Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a performance profile in Minimum that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection. The data shows a clear ceiling at 4K, where the combination cannot sustain a playable 60 FPS at any tested setting, while at 1080p and 1440p, the combo provides a broad range of playable options. The measured results, which are direct benchmark data rather than estimates, indicate that this system is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 145 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, indicating that even the low-end frame time stays well above the playable line. High settings produce an average of 93 FPS, still a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average falls to 71 FPS, which remains above the threshold, confirming that the most demanding preset at this resolution is fully playable. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of approximately 51%, from 145 FPS down to 71 FPS, which is a typical cost for the visual fidelity increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance begins to tighten but remains playable for most presets. Low settings yield an average of 94 FPS, providing headroom above the threshold. Medium settings average 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, placing the worst-case scenario right at the edge of playability. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold but leaves no margin for fluctuation. Ultra settings drop to an average of 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line and not considered playable. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average from 93 FPS to 60 FPS, a 35% decrease, highlighting the resolution's significant impact on the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, showing a narrow band of performance that is firmly unplayable. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 25 FPS, both far below the playable line. The data shows a clear pattern: at 4K, even the lowest settings cannot reach 60 FPS, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p High to 4K High shows a drop from 60 FPS to 32 FPS, a 47% reduction, which is consistent with the pixel count increase.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in Minimum, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2984th out of 3712 combos. This places it in the lower third of the database, indicating that while it can run the game at certain settings, it is far from a top-tier configuration. The percentile rank for the CPU is 72nd among all CPUs, meaning the i5-12400 is a relatively strong processor, but the GPU's percentile rank is 65th among all GPUs, which is slightly lower. The combo's overall rank in this game is influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, particularly at higher resolutions where the Arc B570 cannot maintain playable frame rates.

The nearest rival combos, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-1355U, which scores 18730 with a delta of -0.3%. These are close in raw CPU performance, but the game's frame rates are more dependent on the GPU. The Intel Core i3-14100F, with a delta of 0.9%, scores 18519, which is slightly lower than the i5-12400's average score of 18683. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a delta of -0.1%, both being very close to the Arc B570's average of 20556. This suggests that swapping the GPU for an Arc A750 would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component bottleneck depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more prominent role, as the frame rates at Low settings (145 FPS) are high enough that the GPU is not fully saturated. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 145 FPS to 71 FPS, which is a 51% reduction, indicating that the GPU's workload increases significantly with preset quality. However, even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more limiting. The drop from Low (94 FPS) to High (60 FPS) is a 36% reduction, and the Ultra preset falls to 46 FPS, below the playable threshold. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to handle the lower frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The fact that High settings average exactly 60 FPS suggests that the GPU is running at near its maximum capability, and any additional load would push it below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. Even at Low settings, the average is 50 FPS, which is below the playable line, and the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 50 FPS to 25 FPS, a 50% reduction. The CPU's role at this resolution is minimal, as the frame rates are low enough that the i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to keep up. The data shows that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus are not enough to handle the 4K pixel count at playable frame rates, regardless of preset.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 1080p with Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination is fully playable at this resolution and preset.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 60 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold. Medium settings average 72 FPS, providing more headroom, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K playable on this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS across all presets is 50 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings at 4K are playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 with a delta of 0.9%, indicating very close performance between these processors.

Q: What is the frame rate range for 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 111, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. This provides a stable experience well above the playable threshold.

Q: Does the GPU have any rivals with similar benchmark scores?

A: Yes. The Intel Arc B570 has an average score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a delta of -0.1%, making them nearly identical in raw performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and Intel Core i3-14100F. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 with a delta of -0.1%, which is effectively identical to the i5-12400's 18683. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 with a delta of -0.3%, also within a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 with a delta of -0.7%, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 with a delta of 0.9%. In Minimum, these CPUs would behave similarly in terms of feeding the GPU, as the game's frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are not CPU-bound to a significant degree.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Arc A750 scores 20582 with a delta of -0.1%, both being within a fraction of a percent of the B570's 20556. This means that swapping the B570 for an Arc A750 would result in nearly identical frame rates in Minimum at all resolutions. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a delta of 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 with a delta of -0.5%, both of which are also close enough that users would see similar performance. None of these alternatives would change the fundamental conclusion that 4K is unplayable and 1440p Ultra is below the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 71. This is the highest quality setting available and it remains comfortably above the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of exactly 60. This meets the threshold but leaves no margin, so users who prefer a safety buffer may opt for Medium, which averages 72 FPS. However, High is technically the best setting that clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 50 on Low settings, which is below the playable line. Therefore, there is no recommended preset for 4K, as all settings result in unplayable frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with specific presets, but it cannot run the game at 3840x2160. At 1080p, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 71 FPS. At 1440p, the playable settings are Low (94 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (60 FPS), while Ultra drops to 46 FPS and is not playable. At 4K, the verdict data shows no playable settings, as even Low averages only 50 FPS. The system's sweet spot is 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, where it delivers a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold. For users targeting 4K, this hardware is insufficient for Minimum, regardless of preset.