Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B580 combination presents a specific performance profile in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. The measured data reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary determinant of frame rates across resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and ranking of this specific combo.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and consistent drop in average frame rates as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS falls from 165 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p, and finally to 57 at 4K. This represents a 35.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The trend is similar for other settings; for instance, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 106 at 1080p, to 68 at 1440p, and down to 37 at 4K.

This steep scaling curve indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's rendering workload increases significantly with pixel count, and the measured frame rates show that it cannot maintain high performance at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is substantial, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced, suggesting the GPU's resources are being exhausted. The CPU, with its high core count and boost clock, is not the bottleneck here; if it were, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions. The data points to a GPU-bound scenario, especially as resolution scales upward, where the B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to keep frame rates high at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a 7000-series processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is relevant for a game like Minimum that relies on consistent frame delivery. The CPU's benchmark scores are high, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a single-core score of 1930. Its average benchmark score is 40081, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

In the context of this combo, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The measured FPS at 1080p, particularly the 165 average at Low settings, shows that the CPU can handle the game's logic and draw calls without being a limiting factor. The CPU's performance is more than adequate for the game's requirements. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with an average score of 40048 (deltaPct of 0.1%) and the Intel Core 5 221E with a score of 40144 (deltaPct of -0.2%), are all within a 1% performance margin, showing that the 7700's processing power is in a well-established tier. This CPU strength is why the frame rate drops are so clearly tied to resolution changes; the CPU is not the component causing the slowdown. The 8-core, 16-thread design ensures that even if the game uses multiple threads, there is ample headroom, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the bottleneck in this configuration. Based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, it features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It has a boost clock of 2670 MHz and comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. Its FP32 performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (avgScore 23061, deltaPct -0.2%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (avgScore 22895, deltaPct 0.6%).

The GPU's role is directly visible in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 28 FPS, which is a very demanding scenario for this card. Even at 4K Low, the average is only 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target many users prefer. The GPU's performance is the primary reason for the scaling seen in the Resolution Scaling section. The 12 GB VRAM is a large capacity, but the 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth may struggle with the texture and shader workloads at 4K. The GPU's performance relative to its rivals shows it is a mid-range card; its average score is essentially identical to the RTX 2080, which is an older, high-end card. This indicates that the B580 provides performance in a specific tier, and the measured FPS in Minimum reflects that tier's capability. The card's 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class. The data shows that for smooth gameplay at higher resolutions, the GPU settings must be reduced.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 165, which is achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor when playing at 2560x1440?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has high benchmark scoresebb (87th percentile), while the GPU's average score is in the 68th percentile. At 1440p, the average FPS drops significantly from the 1080p numbers (e.g., from 106 to 68 FPS on High settings), showing the GPU's performance ceiling is being reached.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 44, with a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 50.

Q: How does this combo's performance at 1080p Ultra compare to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 81. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28. This represents a 65.4% decrease in performance when scaling from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings.

Q: According to the benchmark data, which is a closer rival for the Intel Arc B580: the RTX 2080 or the RTX 3080?

A: The data shows the RTX 2080 is a closer rival. The RTX 2080 has an average score of 22895 with a deltaPct of 0.6%, while the RTX 3080 has a score of 23172 with a deltaPct of -0.7%. The RTX 2080's score is numerically closer to the B580's 23021.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS on Low settings is 106, while on Ultra settings it is 52. This is a difference of 54 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2790 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the 25th percentile of all tested systems, meaning that about 75% of other CPU-GPU combinations deliver a higher average frame rate in this game. This rank is a holistic measure that accounts for all tested settings and resolutions.

The rank suggests that while this is a functional pairing, it does not excel in this particular title. The high rank number (2790) indicates that the GPU's performance is holding the combo back. The CPU is a high-performance part (87th percentile), but the GPU is only in the 68th percentile. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is unbalanced for Minimum, where the GPU is the decisive component. The fact that the combo ranks in the lower half of tested configurations implies that many other pairings, likely with more powerful GPUs, would provide a better experience. The data for the GPU shows it performs similarly to the RTX 2080, which is a previous-generation card, and this performance level is what determines the combo's overall rank in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 60 FPS experience, the data shows that 1920x1080 with High settings (106 FPS) or Medium settings (126 FPS) are excellent choices. At 1080p, even Ultra settings provide a very playable 81 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset (68 FPS) is the highest settings level that remains comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a good balance with an average of 81 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, which may be acceptable but is below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, achieving a smooth 60 FPS is not possible with this combo. The Low preset provides the highest average FPS at 57, which is close but slightly below 60. The Medium preset at 4K yields an average of 44 FPS, which is a noticeable step down from the target. Therefore, for the best experience, users should prioritize 1080p or 1440p, where the High and Medium presets offer the best combination of visual quality and performance. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for near-60 FPS gameplay, but the overall experience will be compromised.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset. Data is from the FACT PACK.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | High | 37 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 44 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 28 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 68 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 106 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 52 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 106 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 165 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 126 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 81 |

Additional data points include the minimum and maximum FPS at Medium settings: at 4K, the range is 37 to 50 FPS; at 1440p, it is 69 to 93 FPS; and at 1080p, it is 107 to 145 FPS. This shows a consistent pattern where the variance in frame times increases with resolution, further confirming the GPU's role as the limiting factor.