Minimum

The benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 in Minimum reveals a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with ease but falls short of playable frame rates at 4K. The measured FPS values show a clear progression: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the 1440p High preset landing exactly at the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers consistently high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 145 FPS, which is the highest measured result for this pairing. Medium settings yield 111 FPS on average, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. High settings produce 93 FPS average, while the Ultra preset remains comfortably above the playable threshold at 71 FPS average. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution, but the averages alone indicate a smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but with more variation across presets. Low settings deliver 94 FPS average, while Medium produces 72 FPS average with a recorded range of 61 FPS minimum to 82 FPS maximum. The High preset sits exactly at the 60 FPS playable threshold with an average of 60 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 46 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and would not be considered smooth for this title.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 50 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings yield 39 FPS average with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. High settings drop further to 32 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce only 25 FPS average. None of the 4K presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware configuration.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p roughly doubles the frame rate at equivalent settings. For example, High settings produce 32 FPS at 4K, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 1080p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to drive high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this system run Minimum at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the High preset produces exactly 60 FPS average, making it playable. The Low and Medium presets also clear the threshold with 94 FPS and 72 FPS averages respectively. Ultra settings fall short at 46 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system produces 50 FPS average. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay in this title.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers 111 FPS average, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

Q: Which resolution has the largest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (50 FPS) and Ultra (25 FPS) is 25 FPS. At 2560x1440, the gap is 48 FPS (94 to 46), and at 1920x1080, the gap is 74 FPS (145 to 71). The absolute difference grows as resolution decreases, though the relative difference is largest at 4K where Ultra produces half the frame rate of Low.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever playable?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 where it produces 71 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 46 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 25 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B570 is the dominant factor in determining frame rates as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 145 FPS on Low settings, which suggests that the Intel Core i7-14700K has ample processing headroom. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160, supports high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the frame rates drop proportionally, indicating that the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the limiting factor. The B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but are insufficient for maintaining 60 FPS at 4K in this title.

The scaling between presets provides additional insight. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by approximately 51%, from 145 FPS to 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset change reduces frame rates by approximately 51% as well, from 94 FPS to 46 FPS. At 3840x2160, the reduction is 50%, from 50 FPS to 25 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests that both the CPU and GPU contribute to performance at each resolution, but the absolute frame rates are dictated by the GPU's ability to process the increasing pixel count.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. The i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads, along with its PassMark multithread score of 52392, ensure that the game's simulation and draw call processing do not create a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU can feed the GPU at high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Intel Arc B570 performs similarly to several other GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 20534, which is 0.1% higher than the B570's 20556 average. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5% higher. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Minimum at equivalent settings.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700K's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9115 with an average score of 69288, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-14700K's 69355 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, which is 0.7% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, which is 0.9% higher. These processors would provide comparable CPU performance, meaning that swapping the i7-14700K for any of these would result in nearly identical frame rates in this game, assuming the GPU remains the same.

Combining these comparisons, a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and an Intel Arc A750 would be expected to perform within 1% of the i7-14700K and B570 configuration tested here. The same applies to the other rival combinations, with the deltaPct values indicating differences of less than 1% in either direction.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains at or above 60 FPS, producing an average of 71 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The Medium preset at 111 FPS and High preset at 93 FPS offer higher frame rates for players who prioritize smoothness over graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, producing exactly 60 FPS average. This is the threshold value, so players who prefer a safety margin might consider Medium settings at 72 FPS average. The Low preset at 94 FPS is the highest frame rate option at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no playable setting at this resolution. The closest is Low settings at 50 FPS average, which falls 10 FPS short of the threshold. Players who insist on 4K would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or reduce the resolution.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc B570 combination can run Minimum at 1920x1080 with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset achieves 71 FPS average, providing the best visual experience at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the system runs the game with High settings at exactly 60 FPS average, making it playable but with no margin for demanding scenes. The Low and Medium presets at this resolution provide more comfortable frame rates of 94 FPS and 72 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve playable frame rates at any preset. The best result is 50 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1920x1080 is fully playable with all presets, 2560x1440 is playable with High and below, and 3840x2160 is not playable.

For players targeting 60 FPS, the recommended configuration is 1920x1080 with Ultra settings for the best visual quality, or 2560x1440 with High settings for a balance of resolution and performance. The 4K resolution should be avoided with this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks at position 2984 out of 3712 tested combinations in the benchmark database for Minimum. This places the system in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can run the game at 1080p and 1440p, many other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates.

The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier performance rather than the CPU's capabilities. The i7-14700K sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B570 is in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combination's overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU, which limits the system's ability to compete with higher-end graphics cards at higher resolutions.

In practical terms, this ranking means that players with this configuration will have a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but they will see lower frame rates than systems equipped with more powerful GPUs. The 4K performance is particularly weak, with the system unable to maintain playable frame rates at any setting. For players who prioritize high resolutions, a more powerful GPU would be necessary to improve the ranking and overall experience.