Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Minimum tell a clear story about where this Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B580 combination hits its limits. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 162.6 FPS average. Dropping the resolution to 1440p Low yields 106.6 FPS, a 34.4% reduction. Moving to 4K Low further reduces the average to 55.5 FPS, which is 47.9% below the 1440p figure and 65.9% below the 1080p result.

The scaling pattern across settings is revealing. At High settings, the progression goes 107.9 FPS at 1080p, 66.1 FPS at 1440p, and 36.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 38.7%, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 45.1%. This suggests the GPU is becoming progressively more constrained as pixel count rises, with the 4K High result falling below the 40 FPS threshold that many games require for smooth play.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 127.2 FPS at 1080p, 82.1 FPS at 1440p, and 44.4 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p reduction is 35.5%, while the 1440p-to-4K reduction is 45.9%. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 79.7 FPS at 1080p, 53.2 FPS at 1440p, and 30.8 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the i5-12400 is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system exceeds 160 FPS, which points to the Arc B580 handling the geometry and shading workload comfortably. The steep drop-offs at 4K across all presets — particularly the 30.8 FPS Ultra result — show that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor at higher pixel densities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective. These specifications matter for Minimum because the game's texture and geometry demands scale noticeably with resolution and preset level.

The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, a fixed-frequency design that maintains consistent performance without thermal throttling variability. The chip contains 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw compute headroom observed in the 1080p results.

VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this title at the tested configurations. The measured frame rates do not show catastrophic collapses at 4K Ultra that would indicate memory swapping. Instead, the 30.8 FPS Ultra result aligns with the expected compute scaling from the 13.67 TFLOPS figure. The 12 GB allocation is not exhausted by Minimum's demands, even at 4K with maximum settings.

The Arc B580's position in the GPU landscape is reflected in its percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 23021 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181 and sits 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999, just 0.1% below the Arc B580. These close margins suggest the B580 delivers competitive raw performance for its class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates. Low settings hit 162.6 FPS, Medium reaches 127.2 FPS, High produces 107.9 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 79.7 FPS. For players with 144 Hz displays, Medium settings offer the best balance, exceeding 120 FPS while providing substantially better visual quality than Low.

At 1440p, High settings produce 66.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings reach 82.1 FPS, offering a comfortable margin for frame pacing. Ultra drops to 53.2 FPS, which may be acceptable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate. Low settings at 106.6 FPS are viable for competitive play, but the visual compromise is steep.

The 4K results are more challenging. Medium settings deliver 44.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced third-person shooting. High settings drop to 36.3 FPS, while Ultra falls to 30.8 FPS. Low settings at 55.5 FPS are the only 4K configuration that clears 50 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant. The data suggests that 1440p High or Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, providing the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium yielding 82.1 FPS and 1440p High yielding 66.1 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS, making 1440p the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay without major visual compromises.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Minimum?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the average is 55.5 FPS, while Medium drops to 44.4 FPS, High to 36.3 FPS, and Ultra to 30.8 FPS. Only the Low preset provides a consistently playable experience at 4K.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, while the RTX 4060 scores 23181. The delta is -0.7%, meaning the RTX 4060 is marginally faster by less than 1%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 79.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This remains above 60 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with maximum settings at the lowest resolution tested.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The 162.6 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates the GPU is not heavily constrained at this resolution. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide sufficient throughput for the game's CPU demands at this level.

Q: How does the i5-12400 rank among CPUs?

A: The processor holds a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. It sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1330 out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing solid 1080p performance but limited 4K capability.

The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the Intel Core i7-9700 at 19831 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i7-8700 at 19894 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX at 19928 (0.4% higher). These close margins indicate the i5-12400 performs at parity with older high-end desktop processors, though its 6-core/12-thread configuration limits multithreaded workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 22950 (0.3% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (1.3% lower). The Arc B580's 23021 average score places it competitively within this group, though its 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is not a top-tier performer.

The rank of 1330 out of 1733 means approximately 23% of tested combos fall below this configuration. This suggests the i5-12400 + Arc B580 pairing is positioned for 1080p and lighter 1440p gaming rather than high-refresh or 4K workloads. The measured FPS data supports this conclusion: the combo delivers excellent 1080p results across all settings, acceptable 1440p results at Medium and High, and only marginal playability at 4K with Low settings.