Rainbow Six Siege FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon R9 M380

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
low102 FPS
medium94 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra42 FPS
1440P
low63 FPS
medium58 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra25 FPS
4K
low46 FPS
medium43 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra19 FPS

Performance Report

Rainbow Six Siege

Radeon R9 M380 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 42 to 102 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 25 to 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 19 to 46 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon R9 M380 is 49% below recommended, but 21% above minimum for Rainbow Six Siege. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 506% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon R9 M380 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:

Radeon R9 M380:$300
Official Launch Price: $300
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $765.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 42 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.133 fps/$0.123 fps/$0.085 fps/$0.055 fps/$
1440p0.082 fps/$0.076 fps/$0.054 fps/$0.033 fps/$
4k0.060 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.039 fps/$0.025 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon R9 M380

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 Radeon R9 M380 sets the ceiling at about 26 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 468 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 94% (FPS gap: 442 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon R9 M380 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 86%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 86%
HighGPU Limits CPU 89%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 92%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 89%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 90%
HighGPU Limits CPU 92%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 94%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 89%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 90%
HighGPU Limits CPU 92%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 94%
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 - Radeon R9 M380
gpu icon
2,752
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 670

Your CPU is 506% below recommended and your GPU is 49% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+506%vsrecommended

GPU

-49%vsrecommended

CPU

+1668%vsminimum

GPU

+21%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 Radeon R9 M380 run Rainbow Six Siege well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 M380 will struggle to run Rainbow Six Siege at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 42 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $765.38 ($465.38 CPU + $300 GPU). Your Radeon R9 M380 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($300) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

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 Radeon R9 M380 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 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 Rainbow Six Siege FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 M380?

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.