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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 185 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 131 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 86 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 67% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2189. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 185 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X sets the ceiling at about 86 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 121 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 35 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU61% - 83% <> | CPU31% - 49% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU30% - 49% <> GPU81% - 92% <> | CPU29% - 50% <> GPU82% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU30% - 49% <> GPU65% - 85% <> | CPU30% - 49% <> GPU70% - 92% <> | CPU29% - 48% <> GPU87% - 94% <> | CPU31% - 49% <> GPU89% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 34% <> GPU67% - 87% <> | CPU21% - 34% <> GPU72% - 95% <> | CPU20% - 33% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU21% - 34% <> GPU94% - 98% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 50% and GPU utilization between 61% and 98%. Ryzen Threadripper 2950X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 81% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 40% to 28%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (94-98%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X stays at 28% (21-34%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 40% and GPU 81%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 40% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 28% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 40% (30-49%) and GPU 86% (81-92%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 2950X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 96% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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.
Your CPU is 67% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 67% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2189 ($540 CPU (Rank #331 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For ARC Raiders, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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.
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 Threadripper 2950X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
