ARC Raiders System Requirements
2025Updated: November 14, 2026
Quick answer
- Minimum (30 FPS)
- GTX 1050 Ti / RX 580 · Ryzen R5 1600 processor · 12 GB RAM
- Recommended (60 FPS)
- RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT · Ryzen 5 3600 processor · 16 GB RAM
- OS
- Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update)
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Mac
- No macOS version
Specs by frame rate: 30, 60 or 120+ FPS
Minimum and recommended come from the Steam page; the other targets are estimates from our graphics card performance table.
What do you want to play at?
Recommended60 FPS · 1080p
Official- Graphics card
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc B570
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor
- RAM
- 16 GB RAM
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Settings
- High
- Upscaling
- Native (no upscaling)
- Frame gen
- No
- Ray tracing
- Off
The RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT at High 1080p 60 FPS is the true sweet spot for this game—you get smooth gameplay without needing upscaling, and there's headroom to enable contact shadows and moderate effects quality. This tier avoids the complexity of DLSS/FSR while delivering a polished experience.
Full requirements table
| MinimumOfficial | RecommendedOfficial | 1440p 60 FPSEstimate | 4K 60 FPSEstimate | 1080p 120 FPSEstimate | 1440p 120 FPSEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 30 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1440p | 60 FPS · 4K | 120 FPS · 1080p | 120 FPS · 1440p |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| GPU NVIDIA | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 4070 Super | RTX 5060 Ti | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
| GPU AMD | AMD Radeon RX 580 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | RX 7700 XT | RX 7800 XT | RX 7700 XT | RX 7900 XT |
| GPU Intel | Intel Arc A380 | Intel Arc B570 | — | — | — | — |
| CPU Intel | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i5-9600K | Core i5-10400 | Core i5-10400 | Core Ultra 5 245K | Core Ultra 5 245K |
| CPU AMD | AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 7 7700X |
| RAM | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Upscaling | Native | Native | Native | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | Native | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
| Frame Gen | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Ray tracing | Off | Off | Off | Low | Off | Medium |
DirectX: Version 12
Laptops that run ARC Raiders
Laptop cards are slower than desktop cards of the same name; these are the weakest laptop cards that reach each target.
- MinimumRadeon 780M (integrated) · RTX 3050 Laptop · RX 6500M or better
- RecommendedRTX 5050 Laptop · RX 7700S or better
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 4080 Laptop or better
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 4080 Laptop or better
ARC Raiders on Steam Deck and handhelds
Valve's rating is official; the per-device settings are estimates.
Valve's Steam Deck rating:Playable
Steam Deck OLED
- Optimized800p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
At 800p 40 FPS with FSR 3.1, ARC Raiders runs smoothly on Deck OLED with ~4-5 hours battery life—cap FPS at 40Hz in SteamOS to match the OLED panel's refresh, and enable Low-Medium settings with FSR 3.1 Quality for crisp visuals. Reduce TDP to 12W to squeeze extra battery without sacrificing frame pacing.
ROG Ally X
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1 · FG
- Quality1080p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
ROG Ally X hits 1080p 60 FPS Medium settings with AFMF enabled, delivering a snappy experience with ~2.5-3 hours battery—Frame Gen adds input latency, so disable it if you want tighter controls, but for this action game's pace, the visual smoothness is worth the trade-off. Quality mode at 1080p 40 FPS native render lasts ~4 hours.
Legion Go 2
- Performance1200p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1 · FG
- Quality1200p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
Legion Go 2's 1200p 60 FPS Medium-High settings with AFMF enabled looks sharp on the 144Hz OLED display and lasts ~2-3 hours—the larger screen makes FSR 3.1 less noticeable than on Deck, and Frame Gen feels responsive here. Drop to Quality mode (1200p 40 FPS native) for ~4-5 hour sessions without Frame Gen latency.
ARC Raiders on consoles
Estimated graphics modes per console.
