What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card in the mainstream class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Red Dead Redemption 2 well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Red Dead Redemption 2 asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Red Dead Redemption 2?
The developer recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB.
Will an older card run Red Dead Redemption 2?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.