1Can the Xeon w5-3525 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Rainbow Six Siege well?
The Xeon w5-3525 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Rainbow Six Siege at smooth framerates.
Rainbow Six SiegeFPS onXeon w5-3525&GeForce RTX 4090
Rainbow Six Siege
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.
Performance Report
Rainbow Six Siege
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon w5-3525
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 611% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 670) for Rainbow Six Siege. The Xeon w5-3525 is 587% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon w5-3525 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
💰Value Analysis
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon w5-3525 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU94% - 100% <> GPU22% - 37% <> | CPU94% - 100% <> GPU22% - 37% <> | CPU38% - 46% <> GPU78% - 80% <> | CPU38% - 46% <> GPU78% - 80% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU83% - 93% <> GPU24% - 43% <> | CPU83% - 93% <> GPU24% - 43% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU79% - 81% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU79% - 81% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU83% - 93% <> GPU24% - 43% <> | CPU83% - 93% <> GPU24% - 43% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU79% - 81% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU79% - 81% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU94% - 100%
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GPU22% - 37%
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Medium
CPU94% - 100%
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GPU22% - 37%
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High
CPU38% - 46%
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GPU78% - 80%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 46%
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GPU78% - 80%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU83% - 93%
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GPU24% - 43%
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Medium
CPU83% - 93%
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GPU24% - 43%
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High
CPU16% - 37%
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GPU79% - 81%
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Ultra
CPU16% - 37%
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GPU79% - 81%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU83% - 93%
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GPU24% - 43%
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Medium
CPU83% - 93%
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GPU24% - 43%
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High
CPU16% - 37%
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GPU79% - 81%
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Ultra
CPU16% - 37%
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GPU79% - 81%
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Performance Summary
The Xeon w5-3525 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 100% and GPU utilization between 22% and 81%. Xeon w5-3525 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 55% at 1080p to 57% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 70% to 57%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Xeon w5-3525 reaches 97% average load (94-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 30% (22-37%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 70% and GPU 55%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 57% and GPU 57%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 57%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 26% (16-37%) and GPU 80% (79-81%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon w5-3525 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon w5-3525 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.
Rainbow Six Siege 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 w5-3525
45,311
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-560
RecommendedCore i5-2500K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 460
RecommendedGeForce GTX 670
Your CPU is 587% above and your GPU is 611% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
+587%vsrecommended
+611%vsrecommended
+1904%vsminimum
+1575%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 460
Processor: Core i3-560
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 61 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 670
Processor: Core i5-2500K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 61 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Rainbow Six Siege?
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3041 ($1392 CPU (Rank #282 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Rainbow Six Siege performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Rainbow Six Siege. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon w5-3525 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 Rainbow Six Siege?
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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Rainbow Six Siege?
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 w5-3525 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
6How accurate are these Rainbow Six Siege FPS estimates for the Xeon w5-3525 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.