Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded benchmark data for Minimum on this AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 combination covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The playable threshold is defined as 60 frames per second, and the measurements reveal a clear performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below the playable threshold. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 30 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 23 FPS, with measured minimum and maximum values of 19 FPS and 26 FPS respectively. High settings produce an average of 19 FPS, while Ultra falls to 15 FPS. No settings at this resolution reach 60 FPS, and the gap between the best and worst preset is 15 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but still remains under the playable threshold across all presets. Low settings deliver an average of 55 FPS, which is the closest any configuration comes to 60 FPS at this resolution. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a recorded range of 36 FPS minimum to 48 FPS maximum. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 28 FPS, indicating a substantial sensitivity to visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the combination finally crosses the 60 FPS line. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS, which is the highest recorded result in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. High settings fall just short at 55 FPS, while Ultra averages 42 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 43 FPS, showing that preset choice has a dramatic impact on frame rate at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 10 to 20 percent at every resolution, and the 4K results are so far below the threshold that even the lowest preset cannot produce a playable experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database records the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F as sitting in the 83rd percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32,707 and is only 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697, a 0.2 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812, putting it 0.2 percent ahead of the 7400F. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, a 0.3 percent difference. These four processors are effectively interchangeable in terms of overall compute performance, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B370, the situation is more constrained. This GPU sits in the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards, which is exceptionally low. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scoring 1186 and trailing by 0.2 percent, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 with a 0.5 percent delta, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 with a 0.7 percent delta, and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168, which is 1.4 percent ahead of the B370. These deltas are all within 2 percent, so the Arc B370 behaves essentially like a decade-old integrated or entry-level discrete GPU. Users coming from any of these older parts would see virtually identical performance in this game.

The combination of a strong modern CPU with a very weak GPU means the bottleneck is firmly on the graphics side. Swapping the Ryzen 5 7400F for any of its nearest rivals would not change the outcome, while swapping the Arc B370 for any of its nearest rivals would also produce no meaningful difference.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Minimum, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 3425 out of 3712 combos. That places it in the bottom 8 percent of all tested systems. The rank reflects the severe GPU limitation, as the Arc B370's 5th percentile standing drags the overall result down despite the CPU's 83rd percentile performance.

The rank implies that roughly 287 tested combinations perform worse than this setup, while 3424 perform better. For a game released in 2014, this is a low position, but the data is clear: the recorded frame rates at 1080p Low and Medium are the only playable outcomes, and even those are modest. At higher resolutions, the combo falls below the 60 FPS threshold entirely, which is consistent with a bottom-tier ranking.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Minimum is answered directly by the verdict data. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, produces an average frame rate below 60 FPS. The best result at 4K is 30 FPS on Low, which is half the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. There are no playable settings. The closest is Low at 55 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable. The database lists Low and Medium as the playable settings. The best setting at this resolution is Medium, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 5 FPS margin. Low settings average 85 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold, but Medium is the highest preset that remains playable.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination can run Minimum at 1080p with Medium settings, but it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K under any preset. Users targeting higher resolutions would need a substantially stronger GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in this game. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear limiting factor. The frame rates are so low, between 15 and 30 FPS, that even a powerful CPU like the Ryzen 5 7400F cannot compensate. The Arc B370's integrated graphics design, with system-shared memory and a 25 W TDP, is fundamentally unsuited to 4K rendering in this title.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary constraint. The jump from 4K Low (30 FPS) to 1440p Low (55 FPS) is a 25 FPS improvement, which corresponds to the reduced pixel count. However, the fact that 1440p Low still misses the 60 FPS threshold indicates the GPU is working near its absolute limit. The CPU, with its 12 threads and high single-core performance, is not holding the system back at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts slightly. The CPU begins to matter more, but the GPU still dictates the outcome. The difference between 1080p Low (85 FPS) and 1080p Medium (65 FPS) is 20 FPS, while the difference between 1080p Medium and 1080p High (55 FPS) is 10 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is still the bottleneck at High and Ultra, but the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU fast enough at Low and Medium. The recorded minimum of 56 FPS at Medium indicates occasional dips below the threshold, which is typical when the GPU is near saturation.

Comparing resolutions, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 35 to 40 percent drop in frame rate at the same preset, while scaling from 1440p to 4K shows an additional 40 to 45 percent drop. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU's role is secondary, as evidenced by the fact that its benchmark scores are in the 83rd percentile, yet the system still fails to reach 60 FPS at 1440p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K?

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 30 FPS on Low settings, which is half of the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080, which achieves an average of 65 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, a 0.2 percent difference. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4 percent ahead, while the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5 percent behind.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant bottleneck at all resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The frame rates scale with resolution in a way that is characteristic of GPU limitation.

Q: What frame rate does Low settings produce at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 average 55 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not considered playable in the database.

Q: How many tested combinations does this setup rank above?

A: This combo ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 287 other setups and falls behind 3424.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database provides a clear recommendation for each resolution based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best average frame rate is 30 FPS on Low settings, but this falls far short of the threshold. No configuration at this resolution is viable.

At 2560x1440, there is also no playable preset. Low settings deliver 55 FPS, which is the closest result, but it misses the threshold by 5 FPS. The recommendation is to lower the resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium. This produces an average of 65 FPS, with a recorded range of 56 to 75 FPS. It clears the threshold by 5 FPS on average, though the minimum dip to 56 FPS means occasional stutter is possible. Low settings are also playable at 85 FPS, but Medium is the highest preset that maintains playability. High settings at 55 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended, as they fall below the threshold.

For users seeking the most visually demanding playable experience, Medium at 1080p is the definitive choice. The data does not support any settings above this, and all 1440p and 4K configurations should be avoided.