High On Life

High On Life is a fast-paced FPS where frame pacing and responsiveness matter more than raw CPU throughput, and the data for this combo shows a system that is severely limited by its graphics component. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a top-tier desktop processor, but paired with the Intel Arc B370, the benchmark results are overwhelmingly constrained by the GPU, producing playable frame rates only at the lowest settings and resolutions.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that its general compute performance is excellent.

In the context of High On Life, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. Given the measured frame rates, the i7-14700KF is not the bottleneck. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 70 FPS, which is the highest result in the dataset. This suggests the CPU is capable of driving much higher frame rates than what is being delivered. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and single-core score of 6235 confirm that the processor has massive headroom for gaming workloads. The 20 cores and 28 threads are far more than High On Life requires, so the CPU's contribution here is to ensure that frame time consistency is not compromised by processor limitations. The data shows that the i7-14700KF is effectively idle in this pairing, waiting on the graphics solution to catch up.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The overall ranking for this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel Arc B370 in High On Life is 2715 out of 2958 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which is a clear indication that the graphics card is holding back the platform. The CPU alone is a high performer, but the combo ranking reflects the average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, which are dragged down by the GPU's limitations.

To put this in perspective, the i7-14700KF's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% lower. These are all close calls, showing that the CPU is competitive with the best available options. However, this ranking data for the combo is not about CPU performance; it is about the final FPS output. The low rank of 2715 indicates that this system will not provide a satisfying experience for users expecting high frame rates in High On Life, regardless of the CPU's strength.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in High On Life?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 70 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that breaks the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184. This is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000. These are all ancient, low-power parts, indicating the Arc B370 is in the lowest tier of graphics performance, sitting in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF the reason for the low frame rates?

A: No. Benchmark results indicate the CPU is exceptionally powerful, with Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core scores of 44167 and 6235, respectively. The frame rates are limited by the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at any resolution yields a significant FPS increase.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS figures recorded at 2560x1440 on Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo records a minimum FPS of 33, an average of 38, and a maximum of 44.

Q: Does the Arc B370 have its own dedicated memory?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory. Its memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the system's main RAM and does not have dedicated VRAM.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS at Low settings is 70, while at Ultra settings it drops to 34. This represents a decrease of 36 FPS, or approximately 51%, when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern where performance scales with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 70. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 55, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 63. High settings yield an average of 45 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 34 FPS. This shows a clear linear degradation from Low to Ultra, with the game becoming less smooth as graphical fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a significant hit across the board. Low settings average 49 FPS. Medium settings average 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 44. High settings average 32 FPS. Ultra settings average 24 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is substantial; for example, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 70 to 49, a 30% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is struggling to fill the additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly unplayable. Low settings average 30 FPS. Medium settings average 23 FPS, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 27. High settings average 19 FPS. Ultra settings average 14 FPS. The data shows that only Low settings at 4K reaches 30 FPS, which is a borderline playable frame rate for slow-paced games, but not ideal for an FPS. The minimum FPS of 20 at Medium settings suggests there are noticeable stutters. Overall, the measured breakdown paints a picture of a GPU that is only suitable for 1080p gaming at lower presets, with 1440p and 4K being too demanding for a smooth experience.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is a mobile-class integrated graphics processor, based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s.

Critically, the Arc B370 has no dedicated memory. Its memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means it relies on the system's main memory, which is a severe bottleneck for gaming. The lack of dedicated VRAM is a primary reason for the poor performance, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, which is extremely low.

The GPU's role in High On Life is to render the game's environments and characters. The data clearly shows that the Arc B370 is the limiting factor. The boost clock of 2400 MHz is high, but the architecture and memory constraints prevent it from translating into playable frame rates. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm that this is not a high-performance discrete solution. The nearest rivals in performance are the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which are over a decade old. This explains the fundamental mismatch: a modern, powerful CPU is paired with a GPU that performs at the level of legacy hardware.

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

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only configuration that provides a consistently playable experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. This is the recommended target for this combo. The frame rate is high enough for a smooth FPS experience, and the low preset reduces the graphical load on the Arc B370 to a level it can handle. While Medium settings at 1080p average 55 FPS, the minimum FPS of 47 suggests that there may be noticeable dips in demanding scenes. For a game like High On Life, maintaining a stable frame rate above 60 FPS is more important than graphical fidelity, so Low settings at 1080p is the best choice.

For users who cannot tolerate the visual quality of Low settings, Medium at 1080p is a compromise, but the data shows it is not ideal. At 2560x1440, even Low settings only average 49 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the maximum average is 30 FPS at Low. These resolutions are not recommended for this combo. The data suggests that trying to play at higher resolutions will result in a poor experience with frequent frame drops. The settings recommendation is clear: stick to 1920x1080 and use the Low preset. The combination of the i7-14700KF and Arc B370 is not capable of delivering a smooth experience at higher presets or resolutions, and the benchmark results indicate that any attempt to do so will result in sub-60 FPS performance.