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Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 in a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The database shows the Ryzen 9 6900HX trailing by only 0.2%, the Ryzen 7 7435HS leading by 0.3%, the Intel Core i9-11900KF trailing by 0.4%, and the Ryzen 5 8540U trailing by 0.5%. These deltas are within measurement noise, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame pacing in Minimum. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324, so this is a solidly mid-to-upper tier processor that is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most scenarios.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370 is an outlier in the opposite direction. Its average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, just 0.2% higher; the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher; the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher; and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. The implication is stark: the Arc B370 behaves like a GPU from a much older generation in raw throughput, despite its modern architecture and feature set. Users upgrading from any of those older cards would see essentially identical frame rates in Minimum, assuming the CPU is not the bottleneck.

The pairing of a strong modern CPU with a very weak integrated-class GPU creates an unusual dynamic. The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals are all high-end laptop or desktop parts from recent years, while the Arc B370's nearest rivals are over a decade old. This suggests the combo's performance ceiling is dictated almost entirely by the GPU, and any of the four comparable CPUs listed above would produce the same results in this game. Conversely, swapping the Arc B370 for almost any discrete GPU from the past decade would yield a massive improvement, since the CPU has ample headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals which component dominates at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Average frame rates range from 15 FPS on Ultra to 30 FPS on Low, and even the lowest preset fails to reach playable levels. The gap between Low and High at 4K is 11 FPS (30 versus 19), which is a 37% drop, indicating that pixel throughput is the primary constraint. The CPU's role at this resolution is minimal; the Ryzen 5 7600 could easily feed far more frames if the GPU were capable.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves but the GPU still governs. Low preset averages 55 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS, High to 35 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 28 FPS loss, roughly a 51% reduction. This is consistent with a GPU that runs out of shading and texture throughput as settings increase. The CPU is not the bottleneck here either, as the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread and multi-thread scores (999 in 3DMark single-thread, 12735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) are far beyond what a 2014 shooter requires.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts slightly. Low preset hits 85 FPS, Medium 65 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra 42 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 20 FPS, from Medium to High is 10 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 13 FPS. The fact that Low exceeds 60 FPS by a healthy margin while Medium stays above 60 FPS suggests the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU begins to matter more at lower resolutions. Still, with a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part boosting to 5.10 GHz, the CPU has far more headroom than the GPU can exploit. Benchmark results indicate that the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are simply too low for sustained high frame rates at higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU-GPU combination at rank 3425 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database. To contextualize, this means roughly 287 combos perform worse, while 3424 perform better. The rank reflects the GPU's severe limitation, not the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 5 7600 alone ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, so the CPU is doing its job; the Arc B370 drags the entire combo down to near-bottom-tier status.

This rank has practical implications. In a game from 2014, most modern discrete GPUs, even entry-level ones, would easily outperform this combo. The data shows that the combo only achieves playable frame rates (60 FPS or above) at 1920x1080 on Low and Medium presets. At 2560x1440, the best average is 55 FPS on Low, which misses the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches even half of the playable threshold. The rank of 3425 out of 3712 is therefore unsurprising given the measured FPS distribution. Users comparing this combo to others in the database should expect it to land near the bottom, primarily due to the integrated graphics-class GPU.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold on Low (85 FPS average) and Medium (65 FPS average). High falls short at 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The database's verdict confirms that 1920x1080 Low and Medium are the only playable configurations, with Medium being the best playable setting at 65 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is clear: no settings achieve 60 FPS. Low averages 55 FPS, which is close but not enough. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind at 42, 35, and 27 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low averaging only 30 FPS and Ultra dropping to 15 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings for either 1440p or 4K. Users with a 1080p monitor can enjoy the game, but anything higher requires either lowering resolution or upgrading the GPU. The CPU is not the issue; the Arc B370 simply lacks the raw performance for higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a narrow range of performance. High preset averages 19 FPS with no min or max recorded. Low preset averages 30 FPS. Medium preset averages 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 and maximum of 26. Ultra preset averages 15 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 15 FPS, and even the best case (Low) is exactly half of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The min-max range on Medium (19 to 26) suggests frame pacing is relatively stable, but the absolute values are far too low for comfortable play.

At 2560x1440, performance improves but remains sub-60. High averages 35 FPS. Low averages 55 FPS, which is tantalizingly close to playable but still 5 FPS short. Medium averages 42 FPS, with a min of 36 and max of 48. Ultra averages 27 FPS. The min-max range on Medium (36 to 48) shows a 12 FPS swing, which could cause noticeable stutter in a third-person shooter. Low's 55 FPS average likely dips below 50 in busy scenes, even though no min is recorded.

At 1920x1080, the system finally reaches playable territory. High averages 55 FPS, again just short of 60. Low averages 85 FPS, which is comfortable. Medium averages 65 FPS, with a min of 56 and max of 75. The min of 56 FPS on Medium means there are moments where the game dips just below the playable threshold, but the average stays above. Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. The min-max range on Medium (56 to 75) indicates that most of the time the game runs well above 60, with occasional dips that are brief. For a 2014 title, this is acceptable for most players.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 30 FPS on Low preset, which is exactly half of the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages only 15 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Medium preset, which averages 65 FPS with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 75. Low also works at 85 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above 60 FPS on average.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). These are all within 1.4% of each other.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 holding back the system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals are within 0.5% in either direction. The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions and presets.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 on Low?

A: The average is 55 FPS, which is 5 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. No min or max is recorded, but the average suggests the game is nearly playable but not quite.

Q: Does the combo rank well against other tested systems?

A: No. It ranks 3425 out of 3712 combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. This is primarily due to the GPU's low performance, not the CPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 65 FPS. The minimum recorded is 56 FPS, which briefly dips below the threshold, but the average is solidly above. Low preset averages 85 FPS and would be the choice for maximum smoothness, but Medium provides a better visual experience without sacrificing playability on average.

At 2560x1440, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 55 FPS average, which misses the threshold by 5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind at 42, 35, and 27 FPS respectively. Users at this resolution must either accept sub-60 performance or lower the resolution to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, no preset comes close to 60 FPS. Low averages 30 FPS, Medium 23 FPS, High 19 FPS, and Ultra 15 FPS. This resolution is not viable for this combo in Minimum, and the data suggests that even the lowest settings cannot deliver a playable experience. The best course of action for 4K users is to run the game at a lower resolution, as the GPU simply does not have the throughput for 4K rendering in this title.