Rainbow Six Siege FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Arc A730M

Rainbow Six Siege

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.

Rainbow Six Siege - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low441 FPS
medium353 FPS
high294 FPS
ultra221 FPS
1440P
low331 FPS
medium265 FPS
high221 FPS
ultra166 FPS
4K
low221 FPS
medium177 FPS
high147 FPS
ultra110 FPS

Performance Report

Rainbow Six Siege

Arc A730M + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 221 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 166 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 110 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Arc A730M is 83% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 670) for Rainbow Six Siege. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 506% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Arc A730M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Arc A730M

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 1440p ultra, the Arc A730M sets the ceiling at about 166 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 468 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 65% (FPS gap: 302 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Arc A730M 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)
LowGPU Limits CPU 41%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 51%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 58%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 46%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 58%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 65%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 59%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 65%
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.

Rainbow Six Siege 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 i3-560
RecommendedCore i5-2500K
GPU - Arc A730M
gpu icon
9,808
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 670

Your CPU is 506% above and your GPU is 83% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+506%vsrecommended

GPU

+83%vsrecommended

CPU

+1668%vsminimum

GPU

+331%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 460
Processor: Core i3-560
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 61 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 670
Processor: Core i5-2500K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 61 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A730M run Rainbow Six Siege well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Arc A730M can run Rainbow Six Siege smoothly up to 4k achieving around 110 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 83% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 506% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Rainbow Six Siege?

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Rainbow Six Siege performance?

For Rainbow Six Siege, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Arc A730M 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 low, 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 Rainbow Six Siege?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Rainbow Six Siege?

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 9800X3D and Arc A730M both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Rainbow Six Siege FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A730M?

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.