Minimum

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Minimum across most settings, with the data showing a clear progression of performance that scales predictably with resolution and graphics presets. The benchmark results indicate that this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it comfortably handles the game’s demands, while 4K presents a significant challenge that requires aggressive settings adjustments to maintain acceptable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a significant performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like Minimum. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 93 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average falls to 60 FPS, a reduction of 33 FPS or roughly 35%. This substantial decline highlights the GPU's workload scaling with pixel count. The trend continues at 4K, where the High preset average plummets to 32 FPS, a 47% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep curve indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, with the Medium preset, the average FPS goes from 111 at 1080p to 72 at 1440p and then to 39 at 4K. This demonstrates that the performance penalty for moving to 4K is roughly a 65% reduction from 1080p performance, regardless of the quality preset. The data suggests that the game becomes increasingly GPU-intensive at 4K, and the B570’s memory bandwidth and processing power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be a bottleneck when pushing 8.3 million pixels.

The role of the CPU in this scaling is minimal. The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 Performance cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics at all resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops so sharply with resolution increases confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions, particularly at lower settings where the GPU load is reduced. Instead, the data shows a clear and consistent decline tied to resolution, pointing directly at the Arc B570 as the performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination achieves an average of 93 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High settings preset.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the system produces an average of 46 FPS, which is significantly lower than the 71 FPS average seen at 1080p Ultra. This represents a 25 FPS drop, or roughly a 35% performance decrease.

*Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: At 4K (3840x2160), the system can run the game, but only at lower settings. The average FPS at 4K Low is 50 FPS, while the High preset yields only 32 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 25 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for a high refresh rate experience?

A: To achieve frame rates above 100 FPS, the 1080p resolution with the Low preset is the only option that delivers, with an average of 145 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p also provides a smooth experience at 111 FPS.

Q: Are there any frame rate consistency issues at 1440p?

A: The only preset at 1440p with min/max FPS data is Medium, which records an average of 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. This indicates a reasonably consistent frame time, with a 21 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2336 out of 2939 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower half of the performance spectrum.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the defining component in this system’s Minimum performance profile. Its specifications, including 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, are directly reflected in the benchmark results. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a crucial factor, and the data suggests it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles to keep up with the demands of 4K textures and rendering. The GPU's 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power, which shows its limits at higher resolutions.

The clock speed of the Arc B570 is fixed at a base and boost of 2500 MHz. This stable clock ensures consistent performance, avoiding the frame rate dips that can occur with more variable boost algorithms. The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is a theoretical measure that aligns with the observed performance. At 1080p, the GPU is able to fully utilize its resources to deliver high frame rates, but at 4K, the sheer volume of work overwhelms it, resulting in the sub-60 FPS averages seen in the data.

The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is a notable asset. In Minimum, a game from 2014, this amount of memory is unlikely to be a limiting factor, as the game’s texture sizes are modest by modern standards. The data supports this, as there is no evidence of performance collapse due to VRAM swapping, even at 4K. The performance drops observed are gradual and consistent with raw compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues. The GPU’s position in the market, with a percentile rank of 65 against all GPUs, is reflected in its gaming performance, where it sits between entry-level and mid-range tiers.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It provides an average of 111 FPS, which is high enough to take advantage of most high-refresh displays, and the minimum recorded FPS of 95 ensures that the experience remains smooth without significant stuttering. The Low preset offers higher frames at 145 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is likely not worth the extra 34 FPS for most users.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset is the best balance. It achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS, which is the standard for a smooth console-like experience. The Medium preset at 1440p is also viable, with an average of 72 FPS, but the jump to High offers better visual fidelity for a relatively small performance cost. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 46 FPS, is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel less responsive.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. None of the presets achieve a playable 60 FPS average. The Low preset is the only viable option, producing an average of 50 FPS. While this is below the ideal 60 FPS target, it is still playable for a slower-paced third-person shooter. The Medium preset at 39 FPS and the High preset at 32 FPS are playable but will feel noticeably less smooth. The Ultra preset at 25 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay. For the best experience at 4K, users should accept the Low preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2336 out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the 21st percentile of all systems tested. This ranking indicates that the combo is below average in performance for this specific game. While the data shows it can run the game well at lower resolutions, it is outpaced by a significant majority of other tested hardware combinations, likely due to the Arc B570’s mid-range positioning and the game’s apparent preference for more powerful GPUs.

This rank is a holistic measure of the combo's performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The system's strengths at 1080p are overshadowed by its significant weaknesses at 4K, which drags down its overall standing. The CPU’s performance, which is respectable with a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs, is not enough to compensate for the GPU's limitations in this title. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary factor in this low ranking, as the system's FPS is heavily dependent on resolution, a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario.

When compared to other combos in the database, this system is not a top performer, but it is also not the worst. It sits in the lower half of the distribution, meaning it will deliver a playable experience for many users, especially those with 1080p monitors. The ranking serves as a warning that this system is not built for high-end 4K gaming or for pushing maximum frame rates at high settings, but it is adequate for mainstream gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 145 FPS on Low, 111 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a recorded minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, showing a stable frame time spread of 33 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 94 FPS on Low, 72 FPS on Medium, 60 FPS on High, and 46 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p records a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, a spread of 21 FPS, indicating slightly tighter frame times than at 1080p. This is likely due to the higher resolution putting more consistent load on the GPU, reducing the variance caused by CPU-side bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower. The system averages 50 FPS on Low, 39 FPS on Medium, 32 FPS on High, and 25 FPS on Ultra. Only the Medium preset has min/max data at this resolution, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. This 11 FPS spread is the narrowest of all recorded points, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated and the frame rate is primarily dictated by the GPU's maximum output. The data shows a consistent step-down in performance for each increase in settings quality, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a supporting role in this system's Minimum performance. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides more than enough processing power for the game's engine, which was released in 2014 and is not known for being heavily multi-threaded. The CPU’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are ample for maintaining high frame rates; the data shows that the system is not CPU-bound at any resolution. The FPS drops consistently with resolution increases, which is the definitive signature of a GPU bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this analysis. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 are strong, indicating it can handle both the game's main thread and background tasks without issue. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 further confirm its capability. The CPU is never the limiting factor in Minimum; even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is lightest, the system achieves 145 FPS, a figure that is still well below what the CPU is theoretically capable of pushing.

The 18 MB of shared L3 cache is another factor that benefits gaming performance. This large cache helps reduce memory latency, ensuring that the CPU can quickly feed instructions to the GPU. The data indicates that the i5-12400 is a perfectly matched companion for the Arc B570 in this game, as it provides a solid foundation without introducing any frame rate ceilings. The CPU's overall percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs is notably higher than the combo's in-game rank, which proves that the GPU is the component holding this system back in Minimum.