoint: Enabled
Graphics Settings
- Output Monitor: 1
- Screen Type: Fullscreen
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Framerate Cap: 120 FPS or higher
- V-Sync: Disabled
- Triple Buffering: Enabled
- Pause Game On Focus Loss: Enabled
- Constrain Mouse Pointer: Disabled
- Quality Preset: Custom
- HDR: Disabled
- Shadow Quality: Ultra
- Shadow Softness: CHSS
- Shadow Blend: Smooth
- Anisotropic Level: x16
- Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: Enabled
- Anti-Aliasing / Upscaling Quality: Nvidia DLSS
- Resolution Scaling: Native AA
- DRS Target Framerate: Default
- DRS Minimum Render Scale: Default
- Additional Sharpening: 3
- Motion Blur: Disabled
- Motion Blur Strength: Default
- Geometry Level of Detail: 10
- Terrain Level of Detail: 10
- Tree Level of Detail: 10
- Tree Draw Distance: 9
- Grass Level of Detail: 10
These configurations will enhance the visual experience while ensuring optimal performance.
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