Pc Building Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks near the bottom of the tested pool for Pc Building Simulator, sitting at position 2650 out of 3002 combos. This places the combo in the 12th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that while the system is functional, it struggles to deliver a consistently smooth experience at higher graphical presets. The data shows a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor, as its performance profile aligns with entry-level integrated graphics solutions rather than discrete gaming hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B390 achieves a combo rank of 2650 out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations, a position that reflects the GPU's severe performance ceiling rather than any deficiency in the CPU. The processor itself is a strong performer, scoring in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750, but the graphics solution drags the overall experience down.

The CPU's nearest rivals illustrate its mid-range positioning: the Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% faster). These minuscule deltas confirm that the Ryzen 5 7400F sits in a highly competitive performance band, where differences of less than half a percent separate it from comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by 0.3% with a score of 32662, further reinforcing that the CPU is not the bottleneck here.

However, the GPU tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, a staggeringly low position for a component intended for gaming. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and GeForce GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). This grouping with decade-old entry-level mobile and OEM parts underscores how far behind modern gaming standards the Arc B390 sits.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is built on Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, and features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. Its clock speeds are modest—a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz—which, combined with the limited core configuration, yields a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS and FP16 of 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) sound respectable on paper, but the real-world gaming results tell a far less flattering story.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. Memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means performance can vary significantly based on the host system's memory speed and configuration. This shared memory model is a fundamental limitation for gaming, as it competes with the CPU for memory bandwidth and introduces latency that dedicated graphics memory avoids. The bus width is also "System Shared," further constraining data throughput.

With a TDP of 80 W and an IGP slot width, the Arc B390 is clearly positioned as an integrated-level solution, despite its dedicated GPU branding. The power connectors are listed as "None," and the bus interface is "IGP," confirming that this is not a discrete card but rather a processor-integrated graphics unit. The RT cores (12) and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 indicate modern API compatibility, but the raw hardware throughput is insufficient to translate that compatibility into playable frame rates at demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F powerful enough for Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, the CPU is more than sufficient. It scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The bottleneck in this combo is entirely the GPU, which ranks in the 9th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to other GPUs?

A: The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 puts it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710 (1443). This places it firmly in entry-level territory, far below anything suitable for modern gaming at high settings.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 125 FPS on Low, 88 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset shows a range of 75 to 102 FPS, while the Low preset is the only one that consistently exceeds 120 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the results are poor. You will get 41 FPS on Low, 29 FPS on Medium, 21 FPS on High, and 20 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 25 to 34 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users.

Q: What is the best setting for a smooth experience?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 125 FPS, which is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. The Medium preset at 88 FPS is the highest setting that remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 2650 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 12% of configurations. The CPU's strong performance is undermined by the GPU's severe limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a consistent pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results: 125 FPS on Low, 88 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS, indicating some frame-time variance but generally stable performance. The drop from Low to Medium is 37 FPS (a 30% reduction), while the drop from High to Ultra is just 3 FPS (a 5% reduction), suggesting that the GPU hits a hard performance wall at the High preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers fall off significantly. The Low preset yields 79 FPS, a 37% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 56 FPS (with a range of 47 to 64 FPS), High reaches 39 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, and even then, the minimum of 47 FPS indicates occasional dips below smooth-playable territory. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 1 FPS, confirming that the GPU's architectural limits are reached well before the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unusable for gaming. Low settings produce 41 FPS, Medium drops to 29 FPS (with a range of 25 to 34 FPS), High falls to 21 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 20 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is negligible at 1 FPS, and even the Low preset fails to maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 25 FPS would result in noticeable stuttering and input lag, making 4K gaming with this combo impractical for anything beyond static scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's fundamental limitations. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (125 FPS) to 2560x1440 (79 FPS) represents a 37% drop, and the further drop to 3840x2160 (41 FPS) is a 48% reduction from 1440p. This steep scaling curve indicates that the Arc B390's memory bandwidth—listed as "System Dependent"—cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count, causing performance to degrade far faster than the pixel count increase would suggest.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar but slightly less severe: 88 FPS at 1080p drops to 56 FPS at 1440p (36% reduction) and then to 29 FPS at 4K (48% reduction from 1440p). The High preset shows 62 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction), and 21 FPS at 4K (46% reduction). These consistent percentage drops across all presets confirm that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU's performance headroom is not being taxed at any resolution.

The data indicates that the system is GPU-bound at every resolution tested. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.70 GHz, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at all settings. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and PCIe Gen 5 support further reduce any potential bottleneck, leaving the Arc B390's shared memory architecture and modest 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput as the clear constraints on performance.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the best playable experience, the 1920x1080 Low preset is the only configuration that delivers consistently high frame rates, averaging 125 FPS. This setting is ideal for fast-paced interactions or for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it provides more than double the frame rate of the next highest preset. The Medium preset at 1080p, averaging 88 FPS, is the best balance of visual quality and performance, offering a 75 FPS minimum that keeps gameplay smooth while still providing modest visual improvements over Low.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 56 FPS is the highest setting that remains playable, though the minimum of 47 FPS means users may notice occasional dips. The Low preset at 79 FPS is a safer choice for those who prioritize frame rate consistency over visual fidelity. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution (39 FPS and 38 FPS respectively) fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for active gameplay.

The 3840x2160 resolution should be avoided entirely for gaming with this combo. Even the Low preset at 41 FPS fails to provide a smooth experience, and the Medium preset's 25 FPS minimum is far too low for comfortable play. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept that this hardware cannot handle 4K gaming with acceptable performance. The Ultra preset at 4K (20 FPS) is effectively a slideshow and serves only as a static screenshot tool. In summary, the data supports 1080p Medium (88 FPS) as the recommended default, with 1080p Low (125 FPS) for competitive or high-refresh-rate scenarios, and 1440p Low (79 FPS) as the maximum resolution for playable frame rates.