Minimum

# Minimum Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + Intel Arc B570

This combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel's Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates across most settings at 1080p and 1440p in Minimum, a third-person shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows a clear performance hierarchy: Low settings deliver the highest frame rates at every resolution, while Ultra settings consistently produce the lowest averages. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory bus shape the experience more than the CPU's six Zen 4 cores, particularly at higher resolutions where frame rates drop substantially.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data reveals that Medium settings offer the best balance between visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 111 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 128 FPS. This is a 28 FPS improvement over High settings (93 FPS) and only 34 FPS behind Low (145 FPS). The jump from Low to Medium costs 34 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 18 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 22 FPS. The Medium preset provides the most stable frame delivery, as evidenced by the narrow 95-128 FPS range, making it the recommended choice for consistent gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Medium again stands out with an average of 72 FPS and a measured range of 61-82 FPS. This keeps the experience above 60 FPS, which is crucial for a fast-paced third-person shooter. High settings at 1440p average exactly 60 FPS, but without minimum frame data, the risk of drops below playable thresholds is unclear. Low settings at 1440p reach 94 FPS average, but the visual compromise is substantial. Ultra at 1440p drops to 46 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for this genre.

For 3840x2160, no setting achieves 60 FPS. Medium averages 39 FPS with a 33-44 FPS range, Low averages 50 FPS, and High averages 32 FPS. Ultra averages only 25 FPS. At 4K, Low is the only viable preset, and even then, the 50 FPS average suggests a compromised experience. Users targeting 4K should accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, carries the primary workload in Minimum. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz for both base and boost clocks, which is unusual and suggests the card runs at a constant frequency under load. The 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units provide the raw throughput for this game's rendering demands.

The GPU's performance percentile ranks at 65 compared to all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% faster), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). This places the B570 in a competitive mid-range position. The 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate explain why the card handles 1080p and 1440p effectively but struggles at 4K.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions points to VRAM bandwidth as a limiting factor. At 1080p, the game fits comfortably within the 10 GB VRAM pool, allowing the GPU to push 145 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the higher memory pressure from larger textures and increased pixel throughput reduces performance dramatically. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable, cannot sustain the data throughput required at 3840x2160, resulting in the 32 FPS average at High settings. The card's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for lower resolutions but become bottlenecks as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides six cores and twelve threads based on Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.70 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, indicates strong processing capability. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower).

In Minimum, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The game, released in 2014, likely does not utilize all twelve threads effectively. The single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is more relevant for this title. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides ample single-thread speed for game logic and physics calculations. The multi-core capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765, ensures no CPU-induced bottlenecks even when background processes compete for resources.

The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the 145 FPS average is likely GPU-bound, as the CPU's single-thread performance can support frame rates well above this. At 4K Ultra, the 25 FPS average is clearly GPU-limited, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution. The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate system-level performance without constraining the GPU. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 confirm the CPU's balanced capabilities for gaming workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: Medium settings provide the best experience at 1920x1080, delivering 111 FPS average with a 95-128 FPS range. This maintains smooth gameplay while offering improved visuals over Low settings, which average 145 FPS but with reduced detail.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: 4K gaming is marginal. Low settings at 3840x2160 average 50 FPS, while Medium averages 39 FPS with a 33-44 FPS range. High and Ultra average 32 FPS and 25 FPS respectively. Only Low settings approach playable frame rates at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F is essentially tied with its competitors. It is 0.1% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. All four CPUs cluster within a 0.5% performance band.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 2560x1440. The frame rate drops from 145 FPS at 1080p Low to 94 FPS at 1440p Low, a 35% reduction that aligns with the increased pixel count. The CPU maintains adequate performance, as its workload does not scale significantly with resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 145 FPS while Ultra averages 71 FPS, a difference of 74 FPS. Medium sits at 111 FPS and High at 93 FPS, showing a consistent 18-22 FPS drop per settings tier.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 is 0.1% slower than the Arc A750 in average benchmark scores, with scores of 20556 and 20582 respectively. Both cards perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting similar real-world performance in Minimum.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the scaling pattern reveals important insights about the system's balance. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 145 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), then to 50 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is steeper than the pixel count ratios would suggest: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, yet the frame rate only drops to 65% of the 1080p value.

This non-linear scaling indicates that at 1080p Low, the system is partially CPU-limited. The 145 FPS average likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the frame rate drops more steeply. At Medium settings, the scaling is more proportional: 111 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p (65% of 1080p), and 39 FPS at 4K (54% of 1440p). The 4K Medium result of 39 FPS shows the GPU struggling with the combined load of higher resolution and moderate settings.

High settings show a similar pattern: 93 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p (65%), and 32 FPS at 4K (53%). Ultra settings produce 71 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p (65%), and 25 FPS at 4K (54%). The consistent 65% scaling from 1080p to 1440p across Medium, High, and Ultra suggests the GPU is fully utilized at these settings. The 4K scaling to approximately 53-54% of 1440p performance reflects the memory bandwidth limitations of the 160-bit bus.

The resolution scaling data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. The system delivers 60-94 FPS across all settings at 2560x1440, with only Ultra falling below 60 FPS. At 4K, the performance drops to 25-50 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p but insufficient for 4K, particularly at higher quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range produces playable results. Low settings deliver the highest average at 145 FPS, with no minimum or maximum data recorded. Medium settings average 111 FPS with a measured range of 95-128 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings average 93 FPS without range data. Ultra settings average 71 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The 74 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the game's significant performance cost for higher quality settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains mostly playable. Low settings average 94 FPS, providing a smooth experience. Medium settings average 72 FPS with a 61-82 FPS range, maintaining minimums above 60 FPS. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, which is borderline for a shooter. Ultra settings average 46 FPS, falling below the smoothness threshold. The 48 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, showing tighter performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, no setting achieves 60 FPS. Low settings average 50 FPS, the only preset approaching playability. Medium settings average 39 FPS with a 33-44 FPS range, showing significant frame rate variance. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 25 FPS. The 25 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest across resolutions, indicating that even Low settings are GPU-bound at this resolution. The minimum FPS data at 4K Medium (33 FPS) suggests occasional stutter, making this resolution unsuitable for competitive play.

The complete dataset shows that Medium settings provide the best frame time consistency, with recorded minimum and maximum values at both 1080p and 1440p. The 95-128 FPS range at 1080p and 61-82 FPS range at 1440p demonstrate stable performance without major drops. No minimum or maximum data exists for Low, High, or Ultra settings, making it impossible to assess their frame time consistency from the available measurements.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2336 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 21st percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's capabilities. The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combination's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions.

The rank suggests that many other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The 603 combos ranked below this one likely use older or less capable hardware. The combination's position near the bottom third of tested configurations indicates that for Minimum, this hardware pairing is not optimized for maximum performance. The game's 2014 release date means it responds well to strong single-core CPU performance, which the Ryzen 5 7400F provides, but the Arc B570's mid-range GPU capabilities limit overall results.

The benchmark data shows that this combo performs best at 1080p Medium, where it achieves 111 FPS. This is a solid result for a mid-range configuration. However, the rank of 2336 out of 2939 suggests that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking and its nearest rivals' tight clustering indicate that the B570 is a competent but not exceptional performer. The combination's overall rank is consistent with its component performance levels, placing it in the lower-middle range of all tested configurations.