Minecraft

Minecraft is a title where the CPU often carries the load, but the recorded data for this Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 pairing shows a system that is entirely playable across all tested resolutions, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at the highest settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is capable of delivering a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K with High settings, and it can push to Ultra settings at both 1440p and 1080p with substantial headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. The database records a playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the best playable setting is High, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold with 87 FPS, and Low runs at 110 FPS, but High is the most visually demanding option that remains above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and therefore not recommended.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the maximum settings. The Ultra preset is the best choice, producing an average of 82 FPS. This is comfortably above the threshold. Lower presets are even faster: High runs at 132 FPS, Medium at 166 FPS, and Low at 210 FPS, but none are necessary for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 131 FPS. This provides excellent smoothness and visual quality. The High preset runs at 209 FPS, Medium at 263 FPS, and Low at 332 FPS, but the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still vastly exceeds the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested combinations for Minecraft, this specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 holds a rank of 2955 out of 3710 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, which is an interesting result given the high frame rates measured.

The ranking suggests that while this combo delivers excellent absolute performance in Minecraft, many other systems in the database achieve even higher scores, likely due to more powerful CPUs or GPUs. The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 47 against all CPUs, indicating it performs better than roughly half of the processors in the database. The GPU has a higher percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, showing it outperforms nearly two-thirds of graphics cards.

Looking at the closest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest competitor, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259, a difference of -0.2%. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, a difference of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a difference of 0.4%, and the Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, a difference of -0.4%. This shows the CPU is well-matched with its immediate peers, with performance deltas of less than half a percent.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, a difference of 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a difference of -0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, a difference of 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, a difference of -0.5%. The GPU is therefore very closely matched with these rivals, though the overall combo rank is influenced by the CPU's relatively modest standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a detailed look at performance across resolutions and presets. All measurements are averages, with min and max FPS recorded only for the Medium preset in each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales steadily with settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 110 FPS. Medium averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High averages 69 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to an average of 43 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS, making it unplayable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, all presets deliver high frame rates. Low averages 210 FPS. Medium averages 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. High averages 132 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 82 FPS. Even at the minimum recorded value for Medium, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS, indicating consistent performance.

At 1920x1080, the results are even stronger. Low averages 332 FPS. Medium averages 263 FPS, with a minimum of 224 FPS and a maximum of 303 FPS. High averages 209 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 131 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium is far above the playable threshold, showing that this combo has significant performance reserves at 1080p.

The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally, and the impact of raising settings from Low to Ultra is substantial. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 37% across presets, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 47% on average.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minecraft at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can run at 4K with Low, Medium, and High settings, all of which average above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 69 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages only 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best graphics setting for 1080p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 1080p, averaging 131 FPS. Since this is the highest quality preset and it remains far above 60 FPS, it is the recommended choice for the best visual experience.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems in the database?

A: It ranks 2955 out of 3710 tested combos for Minecraft. While the frame rates are high, many other systems achieve even better performance, which places this combo in the lower third of the rankings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a major bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 131 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it averages 82 FPS. The CPU's benchmark score of 2254 is closely matched with its rivals, showing it is a capable performer for this title.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p averages 166 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 141 FPS and a maximum of 191 FPS. This shows consistent performance well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. It is slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 0.1% and slightly behind the Intel Arc A750 by 0.1%. The performance is effectively tied with these comparable graphics cards.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across different resolutions. Minecraft is known for being CPU-intensive, and the recorded frame rates support this, but the GPU becomes more influential as resolution and settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, with the Low preset averaging 332 FPS. This high ceiling indicates that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to produce very high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 201 FPS (from 332 down to 131), showing that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load. The CPU's role is dominant here, as even the most demanding settings still allow the system to exceed 130 FPS, which is a CPU-limited scenario.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, but the system remains very fast. The Low preset averages 210 FPS, while Ultra averages 82 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 128 FPS. This reduction suggests that the GPU is starting to take on more work, as the higher resolution increases the pixel count and shading demands. The CPU is still providing ample performance, as the Ultra preset stays well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes critical. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, but Ultra drops to 43 FPS, a difference of 67 FPS. The fact that Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at this resolution and settings. The CPU is no longer the bottleneck; the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are insufficient to handle the 4K Ultra workload. The scaling from 1440p Ultra (82 FPS) to 4K Ultra (43 FPS) is a drop of 39 FPS, which is a 47% reduction, directly attributable to the GPU's rendering capacity.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to perform well, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the GPU is the component that determines whether the game is playable. The CPU's performance is sufficient for this game at all resolutions, as even the most demanding CPU-bound scenario (1080p Low) produces over 300 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Minecraft at all tested resolutions, with specific settings limitations only at 4K Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable with Low, Medium, and High settings. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 69 FPS. Ultra settings are not playable, averaging 43 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully playable with all settings, including Ultra, which averages 82 FPS. This provides a high-quality experience with significant performance headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable with all settings. The Ultra preset averages 131 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a smooth and visually rich experience.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combo is a capable performer for Minecraft. It delivers a stable 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and it can handle 4K at High settings. The only scenario where performance falls short is 4K Ultra, where the GPU is the limiting factor. For most users playing at 1080p or 1440p, this system offers excellent performance and visual quality.