Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a very specific performance profile in Minimum, one that is heavily dictated by resolution and preset choices. The recorded data shows a clear ceiling: this combo is a 1080p-oriented configuration, with 1440p possible only at the lowest settings, and 4K effectively out of reach for smooth gameplay. The benchmark results indicate that the integrated-class GPU is the primary limiting factor, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores ensure it is never the bottleneck at these frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest average recorded at this resolution is 33 FPS on Low settings. Dropping to Medium yields an average of 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, showing tight but low frame pacing. High settings produce an average of 21 FPS, and Ultra is the slowest of all, averaging just 16 FPS. None of these figures approach playability, and the data suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this hardware combination in Minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves but remains constrained. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS bar, posting an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 47 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, indicating that even moderate visual upgrades cause a significant performance hit. High settings average 39 FPS, while Ultra falls to 30 FPS. The gap between Low and High at this resolution is 22 FPS, which is a substantial penalty for increasing visual fidelity.

The most practical results appear at 1920x1080 (1080p). The Low preset averages 95 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded across all tests. Medium settings average 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings also clear the bar with an average of 61 FPS. Ultra, however, drops to an average of 46 FPS, failing to maintain playability. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra represents a 49 FPS swing, demonstrating that the GPU's performance is highly sensitive to preset changes even at the lowest resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination at 3299 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places the configuration in the lower percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it does so with less headroom than the vast majority of other recorded builds. The rank reflects the Arc B390's limited graphics throughput rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 7 7700X, which is a high-end desktop processor by comparison.

The GPU's benchmark percentile tells a clear story: it sits at the 9th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482. Its nearest rivals in the database are all older, low-end discrete parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% slower). This places the Arc B390 in the same performance tier as these legacy entry-level cards, which contextualizes why 4K and high-fidelity 1440p are not achievable.

The CPU, in contrast, ranks at the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35909 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 (0.3% slower), the Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728 (0.5% slower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719 (0.5% slower), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670 (0.7% slower). The measured data shows that the processor is far more capable than the graphics solution, and it is not contributing to the performance ceiling observed in the FPS measurements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the dominant factor in Minimum's performance at every resolution and preset. The GPU's 9th percentile ranking, combined with its low average score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, aligns with the steep FPS drops seen when increasing resolution or visual settings. The CPU's high percentile and robust benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 19088, single-core of 1987, and Geekbench multi-core of 12451) are far in excess of what this game requires at the frame rates observed.

Resolution scaling confirms the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 95 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 61 FPS, a 34 FPS reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 33 FPS, another 28 FPS loss. This consistent degradation with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a graphics-limited scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames but the GPU cannot render them quickly enough. The same pattern appears at High settings: 61 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K.

Preset scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 23 FPS (95 to 72), and from Medium to High costs another 11 FPS (72 to 61). The Ultra preset is the steepest drop, losing 15 FPS from High (61 to 46). These are large relative penalties for each tier of visual quality, which is typical of a GPU with limited shading units (1536), TMUs (48), and ROPs (24). The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, are simply not stressed by this workload; its performance is effectively static while the GPU's load scales with resolution and settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Minimum, but the playable range is narrow. At 1920x1080, the combo clears 60 FPS on Low (95 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (61 FPS) presets. Ultra fails at 46 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset reaches playability with 61 FPS; Medium (47 FPS), High (39 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all fall short. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, with the best result being Low at 33 FPS.

The database verdict lists 1080p as playable on High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable setting at 61 FPS. For 1440p, Low is the sole playable setting, also at 61 FPS. For 4K, there are no playable settings. In practical terms, a user targeting 60 FPS should stick to 1080p with High settings for the best visual quality, or drop to Medium for additional safety margin (minimum 62 FPS). At 1440p, Low is the only option, and it offers no frame time headroom, sitting exactly at the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combination run Minimum at 4K?*

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 33 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low is the only playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: High is the best playable setting at 1920x1080, averaging 61 FPS. Low averages 95 FPS and Medium averages 72 FPS, but Ultra falls to 46 FPS and is not playable.

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

A: The GPU's average 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs with an average score of 35909, while the GPU ranks at the 9th percentile with a score of 1482. The FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior across resolutions and presets.

Q: What frame rates can I expect on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 averages 72 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the recommended target for visual quality while staying playable. For users who want more headroom, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS, ensuring no dips below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the maximum setting available for playable performance at this resolution. There is no margin for error, as Medium drops to 47 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The closest is Low at 33 FPS, but this falls well short of the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K should be avoided entirely for this game with this hardware.