Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V, a 2013 action-adventure title, remains a demanding benchmark for modern hardware. This analysis examines the performance of the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the Intel Arc B570, based strictly on measured FPS data. The combination ranks 2353rd out of 2954 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of systems. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by its graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions, where frame rates drop to unplayable levels.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic impact as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 84 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 sees this average fall to 57 FPS, a 32% reduction. At 3840x2160, the average plummets to 32 FPS, which is a 62% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system produces 123 FPS, but this drops to 83 FPS at 1440p and further to 48 FPS at 4K. The performance penalty for moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 61%, nearly identical to the 62% penalty seen at High settings. This consistency suggests that the limiting factor is the graphics processing unit's raw throughput, not memory bandwidth or CPU overhead, as the relative performance cost of rendering more pixels remains constant regardless of the graphical complexity.

The data implies that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. While this is adequate for 1080p, the 4K resolution requires the GPU to process four times the number of pixels. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B570 simply does not have the pixel throughput or shading power to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, as evidenced by the 32 FPS average at High settings. This is a component that is clearly designed for 1080p and, to a lesser extent, 1440p gaming, with 4K being an aspirational target that it cannot meet.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and 5 nm process, is the decisive component in this system's gaming performance. Its performance percentile of 65 versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, and the measured FPS data confirms this classification. The GPU's benchmarks show a Passmark G3D score of 14195, with a Passmark DirectX 11 score of 118 and a DirectX 12 score of 72. These scores suggest that the card is more capable in older, less complex API workloads, which is relevant for a 2013 title like GTA V.

The GPU's clock speeds are locked at a base and boost of 2500 MHz. The memory operates at an effective 19 Gbps, which contributes to the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. This bandwidth is a key metric for texture-heavy games. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the system achieves 108 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. This stability indicates that the GPU has sufficient bandwidth and shading units (2304) to handle the load at this resolution without significant frame drops. The FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS is the theoretical ceiling for traditional shader work, and the results suggest it is being utilized effectively at 1080p.

However, the GPU's role changes dramatically at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra preset yields an average of only 23 FPS. This is a stark contrast to the 1080p Ultra result of 60 FPS. The 61.7% performance drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra highlights the GPU's limited ROP count (80) and pixel rate (200.0 GPixel/s). The data suggests that while the Arc B570 has enough compute power for 1080p gaming with high fidelity, its memory subsystem and pixel processing capabilities are insufficient for 4K. The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is not the issue at these settings; it is the sheer processing power required to fill 4K frames that limits the card.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a high-end processor that is not the limiting factor in this game. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it provides substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122. Its single-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958. In a game like GTA V, which is known to scale across multiple cores, this CPU should provide ample headroom.

The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 123 FPS. This is a high frame rate that demonstrates the CPU's ability to process game data quickly. The fact that the FPS drops to 84 at 1080p High suggests that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck as graphical load increases, not the CPU. The CPU has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 2.10 GHz, which allows it to handle both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads with ease.

The data implies that the i7-14700F is significantly overqualified for pairing with the Arc B570 in this title. At 1440p High, the system produces 57 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS figures across different resolutions at the same settings. Instead, we see a clear decrease with resolution, confirming the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 91 versus all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier processor. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, has an average score that is 0.6% higher, showing that the i7-14700F is comparable to other high-end desktop chips. In this configuration, the CPU is waiting on the GPU, not the other way around.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: The measured data shows that at 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 84 FPS. This is the highest resolution and settings combination that yields an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended target for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 perform at 4K in this game?

A: The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this GPU. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 32, and at Ultra settings, it drops to 23 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in GTA V?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. The CPU is not the limiting factor. The FPS scales inversely with resolution, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 123 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 48 FPS, a performance pattern that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 83 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 41 FPS. This represents a 51% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical settings.

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

A: This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2353rd out of 2954 tested combos for this game. This places it in the lower half of all systems tested for Grand Theft Auto V.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings, and what are the minimum and maximum?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 108 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. This data point shows good frame pacing and stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured FPS data for this configuration in Grand Theft Auto V.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: Average 123 FPS.
• Medium: Average 108 FPS, with a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS.
• High: Average 84 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: Average 83 FPS.
• Medium: Average 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 83 FPS.
• High: Average 57 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 41 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: Average 48 FPS.
• Medium: Average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.
• High: Average 32 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 23 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. The 1080p Medium preset offers the best balance of high average FPS and a narrow frame time distribution, as indicated by the 91 FPS minimum. The 1440p Medium preset is also viable, with an average of 73 FPS, though the minimum of 62 FPS is closer to the edge of playability. The 4K results are consistently below 50 FPS across all settings, confirming that this resolution is not suitable for this hardware combination.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system is achieved at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This configuration yields an average of 84 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset offers a significant visual improvement over Medium, and the frame rate is still high enough to provide a responsive and fluid experience. While the Ultra preset at 1080p achieves 60 FPS, the marginal visual gains do not justify running at the absolute performance limit, leaving no headroom for demanding scenes.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the High preset is still the best choice, delivering an average of 57 FPS. While not perfectly smooth, this is a playable experience. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 73 FPS, which is smoother, but the drop in visual fidelity from High to Medium is noticeable. The data suggests that the High preset at 1440p is the "sweet spot" for this resolution, balancing visual quality with a frame rate that remains mostly above 60 FPS.

The Ultra presets are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, the 60 FPS average is on the border of playability, but the lack of a minimum FPS figure in the data suggests potential for drops. At 1440p, the 41 FPS average is too low for a smooth experience, and at 4K, the 23 FPS average is unplayable. The Low preset should be avoided unless maximum frame rate is the absolute priority, as the visual degradation is severe. The Medium preset is a good fallback if the High preset's frame rate is not stable enough on a user's specific display.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2353rd out of 2954 tested combos for Grand Theft Auto V. This ranking places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, indicating that most other configurations will outperform it in this specific title. This is a low ranking, reflecting the GPU's mid-range performance ceiling.

The primary reason for this low rank is the Intel Arc B570's performance class. Its average benchmark score of 20556 puts it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower). This shows that the B570 is competitive with other mid-range cards, but it is not a high-end performer. The CPU, in contrast, is a top-tier component. The i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53620 puts it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X being only 0.6% faster.

The data suggests that this combo is unbalanced. The CPU has the potential to drive a much more powerful graphics card. The low rank in this game is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The system excels at 1080p, where it can provide an excellent gaming experience, but it falls short of the performance needed to compete with higher-end systems at 1440p and 4K. This ranking indicates that for users seeking a high-refresh-rate 1080p system, this combination is adequate, but for those aiming for higher resolutions, a more powerful GPU would be necessary to improve the system's standing.