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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 178 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 172 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 124 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Core i5-14600T is 54% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/high/ultra)), the Core i5-14600T sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1904. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 178 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.169 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 227 FPS, while the Core i5-14600T has headroom up to 261 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 34 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 3/12.
The Core i5-14600T and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU31% - 49% <> GPU62% - 86% <> | CPU31% - 48% <> GPU67% - 92% <> | CPU30% - 47% <> GPU81% - 93% <> | CPU29% - 48% <> GPU82% - 93% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU29% - 48% <> GPU65% - 87% <> | CPU29% - 48% <> GPU70% - 94% <> | CPU28% - 47% <> GPU85% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 48% <> GPU87% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU67% - 89% <> | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU72% - 97% <> | CPU20% - 33% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU21% - 34% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-14600T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 49% and GPU utilization between 62% and 100%. Core i5-14600T keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 82% at 1080p to 89% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 39% to 27%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (95-100%), while the Core i5-14600T stays at 28% (21-34%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 39% and GPU 82%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 38% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 89%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 38% (29-48%) and GPU 88% (82-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-14600T remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i5-14600T still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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.
Your CPU is 54% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-14600T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 124 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 54% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1904 ($255 CPU (Rank #164 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
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.
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 i5-14600T and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
