bld4me Grade
5
Score/10
The Verdict

Embark Studios nailed the optimization: it's shockingly easy to run for a late-2025 UE5 release.

Unusually low system requirements for a UE5 game, but watch out for CPU bottlenecks.
The official recommended GPUs target 1080p/Medium at 60fps. Weaker cards can still scrape by using Frame Generation.
Recommended specs can hit native 1080p 60fps. At the official minimum specs, 1080p is rough even with Frame Gen—expect to play at 720p/Low as your realistic baseline.
Recommendation
Ryzen 5 9600X
Arc B570 10GB
16GB
4096GB SSD
Ryzen 7 3800X
Radeon RX 5600
16GB
4096GB SSD

If you're building a brand-new rig for this, even an entry-level build will hold its own.Low system requirements leave the door wide open for the used market. Just make sure you aim for the recommended specs for your CPU and GPU.

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Writing & Verification

bld4me PC Technical Team

How We Validate

Verifier Comment

When you hear "UE5 extraction shooter" and watch the trailers, you naturally expect an absolute system hog. Instead, the optimization is top-tier and the game runs remarkably smooth.Just know that the official minimum specs are strictly "potato mode to barely scrape by." Playing it on the "Verified" Steam Deck gives the exact same "nuke the graphics for playability" vibe as Cyberpunk 2077.

Changelog

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On the Go

UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance

Valve

Steam Deck (LCD)

Grade3/10

64GB eMMC Model / 256GB NVMe SSD Model / 512GB NVMe SSD Model

Valve

Steam Deck OLED

Grade3/10

512GB NVMe SSD / 1TB NVMe SSD

ROG

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)

Grade5/10

Standard 512GB Edition

Legion

Legion Go

Grade5/10

512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD / 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ Standard (1TB) / Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+ (AMD Ryzen AI)

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) / Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 365)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 5)

Grade4/10

Claw A1M-004JP (512GB) / Claw A1M i5 (1TB Custom)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Grade5/10

Claw A1M-002JP (1TB) / Claw A1M i7 High-End (32GB/2TB)

Lenovo

LOQ 15AHP10

Grade8/10

RTX 5060 / 1TB SSD / RTX 5050 / 512GB SSD

Surprisingly Steam Deck Verified for a late-2025 UE5 shooter. Expect to tank your graphics and resolution, but it's completely playable on the go. If you're on a gaming laptop, watch your native resolution—it will eat up your RAM and VRAM fast.

The verdict is estimated based on hardware specifications, assuming a game resolution of 720p and settings at Medium or lower. A 'PLAYABLE' status does not guarantee actual gameplay performance.

PC Parts Selection Guide

ARC Raiders PC Component Selection & Build Strategy

This is on the lighter side for a late-2025 shooter, meaning you don't need enthusiast-tier hardware. If you're building a rig mainly for this game, aim slightly above the recommended CPU and GPU, and dump the rest of your budget into solid RAM and a fast NVMe SSD.
Pro Advice

BUILD
BALANCE

This game is a weird outlier for UE5: it's surprisingly light on the GPU, but it hammers the CPU. If you don't aim above the official recommended specs for your processor, you're going to run into severe CPU bottlenecks and nasty micro-stutters. Do not cheap out on your CPU for this build.
Technical Specifications

Specs: Official System Requirements

Source: Steam Store Official
The official minimum specs look dirt cheap, but treat that as a strict '720p / Low settings / heavy upscaling' baseline. If you want 1080p, the recommended specs are non-negotiable—and based on real benchmarks, their CPU recommendation is actually too weak.

The number of ● dots quantifies the performance level required from PC components on a scale of 1 to 10.

