Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B390 in Minimum shows a wide performance spread depending on resolution and quality preset. At 4K, the results are consistently low. The High preset averages 21 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 29, Low reaches 33 FPS, and Ultra drops to 16 FPS. None of these 3840x2160 configurations come close to the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Stepping down to 2560x1440 improves things noticeably but still leaves most presets short of smooth play. The High preset averages 39 FPS, Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 and maximum of 54, and Ultra manages only 30 FPS. The Low preset is the only 1440p option that clears the line, averaging 61 FPS. This is a marginal pass, with no recorded minimum or maximum values for that configuration in the database, so frame pacing at this setting is less documented than at Medium.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes substantially. Low averages 95 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS with a minimum of 62 and maximum of 83, and High averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 46 FPS, which is below the threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: this hardware combination is viable at 1080p for most presets, barely viable at 1440p only on Low, and not viable at 4K under any tested setting.

The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is worth noting. At 1080p, the difference is 49 FPS between Low (95 FPS) and Ultra (46 FPS). At 1440p, the spread is 31 FPS between Low (61 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS). At 4K, the spread narrows to 17 FPS between Low (33 FPS) and Ultra (16 FPS), which suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions regardless of preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 3299 out of 3712 tested combinations for Minimum. That puts it in the lower percentile of tested systems, roughly in the bottom 11 percent of all recorded combos. The rank reflects the overall measured performance across the tested resolutions and presets, and the numbers support that placement: the combo only reaches the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p for High, Medium, and Low, and at 1440p only on Low.

The CPU itself is a strong part. The Core i7-13700K sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with an average score of 46971 (0.2 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022 (0.3 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX at 46654 (0.5 percent behind), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 at 46653 (0.5 percent behind). These are all extremely close scores, meaning the 13700K is effectively in a dead heat with those processors for general compute workloads.

The GPU is the weak link. The Intel Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3 percent behind), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5 percent behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5 percent behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7 percent behind). This places the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the GPU performance hierarchy, which explains why the combo rank is so low despite the strong CPU.

The contrast between the two components is stark. The CPU is near the top of its class, while the GPU is near the bottom. In a game like Minimum, the GPU handles the rendering workload, and the measured FPS reflects that bottleneck. The combo rank of 3299 out of 3712 is driven almost entirely by the Arc B390's limited graphics throughput.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no tested preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 33 FPS on Low, which is far below the playability threshold. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the verdict confirms that 4K is not viable with this hardware in Minimum.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is a narrow margin, and the Medium preset at 47 FPS confirms that there is no headroom to increase quality. Players at 1440p must accept Low settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset averages 72 FPS and Low averages 95 FPS, so there is some flexibility, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS and is not playable. The data indicates that 1080p High is the ceiling for this combination, and it sits right at the threshold.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the playable ceiling is exactly one preset above the unplayable tier. At 1440p, Low is playable and Medium is not. At 1080p, High is playable and Ultra is not. This leaves very little quality headroom at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Core i7-13700K are all within half a percent of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5 percent lower. The Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5 percent lower. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results in Minimum when paired with the same GPU, because the graphics workload is the limiting factor.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390 are all within a few percent of its score. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7 percent lower. These GPUs would all perform similarly to the Arc B390 in this game, meaning the same FPS ceilings and the same preset limitations would apply.

The combination of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU means that swapping the CPU for any of its near rivals would change almost nothing in Minimum. The measured FPS is constrained by the GPU, and the nearest GPU rivals would all produce comparable frame rates. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would be the only meaningful change to this system's performance in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 1080p?

A: Yes. The measured data shows playable averages at 1080p on Low (95 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (61 FPS). The Ultra preset averages 46 FPS and is not playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 1440p, averaging 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 33 FPS on Low. Medium averages 25 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. No preset reaches 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the database's average benchmark. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3 percent lower, the GeForce 800M is 1.5 percent lower, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5 percent lower, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7 percent lower.

Q: How does the Core i7-13700K compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 13700K averages 46881 in benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 0.2 percent higher, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3 percent higher, and both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are 0.5 percent lower.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 3299 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the lower portion of the database's results for this game.

The Verdict

This system can run Minimum, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best playable option with an average of 61 FPS, and the Medium and Low presets also clear the threshold at 72 and 95 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 61 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and the verdict records no playable settings at that resolution.

The Core i7-13700K is more than capable for this game, sitting in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 46881. The Intel Arc B390, however, sits in the 9th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 1482, and the measured FPS reflects that limitation. The combination ranks 3299 out of 3712 tested combos, which is consistent with a system where the GPU is the bottleneck.

For a practical recommendation: 1080p is the intended target for this hardware in Minimum. High settings at 61 FPS is the quality ceiling, and dropping to Medium or Low provides additional headroom. At 1440p, players must accept Low settings. At 4K, this system is not viable for this game. The data shows a clear and consistent story: strong CPU, weak GPU, and a playability ceiling that stops at 1080p High and 1440p Low.