Fortnite

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 combination produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Fortnite, with the measured frame rates revealing a system where the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the data indicates that this pairing is best suited for competitive play at lower graphical presets, as the GPU's performance ceiling is reached quickly. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this specific hardware configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 has a dramatic and consistent impact on frame rates, clearly demonstrating that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor in this system. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS drops from 104 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, and finally to 35 at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction in average FPS when moving from the lowest tested resolution to the highest, a scaling pattern that points directly at the GPU struggling to fill the increasing pixel count.

The scaling behavior becomes even more pronounced at higher graphical presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 57 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p, then to 19 at 4K. The 4K High result is barely playable, while the 1080p High result is at least functional. This steep drop-off suggests that the Arc B370's shading units and ROPs are simply overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and complex shading work. The GPU's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures, and the benchmark results confirm that these capabilities are insufficient for 4K gaming at any preset above Low.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1440p to 4K is less severe than the drop from 1080p to 1440p across most settings. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 73 at 1080p, to 46 at 1440p, to 25 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that other system components, such as memory bandwidth, which is listed as "System Dependent" for this GPU, may begin to play a larger role in limiting performance.

The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. Even at 1440p, only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even the Low preset only reaching 35 FPS. For users with 4K displays, this combination is not viable for Fortnite, and the measured data suggests that significant settings reductions or resolution scaling would be required to approach playability.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the four available presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — the data reveals a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 104 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, by contrast, delivers only 37 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 67 FPS, which represents a 64% performance penalty for enabling the highest visual settings.

The Medium preset offers a reasonable middle ground, with 73 FPS at 1080p and 46 FPS at 1440p. However, the measured minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 62, which means that even this preset can experience noticeable frame dips during intense gameplay moments. The High preset, with 57 FPS at 1080p, sits just below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth competitive play.

For competitive Fortnite players, the Low preset at 1080p is clearly the optimal choice based on the measured data. The 104 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and the reduced visual complexity can actually be beneficial for spotting enemies in a Battle Royale setting. The data also shows that Low at 1440p, with 66 FPS, is a viable alternative for users with higher-resolution monitors who still want frame rates above 60.

The Ultra preset is essentially unusable at any resolution, with 4K Ultra at 13 FPS being a slideshow and 1080p Ultra at 37 FPS still feeling sluggish. The Medium preset at 1440p, delivering 46 FPS, might be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over competitive performance, but the 1080p Medium result of 73 FPS is a better balance. The measured data suggests that users should avoid High and Ultra presets entirely with this hardware, as the performance penalty is severe and the visual improvement is unlikely to justify the frame rate loss.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides a strong foundation for gaming, with its 8 cores and 16 threads offering ample processing power for modern titles. The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. The Geekbench scores further support this, with a multicore result of 9959 and a single-core result of 1907. These figures indicate that the CPU is capable of handling complex game logic and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck.

However, in this specific configuration, the CPU's capabilities are largely untapped due to the GPU's limitations. The measured FPS data shows that even at the highest resolution and settings, the frame rates are low enough that the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and base clock of 3.70 GHz provide solid single-threaded performance, which is important for Fortnite's game engine. The 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and 2-thread score of 1762 suggest that the CPU can handle the primary game thread efficiently.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for gaming workloads, and the 65 W TDP indicates that thermal throttling is unlikely to be an issue in most systems. The benchmark data shows that the CPU's performance is consistent across various tests, with the Passmark multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 both being solid results.

The fact that the CPU is not the bottleneck becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates at 1080p and 4K, since the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution. Instead, we see dramatic FPS drops as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 versus all CPUs indicates that it is a capable processor, but its performance is wasted in this pairing with the Arc B370.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this combination at rank 2517 out of 2740 tested combos in Fortnite, putting it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily due to the Intel Arc B370's weak performance, as the GPU's percentile rank of 5 versus all GPUs places it in the bottom 5% of graphics processors. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is modest, and its nearest rivals include legacy cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which are over a decade old.

The CPU's strong performance does little to boost the overall ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with 25550, all within 0.3% of each other. This shows that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range processors, but the GPU's poor showing drags the entire combination down to the 2517th position.

