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 134 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 128 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 89 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Core i9-10900KF is 26% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
The Core i9-10900KF sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1985. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 134 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.133 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i9-10900KF sets the ceiling at about 135 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 193 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 30% (FPS gap: 58 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Core i9-10900KF is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
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) | CPU76% - 98% <> GPU60% - 86% <> | CPU74% - 98% <> GPU65% - 93% <> | CPU73% - 96% <> GPU81% - 95% <> | CPU70% - 96% <> GPU84% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU35% - 53% <> GPU65% - 87% <> | CPU34% - 52% <> GPU70% - 94% <> | CPU33% - 51% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU36% - 53% <> GPU90% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU33% - 50% <> GPU67% - 88% <> | CPU32% - 49% <> GPU72% - 96% <> | CPU32% - 48% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU34% - 50% <> GPU94% - 99% <> |
The Core i9-10900KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 32% and 98% and GPU utilization between 60% and 99%. Core i9-10900KF 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 83% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 85% to 41%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (94-99%), while the Core i9-10900KF stays at 42% (34-50%). 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 85% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 43% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 41% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 42% (33-51%) and GPU 92% (87-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-10900KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i9-10900KF: 87% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 96% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
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 26% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i9-10900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 26% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1985 ($336 CPU (Rank #290 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).
For ARC Raiders, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-10900KF 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 medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 i9-10900KF 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.
