High On Life

# High On Life with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + Intel Arc B370

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B370 produces playable results at 1080p with lower settings, but struggles significantly as resolution and quality increase. The Arc B370 is an integrated GPU with a 25 W TDP, which fundamentally limits the experience in this fast-paced FPS. The data shows a system that can handle the game at its most forgiving settings, but demanding configurations push it well below acceptable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 70 at 1080p to 49 at 1440p, a reduction of 30%, and then to 30 at 4K, which is 57% below the 1080p result. This steep decline is classic behavior for a GPU-limited scenario, where the integrated Arc B370's rendering throughput cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

Moving to High settings, the pattern repeats with even lower absolute numbers: 45 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K narrows to 58% reduction, which is slightly less than at Low settings, but the absolute performance is already marginal at 1080p. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 55 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result representing a 58% drop from 1080p.

Ultra settings make the situation worse. The average at 1080p is 34 FPS, at 1440p it falls to 24 FPS, and at 4K it bottoms out at 14 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 29% reduction, but from 1440p to 4K the drop is 42%, showing that the GPU is being overwhelmed at higher resolutions. The data clearly indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance would not degrade this drastically with resolution changes.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination ranks 2715 out of 2958 tested combos for High On Life, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a very low standing, reflecting the integrated GPU's limited capabilities for a modern FPS title. The rank suggests that most other CPU-GPU pairings, even modest ones, deliver better frame rates in this game.

The Intel Arc B370 itself sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals in the GPU rankings are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (0.2% ahead), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% ahead). The AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, which is 1.4% behind the Arc B370. These are all older or low-power parts, confirming that the Arc B370 is in the entry-level performance tier.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945 and sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a score of 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (0.5% ahead). This shows the CPU is well-matched with mainstream desktop processors, but the GPU drags the overall combo rank down substantially.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 300 MHz and the boost clock reaches 2400 MHz, which gives it a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1).

Memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU uses the same DDR4 memory as the CPU rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are listed as system-dependent, which means performance can vary based on the system's memory configuration. This is a significant limitation for a game like High On Life, which benefits from dedicated video memory for textures and geometry.

The GPU's TDP is just 25 W, and it has no power connectors, as it is designed as an IGP. This low power envelope explains why the frame rates are so modest in this game. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is only 14, which is far below playable levels. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 34 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer. The GPU's performance in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 1184, which places it in the same tier as GPUs from over a decade ago, based on the nearest rival scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results start at 70 FPS average with Low settings, which is the only configuration in this entire dataset that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. High settings produce 45 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS average. This resolution is the only one where Low settings are fully playable, and Medium is borderline acceptable for a single-player FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 49 FPS average, which is still usable but not smooth. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. High settings drop to 32 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. None of these configurations reach 60 FPS, and even the best result at 1440p is below the threshold for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low settings produce 30 FPS average, which is technically playable but feels sluggish. Medium settings average 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS. The 4K resolution is clearly beyond the capabilities of this GPU, and even the lowest settings cannot maintain a stable frame rate.

The Medium preset at 1080p is notable as the best balance in the dataset: 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum. This means the frame time is relatively stable, with only an 8 FPS variance between minimum and maximum. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a similar pattern with a 33 FPS minimum and 44 FPS maximum, but the absolute values are too low for comfortable play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for this combination is at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 55 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 FPS, which is the highest minimum frame rate in the dataset that also maintains a playable average. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 70 FPS, but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra 15 FPS, especially since the Medium preset already provides a stable experience.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 70 FPS is the smoothest option available. However, the data suggests that Medium at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it stays above 45 FPS for the majority of the time. The High preset at 1080p drops to 45 FPS average, which is still playable but approaching the lower boundary for an FPS title. Ultra at 1080p at 34 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate becomes noticeably choppy.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 49 FPS is the only configuration worth considering, and even then, it may feel inconsistent during intense scenes. Medium at 1440p averages 38 FPS, which is below the comfort threshold for most players. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset at 30 FPS will struggle in combat situations.

The data shows that the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best combination of visual quality and playability. The 55 FPS average is within the acceptable range for a single-player FPS, and the 47 FPS minimum ensures that frame drops are not severe. This is the recommended configuration for this system.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, on AMD Socket AM4. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. It scores 2872 in single-thread tests, 19236 in multithread tests, and 59339 in integer math. The floating-point math score is 34548, and the extended instructions score is 16266. The data compression score is 232836, and the encryption score is 13839. These scores place the Ryzen 5 5600F at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, which is a high standing.

In the context of High On Life, the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic, physics, and AI. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for modern FPS titles, and the 4.00 GHz boost clock ensures responsive performance. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system; the GPU is. The measured FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations, as the frame rates scale with resolution and settings rather than showing CPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%. These are all comparable desktop or mobile processors, confirming that the Ryzen 5 5600F is a well-rounded performer for its class. The Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% ahead, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600F provides a solid foundation for this system, but the integrated Arc B370 GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential in High On Life. If paired with a more powerful discrete GPU, the CPU would likely support much higher frame rates. As configured, the system's performance ceiling is determined entirely by the GPU, and the CPU's strong benchmark scores do not translate into playable frame rates at higher resolutions or settings.