ARC RaidersFPS onCore i5-11600KF&GeForce RTX 4090

ARC Raiders

This extraction shooter bets on visual fidelity with UE5 and DX12, requiring AVX2 support. It uses volumetric lighting and dense effects, with a recommended baseline of RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT, indicating it is a demanding title.

ARC Raiders - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low250 FPS
medium215 FPS
high186 FPS
ultra151 FPS
1440P
low215 FPS
medium202 FPS
high175 FPS
ultra149 FPS
4K
low152 FPS
medium149 FPS
high129 FPS
ultra112 FPS

Performance Report

ARC Raiders

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-11600KF
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 151 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 149 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 112 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Core i5-11600KF is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i5-11600KF sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p medium, 4k (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i5-11600KF:$157(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $237

Combo price: $1806. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 151 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.138 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.084 fps/$
1440p0.119 fps/$0.112 fps/$0.097 fps/$0.083 fps/$
4k0.084 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.062 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-11600KF|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-11600KF sets the ceiling at about 154 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 199 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 45 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-11600KF is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 16%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 18%
HighCPU Limits GPU 21%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 23%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 7%
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 11%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 9%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 10%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.

Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.

CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU76% - 98%
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GPU62% - 87%
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Medium
CPU74% - 97%
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GPU63% - 90%
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High
CPU73% - 96%
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GPU78% - 92%
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Ultra
CPU70% - 95%
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GPU79% - 93%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU34% - 52%
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GPU67% - 88%
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Medium
CPU33% - 51%
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GPU67% - 91%
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High
CPU32% - 50%
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GPU83% - 93%
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Ultra
CPU35% - 52%
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GPU85% - 93%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU33% - 50%
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GPU67% - 89%
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Medium
CPU33% - 49%
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GPU68% - 93%
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High
CPU32% - 48%
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GPU85% - 95%
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Ultra
CPU35% - 50%
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GPU87% - 95%
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Performance Summary

The Core i5-11600KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 32% and 98% and GPU utilization between 62% and 95%. Core i5-11600KF reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 80% at 1080p to 85% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 85% to 41%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 91% usage (87-95%), while the Core i5-11600KF stays at 42% (35-50%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 85% and GPU 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 43% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 41% and GPU 85%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 41% (32-50%) and GPU 88% (83-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-11600KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.

Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

ARC Raiders Requirements Comparison

See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.

CPU - Core i5-11600KF
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19,468
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-9600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 10% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+10%vsrecommended

GPU

+136%vsrecommended

CPU

+59%vsminimum

GPU

+333%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-6600K
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 35 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2070
Processor: Core i5-9600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 35 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run ARC Raiders well?

Yes, the Core i5-11600KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 112 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run ARC Raiders?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1806 ($157 CPU (Rank #119 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve ARC Raiders performance?

For ARC Raiders, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-11600KF is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders requires at minimum a Core i5-6600K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 35 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-9600K and GeForce RTX 2070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these ARC Raiders FPS estimates for the Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

These ARC Raiders FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.

Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.

Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.