Grand Theft Auto V

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a consistently playable experience in Grand Theft Auto V, though the data reveals a clear ceiling at higher resolutions and preset levels. Measured results across 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 show that the combo’s performance scales predictably with settings, but the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for this 2013 title’s engine. The combo ranks 2353 out of 2954 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, yet the raw frame rates at 1080p Medium (108 FPS average) and 1440p Medium (73 FPS average) suggest a well-balanced pairing for mainstream gaming, with the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth proving sufficient for the game’s demands at most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Grand Theft Auto V?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with average FPS ranging from 60 at Ultra to 123 at Low. At 2560x1440, averages drop to 41–83 FPS, while 3840x2160 only reaches 23–48 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where all presets stay above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals based on synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, which is within 0.5% of its closest rivals. It sits 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F places in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 (0% delta), while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta).

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at 1440p with any settings preset?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 83 FPS average and Medium yields 73 FPS average. High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, so only Low and Medium maintain a 60+ FPS average at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The measured rows include minFps only for Medium settings: 91 FPS at 1920x1080, 62 FPS at 2560x1440, and 35 FPS at 3840x2160. These minimums show that even at 4K, the combo never drops below 35 FPS on Medium, though the average of 42 FPS at that resolution remains borderline.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in this game compare to its overall standing?

A: In Grand Theft Auto V, the combo ranks 2353 out of 2954 tested combinations, which is roughly the 20th percentile. This is notably lower than the CPU’s standalone 77th percentile and the GPU’s 65th percentile, indicating that the game’s specific engine characteristics limit this pairing more than synthetic averages suggest.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s specifications directly shape its performance in Grand Theft Auto V. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, the card’s compute capacity is defined by its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The base and boost clocks are both set at 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These figures translate into measurable results: at 1920x1080, the GPU pushes 123 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 60 FPS on Ultra, a 51% reduction that highlights how the game’s draw distance and shadow effects tax the rasterization pipeline.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate across all tested presets, as the game’s 2013-era assets do not appear to exceed this allocation even at 4K Ultra. However, the bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s fill rate and texture rate (360.0 GTexel/s) are insufficient to maintain high frame rates: the Ultra preset averages only 23 FPS, while Low reaches 48 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 25 FPS, whereas at 1080p the same preset gap is 63 FPS, suggesting that the GPU’s pixel throughput, not memory capacity, constrains 4K performance.

The Arc B570’s position relative to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provides context for its in-game behavior. With an average score of 20556, it ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a 0.1% edge for the A750. These near-identical synthetic scores suggest that in Grand Theft Auto V, the B570’s performance should fall in line with these cards, though driver optimization for this specific title can shift real-world results. The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and 150 W TDP are consistent with its mid-range positioning, and the dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin power connector aligns with its power envelope.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo averages 84 FPS on High, 108 on Medium, and 123 on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 57 FPS on High, 73 on Medium, and 83 on Low. At 3840x2160, the averages fall further to 32 FPS on High, 42 on Medium, and 48 on Low. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are substantial: High loses 27 FPS (a 32% reduction), Medium loses 35 FPS (a 32% reduction), and Low loses 40 FPS (a 33% reduction). From 1440p to 4K, the declines are even steeper in relative terms: High drops 25 FPS (44% lower), Medium drops 31 FPS (42% lower), and Low drops 35 FPS (42% lower).

These scaling patterns indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The consistent ~32% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all presets suggests that the Arc B570’s rendering pipeline is fully utilized, and the pixel count increase directly impacts frame times. The 42-44% drop from 1440p to 4K further confirms this, as the 4K resolution requires 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, and the GPU cannot compensate with its fixed compute resources. At 1080p, the CPU’s role becomes more significant, but the data shows that even at Low settings (123 FPS), the frame rate is not CPU-bound in a way that would show a plateau — the GPU still drives the scaling.

The Ultra preset at each resolution shows the most severe scaling: 60 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 19 FPS (32%), and from 1440p to 4K is 18 FPS (44%). This linear degradation reflects the GPU’s limited ROP count (80) and pixel rate (200.0 GPixel/s), which cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel workload. The fact that Low at 4K (48 FPS) outperforms Ultra at 1440p (41 FPS) by 7 FPS highlights how settings adjustments can offset resolution penalties, but the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS compute budget remains the hard ceiling for 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Grand Theft Auto V is 2353 out of 2954 tested combinations, placing it in the 20th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings for this game. This is a surprisingly low position given the individual components’ standings: the Intel Core i5-13400F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy suggests that Grand Theft Auto V’s engine is particularly sensitive to certain hardware characteristics that this pairing does not excel at, possibly related to the game’s DirectX 11-era rendering path or its reliance on specific GPU features that the Arc B570 handles less efficiently.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3%). These rivals would likely produce similar frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU, meaning the combo’s rank is more influenced by the GPU than the CPU. The Arc B570’s nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, have average scores within 0.5% of the B570, so swapping in any of these GPUs would likely yield comparable in-game results and a similar rank.

