Honkai: Star Rail FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Arc A310

Honkai: Star Rail

Being turn-based, extreme FPS is less critical here. The game features high-fidelity models and uses considerable storage for audio and cutscenes. 8GB of RAM is recommended for smooth operation.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Honkai: Star Rail - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low46 FPS
medium40 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440P
low44 FPS
medium37 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low25 FPS
medium19 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra5 FPS

Performance Report

Honkai: Star Rail

Arc A310 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 15 to 46 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 14 to 44 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 5 to 25 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Arc A310 is 46% below recommended, but 210% above minimum for Honkai: Star Rail. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 85% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Arc A310 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Arc A310:$100
Official Launch Price: $100
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $565.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 15 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.081 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.046 fps/$0.027 fps/$
1440p0.078 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.025 fps/$
4k0.044 fps/$0.034 fps/$0.014 fps/$0.009 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Arc A310

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Arc A310 sets the ceiling at about 7 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 49 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 86% (FPS gap: 42 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Arc A310 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 13%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 15%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 20%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 67%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 52%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 59%
HighGPU Limits CPU 81%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 86%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Honkai: Star Rail 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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i3
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - Arc A310
gpu icon
5,438
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 85% below recommended and your GPU is 46% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+85%vsrecommended

GPU

-46%vsrecommended

CPU

+203%vsminimum

GPU

+210%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i3
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A310 run Honkai: Star Rail well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A310 will struggle to run Honkai: Star Rail at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 15 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Honkai: Star Rail?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $565.38 ($465.38 CPU + $100 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 GTX 980 for around $549 (Rank #79 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Honkai: Star Rail performance?

For Honkai: Star Rail, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Arc A310 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail 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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail requires at minimum a Core i3 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 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 Honkai: Star Rail FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A310?

These Honkai: Star Rail 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.