Cyberpunk 2077

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile in Cyberpunk 2077. The data shows a system that is capable at 1080p with tuned settings but becomes heavily constrained at higher resolutions. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, focusing solely on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Cyberpunk 2077?*

A: This specific combo ranks at 1311 out of 1710 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all possible pairings for this title.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236. This is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H, which scores 25201 (a 0.1% difference), and it sits just behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which scores 25365 (a -0.5% difference).

Q: How does the Arc B580's average benchmark score stack up against its nearest competitors?

A: The Arc B580 posts an average score of 23021. This is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, a 0.1% delta) and is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 87.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 22.3 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the performance data for this combo measured or estimated?

A: The data is marked as measured, indicating that the FPS figures come from actual benchmark runs rather than projections.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of frame output in Cyberpunk 2077, and its specifications reveal why certain performance ceilings exist. The GPU operates at a boost clock of 2670 MHz, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz, yielding an effective 19 Gbps. This is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The card's raw compute capability is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS FP32.

These specifications place the GPU in a specific performance bracket. Its average benchmark score of 23021 puts it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it is virtually tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has a deltaPct of -0.7%, meaning the Arc B580 is slightly ahead in aggregate benchmarks. However, the context of Cyberpunk 2077 is crucial. The game is known for demanding both raw throughput and memory bandwidth.

The 12 GB frame buffer is substantial, but the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions. As the resolution increases, the demand for texture data and pixel fill rates grows exponentially. The GPU's pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are fixed hardware limits. The measured FPS drops suggest that the Arc B580 is unable to feed its shading units fast enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The card is clearly the bottleneck in this pairing for this specific game, as the CPU has ample headroom in synthetic tests but the GPU struggles to translate that into high FPS at demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. This scaling behavior is a direct indicator of where the performance bottleneck lies.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance, with the Low preset hitting 87.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, that same Low preset drops to 61 FPS, a 30% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the Low preset further drops to 40.3 FPS, representing a 54% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern of significant FPS loss with each resolution step is a classic symptom of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling is not linear, and the data suggests the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across all resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. Instead, the FPS falls dramatically, indicating that the Arc B580's rendering pipeline is saturated. For instance, at 1080p Ultra, the system produces 42 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it produces only 22.3 FPS. The GPU's inability to maintain performance at higher pixel counts is the dominant factor. The jump from 1080p to 1440p is particularly punishing, with an average drop of roughly 25-30% across all settings, highlighting that the B580 is not well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear matrix of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. Here is the exact breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 87.6 FPS
• Medium: 62.4 FPS
• High: 45.1 FPS
• Ultra: 42 FPS

At 1080p, the system is playable. The Low preset offers the smoothest experience, while the High and Ultra presets dip below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

2560x1440:

• Low: 61 FPS
• Medium: 49.5 FPS
• High: 36.5 FPS
• Ultra: 32.4 FPS

At 1440p, only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is borderline, while High and Ultra presets fall well below playable frame rates for a fast-paced action RPG.

3840x2160:

• Low: 40.3 FPS
• Medium: 29.3 FPS
• High: 23.2 FPS
• Ultra: 22.3 FPS

At 4K, the data shows this combination is not viable for smooth gameplay. Even the Low preset struggles to maintain 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to a slideshow-like 22.3 FPS.

The data demonstrates a consistent hierarchy: lower settings always yield higher FPS, and lower resolutions always yield higher FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 45.6 FPS, while at 4K it is only 18 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is starved for pixel throughput, making the visual quality differences less impactful on frame rate when the GPU is already overwhelmed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend entirely on the target resolution and the user's preference for smoothness over visual quality.

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 62.4 FPS appears to be the sweet spot. It provides a frame rate that is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for a responsive experience while delivering a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset. The High preset at 45.1 FPS is noticeably less smooth, and the Ultra preset at 42 FPS offers only a marginal FPS increase over High, making it a poor trade-off for the performance loss.

For 1440p, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, hitting 61 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 49.5 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but will feel less fluid in combat. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they fall into the low-30s FPS range, which is suboptimal for an action RPG.

For 4K, the measured data does not support a playable experience at any setting. The Low preset achieves 40.3 FPS, which is below the standard playability threshold. Users with a 4K display would need to rely on upscaling technologies, but since no such data is present in the FACT PACK, the recommendation is to avoid this resolution for this title with this hardware.

The overall best experience per the measured rows is to target 1080p with the Medium preset. This configuration yields a 62.4 FPS average, which provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, the 1080p Low preset at 87.6 FPS is the clear choice. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the performance cost is severe, with the FPS dropping by nearly half when moving from High to Ultra at 1080p, from 45.1 to 42 FPS, and offering diminishing returns for the visual upgrade.