Minimum

Recommended

CPU
Core i5-6600K
Ryzen 5 1600
CPU
Core i5-9600K
Ryzen 5 3600
GPU
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Radeon RX 580 4GB
Arc A380
GPU
GeForce RTX 2070
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Arc B570 10GB
RAM
12 GB
RAM
16 GB
Storage
SSD
Storage
SSD
Supported Tech (Upscaling & Frame Gen)
Upscaler:DLSSFSRXeSS
Frame Gen:DLSS FGFSR FG
GPU Selection & FPS Analysis

ARC Raiders GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide

GPU requirements aren't crazy for a late-2025 release, but don't expect a smooth ride on that minimum RX 580 4GB. Your playable resolution scales strictly with raw GPU horsepower, VRAM capacity, and Frame Gen support.

Target Mapping

At 1080p, older mid-range GPUs get the job done, but don't crank the settings and choke your VRAM. If you're pushing 1440p or 4K, raw power isn't enough—12GB+ of VRAM and Frame Gen become absolutely mandatory.
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 580 4GB OFFICIAL
Arc A380 OFFICIAL
Radeon R9 290
Radeon RX 5700 XT OFFICIAL
Arc B570 10GB OFFICIAL
Radeon Pro Vega 64
Radeon RX 5600 USED
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB USED
Radeon RX 6750 XT USED
GeForce RTX 3070 USED
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB USED
Radeon RX 7700 XT USED
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB USED
GeForce RTX 4070 USED
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB USED
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER NEW
GeForce RTX 5070 NEW
Radeon RX 7900 XT USED
GeForce RTX 4080 USED
GeForce GTX 1060 (Laptop)
Arc Graphics 140V (8 Xe2) NEW
Radeon RX 5500M USED
GeForce RTX 2070 OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 5700M USED
Arc A730M USED
Radeon RX 7600M USED
Radeon RX 7800M NEW
Radeon RX 7900M USED
GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop) USED
GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop) USED

Technical Evidence

Pick your GPU based on your target resolution, but don't let a weak CPU bottleneck your entire system. To keep your GPU fed, make sure you choose a processor that comfortably beats the official recommended specs.

GPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Arc B570 10GB bld4me NEW
GeForce RTX 2070 Official Recommended
Radeon RX 5600 bld4me USED
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Official Minimum

CPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Ryzen 5 9600X bld4me NEW
Ryzen 7 3800X bld4me USED
Core i5-9600K Official Recommended
Core i5-6600K Official Minimum

This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.

GPU Matrix

Recommended GPUs hit 60fps+ at 1080p/Medium, and can stretch to higher resolutions using upscaling and Frame Gen. If you're scraping by on minimum-spec GPUs, you are strictly locked to a 720p/Low experience.
GPU720p1080p1440p4K
bld4me NEW
Arc B570 10GB
Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 2070
bld4me USED
Radeon RX 5600
Official Minimum
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.

Estimated FPS Database

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Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.

ARC Raiders

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Grade S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

GeForce RTX 5090
GeForce RTX 4090
Radeon RX 9070 XT
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
GeForce RTX 5080
Radeon RX 7900 XT
GeForce RTX 4080
GeForce RTX 5070
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon RX 6950 XT
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon RX 6900 XT
GeForce RTX 3090
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Radeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 7700 XT

Non-Recommended Models (Grade E)

Performance Insufficient / Risk of Crash

Ranking Criteria Explained

S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

A
ADVANCED"If you crave that next level of smoothness"

A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.

B
BALANCED"bld4me's recommendation. The smart, well-balanced choice"

The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.

C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"

Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.

E
EXCLUDED"Not recommended. Time to upgrade"

GPU below official supported performance.

The Bottom Line

The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade

It's being hailed as an absolute "miracle" of optimization for a UE5 game. The rock-bottom minimum specs prove that the barrier to entry has been massively lowered.

If you're willing to compromise on resolution and settings, this is highly playable on older machines. It's honestly the perfect title for gamers who want to play a modern release but refuse to drop cash on a PC upgrade.

But let's be real: if you want to play this competitively, it's not a lightweight game. Crank the settings without the hardware to back it up, and you'll slam into a VRAM wall, causing nasty stutters. Worse, if your CPU is weak, it'll choke your system—giving you brutal micro-stutters even while your GPU sits there twiddling its thumbs. Plan your build accordingly.