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 194 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 156 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 113 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is 232% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
The Core Ultra 7 265KF sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p (medium/high), 4k (high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/ultra), 4k (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1972. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 194 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.057 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 high, the Core Ultra 7 265KF sets the ceiling at about 169 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 188 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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) | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU64% - 86% <> | CPU30% - 49% <> GPU69% - 92% <> | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU83% - 94% <> | CPU28% - 50% <> GPU84% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU67% - 88% <> | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU72% - 95% <> | CPU28% - 48% <> GPU89% - 97% <> | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU91% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU20% - 35% <> GPU68% - 89% <> | CPU20% - 35% <> GPU73% - 96% <> | CPU19% - 34% <> GPU93% - 98% <> | CPU20% - 35% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
The Core Ultra 7 265KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 50% and GPU utilization between 64% and 99%. Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 83% at 1080p to 89% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 40% to 28%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 97% usage (95-99%), while the Core Ultra 7 265KF stays at 28% (20-35%). 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 40% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 39% and GPU 87%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 28% and GPU 89%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 39% (29-49%) and GPU 88% (83-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 7 265KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 97% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 232% 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 Ultra 7 265KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 113 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 232% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1972 ($323 CPU (Rank #28 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a great upgrade option for around $2499 (Rank #354 for value).
Your Core Ultra 7 265KF is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p medium, 1440p high, 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 Ultra 7 265KF 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.
