Minecraft

Minecraft with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 presents a data set that clearly illustrates the extreme demands of high-resolution rendering on a low-power integrated GPU. The measured frames per second (FPS) drop precipitously as resolution increases, and the pattern across settings presets reveals a system where the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, the roles of the CPU and GPU, the combo's overall rank, and provides specific FPS breakdowns and recommendations based solely on the provided measurements.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution moves from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160, which strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component in this configuration. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS drops from 195 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p, a reduction of 72 FPS, and then further down to 64 at 4K, representing a 59 FPS drop from 1440p. This scaling is not linear; the performance loss accelerates at higher resolutions, which is typical for a GPU that is running out of pixel-pushing capability.

The pattern is similar for the High preset, where the average FPS falls from 123 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p, and then to 40 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 46 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 37 FPS. While the absolute numbers are lower, the percentage loss is significant at each step. This consistent and dramatic degradation with each resolution increase points to the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth being saturated, rather than any CPU limitation. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel count.

The data for the Medium preset includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which further illustrates the strain. At 1080p Medium, the average is 155 FPS with a minimum of 131 and a maximum of 178. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 98 FPS with a minimum of 83 and a maximum of 112. At 4K Medium, the average is 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 59. The spread between min and max FPS narrows as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU is consistently hitting its performance ceiling, leaving less room for variation. This reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 951 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3685. This is relevant because Minecraft's core game logic and world generation are often sensitive to single-core performance, even though the game has become more multi-threaded over time.

In this specific configuration, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU's bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 195 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of handling the game's logic without being a limiting factor. The fact that the FPS drops to 77 at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's workload would not change significantly with resolution, confirms that the GPU is the constraint. The CPU is likely not being fully utilized at higher resolutions because the GPU cannot process frames fast enough to create a CPU-bound scenario.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a Passmark multithread score of 24389. This indicates that the processor has ample headroom for background tasks and other applications running concurrently with the game. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable processor that is not the bottleneck in this pairing; its performance is sufficient to feed the Intel Arc B370 at all tested resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the consistent scaling of FPS with GPU load.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the clear performance limiter in this system. It is a low-power integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a TDP of 25 W, a base clock of 300 MHz, and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main memory, and its bandwidth is described as "System Dependent." This architecture is fundamentally constrained for high-resolution gaming, and the benchmark data reflects this.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low score, and its nearest rivals in the data are older, low-end cards like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, with score deltas of -0.2% and -0.7%, respectively. This positioning confirms that the Arc B370 is not designed for demanding gaming workloads, and its performance in Minecraft, which can be graphically intensive at high settings, will be limited.

The GPU's specifications, such as 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, are modest. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures are low enough to explain why the FPS drops so sharply at 4K. The GPU is simply unable to process the number of pixels required at that resolution, resulting in the observed average of 40 FPS on High and 25 FPS on Ultra. The data clearly shows that the GPU's performance is the determining factor in this combo's frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combos in this benchmark database, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3408 out of 3710 combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested, which is a very low ranking. This rank is not surprising given the GPU's low benchmark score and its position in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the CPU is a much stronger component, sitting in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the Intel Core i7-13620H, have very similar average benchmark scores with deltas of 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. This indicates that the CPU is a solid, mid-range performer. However, the GPU's performance is so low that it drags the entire combo down to a very low rank. The data suggests that this system is best suited for light gaming or non-gaming tasks, as its frame rates in Minecraft at higher resolutions are suboptimal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all tested settings.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. The average FPS is 195 on Low, 155 on Medium (with a min of 131 and max of 178), 123 on High, and 77 on Ultra. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, as even the Ultra preset achieves a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The average FPS is 123 on Low, 98 on Medium (with a min of 83 and max of 112), 77 on High, and 48 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the High preset losing 46 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 29 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The average FPS is 64 on Low, 51 on Medium (with a min of 43 and max of 59), 40 on High, and 25 on Ultra. These frame rates are generally considered low for a smooth gaming experience, especially on the High and Ultra presets, where the game becomes nearly unplayable.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is capable of high frame rates at 1080p, but the performance degrades rapidly at higher resolutions. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing that at 4K, the minimum FPS can drop to 43, which can result in noticeable stuttering.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in the tested data?

A: The highest average FPS is 195, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score that is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F's average score of 24964.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs better than only 5% of the GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system achieve a 4K average FPS of 40?

A: The system achieves an average FPS of 40 at 3840x2160 with the High settings preset.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 25, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested combinations?

A: No, the combo ranks 3408 out of 3710 combinations, placing it in the bottom portion of the rankings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system is at 1920x1080. The data shows that the system can handle the High preset at this resolution with an average of 123 FPS, which provides a smooth and visually appealing experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with an average of 77 FPS, is also playable, but the jump from High to Ultra may not be worth the 46 FPS loss.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 195 FPS. This is the best choice for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balance between visual quality and performance, with an average of 155 FPS and a minimum of 131 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the most viable option, with an average of 123 FPS. The Medium preset, with an average of 98 FPS, is still playable, but the High and Ultra presets, with averages of 77 and 48 FPS respectively, may result in a less consistent experience. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a consistently smooth frame rate, as even the Low preset only averages 64 FPS. The data suggests that 4K gaming is not a practical option for this hardware combination.

The data indicates that the best overall experience is the High preset at 1920x1080, as it provides a high average frame rate of 123 FPS while maintaining decent visual fidelity. For those who prefer a higher frame rate, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is recommended, as it yields an average of 195 FPS. Users should avoid the Ultra preset at 1440p and all presets at 4K if they require a smooth, consistent frame rate.