Minimum

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable experience in Minimum at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The data indicates a clear resolution ceiling for this pairing, with performance scaling predictably as pixel count increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have close performance neighbors based on aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus sits within a tight cluster of high-end processors. Its average benchmark score of 84003 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, which scores 83807 (a 0.2% delta). The AMD EPYC 4584PX (83090, 1.1% delta) and AMD EPYC 9135 (82980, 1.2% delta) are also statistical peers, while the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85072, -1.3% delta) is slightly faster. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver essentially indistinguishable frame pacing in Minimum, as the game’s demands are unlikely to separate these processors.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570’s average score of 20556 places it directly alongside several established GPUs. The nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 (a -0.1% delta, meaning the B570 is marginally slower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) is statistically identical, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta) and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% delta) round out the immediate competition. Users migrating from an Arc A750 should expect nearly identical performance in Minimum, while those considering the RTX 3070 Mobile should note that desktop and mobile variants often behave differently despite similar aggregate scores.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a pronounced GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom throughout. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings spans from 145 FPS to 71 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor even at the lowest preset. The CPU’s computational strength—evidenced by its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs and a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 51731—means it is not constraining frame delivery in this title.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load intensifies. The Low preset drops from 145 FPS to 94 FPS, while Ultra falls from 71 FPS to 46 FPS. This scaling pattern—approximately 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p across presets—confirms that the Arc B570’s pixel throughput is the primary determinant of performance. The GPU’s specifications support this interpretation: 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and an 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 rate are moderate figures that explain its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. Even the Low preset achieves only 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. The 4K results show a 48% performance drop from 1440p Low (94 to 50 FPS), which aligns with the pixel count increasing by 2.25x. The CPU’s role at this resolution is negligible; the Arc B570’s 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the decisive constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 71 FPS on average, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with a modest margin. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable at this resolution. The Medium preset offers 111 FPS, while High reaches 93 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the High preset achieves exactly 60 FPS on average, making it the most demanding playable option. The Medium preset runs at 72 FPS, but High is the recommended ceiling for visual quality. Ultra at 46 FPS falls below the threshold and should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 50 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The verdict data confirms this: the playable settings list for 4K is empty, with no best settings identified.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2984 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than the CPU’s high-end status. The Arc B570’s 65th percentile among all GPUs is the limiting factor; pairing it with a top-tier CPU does not boost the combo’s relative standing in a GPU-bound scenario.

The rank disparity between the CPU (96th percentile) and GPU (65th percentile) means the system is inherently unbalanced for gaming workloads. In Minimum, the GPU’s 10 GB memory buffer and 160-bit bus width constrain performance more than the CPU’s 24 cores and 5.80 GHz boost clock could ever compensate. Users seeking higher rankings would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU contributes minimally to the final score.

The Verdict

This PC can run Minimum at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, all four presets—Low (145 FPS), Medium (111 FPS), High (93 FPS), and Ultra (71 FPS)—exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is fully playable, making this the recommended configuration for 1080p displays.

At 1440p, three presets are playable: Low (94 FPS), Medium (72 FPS), and High (60 FPS). The High preset sits exactly at the threshold, providing the best visual quality among playable options. Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended.

At 4K, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any setting. Low (50 FPS), Medium (39 FPS), High (32 FPS), and Ultra (25 FPS) all fall short. Players with 4K monitors should either lower their resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low averages 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The Medium preset shows notable frame variance, with a range of 11 FPS between minimum and maximum.

For 2560x1440, Low averages 94 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS (minimum 61, maximum 82), High averages 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 61 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system remains above the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, Low averages 145 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS (minimum 95, maximum 128), High averages 93 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 95 FPS shows strong consistency, while Ultra’s 71 FPS average leaves a comfortable 11 FPS margin above the threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Minimum at 4K resolution?*

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 50 on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. No preset at this resolution is marked as playable in the data.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1080p with an average of 71 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that maintains at least 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750’s score of 20582. They are effectively performance equivalents.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 2560x1440?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 96th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile. Frame rates at 1440p scale with GPU load, confirming the bottleneck.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 95, with a maximum of 128 and an average of 111.

Q: How many total system combinations does this setup rank against?

A: This combo ranks 2984 out of 3712 tested combinations in Minimum, placing it in the lower portion of all tested systems.