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 142 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 80 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 27 to 57 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is 79% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 670) for Rainbow Six Siege. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 420% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).
The Radeon RX 6500 XT 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $534. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 142 FPS, equivalent to 0.27 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.472 fps/$ | 0.390 fps/$ | 0.360 fps/$ | 0.266 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.279 fps/$ | 0.221 fps/$ | 0.212 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 6500 XT sets the ceiling at about 27 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 319 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 92% (FPS gap: 292 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6500 XT is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 70% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 82% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
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) | CPU88% - 100% <> GPU36% - 52% <> | CPU88% - 100% <> GPU36% - 52% <> | CPU36% - 49% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU36% - 49% <> GPU95% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU86% - 87% <> GPU39% - 59% <> | CPU86% - 87% <> GPU39% - 59% <> | CPU15% - 42% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU15% - 42% <> GPU99% - 99% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU86% - 87% <> GPU39% - 59% <> | CPU86% - 87% <> GPU39% - 59% <> | CPU15% - 42% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU15% - 42% <> GPU99% - 99% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6500 XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 100% and GPU utilization between 36% and 99%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while Radeon RX 6500 XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 70% at 1080p to 74% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 68% to 57%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the Radeon RX 6500 XT averages 99% usage (99-99%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 28% (15-42%). 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 68% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 57% and GPU 74%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 74%. 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 42% (36-49%) and GPU 96% (95-98%), which keeps Radeon RX 6500 XT well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 94% avg, Radeon RX 6500 XT: 99% 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 420% above and your GPU is 79% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6500 XT can run Rainbow Six Siege smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 79% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 420% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $534 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $150 GPU (Rank #15 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Rainbow Six Siege, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6500 XT 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.
