Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. On High settings the average is 19 FPS, while Low settings reach only 30 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. Ultra settings drop further to 15 FPS average. No preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case (Low) falls short by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves but remains below the playability target. High settings deliver 35 FPS average, Low settings reach 55 FPS, and Medium settings sit at 42 FPS with a range of 36 to 48 FPS. Ultra settings produce 27 FPS average. The data indicates that even at 1440p, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The closest result is Low at 55 FPS, which is still 5 FPS below the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes significantly. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 65 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. High settings average 55 FPS, just below the threshold, while Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver smooth gameplay, and it does so at Low and Medium presets.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by roughly 35% to 40% depending on the preset. From 1440p to 2160p, the drop is another 40% to 50%. For example, Low settings go from 85 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p to 30 FPS at 2160p. This steep decline indicates that the graphics subsystem is the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows Low settings average 85 FPS and Medium settings average 65 FPS at 1920x1080. Both presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset is Medium with an average of 65 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: Medium is the best playable preset according to the verdict data. It delivers an average of 65 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. High settings fall just short at 55 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 2560x1440. The closest result is Low settings at 55 FPS average, which is 5 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, and High averages 35 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: What is the CPU's performance standing relative to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 27896. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 27887 (0% difference). The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799 (0.3% higher).

Q: Does this combo rank highly among all tested combinations for Minimum?

A: No. The combo ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that most other CPU and GPU pairings deliver better performance in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896. The nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, a negligible 0% difference. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27872, only 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932, 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799, which is 0.3% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Minimum. A system builder upgrading from one of these CPUs to the 5800X3D would see no meaningful change in this game's frame rates.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These deltas are all within 1.5 percentage points, meaning the user would experience essentially the same GPU performance with any of these alternatives. The data suggests that the Arc B370 performs at a level comparable to decade-old discrete graphics solutions, which explains the low FPS results in this game.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 5 among all GPUs reinforces this picture. It sits near the bottom of the database's GPU performance distribution. For Minimum, a game from 2014, this level of GPU performance is marginal at best. Users considering this GPU for modern titles should expect similar constraints.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K is 30 on Low, which is half the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, there are also no playable settings. The closest is Low at 55 FPS, 5 FPS short of playable. At 1920x1080, the situation changes. Low settings average 85 FPS, and Medium settings average 65 FPS. Both clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable preset is Medium at 65 FPS average.

This PC can run Minimum, but only at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. If the user insists on 1440p or higher, the experience will fall below the playable threshold. At 4K, the frame rates are too low for comfortable gameplay. The data shows that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combination, delivering a playable average with a minimum of 56 FPS that stays close to the threshold.

For users with 1080p monitors, this combo is workable. The 85 FPS average on Low settings provides headroom above the threshold, and Medium at 65 FPS still clears it. However, High settings at 55 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended for smooth play. The practical recommendation is to stick with Medium at 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this game. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 2160p is steep and consistent. Low settings drop from 85 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p to 30 FPS at 2160p. This roughly halves the frame rate at each resolution step, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would be more consistent across resolutions.

The CPU's benchmark profile indicates it is not a bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core. It ranks in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 5th percentile. This massive gap explains why the GPU dictates performance. The CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

At 1080p Low, the average of 85 FPS suggests the CPU can push higher frame rates if the GPU allowed it. Moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 85 to 65 FPS, a 23% reduction. From Medium to High, it drops from 65 to 55 FPS, a 15% reduction. From High to Ultra, it drops from 55 to 42 FPS, a 24% reduction. These preset-dependent drops are typical of GPU-bound workloads where higher settings increase pixel and shading work.

At 1440p and 2160p, the GPU becomes even more dominant. The frame rates at 4K (15 to 30 FPS depending on preset) are far below what the CPU could deliver. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains in Minimum, while upgrading the CPU would produce no measurable improvement. For users with this combo, the GPU is the clear upgrade path.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the bottom 8% of all tested pairings. The low rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU. The CPU ranks in the 80th percentile among all processors, but the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a high-end CPU with an entry-level GPU produces a lopsided system where the GPU severely limits gaming performance.

The rank of 3425 indicates that 3424 other combos perform better in this game. This includes systems with older mid-range GPUs and even integrated graphics that outperform the Arc B370 in this specific title. The GPU's benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 places it alongside GPUs from the early 2010s, which explains why a 2014 game like Minimum struggles to reach 60 FPS at higher resolutions.

For context, the combo rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a strong processor, but pairing it with a GPU of this class creates a system that cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential. The data shows that this combo is suitable only for 1080p gaming at modest settings. Users seeking 1440p or 4K playable frame rates would need a significantly stronger GPU. The rank of 3425 out of 3712 is a clear signal that this pairing is far from optimal for Minimum.