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Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Intel Core i5-9400 with Intel Arc B580 cannot hold a steady 60 FPS at any preset. The closest option is Low, which averages 58.4 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 36.4, 41.7, and 31 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 71.1 FPS. This leaves a comfortable margin above the threshold. Low and Medium also clear 60 FPS, averaging 107.8 and 82.4 FPS, but High delivers the best visual quality while still staying playable. Ultra drops to 50.7 FPS, so it is not recommended for 60 FPS gameplay at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 79.3 FPS. This is the full visual experience at playable frame rates. High, Medium, and Low all exceed 60 FPS as well, with averages of 107.1, 128.1, and 161.2 FPS respectively, so there is plenty of headroom even at the highest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Minimum at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 58.4 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra all average below 42 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: High is the best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS, averaging 71.1 FPS. Ultra falls short at 50.7 FPS, so High is the maximum visual quality for smooth gameplay at 2560x1440.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra playable?

A: Yes. The combo averages 79.3 FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a solid margin.

Q: How much headroom is there at 1080p Low?

A: At 1920x1080 on Low, the average FPS is 161.2, which is more than 100 FPS above the playability threshold. This suggests the CPU and GPU combination is far from stressed at the lowest preset.

Q: Which resolution has no playable settings?

A: 3840x2160 has no settings that reach 60 FPS. The best result at that resolution is Low at 58.4 FPS, which is just under the threshold.

Q: How does 1440p Medium compare to 1440p High?

A: Medium averages 82.4 FPS, while High averages 71.1 FPS. Both are playable, but High offers better visuals with only an 11.3 FPS reduction in average frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination at 2785 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. That places it in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game, meaning a substantial portion of other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates. This is not a top-tier result, but the ranking reflects the balance between the 6-core, 6-thread Intel Core i5-9400 and the Intel Arc B580.

The CPU itself sits at the 47th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2254. That is a mid-range standing, neither high-end nor entry-level. The GPU performs better relative to its peers, landing at the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 23021. The gap between the CPU percentile and GPU percentile suggests the processor is the more limiting component in this pairing, particularly in a third-person shooter where frame rates scale heavily with graphical settings.

The combo ranking also reflects that the Arc B580 is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, as shown by the 1080p results, but the CPU's position in the overall distribution may cap performance in scenarios that are more processor-bound. The 2785th rank out of 3712 combos indicates that while this system delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other tested configurations that achieve higher averages across the board.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has an average benchmark score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the Core i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower. In practical terms, these four processors are virtually identical in average performance, so swapping the Core i5-9400 for any of them would produce nearly the same frame rates in Minimum, assuming the GPU remains the same.

On the GPU side, the Arc B580's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which has an average score of 23061, 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these graphics cards paired with the Core i5-9400 would deliver very similar performance in Minimum. The RTX 3080 and P106-100 would be marginally faster, while the RTX 2080 would be slightly slower, but the differences are small enough that the playable settings at each resolution would remain unchanged.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows. Low settings produce 58.4 FPS, Medium produces 41.7 FPS, High produces 36.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 31 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame time data was recorded for any preset at this resolution, so the averages are the only metric available. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, but even the lowest preset falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 107.8 FPS, Medium averages 82.4 FPS, High averages 71.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 50.7 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is notable, a loss of 20.4 FPS, which is why Ultra is not considered playable at this resolution. Low, Medium, and High all stay above 60 FPS, with Low more than 47 FPS above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 161.2 FPS, Medium averages 128.1 FPS, High averages 107.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 79.3 FPS. Every preset clears 60 FPS by a wide margin. The gap between Low and Ultra is 81.9 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom even at the highest settings. The scaling from Ultra to High to Medium to Low is consistent, with each step down in quality yielding a substantial increase in average frame rate.

The data shows that resolution is the dominant factor in performance. At 1080p, even Ultra stays well above 60 FPS, while at 4K, even Low fails to reach the threshold. The 1440p results sit in between, with three of four presets playable.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Minimum? The answer depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, averaging above 60 FPS. The best setting at this resolution is Ultra, which averages 79.3 FPS, so players can run the game at maximum quality without concern.

At 2560x1440, the system is also playable, but with restrictions. High is the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 71.1 FPS. Low and Medium also clear the threshold, but Ultra drops to 50.7 FPS, which falls below playable. For 1440p users, High is the recommended ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any setting. The best result is Low at 58.4 FPS, which is just below the threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra all average below 42 FPS, making 4K gameplay impractical for a smooth experience.

The verdict is clear: this Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B580 combination is a solid 1080p and 1440p machine for Minimum, but it does not have the power for 4K at playable frame rates. The CPU's mid-range standing and the GPU's strong relative performance align with these results, with the processor likely being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Players targeting 1080p can max out the game, while those on 1440p should stick to High, and 4K users will need to look elsewhere.