1Can the Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090 run ARC Raiders well?
The Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run ARC Raiders at smooth framerates.
ARC RaidersFPS onXeon Gold 5120&GeForce RTX 4090
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.
Performance Report
ARC Raiders
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon Gold 5120
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Xeon Gold 5120 is 3% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon Gold 5120 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU66% - 76% <> GPU43% - 64% <> | CPU64% - 75% <> GPU49% - 68% <> | CPU65% - 77% <> GPU52% - 68% <> | CPU65% - 76% <> GPU54% - 68% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU36% - 53% <> GPU47% - 65% <> | CPU35% - 52% <> GPU52% - 69% <> | CPU35% - 51% <> GPU55% - 69% <> | CPU38% - 53% <> GPU58% - 69% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU34% - 51% <> GPU50% - 66% <> | CPU33% - 51% <> GPU55% - 70% <> | CPU33% - 50% <> GPU59% - 71% <> | CPU36% - 52% <> GPU61% - 71% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU66% - 76%
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GPU43% - 64%
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Medium
CPU64% - 75%
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GPU49% - 68%
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High
CPU65% - 77%
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GPU52% - 68%
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Ultra
CPU65% - 76%
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GPU54% - 68%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU36% - 53%
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GPU47% - 65%
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Medium
CPU35% - 52%
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GPU52% - 69%
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High
CPU35% - 51%
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GPU55% - 69%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 53%
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GPU58% - 69%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU34% - 51%
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GPU50% - 66%
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Medium
CPU33% - 51%
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GPU55% - 70%
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High
CPU33% - 50%
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GPU59% - 71%
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Ultra
CPU36% - 52%
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GPU61% - 71%
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Performance Summary
The Xeon Gold 5120 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 33% and 77% and GPU utilization between 43% and 71%. Xeon Gold 5120 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 63% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 71% to 43%.
Load Interpretation
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 66% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon Gold 5120 peaks at 71% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 71% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 44% and GPU 61%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 63%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 44% (36-52%) and GPU 66% (61-71%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon Gold 5120 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 - Xeon Gold 5120
18,132
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600K
RecommendedCore i5-9600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1050 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070
Your CPU is 3% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
+3%vsrecommended
+136%vsrecommended
+48%vsminimum
+333%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run ARC Raiders?
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve ARC Raiders performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for ARC Raiders. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
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 Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
6How accurate are these ARC Raiders FPS estimates for the Xeon Gold 5120 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.