Minimum

This combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the Intel Arc B570 lands in the 2336th position out of 2939 tested combos for Minimum, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The pairing is not a top-tier performer for this title, but the measured data shows it can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings. The Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for this game’s demands at most tested resolutions. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, handles the CPU side without becoming the primary bottleneck in the lower resolutions, though the GPU clearly takes over as the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2336 out of 2939 puts this system in the 79th percentile of tested configurations for Minimum, meaning roughly 603 combos performed worse and about 2335 performed better. This is not a flattering position, but context matters: the database includes many high-end pairings with flagship GPUs and top-tier CPUs, so a mid-range combo landing in the lower third is expected. The data indicates that this pairing is workable for the game but not exceptional, and the measured FPS figures confirm that it stays competitive at 1080p while struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 places it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, which is a strong result for a 13th Gen Core i5. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (score 25284, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core 5 120 (score 25362, deltaPct -0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (score 25365, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (score 25201, deltaPct 0.4). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-13400F trades blows with those chips in synthetic benchmarks. In Minimum, though, the GPU does most of the heavy lifting, so the CPU’s near-tie with those rivals does not boost the combo rank.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 puts it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, deltaPct -0.1), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20480, deltaPct 0.4), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (score 20662, deltaPct -0.5). Again, the deltas are tiny, so the Arc B570 is essentially performance-equivalent to those cards in aggregate benchmarks. For Minimum, the measured FPS shows that this GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, which aligns with its mid-pack GPU percentile.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which are identical, indicating a fixed clock speed under load. Memory is 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS.

For Minimum, the GPU’s VRAM and bandwidth are sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that the card’s compute throughput is the main constraint. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 32, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Dropping to Low at 4K raises the average to 50 FPS, still not ideal. The Ultra preset at 4K yields only 25 FPS, which is borderline unplayable. These numbers indicate that the Arc B570 lacks the raw fill rate and shader performance to handle Minimum at 4K with high fidelity.

The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, since even at 4K Ultra the frame rate drops due to compute limitations rather than memory capacity. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is also adequate, as the memory clock and bus width provide enough throughput for the game’s textures and geometry. The Arc B570’s position relative to its nearest rivals, like the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, suggests that it should perform similarly in most titles, and the measured FPS here aligns with that expectation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 145 FPS, which drops to 94 FPS at 2560x1440 (a 35% reduction) and then to 50 FPS at 3840x2160 (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K is steep, indicating that the Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

With Medium settings, the 1080p average is 111 FPS, dropping to 72 FPS at 1440p (a 35% decrease) and then to 39 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from 1440p). The High preset shows 93 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop), and 32 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop). The Ultra preset follows the same pattern: 71 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop), and 25 FPS at 4K (a 46% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings confirms that the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count, which means the CPU is not interfering with the frame rate at these resolutions.

The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample single-thread performance for this game, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p. The CPU’s L3 cache of 20 MB shared and per-core L2 of 1.25 MB help with game logic and draw calls, but the data suggests that even at 1080p Low (145 FPS), the GPU is still the limiting factor, since the CPU’s synthetic scores are strong relative to its rivals. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop so predictably with resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 145, which is well above the 60 FPS target and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings lower the average to 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 128 FPS, showing that the frame time variance is manageable. High settings produce 93 FPS on average, which is still smooth for most players. Ultra settings drop the average to 71 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The data shows that at 1080p, even the highest preset stays above 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 94 FPS, which is still fluid, but Medium settings fall to 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. That minimum is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so frame pacing should be acceptable. High settings produce 60 FPS on average, which is exactly at the standard target, but any dips below that could be noticeable. Ultra settings average 46 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold and may feel stuttery in fast-paced scenes. The 1440p results indicate that players should stick to Medium or High settings for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 50 FPS, which is playable but with compromises in visual quality. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS, showing significant frame drops. High settings average 32 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold. Ultra settings average 25 FPS, which is not recommended for gameplay. The 4K data makes it clear that this pairing is not suited for 4K gaming in Minimum, and players should either lower the resolution or accept lower frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields 93 FPS on average. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, as the frame rate is well above the 60 FPS threshold. If a higher refresh rate is preferred, Low settings at 1080p deliver 145 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, though the visual quality will be reduced. Medium settings at 1080p also work well at 111 FPS, with a minimum of 95 FPS that ensures minimal stutter.

For 2560x1440, the recommendation is Medium settings, which average 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS. This keeps the gameplay smooth while offering better visuals than Low. High settings at 1440p are borderline at 60 FPS, but the risk of dips below that threshold makes Medium the safer choice. Ultra settings at 1440p should be avoided, as the 46 FPS average is too low for a responsive experience.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings provide an ideal experience. Low settings at 50 FPS are the only playable option, but the visual compromise is significant. Medium settings at 39 FPS and High at 32 FPS are both below the smooth threshold, and Ultra at 25 FPS is not viable. For players who must use 4K, Low settings are the only recommendation, but the data suggests that dropping to 1440p is a better trade-off for frame rate.

The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer across all resolutions, with the largest FPS drops. The gap between Ultra and High is notable: at 1080p, Ultra is 22 FPS slower than High, and at 1440p, it is 14 FPS slower. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces rendering costs that the Arc B570 cannot handle efficiently in Minimum. Players should prioritize High or Medium settings over Ultra to maintain playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting to 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22604, and Geekbench multicore scores 11068. Single-thread performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3191 and Geekbench single-core at 1996.

In Minimum, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 145 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU must be keeping up with the GPU’s output. The i5-13400F’s 16 threads are more than sufficient for this game, which is a 2014 title and does not heavily utilize many cores. The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs means it outperforms most processors in the database, and its nearest rivals (Ryzen 9 6900HS, Core 5 120, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, Ryzen 7 6800H) are all within 0.4% of its average score, so it is not a bottleneck.

The 3DMark scores for the CPU reinforce this: 16-thread score of 7314, 8-thread score of 5591, and single-thread score of 960. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads effectively. PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further confirm its capability. For Minimum, the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads are likely underutilized, but they provide headroom for background tasks or future games that may use more threads.

The i5-13400F’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz is crucial for maintaining high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the measured data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU scaling rather than CPU limitations. The CPU’s L3 cache of 20 MB helps with game data access, but the game’s age means it likely does not require large cache capacities. Overall, the CPU is a capable partner for the Arc B570 in this title, but it does not boost the combo’s rank due to the GPU’s mid-range performance.

The combination of the i5-13400F and Arc B570 is a balanced mid-range pairing, but Minimum is demanding enough at higher resolutions to expose the GPU’s limits. The CPU’s strong synthetic scores and high percentile rank make it a reliable component, but the measured FPS shows that the GPU governs the overall experience. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo works well with appropriate settings, but 4K gaming is out of reach without significant compromises.