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Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded frame rates are consistently below playable thresholds regardless of quality preset. With the Low preset, the combo averages 31 FPS, which is the highest figure at this resolution. The Medium preset drops to 21 FPS on average, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 24 FPS. High settings yield an average of 18 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls further to 13 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming with this hardware configuration is not viable for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves but remains below the 60 FPS playable threshold across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 53 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 41 FPS. The High preset delivers 30 FPS on average, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 23 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS target, so 1440p gaming requires either lower settings or a hardware change.

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear improvement. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 51 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS. High settings produce an average of 43 FPS, while Ultra drops to 33 FPS. Only the Low preset at 1080p crosses the 60 FPS line, making it the sole playable configuration across all tested resolutions and settings.

The scaling between resolutions is steep. From 1080p Low at 76 FPS to 1440p Low at 53 FPS, the frame rate drops by roughly 30%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average falls from 53 FPS to 31 FPS, a further reduction of about 41%. This pattern repeats across all settings, confirming that resolution scaling heavily impacts this hardware combination.

Preset scaling is equally pronounced. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 76 to 51 FPS, a 33% decrease. From Medium to High, the average drops to 43 FPS, and from High to Ultra, it falls to 33 FPS. The same trend appears at 1440p and 4K, where each step up in quality costs a noticeable portion of the frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 3312 out of 3723 tested combinations for this game. This puts the combo in the lower percentile of all recorded configurations. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 91, meaning the processor outperforms most other CPUs in the database. The GPU, however, sits at the 9th percentile, meaning the graphics card is near the bottom of the performance distribution.

The disparity between CPU and GPU rankings is stark. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a top-tier processor based on its own benchmarks, while the Intel Arc B390 is an entry-level graphics solution. The game's performance is clearly limited by the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom for higher graphical settings.

In practical terms, this combination ranks in the bottom 11% of all tested combos. That places it closer to integrated graphics solutions than to dedicated gaming setups. The measured FPS figures reflect this ranking: at no resolution except 1080p Low does the combo reach a smooth frame rate.

The combo's rank of 3312 out of 3723 means that 3311 other combinations deliver better frame rates in this game. Only 411 combinations perform worse. This puts the system in the lower third of the distribution, which aligns with the GPU's low percentile score.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 76 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Can this system run the game at 1440p?

A: No, at 2560x1440, the best average is 53 FPS on Low, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the system averages 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24.

Q: Which preset at 1080p is playable?

A: Only the Low preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 76 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to other processors?

A: The CPU ranks 98th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks 9th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A:** The average is 43 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which scores 1.3% higher. The Intel Xeon 6505P and Intel Core i7-14700F are also close, with 2% and 2.1% differences respectively. These processors would offer nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in this game, meaning the CPU would not be the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are older and lower-end models. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX sits 1.3% above the Intel Arc B390, while the GeForce 800M is 1.5% faster. The GT 625 OEM and GT 710 are 2.5% and 2.7% lower, respectively. These comparisons show that the Arc B390 is in the same performance class as decade-old entry-level GPUs, which explains the low frame rates observed.

If a user were to pair the same CPU with any of these alternative GPUs, the game performance would be nearly identical. The differences of 1-3% in GPU benchmarks translate to minor frame-rate variations in practice. The bottleneck remains the graphics card, not the CPU.

Similarly, swapping the CPU to one of the listed rivals while keeping the Arc B390 would not meaningfully change the game performance. The CPU is not the constraint at any resolution or preset in this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU dominates the performance picture. At 1080p Low, the system averages 76 FPS, but when the resolution increases to 1440p Low, the average drops to 53 FPS. This 30% reduction is due to the GPU's limited pixel throughput. The CPU, with its high core count and strong single-thread performance, is not the limiting factor.

As settings increase, the GPU load rises further. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 25 FPS, from Medium to High costs 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 10 FPS. These changes are all attributable to the GPU's texture and shading units. The CPU's performance stays constant, so the frame rate falls as the GPU becomes saturated.

At 4K, the GPU is heavily overloaded. Even at Low settings, the average is only 31 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 13 FPS. The CPU has no effect on these numbers; the GPU simply cannot render enough pixels. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 45 FPS drop, which aligns with the fourfold increase in pixel count.

The CPU's role is to provide a baseline, and that baseline is ample. With a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and 24 threads, the CPU can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands. The measured frame rates at every resolution and preset are below what the CPU would allow, confirming that the GPU is the sole performance constraint.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this system cannot run the game at 60 FPS at any resolution except 1920x1080 with the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the average is 76 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. No other setting or resolution reaches 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best average is 53 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, the best average is 31 FPS on Low, also below the threshold. The database's verdict confirms this: the only playable settings are 1080p Low, with an average of 76 FPS.

For users who must play at 1440p or 4K, the system will need a GPU upgrade. The CPU is capable, but the GPU limits the system to low settings at 1080p for smooth gameplay. The recorded FPS data shows that even at the lowest settings, 1440p and 4K fall short.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 76 FPS. Medium is close but averages 51 FPS, so it does not meet the threshold. High and Ultra are far below, at 43 and 33 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 53 FPS, but it remains below the threshold. The database indicates no playable settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Low averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None are playable.

For the best experience within the 60 FPS constraint, the user must stay at 1080p Low. This provides the only smooth frame rate in the tested configuration. Any higher resolution or preset will result in a sub-60 FPS experience, potentially causing stuttering and reduced responsiveness.

The data does not provide evidence for any settings that achieve 60 FPS at 4K or 1440p. The performance ceiling is 53 FPS at 1440p Low, and it is 31 FPS at 4K Low. These are the maximums available, but they do not meet the playable threshold.