Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa is a 2014 racing simulation that remains popular, and the pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc B390 represents an extreme mismatch in the data. The i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor based on a 10 nm process, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution built on a 3 nm process with a 300 MHz base and 2500 MHz boost clock. Benchmark results in this game show that the Arc B390 is the decisive limiting factor, as the measured FPS figures remain low across all tested resolutions and settings, despite the CPU’s substantial compute potential.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, released on 2022-09-26. It features 16 cores and 24 threads, which is a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake architecture, though the FACT PACK does not specify the performance/efficiency core split. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.40 GHz, making it one of the faster desktop CPUs available for single-threaded workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the tested configuration uses the Arc B390 as the graphics device. The L3 cache is 30 MB shared, with L1 and L2 caches listed at 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively. The CPU’s benchmarks show strong multi-threading: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 30745, Geekbench multicore scores 19429, and Passmark multithread scores 45887. Single-thread performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2116 and Passmark single-thread at 4333.

In Assetto Corsa, the CPU’s role is to feed the graphics pipeline with game logic, physics calculations, and draw calls. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the i7-13700K has ample headroom for a racing simulation that typically scales across a few threads. The data from measured FPS shows that even at 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 118, which is below what this CPU could theoretically deliver with a more powerful discrete GPU. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of tested CPUs in general benchmarks. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 on average versus the i7-13700K’s 46881, a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX at 46654, a delta of 0.5%. These deltas are negligible, indicating that the i7-13700K is firmly in the upper tier of desktop processors.

However, the Arc B390’s benchmarks paint a different picture. The GPU has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, putting it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, delta 1.3%), NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, delta 1.5%), NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, delta 2.5%), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443, delta 2.7%). These are ancient, low-end graphics parts from over a decade ago. The Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, with 12 ray tracing cores, but its FP32 performance is only 7.680 TFLOPS. Its memory is System Shared, meaning it relies on system RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent. This is an integrated GPU (IGP) with an 80 W TDP and no power connectors, designed for portable devices per its display output description. In Assetto Corsa, the CPU is not the bottleneck; the data indicates the GPU is. At 1080p Low, the CPU could likely push far beyond 118 FPS, but the Arc B390 caps performance. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 22 FPS, which is entirely GPU-bound.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Assetto Corsa, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS is 118, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Arc B390’s integrated nature and shared memory limit performance, so even the lowest settings do not reach playable 144 Hz levels.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5% lower at 1460, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% lower at 1446. These deltas are small, but all rivals are from the low-end segment, and the Arc B390 still ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the i7-13700K’s multi-threaded performance give it an edge over its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is 0.2% higher, meaning the i7-13700K is slightly behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% lower. The differences are within 1%, so the CPU is effectively tied with these rivals in general compute.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combos in Assetto Corsa?

A: The combo ranks 2566 out of 2897 tested combos in this game. This places it in the bottom 12% of all combos, which is consistent with the Arc B390’s low GPU percentile and the measured FPS results.

Q: Is the Arc B390’s memory configuration a factor in its performance?

A: Yes, the Arc B390 uses System Shared memory, with type and bus width both listed as System Shared, and bandwidth as System Dependent. This means it has no dedicated VRAM, so performance is tied to system memory speed and capacity, which is a bottleneck in a simulation like Assetto Corsa that benefits from faster memory access.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 58, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 67. This shows a relatively stable frame time, but the average is still below 60 FPS, making it borderline playable.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 118. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 82, a reduction of 36 FPS (30.5%). At 4K Low, the average falls to 50, which is 68 FPS lower than 1080p Low (a 57.6% drop). This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the render resolution directly impacts the fill rate and pixel throughput. The Arc B390 has only 24 ROPs and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s, so higher resolutions demand more pixel processing, which the GPU cannot sustain.