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Performance4K · 60 FPS · PSSR 2.0
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · PSSR 2.0 · RT Medium
PS5 Pro's killer advantage is PSSR 2.0 system-wide: Performance mode renders at 4K 60 FPS with PSSR 2.0 upscaling, delivering native-quality visuals at 60 FPS—a generational leap over base PS5's 1440p FSR. Quality mode's 30 FPS Medium RT is only worth it for slow-paced story moments.
PlayStation 5
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1 · RT Low
PS5 Performance mode (1440p 60 FPS FSR 3.1) is the clear winner here—it's smooth, responsive, and uses dynamic resolution to maintain frame pacing, while Quality mode's 30 FPS 4K with Low RT feels sluggish by comparison. Stick with Performance unless you have a 120Hz TV with VRR.
Xbox Series X
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1 · RT Low
Series X matches PS5 in Performance mode (1440p 60 FPS FSR 3.1 with VRR), but lacks PSSR 2.0 system-wide upscaling, so Quality mode's 4K 30 FPS looks slightly softer than PS5 Pro's equivalent. If you don't own a PS5 Pro, Series X Performance is your best console experience here.
Xbox Series S
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality1440p · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1
Series S is the compromise tier: 1080p 60 FPS Performance mode is playable but noticeably lower resolution than other consoles, and Quality mode's 1440p 30 FPS with no ray tracing feels dated. This is acceptable for Game Pass on a budget, but not the ideal experience.
Can you play ARC Raiders on Mac?
No. On Steam, ARC Raiders is Windows only.
Our take
Summary
ARC Raiders is a moderately demanding action game that scales well from 30 FPS budget builds to 120+ FPS high-end rigs, with no heavy ray tracing requirements holding you back. The recommended RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT tier at 1080p 60 FPS High is the true sweet spot—it delivers smooth, responsive gameplay without upscaling complexity. For 1440p and 4K, DLSS Quality or FSR Quality upscaling is essential and recovers 25-30% performance with minimal visual loss. Consoles shine on PS5 Pro with PSSR 2.0 system-wide upscaling, while handhelds (especially Deck OLED at 40 FPS) offer surprising playability with proper FSR tuning.
120+ FPS
To achieve 120+ FPS at 1440p, you need an RTX 4070 Ti Super or RX 7900 XT paired with a Ryzen 7 7700X or Core Ultra 5 245K—disable ray tracing entirely, set shadows to Medium, and use DLSS Quality or FSR Quality Frame Gen to synthesize frames. Frame Gen adds ~1 frame of input latency, which is acceptable for this action game's pace but not ideal for competitive play.
Best value
The RTX 5060 Ti or RX 7700 XT at 1440p 60 FPS High settings is the best value—both cards cost $300-350 and deliver smooth gameplay with DLSS/FSR Quality upscaling, hitting the sweet spot between performance and price. If you want 4K 60 FPS, the RTX 4070 Super ($499) offers better value than the RX 7800 XT ($499) due to DLSS Quality's superior upscaling.
Upgrade path
GTX 1060 users should jump to an RTX 5060 Ti ($300)—it's 4x faster and unlocks DLSS 4 Quality, turning this game from 30 FPS struggles into smooth 1440p 60 FPS gameplay. RTX 3060 owners can upgrade to an RTX 5070 ($549) for 2x performance and DLSS 4 Frame Gen support, enabling 1440p 120 FPS with ease. RTX 4060 users should wait for the RTX 5070 ($549) or grab an RX 9070 XT ($599) for FSR 4 ML upscaling, which is a meaningful generational leap.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for ARC Raiders?
GTX 1050 Ti / RX 580, Ryzen R5 1600 processor / i5-6600K, 12 GB RAM, Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update). That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run ARC Raiders?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run ARC Raiders?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run ARC Raiders?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run ARC Raiders?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 780M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 5050 Laptop, RX 7700S.
Can you play ARC Raiders on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking. Our estimate: 800p at about 40 FPS.
Is ARC Raiders on Mac?
No. On Steam, ARC Raiders is Windows only.