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Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with the highest resolution, 3840x2160, the data shows a challenging environment for this combination. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 30 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High settings yield an average of 19 FPS, while Ultra is the most demanding, producing an average of only 15 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that this resolution is entirely out of reach for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below the playability standard. Low settings deliver an average of 55 FPS, which is close to but still under the 60 FPS line. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings produce an average of 35 FPS, and Ultra drops to an average of 27 FPS. The pattern is consistent: every preset at this resolution falls short of 60 FPS, so users seeking a fluid experience would need to look elsewhere or accept lower performance.

The 1920x1080 resolution tells a more favorable story. Low settings achieve an average of 85 FPS, comfortably clearing the threshold. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS, also staying above 60 FPS on average. High settings average 55 FPS, narrowly missing the mark, while Ultra averages 42 FPS. This resolution is the only one where any preset reaches the 60 FPS target, and it does so for two of the four available settings.

The recorded data also reveals how frame time consistency varies. At 3840x2160 Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 7 FPS, which is relatively tight given the low average. At 2560x1440 Medium, the spread is 12 FPS, showing more variance. At 1920x1080 Medium, the spread is 19 FPS, the widest of the three recorded ranges. This suggests that while lower resolutions produce higher averages, they also introduce greater fluctuation, which can affect perceived smoothness even when the average is acceptable.

Overall, the measurements indicate a hardware combination that is heavily constrained at higher resolutions. The jump from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 costs roughly 35% of the average FPS at Low settings, and the jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 costs another 45%. These scaling losses highlight the GPU as the primary bottleneck, as the frame rate collapses far faster than pixel count alone would suggest.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run the game at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS is 65, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum is 56 FPS, so occasional dips may occur, but the average remains playable.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: There is no playable preset at 2560x1440. All four settings, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, produce average frame rates below 60 FPS, with the highest being 55 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29868, a difference of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, which is 0.6% lower. These are very small deltas, meaning the CPU sits in a tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1184, placing it near the bottom of the performance distribution.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the frame rate exceed 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. Low averages 85 FPS and Medium averages 65 FPS. All other resolution and preset combinations fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU. The CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The frame rates at 3840x2160 are so low that the graphics card is clearly unable to keep up with the rendering demands.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in this game is starkly illustrated by the scaling behavior across resolutions. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a benchmark percentile of 81. It has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. These numbers indicate a CPU with substantial headroom for gaming workloads, especially in a title from 2014 that is unlikely to stress modern multi-core processors heavily.

The Intel Arc B370, by contrast, is a low-power integrated graphics solution with a TDP of 25 W and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, and it ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 (0.2% higher), and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190 (0.5% higher). This places the Arc B370 in the company of decade-old discrete and mobile graphics parts, which is a strong indicator of its limited rendering capabilities.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough performance to feed the GPU adequately at Low and Medium settings, allowing averages of 85 and 65 FPS respectively. The GPU is still the bottleneck, but it can handle the lower pixel counts and simpler shading work. At High settings, the frame rate drops to 55 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 42 FPS, showing that the GPU's limits are reached quickly as graphical complexity increases.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The pixel count increases by 78% compared to 1920x1080, but the frame rates drop by roughly 35% to 45% across all settings. The CPU is not the issue here; the GPU simply cannot process the additional pixels fast enough. The same trend continues at 3840x2160, where the pixel count doubles compared to 2560x1440, and frame rates drop by another 40% to 50%.

The data strongly suggests that the CPU would be capable of much higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores contrast sharply with the GPU's 5th percentile ranking. In this specific configuration, the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution, and the CPU's potential is largely untapped.

The Verdict

Can this PC run the game? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution. At 3840x2160, the answer is no. No preset achieves an average frame rate above 30 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 15 FPS. This is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold and would result in a visibly stuttering and unresponsive experience.

At 2560x1440, the answer is also no. The best result is 55 FPS at Low settings, which is 5 FPS short of the target. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 42, 35, and 27 FPS respectively. While 55 FPS is close, it does not clear the threshold, and the minimum frame rates would likely dip lower during intense scenes.

At 1920x1080, the answer is yes, but with conditions. Low settings average 85 FPS, which is well above the threshold and provides a comfortable margin. Medium settings average 65 FPS, also above the threshold, though the minimum of 56 FPS means there will be moments where the frame rate dips below 60. High settings average 55 FPS, which is not playable by the strict definition, and Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is also not playable.

The verdict by resolution is clear: the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The best playable preset is Medium at 1920x1080, with an average of 65 FPS. For users with a 1080p monitor, this combination can deliver a playable experience, provided they are willing to accept occasional dips below 60 FPS at Medium. For anyone targeting 1440p or 4K, this hardware is not sufficient.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in a very tight performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H has an average score of 29868, which is a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, representing a 0.3% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, a 0.6% deficit. In practical terms, all four of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in this game, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. Users upgrading from any of these chips to the 5800XT would see no meaningful change in this title.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older, lower-performance parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% advantage. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a 0.7% lead. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a 1.4% deficit. These deltas are all within 2% of each other, meaning that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates. The game would run at the same 30 FPS at 4K Low, the same 55 FPS at 1440p Low, and the same 85 FPS at 1080p Low.

For users considering a GPU upgrade, the data implies that the jump to a meaningfully faster card would be required to unlock higher resolutions. The current GPU's 5th percentile ranking means it is at the very bottom of the performance spectrum, and even its nearest rivals are similarly weak. The CPU, on the other hand, has substantial headroom, so a GPU upgrade would likely yield significant gains without the CPU becoming a new bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 30 FPS at Low settings, and the lowest is 15 FPS at Ultra. Since none of these are playable, the best settings recommendation is that users should avoid this resolution entirely with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. The highest average is 55 FPS at Low settings, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. No preset is playable, so this resolution is also not recommended.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Medium, with an average of 65 FPS and a range of 56 to 75 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS on average. Low settings offer a higher average of 85 FPS and would be the choice for users who prioritize a larger frame rate cushion or who want to minimize the risk of dips below 60 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable, with averages of 55 and 42 FPS respectively.

The data suggests that Medium at 1920x1080 is the sweet spot for this combination. It provides a playable average while offering better visual quality than Low. Users with a 60 Hz monitor would be well served by this setting, though those sensitive to frame time variance might prefer Low to ensure a more consistent experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combos in this game. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the severe imbalance between the CPU and GPU: the processor is a strong performer, ranking in the 81st percentile among CPUs, while the GPU is a weak performer, ranking in the 5th percentile among GPUs.

This low rank is primarily driven by the GPU's limitations. The frame rates measured at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440 are below playability, and even at 1920x1080, only two of four presets reach 60 FPS. The combination is effectively held back by the graphics solution, which behaves similarly to graphics cards from over a decade ago.

The rank also indicates that most other tested combinations deliver better performance in this game. The 287 combos ranked below this one would be even less capable, likely featuring older or weaker GPUs and CPUs. For users with this specific hardware, the practical takeaway is that the system is suitable only for 1080p gaming at medium or low settings in this title, and that any upgrade path should focus on the GPU rather than the CPU.

The data does not suggest that this combination is broken or defective; rather, it is simply mismatched. The CPU has ample power for gaming, but the GPU cannot translate that power into high frame rates at demanding settings. The result is a system that can run Minimum at 1080p with acceptable performance, but which falls short of the 60 FPS target at higher resolutions.