ARC Raiders FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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
low202 FPS
medium160 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1440P
low152 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra90 FPS
4K
low107 FPS
medium92 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra70 FPS

Performance Report

ARC Raiders

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 113 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 90 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 70 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is 21% below recommended, but 45% above minimum for ARC Raiders. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 Vega Frontier Edition:$150
Official Launch Price: $999
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $615.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 113 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.328 fps/$0.260 fps/$0.216 fps/$0.184 fps/$
1440p0.247 fps/$0.211 fps/$0.176 fps/$0.146 fps/$
4k0.174 fps/$0.150 fps/$0.133 fps/$0.114 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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 Radeon Vega Frontier Edition sets the ceiling at about 66 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 154 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 57% (FPS gap: 88 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 45%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 45%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 49%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 48%
HighGPU Limits CPU 53%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 54%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 52%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 53%
HighGPU Limits CPU 55%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 57%
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 - Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
gpu icon
12,753
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070

Your CPU is 126% below recommended and your GPU is 21% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+126%vsrecommended

GPU

-21%vsrecommended

CPU

+226%vsminimum

GPU

+45%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 Radeon Vega Frontier Edition run ARC Raiders well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 70 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 21% below 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 $615.38 ($465.38 CPU + $150 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For ARC Raiders, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition 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 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 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 ARC Raiders FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition?

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.