Hey folks! I've been playing Arc Raiders lately, but I'm running into some FPS issues. I've heard from others that the game is built on Unreal Engine 5, and my current specs might be a bit weak for it (possible bottleneck). Here's what I've got:
- Motherboard: MSI H610M
- CPU: i5-13400F
- GPU: RTX 3060 Ti 8GB
- RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4
- Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
I'm considering upgrading my GPU from the RTX 3060 Ti to the AMD 9070. According to a bottleneck calculator, it shows about a 10% bottleneck at 1080p, but no bottleneck at 2K gaming. I'm also thinking about getting a 2K monitor to enhance my experience. So, should I go for the 9070 and a new monitor for smoother gaming, or is it better to stick with what I have? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
The i5-13400F is a solid processor and shouldn't bottleneck the 9070, especially at 2K resolutions. Based on what you've described, it sounds like you may just need to tweak your settings for a smoother experience. But if you're set on an upgrade, go for it! You'll likely see better performance.
If you're hitting around 150 FPS at the start then drop to lower FPS after a few minutes, it sounds like you might be hitting a thermal issue or resource management snag rather than a strict hardware limitation. It might help to do some monitoring to see where the dips are happening before diving into an upgrade.
Honestly, I think your CPU and GPU combo can handle the game just fine. If you're experiencing FPS drops, it might be related to something else, like settings optimization. That said, if you really want to upgrade, I'd recommend aiming for the 9070 XT instead of the 9070. It's a significant improvement for the price.
More powerful hardware can definitely boost your FPS, so upgrading could help. Just keep in mind that if you upgrade your GPU, your CPU might be the next bottleneck unless you're gaming at higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K. Bottlenecks can vary based on what game you're playing, so it's not always straightforward.
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