For Medium settings, the pattern continues. At 1080p, the average is 83 FPS, dropping to 58 at 1440p (a 25 FPS or 30.1% reduction) and then to 35 at 4K (a 48 FPS or 57.8% drop from 1080p). High settings show 62 FPS at 1080p, 44 at 1440p, and 26 at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 18 FPS (29.0%), and from 1080p to 4K is 36 FPS (58.1%). Ultra settings start at 51 FPS at 1080p, fall to 36 at 1440p (down 15 FPS or 29.4%), and then to 22 at 4K (down 29 FPS or 56.9%). In every case, the FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 29-30%, and from 1080p to 4K is approximately 57-58%. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, would not show such dramatic FPS drops due to resolution changes if it were the bottleneck. CPU-bound scenarios often show less FPS variance across resolutions because the CPU workload is largely independent of pixel count. The fact that FPS halves when moving from 1080p to 4K strongly suggests the Arc B390’s fixed pixel throughput and shared memory are the constraints. The 4K results, with averages of 26 FPS on High, 22 FPS on Ultra, and 35 FPS on Medium, are all below playable thresholds. Even at 4K Low, the 50 FPS average is marginal. The data shows that resolution scaling is the primary lever for performance, but the Arc B390’s low absolute performance means no resolution offers a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS except 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 118 FPS, which is the only measured configuration exceeding 100 FPS. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and a maximum of 95, suggesting some frame time variance but generally playable. High settings average 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS mark, but the lack of min/max data means there could be dips. Ultra settings average 51 FPS, which is below 60 and may feel stuttery in a racing sim where consistent frame pacing matters. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 67 FPS, illustrating the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 82 FPS, which is still playable but a 36 FPS reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 58 FPS, with a minimum of 49 and a maximum of 67, so the average is below 60 and dips could hit the 40s. High settings average 44 FPS, which is not smooth for a racing simulation. Ultra settings average 36 FPS, which is marginal. The 1440p results show that only Low settings approach a playable experience, and even then, the 82 FPS average leaves little headroom for complex scenes with many cars.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B390 is overwhelmed. Low settings average 50 FPS, which might be acceptable for some, but Medium drops to 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40, indicating consistent frame rates around 30-40 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. These numbers are below the threshold for a responsive racing game, where input latency and frame pacing are critical. The 4K data shows that this combo is not viable at that resolution for competitive or enjoyable play, regardless of settings.

The measured FPS data only includes average FPS for most rows, with min/max only provided for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the variance is 25 FPS (70 to 95). At 1440p Medium, the variance is 18 FPS (49 to 67). At 4K Medium, the variance is 10 FPS (30 to 40). This narrowing variance at higher resolutions further confirms the GPU is the bottleneck, as it becomes more consistently saturated.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2566 out of 2897 tested combos in Assetto Corsa. This places it in the bottom 11.4% of all combinations, which is a poor result for a system built around a high-end CPU. The i7-13700K itself ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with a 3DMark max threads score of 12412 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745. Its average benchmark score of 46881 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with deltas of -0.2% to 0.5%. This means the CPU is not the reason for the low combo rank.

The Arc B390, however, ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are all low-end NVIDIA parts from the GT 500/600/700 series, which are not designed for modern gaming. The combo rank reflects this GPU limitation. In a game like Assetto Corsa, which is a racing simulation that can be CPU-intensive in physics calculations, the i7-13700K would normally allow high frame rates with a capable GPU. But the Arc B390’s integrated design, with System Shared memory and only 7.680 TFLOPS FP32, restricts performance to the measured levels.

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank of 2566 suggests that most other CPU+GPU pairings deliver higher FPS in Assetto Corsa. The data shows that even the Arc B390’s nearest GPU rivals, which have lower 3DMark scores (1463 to 1443), would likely perform similarly in this game, but the i7-13700K’s strong CPU scores cannot compensate for the GPU’s weaknesses. The combo rank is a holistic measure, and it clearly indicates that the Arc B390 is the limiting factor. If the i7-13700K were paired with a higher-performing GPU, the rank would be dramatically better, but with the Arc B390, it sits near the bottom of the list.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the measured FPS data, the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 118 FPS. This is the only configuration above 100 FPS, and it offers enough headroom to avoid frame drops during races with multiple cars or weather effects. Low settings at 1440p average 82 FPS, which is also acceptable, but the resolution increase does not justify the 36 FPS loss when the visual difference between 1080p and 1440p is not specified in the data. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low is the clear choice.

Medium settings at 1080p average 83 FPS, which is also playable, but the minimum FPS is 70, meaning there could be occasional dips. If the user wants slightly better visual quality without sacrificing too much performance, 1080p Medium is a viable alternative, with a 35 FPS drop from Low but still above 60 FPS average. However, the min FPS of 70 suggests that in heavy scenes, the frame rate could drop to 70 FPS, which is still smooth. At 1440p Medium, the average is 58 FPS with a minimum of 49, which is below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stutter. At 1080p High, the average is 62 FPS, which is just above 60, but without min/max data, it is risky to recommend over Medium.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 51 FPS, which is below 60 and likely to feel laggy in a racing sim. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 22 FPS. High settings at 1440p (44 FPS) and 4K (26 FPS) are also unplayable for a competitive title. The data suggests that 4K is not viable at any setting, with the best 4K result being 50 FPS on Low, which is borderline but still below 60. For the best experience per the measured rows, the recommendation is to run 1080p Low for maximum frame rate, or 1080p Medium as a compromise for better visuals while staying above 60 FPS average. Users should avoid 1440p and 4K unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS averages and significant frame pacing issues. The Arc B390’s integrated nature means that lower resolutions and settings are the only path to a smooth experience in Assetto Corsa.