Cyberpunk 2077

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile in Cyberpunk 2077. The data here shows a combination that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions, but which can deliver playable frame rates when settings are managed. The measured results offer a clear picture of where this hardware stands relative to other tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The combo is ranked 1330 out of 1710 tested combinations in the database. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, indicating that while it is capable, many other pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival in synthetic CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, has an average score of 54450, which is 0.6% higher. The i7-14700F is also 1.2% faster than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: What is the performance delta between the Intel Arc B580 and its closest GPU rival?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021. The AMD Radeon 760M is the closest rival with a score of 22999, a delta of 0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the B580.

Q: What is the best measured performance for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 84.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 80 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 60.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 32.2 FPS. This represents a significant 46.9% decrease in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this configuration for Cyberpunk 2077?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K, the average FPS drops to as low as 20.2 at Ultra settings, showing the GPU struggles with the resolution. The CPU's strong benchmark scores (94th percentile) indicate it is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the decisive component in this pairing for Cyberpunk 2077. The data shows that the GPU's capabilities, particularly its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus, directly dictate the playability envelope. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (20.2 FPS) versus 1080p Low (84.3 FPS) highlights the GPU's workload sensitivity. The B580's 2670 MHz boost clock and 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are fixed parameters; the benchmark results show how these translate into real-world performance as the rendering load changes.

The GPU's performance is also contextualized by its benchmark scores. It holds a 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 23021. This places it in a competitive bracket, but its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (which scores 0.7% higher), are not significantly faster in synthetic tests. However, the measured in-game data shows that the B580's performance in Cyberpunk 2077 is heavily influenced by settings, suggesting that its architecture handles the game's specific demands in a non-linear fashion.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 12 GB is a notable factor. While the data does not show VRAM usage, the substantial drop in FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings (e.g., High settings from 43.9 FPS to 20.9 FPS) indicates that the memory subsystem and the GPU's compute units are being saturated. The B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical ceiling, and the measured results show that achieving that ceiling is not possible at higher resolutions, where the pixel and texture rates (213.6 GPixel/s and 427.2 GTexel/s) become limiting factors.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 84.3 FPS at 1080p to 60.6 FPS at 1440p, a 28.1% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at the same settings results in a further drop to 41.8 FPS, a 31.0% decrease. This consistent decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not scale proportionally with resolution.

The scaling at higher quality presets is even more pronounced. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 44.8 at 1080p to 32.2 at 1440p (a 28.1% drop) and then to 20.2 at 4K (a 37.3% drop from 1440p). This steeper decline at higher resolutions and settings suggests that the GPU's resources, including its 12 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus, are being overwhelmed. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth appears insufficient to feed the render pipeline at 4K, leading to the low single-digit frame rates.

This data also shows that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, allowing the GPU to render frames faster. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor. The i7-14700F's strong multi-threaded performance (e.g., a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443) ensures it is not the bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU's frame rendering time dominates. The benchmark results indicate that for a smoother experience at higher resolutions, the GPU would need to be upgraded, as the CPU has headroom left on the table.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is achieved at Medium settings for most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium settings yield an average of 63 FPS, which is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is a significant improvement over the 43.9 FPS at High settings, while still offering better visual fidelity than the 84.3 FPS at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 45.9 FPS. While this is below 60 FPS, it is the highest preset that maintains playability, as High settings drop to 33.8 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual detail, Low settings at 1440p (60.6 FPS) is the only way to achieve a 60 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 32.2 FPS average falls into a range where responsiveness is compromised.

At 3840x2160, no preset delivers a playable experience by conventional standards. The highest average FPS is 41.8 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. High and Ultra settings produce averages of 20.9 and 20.2 FPS, respectively, which are not suitable for action gameplay. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combination without significant graphical compromises or the use of upscaling technology, which was not part of these measurements. For the best experience, Medium at 1080p offers the most balanced performance, while Low at 1440p is the best option for higher resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking of 1330 out of 1710 combos places this configuration in the bottom 22% of all tested pairings for Cyberpunk 2077. This is a direct result of the measured average FPS across all settings and resolutions, which is dragged down by the poor performance at 4K. The data shows that this combo struggles to compete with higher-tier configurations that can maintain higher frame rates at demanding settings.

However, the ranking does not tell the whole story. The combo's performance is highly dependent on the settings chosen. At 1080p Low, the 84.3 FPS average is respectable and would likely rank much higher if only that data point were considered. The overall rank is a composite of all 12 measured scenarios, and the inclusion of 4K results, where the GPU is severely challenged, significantly lowers the average. This indicates that the combo is better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where its ranking would be more favorable.

The CPU's position among its rivals is strong, with the i7-14700F being only 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X in average benchmark scores. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, this combo would perform competitively. The GPU, however, is in a closer race with its rivals, with a delta of only 0.7% compared to the RTX 4060. The low overall ranking is therefore more attributable to the GPU's performance ceiling in Cyberpunk 2077 than to a deficiency in the CPU. This combination works best for users who are willing to adjust settings to achieve the desired frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset. All data points are derived from the provided measurements.

1920x1080

At this resolution, the combo performs best. The Low preset delivers an average of 84.3 FPS, making it the only configuration to exceed 80 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 63 FPS, a 25.3% decrease from Low. High settings yield 43.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 44.8 FPS. The similar performance between High and Ultra (a 2.0% difference) suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not fully taxing the GPU at this resolution, or that the CPU is providing a slight bottleneck. The jump from Low to Medium is significant, but the jump from Medium to High is a 30.3% drop, indicating a major increase in rendering workload.

2560x1440

At 1440p, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 60.6 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution to reach the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 45.9 FPS, a 24.3% drop from Low. High settings average 33.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 32.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4.7%, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the primary limit, as the increased detail from Ultra settings has a minimal impact on the already low frame rate. The gap between Low and Medium (24.3%) is less pronounced than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to saturate.

3840x2160

At 4K, the GPU is severely overburdened. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable (though not ideal) average of 41.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 28.3 FPS, a 32.3% decrease. High settings yield 20.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 20.2 FPS. The performance difference between High and Ultra is minimal (3.3%), confirming that the GPU is completely bottlenecked. The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the relative cost of each settings preset diminishes because the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capability becomes the sole limiting factor. The 4K results are consistently below 60 FPS, making this resolution unsuitable for this hardware without significant compromises.