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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 360 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 326 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 148 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 611% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 670) for Rainbow Six Siege. The Xeon Platinum 8160M is 706% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).
The Xeon Platinum 8160M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 360 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.266 fps/$ | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.203 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.218 fps/$ | 0.193 fps/$ | 0.186 fps/$ | 0.163 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.074 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 high, the Xeon Platinum 8160M sets the ceiling at about 168 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 358 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 53% (FPS gap: 190 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 27% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 52% |
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.
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 706% above and your GPU is 611% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon Platinum 8160M paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Rainbow Six Siege smoothly up to 4k achieving around 148 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 611% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 706% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #481 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 EPYC 4585PX is a great upgrade option for around $699 (Rank #66 for value).
Your Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 Rainbow Six Siege performance right now. CPU fully utilized 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.
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.
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 Xeon Platinum 8160M and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
