Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience in Minimum at 1440p and 1080p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average of 60 FPS, while at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 71 FPS. The 4K resolution, however, offers no playable settings, with even the Low preset averaging only 50 FPS, below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that the Low preset produces the highest average FPS at this resolution, hitting 50 FPS, but this is still 10 FPS short of the target. Medium follows at 39 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 25 FPS. Consequently, this combination cannot deliver a smooth 4K experience at any quality level, making 4K unsuitable for gameplay based on the measured data.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This preset provides the best visual quality while meeting the playable threshold. The Medium preset runs at 72 FPS, offering a buffer, while Low reaches 94 FPS for maximum performance. Ultra, however, drops to 46 FPS, failing to meet the threshold. Therefore, High is the optimal choice for 1440p, balancing visual fidelity with the required frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, delivering an average of 71 FPS. This allows users to run the game at maximum settings with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High runs at 93 FPS, Medium at 111 FPS, and Low at 145 FPS, all of which exceed the threshold. Ultra’s 71 FPS is the best choice for those prioritizing visuals, as it is the only preset that maxes out the settings while staying above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data across resolutions and presets reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X becomes more relevant at lower settings and resolutions. This is demonstrated by the scaling of FPS between resolutions. From 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium, the average FPS drops from 111 to 72, a decrease of 35%, while the drop from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium is from 72 to 39, a further 46% decline. These significant reductions at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU’s rendering load is the dominant factor, as the CPU’s workload is less affected by resolution changes.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the performance differences between Low and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (145 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is 74 FPS, showcasing the GPU’s ability to handle higher settings when the resolution is low. However, the CPU still provides enough headroom to push these frame rates; the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 16-thread configuration is sufficient to feed the GPU at these levels. At 1440p, the gap between Low (94 FPS) and Ultra (46 FPS) is 48 FPS, and at 4K, the gap between Low (50) and High (32) is 18 FPS. The shrinking gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is increasingly limiting performance, making it the main factor in determining playability.

At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, as the system can achieve high frame rates in all presets, suggesting that the Ryzen 7 5700X is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU’s performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core (13184 points) and Geekbench multi-core (10779 points) provides ample processing power for the game’s logic. At 1440p, the GPU begins to dominate, as the High preset only hits 60 FPS, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with no preset reaching 60 FPS. Therefore, the GPU is the decisive component for higher resolutions, while the CPU’s influence is more noticeable at 1080p and lower presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: No. The measured data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best average FPS is 50 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Other presets are lower: Medium at 39, High at 32, and Ultra at 25.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that remains playable, with an average of 60 FPS. If you prefer a higher frame rate, the Medium preset runs at 72 FPS, and Low at 94 FPS, but these are less demanding visually.

Q: Does this system hit 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 71 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it the best settings for 1080p, as it is the highest quality preset that is playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 1440p and 4K at the same settings, indicating the GPU's rendering load is the bottleneck. The CPU, with its 8-core/16-thread design, is less of a constraint at lower settings.

Q: What are the average FPS differences between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The average FPS at 1440p Low is 94, while Ultra is 46, a difference of 48 FPS. This shows a substantial performance decrease when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, with the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates at high-quality settings.

Q: Is the system more playable at 1440p or 1080p?

A: Based on the data, it is more playable at 1080p, where all presets exceed 60 FPS, including Ultra at 71 FPS. At 1440p, only the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, while Ultra falls short. The 4K resolution is not playable at any setting.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Comparing the CPU and GPU to their nearest rivals provides context for what other hardware might behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, with the Intel Core i5-12600K scoring exactly 27578, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is just 0.2 lower in score, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% higher. These figures indicate that these CPUs would provide a nearly identical level of gaming performance in Minimum, with differences of less than 0.5% in benchmark scores.

For the Intel Arc B570, its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which has a delta of 0.1% (meaning the Arc is 0.1% faster). The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% faster, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% slower. This suggests that the Arc B570 performance is comparable to these GPUs, and users could expect similar frame rates in Minimum from these alternatives, with the Quadro and Radeon being slightly slower.

Given these delta values, a system with an Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800 would likely produce results nearly indistinguishable from the 5700X in this game. Similarly, swapping the Intel Arc B570 for an RTX 3070 Mobile would yield a negligible performance difference, while the Intel Arc A750 would show a minor improvement. The closest rivals are all within 0.5% of the original hardware, so users should expect a very similar experience in terms of FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2984th out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations tested, indicating that while it can run the game at certain settings, it is not a high-end performer. The rank reflects the system's performance across all tested resolutions and presets, with the 4K failure and the 1440p limit to High settings contributing to this position. The data shows that this combo is more suited to 1080p gaming, where it can achieve playable frame rates at all presets.

Given that the combo ranks in the lower half of the database, it suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings provide better performance per dollar or higher frame rates. The rank is a measure of overall capability, and with a rank of 2984, it is clear that this system is not a top-tier performer. However, it is important to note that the rank is derived from all measured FPS data, and the 1080p results are quite strong, showing that the system is not a failure, but rather a mid-range option that excels at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with the Intel Arc B570 can run Minimum at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 1080p, all presets are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 71 FPS, making it a smooth experience. At 1440p, only the High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High achieving exactly 60 FPS. The system cannot play the game at 4K, as no settings reach 60 FPS, with the best result being 50 FPS at Low.

For a smooth gaming experience, the best settings are Ultra at 1080p (71 FPS) or High at 1440p (60 FPS). While the 4K resolution is not viable, this combo is a solid performer for 1080p and remains adequate for 1440p gaming if the user is willing to accept a 60 FPS cap. The data suggests that the system is best suited for 1080p or 1440p displays, where it can provide a good balance of quality and performance. For those with a 4K monitor, the results show that it should be avoided for this game due to the inability to maintain 60 FPS.