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 163 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 152 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 104 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070) for ARC Raiders. The Xeon w5-2565X is 196% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the Xeon w5-2565X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium), 4k (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p high, 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3038. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 163 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.034 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 ultra, the Xeon w5-2565X sets the ceiling at about 163 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 193 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 30 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Xeon w5-2565X 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 | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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% - 35% <> GPU94% - 98% <> |
The Xeon w5-2565X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 50% and GPU utilization between 61% and 98%. Xeon w5-2565X 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 Xeon w5-2565X stays at 28% (21-35%). 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 Xeon w5-2565X 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 Xeon w5-2565X 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 196% 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 Xeon w5-2565X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run ARC Raiders smoothly up to 4k achieving around 104 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 196% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3038 ($1389 CPU (Rank #268 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your ARC Raiders performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k low, 4k medium. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 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 Xeon w5-2565X 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.
