ARC RaidersFPS onCore i7-14700F&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
low337 FPS
medium271 FPS
high235 FPS
ultra186 FPS
1440P
low259 FPS
medium221 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra163 FPS
4K
low179 FPS
medium160 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra119 FPS

Performance Report

ARC Raiders

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i7-14700F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 186 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 163 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 119 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Core i7-14700F is 134% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).

AI Acceleration

ARC Raiders supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra)), the Core i7-14700F sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium), 4k (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i7-14700F:$330(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $359

Combo price: $1979. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 186 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.170 fps/$0.137 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.094 fps/$
1440p0.131 fps/$0.112 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.082 fps/$
4k0.090 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.060 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-14700F|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 156 FPS, while the Core i7-14700F has headroom up to 179 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core i7-14700F 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 7%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 8%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 12%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 13%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 7%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

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 i7-14700F
cpu icon
41,456
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-9600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 134% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+134%vsrecommended

GPU

+136%vsrecommended

CPU

+238%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 i7-14700F and GeForce RTX 4090 run ARC Raiders well?

Yes, the Core i7-14700F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 134% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1979 ($330 CPU (Rank #113 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.

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

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, 4k low, 4k medium. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for ARC Raiders?

Yes! ARC Raiders supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

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 i7-14700F 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 i7-14700F 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.