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 155 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 162 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 111 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is 653% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 4k ultra), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $9648. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 155 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.019 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX sets the ceiling at about 198 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 247 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 20% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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) | CPU31% - 50% <> GPU61% - 84% <> | CPU31% - 49% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU30% - 49% <> GPU79% - 91% <> | CPU29% - 50% <> GPU80% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU64% - 85% <> | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU69% - 92% <> | CPU29% - 49% <> GPU85% - 94% <> | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU87% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 36% <> GPU67% - 87% <> | CPU21% - 35% <> GPU72% - 95% <> | CPU20% - 35% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU21% - 36% <> GPU94% - 98% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 50% and GPU utilization between 61% and 98%. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 80% 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 PRO 7985WX stays at 28% (21-36%). 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 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 40% and GPU 84%, 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) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 40% (29-50%) and GPU 86% (80-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 PRO 7985WX 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 653% 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 PRO 7985WX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 111 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 653% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $9648 ($7999 CPU (Rank #384 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is a great upgrade option for around $11699 (Rank #418 for value).
Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium.
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 PRO 7985WX 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.
