Minimum

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in a tightly contested segment of the CPU benchmark field. Its average benchmark score of 17,177 places it within a fraction of several competing processors. The closest measured alternative is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17,120, a delta of just 0.3% behind the i5-11400F. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239, putting it 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278, a 0.6% advantage. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails by 0.6% with a score of 17,074. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing in Minimum, as the single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads fall well within the margin of measurement variance.

The GPU side tells a different story. The Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, scores 1,184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, meaning 95% of recorded graphics hardware outperforms it. Its nearest rivals are all legacy discrete cards from over a decade ago. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, a 0.2% edge over the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, 0.7% above. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. For Minimum, a game released in 2014, this integrated GPU performs at roughly the level of those older discrete mobile and desktop parts, which means it can handle the title but only under specific conditions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Minimum shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at every resolution, and the CPU headroom is never the limiting factor. The i5-11400F, with 6 cores, 12 threads, a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,340, provides far more processing power than this game requires. The game's 2014 release date and third-person shooter genre demand modest CPU resources, and the benchmark results reflect that the frame rates scale almost entirely with graphics settings and resolution, not with CPU load.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average FPS ranges from 42 at Ultra settings to 85 at Low settings. This spread of 43 FPS between the highest and lowest presets is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload. At 2560x1440, the same settings spread yields averages from 27 FPS at Ultra to 55 FPS at Low, a 28 FPS gap. At 3840x2160, the averages drop further, from 15 FPS at Ultra to 30 FPS at Low, a 15 FPS gap. The diminishing delta as resolution increases is consistent with the GPU becoming fully saturated at higher pixel counts, where the CPU's contribution to frame time becomes negligible.

Looking at resolution scaling at a fixed preset, the data shows a steep drop for the integrated GPU. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 65 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p, a 35% reduction, and then to 23 at 4K, a further 45% reduction. This nonlinear scaling indicates that the Arc B370's memory bandwidth, listed as "System Dependent" and shared with the CPU, becomes a bottleneck as pixel count grows. The CPU's dual-channel DDR4 support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is ample for this title, but the integrated GPU's reliance on shared system memory means higher resolutions disproportionately impact performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,425 out of 3,712 tested hardware combinations for Minimum. This places the combo in the bottom 7.7% of all recorded systems, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU's low standing. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors suggests it is a competent mid-range part, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo down.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the CPU alone outperforms 71% of all processors in the database, meaning it is not a weak link for this game. The Arc B370, however, sits at the very bottom of the GPU performance distribution. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is roughly one-tenth of what a modern mid-range discrete GPU would achieve, and the nearest rivals are all integrated or low-end discrete parts from the early 2010s. The rank of 3,425 reflects this imbalance: the system has a capable processor but a graphics solution that is only suitable for undemanding titles at conservative settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, and only Medium clears the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data shows that at 1080p, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best playable preset at an average of 65 FPS. The 60 FPS playable threshold is met at Medium, while Low runs at 85 FPS average. High settings at 1080p drop to 55 FPS average, just below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 55 FPS at Low settings, which is below the playable threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse still: Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. None of these configurations are playable at the 60 FPS standard.

For a smooth experience, the user must run the game at 1080p with Medium settings, which delivers 65 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. This is a playable experience, though the minimum frame rate does dip below 60 at times. Low settings at 1080p offer more headroom at 85 FPS average, but Medium provides better visual quality while still averaging above the threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records exact frame rate measurements for 12 configurations, covering 4 resolutions and 3 to 4 settings presets per resolution. The full breakdown follows.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested:

• Low settings: 85 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium settings: 65 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 75 FPS maximum.
• High settings: 55 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra settings: 42 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 2560x1440:

• Low settings: 55 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium settings: 42 FPS average, 36 FPS minimum, 48 FPS maximum.
• High settings: 35 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra settings: 27 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 3840x2160:

• Low settings: 30 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Medium settings: 23 FPS average, 19 FPS minimum, 26 FPS maximum.
• High settings: 19 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.
• Ultra settings: 15 FPS average, no minimum or maximum recorded.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete frame time data at all three resolutions, which allows a direct comparison of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 56 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold, indicating occasional dips below the target. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 36 FPS, a 36% reduction from the 1080p minimum. At 4K Medium, the minimum falls to 19 FPS, which is below what most users would consider playable for a shooter.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings, which averages 65 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is not met at any other resolution or preset combination.

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

A: Medium is the best playable preset, delivering 65 FPS average with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. Low runs faster at 85 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while still averaging above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192 (0.7% higher). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck for this game?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions. The i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Frame rates scale almost entirely with graphics settings and resolution, not CPU load.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1440p?

A: No preset reaches 60 FPS at 2560x1440. Low averages 55 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, all presets are below 60 FPS. Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. None are playable at the 60 FPS threshold.