Fortnite

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that ranks 2517th out of 2740 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the bottom tier of systems evaluated for this title. This is a modest pairing, with the CPU holding a strong position in its own right while the GPU is a significant limiting factor, resulting in playable frame rates only at lower settings and resolutions. The data indicates a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with the measured average FPS figures showing a clear pattern across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2517 out of 2740 places this system in the 8th percentile of all tested combinations for Fortnite. This is a low ranking, indicating that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The data shows that for a competitive Battle Royale title, this result is far from optimal, but it is consistent with the hardware profile. The Intel Arc B370 is a very low-end graphics processor, as evidenced by its own percentileVsAllGpus of 5, meaning it outperforms only 5% of all GPUs in the database. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-13400F has a percentileVsAllCpus of 77, indicating it is a capable processor that outperforms most CPUs. The disparity between these two components is the defining characteristic of this combo, with the GPU dragging down the overall performance.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not the source of the bottleneck at most settings. The i5-13400F’s average benchmark score is 25292, which places it in the top quarter of all CPUs. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are effectively tied. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within 0.3% of the i5-13400F’s score. This shows the processor is a solid mid-range performer that should not struggle with the demands of Fortnite. The GPU, however, has an average benchmark score of just 1184 from a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, are similarly aged or low-powered parts, confirming the Arc B370 is not designed for high-performance gaming. The combination of a strong CPU and a very weak GPU means the system’s rank is almost entirely determined by the latter.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for gaming, where single-thread performance is often critical, but the 16 threads also provide ample headroom for background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple cores.

In the context of Fortnite, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. The data suggests it performs this role adequately. The CPU’s benchmarks show strong multithreaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11068. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3634. Because the GPU is the limiting component, reducing the resolution from 1440p to 1080p results in significant FPS gains at the same settings, which would not be the case if the CPU were the bottleneck. For example, at High settings, the average FPS increases from 36 at 2560x1440 to 57 at 1920x1080, a 58% improvement. This indicates the CPU has spare capacity to handle the additional frames that the GPU cannot produce at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals further confirms it is not the weak link. With an avgBenchmarkScore of 25292, it sits just above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core 5 120 (deltaPct -0.3), and just below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.3). These are all comparable processors, and the small deltas in their scores would translate to negligible differences in Fortnite’s frame rates. The i5-13400F has a 77th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, which is a strong showing. Therefore, any analysis of this combo must conclude that the CPU is a capable partner that is being held back by the GPU.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated-class graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s clocks are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. Critically, its memory is listed as “System Shared,” meaning it relies on the system’s main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is also “System Dependent,” which means performance will vary based on the host system’s memory configuration. This architecture is a major limiting factor for gaming performance, as shared memory bandwidth is typically much lower than dedicated GDDR6 or GDDR6X.

The GPU’s benchmark results are extremely poor. Its only recorded benchmark is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older or low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (avgScore 1186, deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (avgScore 1190, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (avgScore 1192, deltaPct -0.7). This puts the Arc B370 in the same performance class as discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. For a modern game like Fortnite, this is a severe handicap.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU’s limitations clearly. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is playable. However, at the same resolution with Ultra settings, the average drops to 37 FPS, which is not smooth. The GPU’s inability to maintain high frame rates at higher settings is a direct result of its limited shading units and memory bandwidth. The lack of dedicated VRAM is particularly problematic for textures and geometry, which is why the High and Ultra settings see such dramatic FPS drops. The GPU is the bottleneck in this system, and its performance dictates the overall experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are the most direct evidence of this combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the resolution most common for competitive gaming, the results vary widely by settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 104, which is excellent for a smooth experience. Medium settings yield an average of 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 84. High settings drop the average to 57 FPS, and Ultra settings result in an average of just 37 FPS. This shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are significantly lower. Low settings produce an average of 66 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 46 FPS (min 39, max 53). High settings drop to 36 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 24 FPS. At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low settings average 35 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS (min 21, max 28), High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages just 13 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo is only suitable for 4K gaming at the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

The data shows a consistent pattern: for every resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. At 1080p, the gap is 67 FPS (104 vs 37). At 1440p, the gap is 42 FPS (66 vs 24). At 4K, the gap is 22 FPS (35 vs 13). This scaling with settings is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the processor is capable of delivering more frames but the graphics card cannot render them at higher quality levels. The minimum FPS figures for Medium settings at each resolution (62 at 1080p, 39 at 1440p, 21 at 4K) also show that frame pacing is relatively stable, but the averages are too low for a fast-paced game like Fortnite at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Fortnite with this combo?

A: According to the measured data, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 104. This is the only configuration that offers a consistently high frame rate. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 66 FPS, which is still playable but less smooth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the main limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 5 and an average benchmark score of 1184, while the CPU has a percentileVsAllCpus of 77 and an average benchmark score of 25292. The FPS scaling with resolution and settings is consistent with a GPU bottleneck.

Q: Can this combo run Fortnite at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at very low settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 35. At Medium settings, it drops to 25 FPS, and at High settings, it is 19 FPS. Ultra settings yield an average of 13 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has a score of 25284 (deltaPct 0), the Intel Core 5 120 has a score of 25362 (deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a score of 25365 (deltaPct -0.3). These are all within 0.3% of each other, indicating similar performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 104 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 37 FPS. This is a difference of 67 FPS, or about 64% lower performance at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a dedicated graphics card?

A: The data shows it is categorized as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a bus interface of IGP and a slot width of IGP. Its memory is listed as “System Shared,” meaning it uses system RAM rather than dedicated video memory.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only sensible settings for a competitive experience are Low at 1920x1080. This yields an average of 104 FPS, which is above the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced Battle Royale. Medium settings at 1080p provide an average of 73 FPS, which is also acceptable, but the drop to 57 FPS at High settings is noticeable. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, Low settings are the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, Low settings give an average of 66 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. Medium settings at 1440p average 46 FPS, which is below the typical target for smooth gameplay. For 4K resolution, the data shows that even Low settings only average 35 FPS, making it unsuitable for anything other than casual play. Therefore, the recommended configuration is 1080p with Low settings. If a player insists on higher visual quality, Medium at 1080p is the maximum acceptable compromise, as the 73 FPS average is still reasonably smooth. Higher settings at any resolution result in frame rates that are too low for a competitive game like Fortnite.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104 at 1920x1080 to 66 at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 35 FPS, which is a 66% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is expected when the GPU is the limiting component, as the number of pixels increases exponentially with resolution.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar. The average FPS goes from 73 at 1080p to 46 at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 25 at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). High settings show the same pattern: 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 19 at 4K (a 67% drop). This consistent percentage reduction across all settings indicates that the GPU’s rendering pipeline is saturated at each resolution, and the CPU is not able to compensate by pushing more frames. The fact that the FPS scales almost linearly with the pixel count confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the sole bottleneck. If the CPU were the limit, we would expect the FPS to remain similar across resolutions, but that is not the case. The data shows that to maintain a playable frame rate, the resolution must be kept at 1080p, and even then, only at lower settings.