Fortnite

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a stark contrast in component tiers within the Fortnite benchmark data. The CPU is a high-end desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated graphics solution with a very low performance percentile. This combination produces a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics component, a fact clearly reflected in the measured frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The data indicates that this pairing is positioned at the lower end of the performance spectrum for Fortnite, with a combo rank of 2517 out of 2740 tested combinations.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which are substantial figures for a desktop CPU. The processor has a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, as well as a Geekbench multi-core score of 17085 and a single-core score of 2445. With an average benchmark score of 49394, the CPU sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its raw processing capability is far above average.

In the context of this specific system, the CPU's role is to feed frames to the GPU, but the data suggests that the Arc B370 cannot keep up with the data being sent. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 104, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 37. This scaling is more indicative of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU's high performance metrics would not be the limiting factor at lower settings. The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which is 0.3% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, which is 0.8% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% slower. These deltas are minimal, showing that the i5-14600KF is competitive with other high-end processors.

Given the CPU's capabilities, benchmark results indicate that it is not the primary constraint in this configuration for Fortnite. At lower resolutions and settings, where the CPU typically has more influence, the frame rates are still modest, such as 104 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far below what this CPU could theoretically support with a more powerful GPU. The processor's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4273, is typically beneficial for a game like Fortnite, but the overall system performance is capped by the GPU. The CPU's role here is to provide a solid foundation that is underutilized, as the graphics processor becomes the limiting factor even at lower settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with a bandwidth that is described as "System Dependent." The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. Its compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, and an FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS. The GPU's TDP is just 25 W, and it uses no power connectors, consistent with its IGP designation.

The Arc B370's performance is extremely limited, as indicated by its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 1184 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals in terms of this benchmark score are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which is 0.2% faster, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which is 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster, while the AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% slower. These rivals are all older, low-end graphics solutions, underscoring the Arc B370's position at the bottom of the performance hierarchy.

In this game, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 104, which is playable, but the performance degrades quickly as settings increase. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 73, and at 1080p High, it drops to 57. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is just 37. This pattern of significant frame rate drops with each settings tier is classic behavior for a GPU that lacks sufficient shading power and memory bandwidth. The system-shared memory, with its dependent bandwidth, means that the GPU is competing with the CPU for memory access, further limiting performance in a fast-paced game like Fortnite. The GPU's low fill rates and compute throughput directly translate to the frame rates observed, making it the clear performance limiter across all tested configurations.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104 at 1080p to 66 at 1440p, and then to 35 at 4K. This represents a 66.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the drop is from 73 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p, and then to 25 FPS at 4K, a 65.8% reduction. High settings see a drop from 57 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p, and then to 19 FPS at 4K, which is a 66.7% reduction. Ultra settings show a drop from 37 FPS at 1080p to 24 FPS at 1440p, and then to 13 FPS at 4K, a 64.9% reduction.

The relative consistency of these percentage drops across all settings is telling. When a system is CPU-bound, increasing resolution typically has a smaller impact on FPS because the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU takes on more of the rendering load. However, when a system is GPU-bound, the FPS drop is more pronounced and scales more directly with the increase in pixel count. The resolution scaling here, with roughly two-thirds of the performance lost when moving from 1080p to 4K, is a strong indicator of a GPU bottleneck. A more powerful GPU would show a smaller relative drop, as the CPU would begin to limit performance at lower resolutions.

The data at 1440p and 4K reinforces this conclusion. At 1440p, the highest average FPS recorded is 66 at Low settings, which is still below the 100 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. At 4K, all settings produce average FPS below 35, with Ultra dipping to just 13 FPS. This makes 4K essentially unplayable for this combination, and even 1440p is marginal. The scaling behavior shows that the Arc B370 is overwhelmed by the increased pixel throughput required at higher resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. The CPU's performance headroom is wasted, as the GPU cannot translate the processor's capabilities into higher frame rates as resolution increases.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B370 combination depend heavily on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average FPS of 104, which is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh experience. The Medium preset at 1080p provides an average of 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 84 FPS, which is still smooth for most players but represents a significant drop from Low. The High preset at 1080p yields 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to feel choppy in fast-paced combat.

For players prioritizing frame rate at 1080p, the Low preset is the clear choice, as it is the only setting that exceeds 100 FPS. The Medium preset offers a better visual experience with a 73 FPS average, and its minimum of 62 FPS indicates that it stays above 60 FPS for the most part, making it a viable alternative for those who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at 1080p, as their average FPS falls below 60, which is a common threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset provides an average of 66 FPS, which is the only setting that achieves a playable frame rate. Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. Therefore, at 1440p, the Low preset is the only recommended option for a reasonably smooth experience. At 4K, no preset achieves a playable frame rate, with the highest being 35 FPS at Low settings. For this resolution, the data suggests that the combination is not suitable for Fortnite, regardless of settings. The best experience, per the measured rows, is at 1080p with the Low or Medium preset, with Low being the safest for maintaining high frame rates and Medium offering a balance between visuals and performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B370 combination is ranked 2517 out of 2740 tested combos for Fortnite. This places it in the bottom 8.1% of all tested systems, indicating that the vast majority of other hardware pairings deliver better performance in this game. The rank reflects the severe GPU bottleneck, as the high-performing CPU is paired with one of the lowest-performing GPUs in the database. The combo rank is a direct consequence of the measured FPS data, which shows that the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings.

In comparison, the CPU alone ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This disparity is the root cause of the low combo rank. The system's overall performance is dragged down by the GPU, which cannot leverage the CPU's significant processing power. The data shows that this combo is worse than 91.9% of all other tested combinations, meaning that almost any other GPU paired with this CPU would likely yield better results. The combo rank serves as a quantitative summary of the system's imbalance, highlighting that the GPU is the primary factor limiting Fortnite performance.

The nearest rival GPUs, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, are all older, low-end parts, and their similar benchmark scores to the Arc B370 confirm that this GPU is at the bottom of the performance ladder. The combo rank of 2517 out of 2740 is consistent with this assessment, as it places the system in the same performance tier as those legacy components. For any user considering this combination for Fortnite, the data strongly suggests that the GPU will be the deciding factor in overall experience, and its low rank indicates that the system is not well-suited for the game at higher settings or resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 104.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49228, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600KF's score of 49394.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 39, with an average of 46 and a maximum of 53.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Fortnite?

A: The combo is ranked 2517 out of 2740 tested combinations for Fortnite.

Q: At 4K resolution, what is the highest average FPS achievable with any setting?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 35, which is achieved with Low settings.

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

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, providing a complete picture of the system's performance.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are as follows:

• High settings: average FPS of 19.
• Low settings: average FPS of 35.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 25, with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 28.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 13.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are:

• High settings: average FPS of 36.
• Low settings: average FPS of 66.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 46, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 24.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the results are:

• High settings: average FPS of 57.
• Low settings: average FPS of 104.
• Medium settings: average FPS of 73, with a minimum of 62 and a maximum of 84.
• Ultra settings: average FPS of 37.

These numbers show a clear pattern. At every resolution, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra, which always delivers the lowest performance. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra often delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. For instance, at 1080p, the difference is 67 FPS, while at 4K, it is 22 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, indicate some variance, but the averages are consistent with the overall trend. The data confirms that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings, with performance becoming increasingly marginal at higher resolutions and settings.