The rank of 2353 suggests that this combo falls below the median performance level for Grand Theft Auto V. With 2954 total combinations, the median rank would be approximately 1477, so this pairing sits roughly 876 slots below that midpoint. This is notable because the CPU and GPU individually rank above the 50th percentile of their respective categories, yet the game-specific result is below average. This implies that Grand Theft Auto V’s performance is not solely determined by raw compute or core count; the combination’s memory bandwidth (380.0 GB/s), PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and driver-level optimization for this title all contribute to its below-median standing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 108 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive or fast-paced action. The Medium preset’s min/max range at 1080p (91-124 FPS) and 1440p (62-83 FPS) shows consistent frame delivery without severe dips.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, but it comes with significant trade-offs. At 1080p, High averages 84 FPS, which is 24 FPS lower than Medium. At 1440p, High drops to 57 FPS, below the 60 FPS target. At 4K, High averages 32 FPS, which is only 9 FPS higher than Ultra’s 23 FPS but 10 FPS lower than Medium’s 42 FPS. The Low preset maximizes performance, achieving 123 FPS at 1080p and 83 FPS at 1440p, but it sacrifices the visual enhancements that the Medium preset provides. Ultra is only recommended at 1080p, where it averages 60 FPS, but at 1440p (41 FPS) and 4K (23 FPS), it becomes impractical.

For users with a 1080p display, Medium is the clear choice, offering 108 FPS average with minimal visual compromise. For 1440p displays, Medium’s 73 FPS average is the sweet spot, while High’s 57 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. At 4K, users should stick to Low (48 FPS) or Medium (42 FPS) if they prioritize frame rate, as High and Ultra fall below 32 FPS. The data indicates that the Medium preset provides the most consistent experience, with the smallest relative drop from 1080p to 1440p (35 FPS) compared to High (27 FPS) or Low (40 FPS), suggesting it is well-optimized for this hardware combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 123 FPS, Medium averages 108 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, representing a 51% reduction in average frame rate. The Medium preset’s minimum of 91 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain above 90 FPS, while the maximum of 124 FPS approaches the Low preset’s average.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low averages 83 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 42 FPS, a 51% reduction, mirroring the 1080p scaling. The Medium preset’s minimum of 62 FPS stays just above the 60 FPS threshold, but High’s 57 FPS average falls below it, indicating that High is not suitable for 1440p if a consistent 60 FPS is required.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low averages 48 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 48 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The Low preset’s 48 FPS is the only 4K result above 45 FPS, while Ultra’s 23 FPS is barely a slideshow. The Medium preset’s minimum of 35 FPS indicates occasional stuttering, but its average of 42 FPS is more consistent than High’s 32 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset shows the most detailed data, with min and max values recorded, revealing that frame delivery is stable within a narrow band (e.g., 91-124 FPS at 1080p, 62-83 FPS at 1440p, 35-48 FPS at 4K).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F’s specifications provide substantial headroom for Grand Theft Auto V, a game that predates the CPU by a decade. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the processor leverages a hybrid architecture combining performance and efficiency cores, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core offer ample data locality for the game’s open-world assets. Synthetic benchmarks reinforce this: the CPU scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 3191 in single-core, and 25032 in PassMark multi-thread, with a single-thread score of 3634. These numbers place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong performance for gaming workloads.

In Grand Theft Auto V, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The game’s 2013 engine is not heavily multi-threaded, so the i5-13400F’s high single-core performance (960 in 3DMark single-thread, 1996 in Geekbench single-core) is more relevant than its multi-core capabilities. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (123 FPS) suggests that the CPU can sustain high frame rates without bottlenecking, but the scaling to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The fact that the combo ranks in the 20th percentile for this game, despite the CPU’s 77th percentile standing, implies that the CPU is not the primary constraint in most scenarios.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (average score 25284) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365), have nearly identical synthetic performance, meaning they would likely deliver similar frame rates in this game when paired with the Arc B570. However, the i5-13400F’s 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory give it flexibility in system builds. The CPU’s 10-nanometer process node and Raptor Lake architecture provide efficient performance, but the game’s age means that even lower-end processors could achieve similar results. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 123 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame delivery for this title, as the GPU at this setting is not fully saturated. At higher resolutions, the CPU’s workload decreases relative to the GPU, confirming that the i5-13400F is more than adequate for this pairing.