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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, this combination cannot sustain playable frame rates at any preset. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 16 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, and Low averages 33 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the best case, Low at 33 FPS, represents a severely compromised experience. The data indicates that 4K is entirely out of reach for this hardware pairing in Minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains constrained. The Low preset averages 61 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 31 FPS, showing that preset selection has a dramatic impact at this resolution. Only Low achieves the target frame rate, and it does so narrowly.

At 1920x1080, the results are more encouraging. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, and High averages 61 FPS. Ultra falls to 46 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by a meaningful margin. The data shows a clear progression: three presets clear 60 FPS at 1080p, with Low nearly reaching 100 FPS. The minimum recorded at Medium, 62 FPS, stays above the playable threshold, indicating reasonable frame time consistency.

The measured results reveal that this system scales poorly with resolution increases. From 1080p Low at 95 FPS to 1440p Low at 61 FPS, the drop is 34 FPS, a 36% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low at 33 FPS, the drop is another 28 FPS. This steep scaling pattern suggests the graphics subsystem becomes the limiting factor quickly as pixel count rises.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B390, an integrated graphics solution with a 3 nm Panther Lake chip, is the dominant constraint in this pairing. The GPU sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which scores 1463 and is 1.3% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710, which scores 1443 and is 2.7% slower. This places the Arc B390 in extremely modest graphics territory.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700, by contrast, is a high-end desktop processor. It ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (0.4% faster). The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 18760 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 34470 in Passmark multithread. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with 1930 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4063 in Passmark single-thread.

The disparity between CPU and GPU capability is stark. The Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, Zen 4 architecture, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU's FP32 throughput is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern gaming. The CPU, on the other hand, has a Passmark integer math score of 110295 and a floating point math score of 66246, indicating substantial compute headroom.

At 1080p, the CPU has enough power to feed the GPU adequately, and the measured FPS reflects this: Low hits 95 FPS, and Medium reaches 72 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium to High shows diminishing returns as the GPU becomes saturated. At 1440p, the GPU load increases, and only Low remains playable. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, and even Low fails to reach 40 FPS.

The resolution scaling data confirms the GPU-bound nature of this pairing. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, FPS drops by 36%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, FPS drops by 46%. These are large reductions that track with pixel count increases, not CPU limitations. The CPU's performance headroom is never the bottleneck in these measurements.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, just 0.1% below the Ryzen 7 7700's 40081. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, 0.2% above. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% above. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6% above. Any of these processors would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Minimum, since the GPU is the limiting factor. The differences among these CPUs are within a fraction of a percent, far below the frame-to-frame variance in gaming workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are all significantly weaker in the database's rankings. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, 1.3% below the Arc B390's 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% below. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% below. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% below. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, all clustered around the same performance tier. The delta between the Arc B390 and its closest rival is small, meaning any of these alternatives would struggle with the same resolution and preset limitations.

The practical implication is that swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change the gaming experience in Minimum. The GPU remains the bottleneck. Swapping the GPU for any of its nearest rivals would also produce similar results, since they all sit within 2.7% of each other. This system's performance profile is firmly defined by the integrated GPU's capabilities, not by the choice of processor.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on three presets: Low at 95 FPS, Medium at 72 FPS, and High at 61 FPS. Ultra at 46 FPS falls short. At 2560x1440, only Low achieves playable performance, averaging 61 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and the best result is Low at 33 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p gaming, this is a functional setup with headroom on Low and Medium, and a marginal but playable High preset. For 1440p, the system is barely playable on Low, with no margin for error. For 4K, the system is not viable for this game at any settings.

The combination ranks 3299 out of 3712 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the lower third of all systems tested for Minimum. This ranking reflects the GPU's 9th percentile standing. The CPU, at the 87th percentile, does not compensate for the graphics deficit.

Players targeting 60 FPS should use 1080p with High settings as the upper bound, or 1440p with Low settings if they prefer higher resolution. At 4K, the system cannot deliver a playable experience regardless of preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium averages 72 FPS and Low averages 95 FPS, both also above threshold, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability. The minimum FPS at Medium is 62, which confirms that even the lower presets hold frame times above 60.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, below threshold, and High and Ultra are further behind. The 1440p Low setting is the sole viable configuration at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best average is Low at 33 FPS, followed by Medium at 25 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 16 FPS. The database records no playable settings for 4K, and the verdict confirms this with an empty playable settings list.

For players who prioritize frame rate, the optimal configuration is 1080p High at 61 FPS. For players who prioritize resolution, 1440p Low at 61 FPS is the only option. There is no configuration that combines high resolution with high settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. The system averages 95 FPS on Low, 72 FPS on Medium, and 61 FPS on High at 1920x1080. Ultra averages 46 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 2560x1440, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is this system playable at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average is 33 FPS on Low, with Medium at 25 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 16 FPS. No preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance in Minimum?

A: The GPU, Intel Arc B390, is the primary bottleneck. It ranks at the 9th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 1482. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 7700, ranks at the 87th percentile and provides ample headroom.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M at 1460, 2.5% higher than the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446, and 2.7% higher than the GeForce GT 710 at 1443. All of these GPUs perform at a similar level.

Q: What is the best overall configuration for this system?

A: The best configuration is 1920x1080 with High settings, averaging 61 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. Medium at 72 FPS and Low at 95 FPS are also viable if higher frame rates are preferred.