The ranking becomes more understandable when considering the GPU's specifications. With only 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, the Arc B370 is clearly designed for low-power integrated graphics use rather than discrete gaming performance. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor confirm that this is not intended for serious gaming, and the measured FPS data reflects this limitation. The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7650M and AMD FirePro M2000, are all older mobile or workstation parts, further emphasizing its low performance tier.

Despite the poor overall ranking, the combination does achieve playable frame rates at 1080p with Low settings. This suggests that for users who already own this hardware and want to play Fortnite, the experience is possible but requires significant settings compromises. The rank of 2517 out of 2740 means that the vast majority of tested combinations offer better performance, but the data also shows that this combo is not completely incapable of running the game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the best experience, achieving an average FPS of 104. This is the only configuration that offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The 1440p Low setting, with 66 FPS, is also viable for users with higher-resolution displays.

Q: Can this combination run Fortnite at 4K?

A: Yes, but the performance is poor. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 35, and at Medium it drops to 25. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially unplayable at 13 FPS. Users with 4K displays should avoid this configuration for Fortnite.

Q: How does the CPU compare to other processors in its class?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, -0.1% delta), showing it is competitive with other mid-range processors.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 has a percentile rank of 5 versus all GPUs, and its benchmark score of 1184 is comparable to legacy cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770. The CPU's strong performance is untapped, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average FPS of 73 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum FPS of 62 and a maximum of 84. This provides a playable experience but with occasional frame dips below 70 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2517 out of 2740 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. The poor ranking is primarily due to the GPU's low performance, despite the CPU's solid benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are 104 for Low, 73 for Medium, 57 for High, and 37 for Ultra. The Medium preset also records a minimum FPS of 62 and a maximum of 84, providing the only complete FPS range data at this resolution. This shows that the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra fall below it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 66 for Low, 46 for Medium, 36 for High, and 24 for Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53, indicating that even the mid-range preset cannot maintain smooth frame rates at 1440p. The Low preset remains the only option that approaches playability, but the 66 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding gameplay scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly poor. The Low preset averages 35 FPS, Medium drops to 25 FPS (with a minimum of 21 and maximum of 28), High falls to 19 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 13 FPS. The data shows that no preset at 4K achieves even 40 FPS on average, making this resolution unusable for Fortnite with this hardware. The complete FPS range for 4K Medium, from 21 to 28, demonstrates that performance is consistently low without significant variation.

The pattern across all resolutions shows that the Low preset provides roughly double the frame rate of the Ultra preset. At 1080p, the difference is 104 FPS versus 37 FPS, a 67 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly to 42 FPS (66 versus 24), and at 4K it is 22 FPS (35 versus 13). This consistent ratio suggests that the graphical settings have a proportional impact on GPU workload, and the Arc B370's limited compute resources are the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the defining component in this system's gaming performance, and the measured data shows that its capabilities are severely limited. With a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 and a percentile rank of 5 versus all GPUs, this processor is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186, both of which are legacy parts from a different era of gaming.

The GPU's architecture, based on Xe3-LPG and built on a 3 nm process, is designed primarily for integrated graphics in mobile and portable devices. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor confirm that this is not a discrete gaming GPU, despite being branded as part of the Arc series. The 1280 shading units and 10 ray tracing cores are insufficient for modern gaming at high resolutions, and the measured FPS data reflects this limitation clearly.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," which means it relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory architecture can lead to bandwidth limitations, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU requires more data throughput. The "System Dependent" bandwidth specification suggests that performance can vary significantly based on the system's memory configuration, adding another layer of unpredictability to the already constrained gaming performance.

The benchmark results show that the Arc B370 is only suitable for very light gaming workloads. At 1080p Low, it manages 104 FPS in Fortnite, which is acceptable for competitive play. However, any increase in graphical settings or resolution quickly overwhelms the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. The 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not enough to handle the demands of modern Battle Royale games at higher quality settings. The data makes it clear that this GPU is the sole reason for the combination's poor ranking, and users seeking better Fortnite performance would need to upgrade this component first.