GeForce GTX 1070 Performance in Arc Raiders

GTX 1070 demonstrates stable performance and surprising efficiency in Arc Raiders across multiple resolutions and graphical settings in 2025.

Hardware by Naheyan Tahmin on Nov 10, 2025

GeForce GTX 1070 is back for testing after a hiatus of several years. This time, it features the latest Nvidia drivers, an Intel Core i5-12600KF processor, and 32GB of DDR5 memory.

The GTX 1070 is still receiving driver updates and can run recent games, despite being released 9 years ago. This is all about Arc Raiders, a UE5 game that was tested on a variety of resolutions and settings to see how well this GPU will work in 2025.

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Setting Up the Game and Its Options

At first, the game runs at 1080p resolution on low settings. The minimum requirement for Arc Raiders is a GTX 1050 Ti. This is why the GTX 1070 gets around 70–80fps. The game runs on the Nvidia branch of UE5, which enables it to work exceptionally well.

XESS Native AA and FSR Native AA work in the same way; however, XESS Native AA looks a little sharper. TAU and TSR both work well; however, TAU offers a significant FPS boost at the cost of image quality and ghosting. When anti-aliasing is disabled, the game runs at 100 fps or higher, providing a clear, yet shimmering, picture.

Comparisons of Anti-Aliasing

Different anti-aliasing settings can affect the clarity of an image and its overall rendering quality. XESS Native AA and FSR Native AA both keep roughly 75–77fps. In contrast, TAU boosts performance to approximately 87 fps, resulting in blur and ghosting.

Without anti-aliasing, the images are clear, and objects in the distance are easier to see. Still, surface shimmer is apparent on the grass. For most players, turning off AA provides the optimal balance between frame rate and clarity.

Playing at 1080p

The GTX 1070 keeps 60 fps or better at 1080p on low settings, with smooth frame pacing and no stuttering. Arc Raiders remains enjoyable to play and functions smoothly, even during intense battles. The graphics aren't very good, dim lighting and little detail in the area, but the game is still very playable.

People say that other maps in the game are easier and provide you with more FPS than the first map you used for testing.

Performance at 1440p and 4K

At modest settings, the GTX 1070 still gets about 65–70 fps at 1440p. There are no major drops below 60 fps, so the experience stays smooth. When you switch to 4K, the game has a HUD glitch, but the performance measurements remain correct.

At 4K native resolution, the GTX 1070 averages 40 fps, which shows how well Arc Raiders performs. Even if there is no crosshair and the display has some small problems, you can still play the game.

We also tested FSR3 frame generation at 4K using performance mode, which renders at 1080p and then upscales to 4K. The frame rate approaches 60 fps, but the images become slightly softer and hazy. The HUD issue has to be fixed by the creators, but the fact that the GTX 1070 can handle 4K in a current UE5 game shows that it is well-optimised.

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Checking the Medium Settings

When you switch back to 1080p and set the settings to medium, performance drops to about 69 fps. The game looks better, with better shadows and less texture popping. But the grass's shimmering effect becomes stronger, which might be disturbing.

1% lows are less consistent than low settings, but gaming typically stays above 60 fps. Options like TSR for anti-aliasing make the image softer and reduce shimmering. Still, they also lower the frame rate to 50–60 fps.

Overall Playability and Optimisation

Arc Raiders boasts excellent optimization for a game developed with Unreal Engine 5. Arc Raiders allows players with older GPUs to continue playing smoothly, unlike other games that require intensive rendering technologies, such as ray tracing or Lumen.

The GTX 1070 consistently performs well at low and medium settings, both at 1080p and 1440p. Even 4K gameplay still works, but it's not great for competitive play.

The GTX 1070 remains suitable for modern gaming, as it exhibits minimal stuttering, stable frame pacing, and generally responsive performance. Developers have done a good job of creating settings that can be adjusted to enhance both graphics and performance.

Final Thoughts

Arc Raiders demonstrates that with the right adjustments, outdated hardware like the GTX 1070 can still perform well in 2025. The card can reach 100 fps at 1080p on low settings, yet it can still play games at 1440p or 4K. Medium settings make the game run a little slower but improve the graphics.

Arc Raiders is one of the few contemporary UE5 games that run well on older hardware, as it strikes a good balance between smooth gameplay and consistent frame times. The GTX 1070 is still a great choice for gaming, over 10 years after its release.

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