Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this configuration in Minimum shows a clear performance ceiling, with playable results appearing only at 1920x1080 on lower presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates fall between 15 and 30 FPS depending on settings, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K produces the weakest result of the entire dataset at 15 FPS average, while Low at the same resolution reaches 30 FPS average. Medium at 3840x2160 shows a 23 FPS average with a recorded minimum of 19 FPS and maximum of 26 FPS, while High sits at 19 FPS average with no min or max values recorded.

Moving down to 2560x1440 improves the situation but still leaves every preset below 60 FPS. Low at 1440p delivers 55 FPS average, the closest result to the playable threshold at this resolution. Medium at 1440p records a 42 FPS average with a range of 36 to 48 FPS. High at 1440p drops to 35 FPS average, and Ultra at 1440p produces 27 FPS average. The progression across settings is consistent: each step up in visual quality costs roughly 7 to 8 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the configuration finally crosses the 60 FPS line. Low at 1080p records 85 FPS average, a strong margin above the threshold. Medium at 1080p delivers 65 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 75 FPS, which places it above the playable threshold on average but with dips that approach the boundary. High at 1080p falls to 55 FPS average, just below 60 FPS, while Ultra at 1080p drops to 42 FPS average. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: from Low to Medium the cost is 20 FPS, from Medium to High the cost is 10 FPS, and from High to Ultra the cost is 13 FPS at 1080p.

The min and max values are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from min to max is 19 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 12 FPS. At 4K Medium, the spread is 7 FPS. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor more consistently as resolution increases. At 1080p, the wider fluctuation indicates that CPU performance can drive frame rates higher when the scene allows it. For the other settings at each resolution, no min or max values were captured, so only the averages can be compared.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this configuration, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, ranks in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 57498. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in aggregate performance. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, putting it 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, a 1.1 percent advantage. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, a 1.4 percent lead. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum when paired with the same GPU. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits comfortably in the middle of this group, neither the fastest nor the slowest, but close enough that the differences would be imperceptible in gameplay.

The GPU tells a very different story. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in only the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals are legacy graphics parts from over a decade ago. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2 percent difference. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5 percent gap. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a 0.7 percent difference. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4 percent higher than the Arc B370. These comparisons place the Arc B370 in the same performance class as integrated and low-end discrete GPUs from previous generations. For Minimum, this means the GPU is the dominant constraint, and users considering this combo should expect frame rates that match this historical performance tier rather than anything modern.

The contrast between the CPU percentile and the GPU percentile is stark. A top-tier 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 92nd percentile rank is paired with a GPU in the 5th percentile. In a game like Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, the workload leans heavily on the GPU for rendering, and the recorded FPS data confirms that the Arc B370 limits the overall result. The CPU has ample headroom in every scenario, as evidenced by the 32172 multicore score in Cinebench R23 and the 2253 single-core score, but that headroom goes unused when the GPU cannot push frames faster.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result at 4K is Low with 30 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS average. All 4K presets fall well below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1920x1080?

A: Medium is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with a 65 FPS average. Low reaches 85 FPS average, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. High drops to 55 FPS average, which is below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. All four rivals are within 1.4 percent of the Arc B370, meaning they would perform nearly identically in Minimum.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X or the Arc B370 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X ranks in the 92nd percentile among CPUs with an average benchmark score of 57498, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs with a score of 1184. The FPS data shows the GPU cannot reach 60 FPS at 1440p or 4K under any preset, while the CPU has far more performance headroom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with Low settings?

A: The recorded average is 55 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium drops to 42 FPS average, High to 35 FPS average, and Ultra to 27 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Minimum?

A: This combo ranks 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations. It sits in the bottom 8 percent of all tested combos, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking and the FPS results showing playability only at 1080p on Low and Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this AMD Ryzen 9 9900X plus Intel Arc B370 combination at rank 3425 out of 3712 tested combos in Minimum. That places it in the bottom portion of the tested field, with only 287 combinations ranking below it. The ranking reflects the overall playability across all tested resolutions and settings, and the data shows why this combo lands where it does. At 4K, no preset reaches even half of the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the best case is 55 FPS on Low, still short of playable. Only at 1080p do two presets clear the threshold, Low at 85 FPS and Medium at 65 FPS.

The GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs largely determines this outcome. A combo ranking in the 3425th position out of 3712 means that the vast majority of other GPU and CPU pairings tested in Minimum deliver better results. The CPU contributes little to the ranking because Minimum does not appear to stress the processor heavily. The Ryzen 9 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, a 4.40 GHz base clock, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock, with a 92nd percentile CPU ranking, yet the frame rates remain low because the Arc B370 cannot render the game quickly enough.

The practical takeaway from the ranking is that this combo is suited only for 1080p gaming in Minimum, and even then only on Low or Medium settings. Users with higher refresh rate 1080p displays or any 1440p or 4K display will need to consider a different GPU. The CPU side of the combo has no trouble keeping up, but the pairing is heavily imbalanced for this title.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but only at 1920x1080 and only on Low or Medium presets. The verdict data from the database lists Low and Medium as the playable settings at 1080p, with Medium being the best playable preset at 65 FPS average. Low at 1080p delivers 85 FPS average, giving a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, no settings are playable. The closest result is Low at 55 FPS average, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable either, with the best result being Low at 30 FPS average.

For 1080p users, Medium is the recommended choice because it clears the playable threshold while offering better visual quality than Low. The minimum recorded FPS at 1080p Medium is 56, which is close to the 60 FPS line but still within a tolerable range for most players. High at 1080p drops to 55 FPS average, which fails the threshold, and Ultra at 1080p falls to 42 FPS average. The step from Medium to High is not worth the frame rate loss in this configuration.

At 1440p and 4K, the verdict is clear: this combo cannot maintain 60 FPS in Minimum at any preset. The GPU simply does not have enough rendering throughput for those resolutions in this title. The 55 FPS average at 1440p Low is the best case, but it still misses the mark. The data suggests that the Arc B370 is best treated as a 1080p-class part for Minimum, and the CPU's considerable power does not change that limitation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The recorded averages are 30 FPS on Low, 23 FPS on Medium, 19 FPS on High, and 15 FPS on Ultra. None of these approach the playable threshold, so no recommendation can be made for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies. Low records 55 FPS average, Medium records 42 FPS average with a 36 to 48 FPS range, High records 35 FPS average, and Ultra records 27 FPS average. The closest option, Low at 55 FPS, still falls short of 60 FPS, so no preset at 1440p is recommended for playable performance.

At 1920x1080, Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It delivers a 65 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. Low at 1080p is also playable with an 85 FPS average, but Medium provides superior visual quality while still clearing the threshold. High at 1080p records 55 FPS average and Ultra records 42 FPS average, both of which fail the 60 FPS requirement. For users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity, Low at 85 FPS average offers the largest margin above the threshold. For those who want the best balance of visuals and performance, Medium at 65 FPS average is the recommended choice.