ARC RaidersFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce GTX 1660

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
low77 FPS
medium67 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440P
low72 FPS
medium64 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium35 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra20 FPS

Performance Report

ARC Raiders

GeForce GTX 1660 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 39 to 77 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 37 to 72 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 20 to 38 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce GTX 1660 is 28% below recommended, but 32% above minimum for ARC Raiders. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).

AI Acceleration

ARC Raiders supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce GTX 1660 can use FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce GTX 1660:$180(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $219
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $564. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 39 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.137 fps/$0.119 fps/$0.089 fps/$0.069 fps/$
1440p0.128 fps/$0.113 fps/$0.087 fps/$0.066 fps/$
4k0.067 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.035 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce GTX 1660

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

📈Analysis

At 4k high, the GeForce GTX 1660 sets the ceiling at about 23 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 150 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 127 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce GTX 1660 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 66%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 67%
HighGPU Limits CPU 71%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 73%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 72%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 74%
HighGPU Limits CPU 78%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 79%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 80%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 81%
HighGPU Limits CPU 85%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 85%
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 - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-9600K
GPU - GeForce GTX 1660
gpu icon
11,639
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 94% below recommended and your GPU is 28% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

-28%vsrecommended

CPU

+180%vsminimum

GPU

+32%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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 run ARC Raiders well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 will struggle to run ARC Raiders at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 39 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $564 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $180 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For ARC Raiders, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k 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 GTX 1660 is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these ARC Raiders FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660?

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.