Minimum

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Minimum shows a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the Intel Arc B370 cannot sustain playable frame rates under any preset. The High preset averages 19 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS, Low averages 30 FPS, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the best case, Low at 30 FPS, is exactly half of what would be considered smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains below the 60 FPS target. Low settings deliver an average of 55 FPS, which is close but still short of playable. Medium averages 42 FPS with a recorded range of 36 to 48 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 7 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings scale upward. Notably, no 1440p preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, so users at this resolution would need to accept sub-60 performance or lower the resolution entirely.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally crosses into playable territory. Low settings produce an average of 85 FPS, which is 25 FPS above the threshold. Medium settings average 65 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS, staying above 60 FPS on average but dipping slightly below in demanding scenes. High settings average 55 FPS, just under the threshold, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The data shows that the jump from Low to Medium costs 20 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 10 FPS. This makes Medium the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 1080p.

The overall pattern is consistent with the hardware profile. The Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP, is fundamentally limited in rasterization throughput, and the 14-core CPU cannot compensate for that limitation at higher resolutions. The measured FPS values scale roughly with pixel count: 1080p Medium at 65 FPS drops to 42 FPS at 1440p Medium, a 35% reduction, and further to 23 FPS at 4K Medium, a 45% reduction from 1440p. These are steep falls that reflect the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370 place its performance in a very specific historical bracket. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These delta values are all within 1.4% of the Arc B370's score, meaning any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Minimum. The practical takeaway is that the Arc B370 performs like a mid-2010s discrete mobile GPU, not a modern desktop part.

For the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a much stronger position. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with an average score of 46030, a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i9-13900HX with 46098, a 0.1% delta in the opposite direction, the AMD EPYC 4364P with 45970, a 0.2% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7303 with 45960, a 0.2% delta. All four rivals are within 0.2% of the Ultra 5 235's average benchmark score of 46062. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this pairing; any of these processors would deliver the same FPS results when paired with the Arc B370, since the GPU is the limiting factor.

What this means for Minimum is straightforward. If a user swapped the Arc B370 for an ATI Radeon HD 5770 or an AMD Radeon HD 7650M, the measured FPS at each resolution and setting would be essentially unchanged. Conversely, swapping the Ultra 5 235 for a Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 or an i9-13900HX would also produce no meaningful difference. The bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side, and the data confirms that the CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs is irrelevant when paired with a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1920x1080 with 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only on Low or Medium settings. Low averages 85 FPS and Medium averages 65 FPS. High averages 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 42 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, with a recorded average of 65 FPS and a minimum of 56 FPS.

Q: Is 2560x1440 playable with this combo?

A: No. The highest average at 1440p is 55 FPS on Low settings, which is 5 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower).

Q: What is the 4K performance like?

A: No preset at 3840x2160 reaches playable levels. Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 15 FPS. The best case, Low, is still only half of the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: The data indicates no. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, and its nearest CPU rivals are within 0.2% of that score. The GPU is the clear bottleneck, as shown by the steep FPS drops across resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous. This combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B370 can run Minimum at 1920x1080 with playable frame rates on Low and Medium settings. The Medium preset delivers a 65 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, and Low delivers 85 FPS. High settings fall just short at 55 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. Users targeting 1080p should stick to Medium for the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the combo fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The closest is Low at 55 FPS, which is a 5 FPS shortfall. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 42, 35, and 27 FPS respectively. The verdict for 1440p is clear: this PC cannot deliver a playable experience at that resolution, regardless of settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. The best preset, Low, manages only 30 FPS, and Ultra drops to 15 FPS. Even the most aggressive settings reduction cannot bring 4K into playable range. The verdict for 4K is definitive: not playable.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the database records only 1080p Low and Medium as meeting that requirement. High at 1080p is tantalizingly close at 55 FPS, but close does not clear the bar. The data suggests that users with this combo should accept Medium at 1080p as the practical ceiling, and they should avoid resolutions above 1080p entirely.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this pairing in Minimum is 3425 out of 3712 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking does not lift the overall position because the Arc B370 is the limiting component.

To contextualize the rank, consider that 3425 combos perform better, while only 287 perform worse. This is a low-end result, but it is not the absolute worst. The rank reflects the GPU's integrated nature and its 25 W TDP, which severely constrains gaming performance. The data shows that even the CPU's strong benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4516, cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck.

The rank also implies that most other tested combos, even those with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs, would outperform this pairing in Minimum. The game is not CPU-bound at the settings tested, and the GPU's 5th percentile standing dominates the outcome. Users considering this combo should be aware that it ranks near the bottom of the database for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium. The recorded average is 65 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. Medium is the highest preset in the playable range. Low also qualifies with an 85 FPS average, but Medium offers better visual fidelity while still clearing the threshold. High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are not recommended because they fall below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no setting reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 55 FPS, but that is 5 FPS short of the threshold. Medium at 42 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 27 FPS all fail the playability criterion. There is no recommended setting at this resolution because none are playable. Users would need to drop to 1080p to achieve smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS either. Low at 30 FPS is the best recorded average, but it is only half of the target. Medium at 23 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 15 FPS are all well below playable. This resolution is not viable for this combo under any preset.

The summary is simple. For playable performance, 1080p with Medium settings is the maximum this combo can handle, delivering a 65 FPS average. Any higher resolution or preset will result in frame rates below the 60 FPS threshold, and users should not expect smooth gameplay beyond that configuration.