Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a mid-range 1080p experience in Minimum, a 2014 third-person shooter. Benchmark results show the combination is capable of high refresh rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K, placing it in the bottom half of all tested system configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Minimum?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 (1080p) is the optimal resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 145 FPS average, and even at Ultra settings it maintains 71 FPS. Performance drops significantly at higher resolutions, with 4K Ultra falling to 25 FPS.

Q: How does this system perform at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo delivers an average of 72 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users, though it represents a 35% reduction from the 1080p Medium average of 111 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the Intel Arc B570 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Arc B570, with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 2500 MHz boost clock, sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The dramatic FPS drop from 145 at 1080p Low to 50 at 4K Low indicates GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 145 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest recorded average FPS is 25 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The only settings preset with both min and max FPS data is Medium, showing 95-128 FPS at 1080p, 61-82 FPS at 1440p, and 33-44 FPS at 4K.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 and Arc A750 are nearly identical in benchmark performance. The data shows the Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a negligible difference of -0.1%. Both cards are in the same performance tier, with the B570 also within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested systems?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2336 out of 2939 total tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations, reflecting its struggles at higher resolutions despite decent 1080p performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip operates on AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its 120W TDP and 5nm process node from TSMC make it a modern, efficient processor for gaming workloads.

The processor’s cache hierarchy is notable, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is characteristic of the X3D series and helps in gaming scenarios where data reuse is common. The CPU’s memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory, adding to its workstation appeal.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D shows strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 16817 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2878.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Single-thread results are also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1713 and Geekbench single-core at 2426. The CPU’s 3DMark scores scale well, from 959 for single-thread to 7980 for 16 threads, demonstrating effective multi-core scaling.

For Minimum, a game released in 2014, the CPU provides ample processing power. The game’s age means it likely does not utilize all 16 threads, but the 7800X3D’s strong single-thread performance (959 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures it is not a limiting factor at any resolution. The 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs further confirms that this processor is more than capable for this title.

The nearest rivals to the 7800X3D include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33089, essentially identical to the 7800X3D’s 33079. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H is slightly ahead at 33201, a delta of -0.4%, showing the 7800X3D is firmly in a competitive performance bracket.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a discrete graphics card based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation. It uses the BMG-G21 chip manufactured on a 5nm process by TSMC, containing 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The card features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 18 ray tracing cores.

Memory configuration includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s clocks are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities are rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The GPU has a 150W TDP and requires a single 8-pin power connector with a suggested 450W power supply.

The Arc B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it fully compatible with modern APIs. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 connectors. The card measures 272 mm in length and 115 mm in height, occupying a dual-slot form factor.

In benchmark tests, the Arc B570 shows mixed results across different workloads. It scores 14195 in Passmark G3D and 83514 in Geekbench OpenCL, but 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 yields only 2649. The GPU’s passmark sub-scores vary from 65 for DirectX 10 to 164 for DirectX 9, indicating older API performance may be inconsistent. Its overall percentile ranking is 65 against all GPUs.

The Arc B570’s nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 compared to the B570’s 20556, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is also comparable at 20534, just 0.1% behind. This places the B570 in the same performance tier as these cards, which is relevant for Minimum where the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2336 out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum. This position in the bottom 20% of all configurations is driven primarily by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong performance (83rd percentile) cannot compensate for the GPU’s mid-tier standing (65th percentile) when the game becomes GPU-bound.

At 1080p, this combo performs admirably, with FPS ranging from 71 at Ultra to 145 at Low settings. These numbers would likely place it in a higher percentile if the ranking were resolution-specific. However, the overall combo rank includes 4K performance, where the system drops to 25-50 FPS depending on settings, dragging down its relative position.

The rank of 2336 indicates that most other tested systems outperform this combo in Minimum. This includes systems with more powerful GPUs that can maintain playable frame rates at 4K, as well as configurations with better balanced components. The 7800X3D’s rivals, like the Ryzen 7 8700G, would show similar CPU performance, but the GPU choice is what differentiates the overall combo ranking.

The data suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high refresh rates. For 1440p, it remains playable but with reduced headroom. The 4K results are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming the GPU as the limiting factor in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 145 FPS at Low settings, dropping to 93 FPS at High, and 71 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers fall to 94 FPS at Low, 60 FPS at High, and 46 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the frame rates drop further to 50 FPS at Low, 32 FPS at High, and 25 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 35-37% reduction in FPS across all settings. For example, Low settings drop from 145 to 94 FPS (a 35% decrease), while Ultra drops from 71 to 46 FPS (a 35% decrease). This consistent percentage reduction suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, as resolution scaling affects GPU workload directly.

From 1440p to 4K, the performance penalty becomes more severe. Low settings drop from 94 to 50 FPS (a 47% decrease), High drops from 60 to 32 FPS (a 47% decrease), and Ultra drops from 46 to 25 FPS (a 46% decrease). The increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where memory bandwidth and fill rate become constraints.

This scaling behavior indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K in Minimum at acceptable frame rates. The 4K Medium settings show an average of 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The system is clearly optimized for 1080p, with 1440p being a compromise between visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS data for this combo across all tested resolutions and settings is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system delivers an average of 25 FPS at Ultra settings, 32 FPS at High, 39 FPS at Medium, and 50 FPS at Low. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data, showing a range of 33 to 44 FPS. These results indicate that 4K is not viable for this combo in Minimum, as even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves considerably. Low settings achieve 94 FPS average, Medium reaches 72 FPS (with min 61 and max 82), High hits 60 FPS, and Ultra manages 46 FPS. The 1440p Medium result is the most consistent, with a tight FPS range suggesting stable frame pacing.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo shows its best performance. Low settings deliver 145 FPS average, Medium reaches 111 FPS (with min 95 and max 128), High achieves 93 FPS, and Ultra maintains 71 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, particularly at lower settings.

The scaling between settings presets is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS (145 vs 71), representing a 51% reduction. At 1440p, the difference is 48 FPS (94 vs 46), a 51% reduction. At 4K, the difference is 25 FPS (50 vs 25), also a 50% reduction. This uniform scaling suggests the game’s settings have a predictable impact on GPU load, with Ultra roughly doubling the rendering cost compared to Low across all resolutions.