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Can I run ARC Raiders?
ARC Raiders's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Core i5-6600K with 12 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 2070. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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ARC Raiders official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor | 12 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, ARC Raiders needs a GPU score of about 85: the 21st most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: The Finals, Grand Theft Auto V (Enhanced), The Last of Us Part I, Baldur's Gate 3. Our estimates for ARC Raiders come out the same as for The Finals at every setting (their official specs point to the same performance level), so the same parts qualify.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~27 4 GB VRAM | ~40 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~85 8 GB VRAM | ~55 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~136 8 GB VRAM | ~55 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~230 12 GB VRAM | ~55 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for ARC Raiders at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for ARC Raiders?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380; Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor; 12 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for ARC Raiders?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570; Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs ARC Raiders?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for ARC Raiders at 1440p?
About 136 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does ARC Raiders need?
12 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.