Fixing Reduced Frame Rates in Red Dead Redemption 2
Fixing Reduced Frame Rates in Red Dead Redemption 2
I am experiencing significantly poor gameplay in this game, and it’s frustrating. My PC specifications are as follows:
CPU - 5820k (4.3 GHz),
RAM – 16 GB DDR4,
GPU – RTX 2070 with overclocking.
The game is installed on an SSD, and I am running Windows 10 Pro with a motherboard – Asus X99 3.1.
I’ve attempted numerous solutions, but nothing has resolved the problem. I consistently achieve an average frame rate of approximately 30 frames per second, even after trying various adjustments. I usually play at 1440p, but even reducing the resolution to 1080p on low settings only marginally increased my average fps, reaching around 38. I occasionally see frames peaking at 40, but they frequently drop to as low as 19. I’ve meticulously tweaked every graphical setting within and outside the game, and I have also updated my graphics driver.
At this point, I believe that either Nvidia or Rockstar needs to release an additional update to address these issues. My system should be capable of running the game smoothly, as I’ve observed it maintaining an average of 60 frames per second on less powerful machines with a combination of medium and high graphics settings. However, I haven’t encountered any crashes or freezing/lagging issues—just consistently low frame rates, even when utilizing the lowest settings.
If anyone else using a similar CPU and/or motherboard is experiencing comparable difficulties, please share any potential fixes or ideas you may have.
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What is the manufacturer and version of your power supply unit?
Could you provide the CPU and GPU temperatures and activity levels while playing the game?
What is the usage of your RAM, SSD, and hard drive during gameplay?
Hard drive - A Samsung 850 Evo with 500GB (mz-75e500b/am) – I’m not sure how it will be utilized; I plan to examine its function in a few hours. Power supply – I’m uncertain of the specific model, and accessing it is difficult. However, I believe it’s an EVGA gold-rated 1000W unit, which I could investigate further if needed. Memory – Approximately 9GB of RAM was detected. Processor temperatures are satisfactory, averaging around 45°C with peaks reaching approximately 60°C. Processor usage is consistently low, typically only around 15%, despite ensuring that no other programs are running in the background – no web browsers open, for example. Graphics card usage is typically at 100% or in the high nineties. The graphics card's temperatures are also within acceptable limits, generally hovering around 70°C with averages closer to 60-65°C.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s PC version frequently suffers from frustrating freezes and crashes, causing significant issues for players attempting to experience the game on personal computers. Despite numerous updates from Rockstar Games, stability problems persist, leading to lost progress and a diminished enjoyment for many who have invested in the title. The ongoing technical difficulties have sparked considerable frustration within the PC community and prompted calls for further improvements to address these recurring issues.
The gameplay has been poorly implemented, resulting in extremely bad performance for all players.
I reviewed the piece; it was amusing, and my main takeaway is that they possess a computer with comparable specifications to mine but experience substantially improved frame rates. I doubt you shared it solely for that reason, rather highlighting numerous issues within the game. It’s certainly disappointing.
It’s somewhat accurate, yet not entirely so. One acquaintance possesses a 1060TI and consistently achieves smooth, relaxing frame rates of 60 frames per second at maximum settings. Conversely, another friend with a 2080 TI regularly maintains above 80 frames per second at 1440p, utilizing a blend of high and ultra settings. Consequently, it’s fair to say this game suffers from poor optimization, but performance is satisfactory for certain players.
I’m examining performance using the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility graph. It appears that while playing games, I'm only utilizing one of my six processor cores. Is this the reason for my low frame rates? If so, what steps could I take to resolve this issue?
Most current graphics card drivers? Examine your computer's firmware settings? Is your operating system the newest version?