This tactical shooter uses the AnvilNext 2.0 engine and features procedural environmental destruction, which can be taxing on the CPU. The Vulkan API helps older hardware maintain performance by better utilizing available resources. Siege is sensitive to RAM speed and latency. The HD Texture Pack can push VRAM usage over 6GB, so cards with 8GB or more are recommended for the best visual experience at 1080p or 1440p.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 453 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 364 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 217 FPS.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is 484% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 670) for Rainbow Six Siege. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 329% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1779.99. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 453 FPS, equivalent to 0.25 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.357 fps/$ | 0.314 fps/$ | 0.271 fps/$ | 0.254 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.268 fps/$ | 0.252 fps/$ | 0.220 fps/$ | 0.204 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D sets the ceiling at about 670 FPS, while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX could reach 805 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 135 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Radeon RX 7900 XTX rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | 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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 329% above and your GPU is 484% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX can run Rainbow Six Siege smoothly up to 4k achieving around 217 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 484% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 329% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1779.99 ($849.99 CPU + $930 GPU). Your Ryzen 7 5800X3D is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($849.99) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
For Rainbow Six Siege, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Rainbow Six Siege 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.
Rainbow Six Siege requires at minimum a Core i3-560 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 460 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 61 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-2500K and GeForce GTX 670 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 XTX both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Rainbow Six Siege 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.
