ARC Raiders FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

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
low266 FPS
medium203 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra154 FPS
1440P
low197 FPS
medium169 FPS
high157 FPS
ultra127 FPS
4K
low143 FPS
medium124 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra103 FPS

Performance Report

ARC Raiders

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 154 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 127 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 103 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is 64% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB:$500
Official Launch Price: $1250
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $965.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 154 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.276 fps/$0.210 fps/$0.194 fps/$0.160 fps/$
1440p0.204 fps/$0.175 fps/$0.163 fps/$0.132 fps/$
4k0.148 fps/$0.128 fps/$0.122 fps/$0.107 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

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 medium, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB sets the ceiling at about 111 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 179 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 68 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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 27%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 27%
HighGPU Limits CPU 28%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 30%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 36%
HighGPU Limits CPU 36%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 37%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 37%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 38%
HighGPU Limits CPU 38%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
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.

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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-9600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
gpu icon
26,569
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 126% above and your GPU is 64% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+126%vsrecommended

GPU

+64%vsrecommended

CPU

+226%vsminimum

GPU

+202%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 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB run ARC Raiders well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 103 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 64% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 126% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $965.38 ($465.38 CPU + $500 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 3080 12GB provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

Your GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders 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 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these ARC Raiders FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?

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.