Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B390 combination delivers a narrow band of playable performance in Minimum, with the recorded data showing that 1080p is the only resolution where the pairing can comfortably hold above the 60 FPS threshold across multiple presets. At 1440p, only the Low preset manages to stay at the playable mark, while 4K remains entirely out of reach for this hardware pairing. The combo ranks near the bottom of the database, sitting at position 3299 out of 3712 tested combinations, which places it in the lower 11 percent of all recorded systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for this pairing is sparse on minimum and maximum figures for several presets, but the average FPS tells a clear story at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 95 FPS, which is the highest recorded result for this combo across all settings and resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p produces an average of 72 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, indicating a consistent frame delivery that remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 1080p drop the average to 61 FPS, which still meets the playable mark, though it sits right on the edge. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls below the threshold, recording an average of 46 FPS with no minimum or maximum values captured.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably across every preset. The Low setting at 1440p records an average of 61 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution. Medium at 1440p drops to 47 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, showing that the frame rate fluctuates below the playable line. High at 1440p averages 39 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 30 FPS. Neither of these latter two presets has recorded minimum or maximum values, but the averages place them firmly in unplayable territory.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings at 4K produce an average of 33 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium at 4K averages 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High at 4K drops to 21 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 16 FPS. None of these results approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the data shows that even the least demanding preset at 4K delivers less than half the required frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the Intel Arc B390 graphics solution is the primary limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU, which records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 8400F sits in the 77th percentile among CPUs. This disparity is reflected in the frame rate data: as resolution increases from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K, the average FPS drops proportionally, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943, but the GPU simply cannot translate that processing power into higher frame rates at demanding resolutions.

The preset scaling further confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra to Low improves the average FPS from 46 to 95, a gain that is almost entirely dependent on reducing the GPU's workload. At 1440p, the same preset change moves the average from 30 to 61 FPS, and at 4K, from 16 to 33 FPS. These improvements are consistent with a GPU that is saturated at every resolution, and the CPU's role becomes less relevant as resolution climbs. The Ryzen 5 8400F's benchmark scores, including a Passmark multithread score of 24389 and a 3DMark max threads score of 6165, suggest it could push higher frame rates with a more capable GPU, but in this combination, the Arc B390 caps the performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3299 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, which puts it in the bottom portion of all recorded systems. This ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates: the combo only achieves playable performance at 1080p on three presets and at 1440p on a single preset. The GPU's percentile ranking of 9 among all GPUs is the dominant factor in this low position, as the CPU's 77th percentile ranking would normally support a much higher overall system rank. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a significantly stronger GPU would yield a substantially better combo rank, but as recorded, the Arc B390 holds the system back.

The measured results show that the CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average benchmark score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 with a delta of 0.3 percent, would perform nearly identically in this pairing. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463 and a delta of 1.3 percent, and the GeForce 800M at 1460 with a delta of 1.5 percent, are all similarly constrained. The ranking reflects this: swapping in any of these near-identical components would not meaningfully change the combo's position in the database.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1080p with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows playable performance at 1080p on Low (95 FPS average), Medium (72 FPS average), and High (61 FPS average) presets. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls below the 60 FPS threshold with a 46 FPS average.

Q: What is the best preset this combo can handle at 1440p?

A: The only playable setting at 2560x1440 is Low, which records an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 47 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded result is 33 FPS average on Low settings, with Medium at 25 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 16 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 records a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower, the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5 percent lower), the GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5 percent lower), and the GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7 percent lower). These are all statistically similar performance levels.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 8400F bottleneck the Arc B390?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets shows the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for this game?

A: The combination ranks 3299 out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of all recorded systems for Minimum.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has nearest rivals that would produce nearly identical system behavior. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is only 0.2 percent higher than the 8400F's 25005 average. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935 (0.3 percent lower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4 percent lower). On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4 percent higher. Any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would result in frame rates within a rounding error of the measured results.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B390's nearest rivals are all NVIDIA parts with similar 3DMark Steel Nomad scores. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent below the B390's 1482. The GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5 percent below), the GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5 percent below), and the GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7 percent below). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, so users with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU should expect the same playable settings: 1080p up to High, 1440p on Low, and no 4K support.

The data shows that the CPU has room to move up or down without changing the overall experience. Swapping the 8400F for a 7500F or an i7-11850H would not alter the FPS at any resolution, because the GPU remains the bottleneck. Conversely, keeping the Arc B390 and upgrading the CPU to something far more powerful would also produce no measurable gain in this title. The system's performance is defined entirely by the GPU's 9th percentile standing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which records an average of 61 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides better visual quality than Medium (72 FPS) or Low (95 FPS) while still meeting the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 46 FPS and is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that achieves playable performance is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1440p. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 47 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra presets at 30 and 39 FPS respectively are not viable.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best recorded result is 33 FPS on Low settings, followed by 25 FPS on Medium, 21 FPS on High, and 16 FPS on Ultra. The verdict for 4K is that no playable settings exist for this combination, and users seeking 4K performance would need to consider different hardware.