Roblox

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a unique combination in Roblox, sitting at the lower end of the performance spectrum but with distinct scaling characteristics. This analysis breaks down the measured data to show exactly how this combo behaves across resolutions and settings, and where its bottlenecks lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable drop as resolution increases, but the pattern is more nuanced than a simple linear decline. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that to 103 FPS, a reduction of 51 FPS or roughly 33%. The jump to 4K further reduces the average to 58 FPS, another 45 FPS drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the system is heavily dependent on the GPU at higher resolutions, as the Arc B370's performance characteristics become the limiting factor.

Looking at the High settings tier, the scaling tells a similar story. The 1080p average of 124 FPS falls to 83 FPS at 1440p (a 41 FPS drop) and then to 47 FPS at 4K (a 36 FPS drop). The percentage declines are 33% and 43% respectively, showing that the GPU is being pushed progressively harder. The 4K numbers are particularly telling: even with the lowest settings, the combo only manages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users consider playable for smooth action. This suggests the Arc B370 is simply out of its depth at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capability.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data in the pack, which is useful for understanding frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 and maximum of 161. The spread of 42 FPS indicates some frame pacing variance, but the minimum is still well above playable thresholds. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 94 FPS with a min/max of 80/108, showing a tighter 28 FPS spread. The 4K Medium row shows 53 FPS average with a 45/61 min/max range, where the minimum dips below 60 FPS and would be noticeable in fast-paced Roblox games.

The scaling data points to a system where the GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p and 4K, but at 1080p the CPU still has enough headroom to push the Arc B370 to its limits. The fact that the 1080p Low average of 154 FPS is the highest score in the entire dataset suggests that this is the ceiling for this combo, and higher settings or resolutions will always cost significant performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide the foundation for its performance. In the context of Roblox, which is known for being more CPU-intensive than many modern titles due to its single-threaded physics and game logic, these specifications matter.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a solid mid-range profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14340 multi-core and 2024 single-core, putting it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% ahead), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% behind), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% behind). These margins are tiny, meaning the i5-11400F is right in the middle of a competitive pack of processors that perform nearly identically.

For Roblox specifically, the single-thread performance is what matters most. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Geekbench single-core score of 1777 are moderate, but they are sufficient to keep the game running smoothly at 1080p where the GPU is not overwhelmed. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (154 FPS) suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at that resolution, as the frame rate is high enough to indicate the GPU is the limiting factor.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the diminishing returns at higher resolutions. Since the FPS drops consistently from 1080p to 4K, the CPU is clearly not holding the system back. The 12 threads provide enough parallelism for Roblox's background tasks, and the 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with the game's asset streaming. The data suggests that this CPU has ample headroom for Roblox, and the performance ceiling is defined by the GPU, not the processor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the user has significant flexibility. The Ultra preset delivers 101 FPS average, which is smooth for most gameplay. However, dropping to High increases that to 124 FPS, and Low pushes it to 154 FPS. For competitive Roblox games where response time matters, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice, as it maximizes frame rate and minimizes input latency.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. Low settings give 103 FPS average, which is playable, but High drops to 83 FPS, still acceptable. The Medium preset at 94 FPS is a good compromise, offering better visual quality than Low while staying above 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is borderline, and the min/max data is not provided for it, but the average suggests it is usable for less demanding Roblox experiences.

At 4K, the options are limited. The best measured result is 58 FPS on Low settings, which is below 60 FPS and will feel slightly less smooth. Medium gives 53 FPS average with a 45 FPS minimum, which could lead to stutter in busy scenes. High and Ultra drop to 47 FPS and 38 FPS respectively, making them impractical for anything but screenshots or very slow-paced games. For 4K, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings and accept the frame rate, or drop to 1440p for a better experience.

The Medium settings row at each resolution provides the only min/max data, which is useful for stability assessment. At 1080p Medium, the 119 FPS minimum is well above any playability threshold. At 1440p Medium, the 80 FPS minimum is still solid. At 4K Medium, the 45 FPS minimum is concerning and could cause visible hitches. This reinforces the idea that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Roblox, and users should target 1440p or 1080p for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in the database is 2774 out of 3010 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This is a low ranking, but it is important to interpret it in the context of the components involved. The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution with a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, which directly drags down the combo's overall position. The CPU, on the other hand, is in the 71st percentile, showing that the processor is not the weak link.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all older or lower-end parts: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% behind), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% behind), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (0.7% behind), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1.4% ahead). These are all legacy GPUs from over a decade ago, which puts the Arc B370's performance into perspective. It is competitive with those parts in synthetic benchmarks but offers modern features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 support.

The rank of 2774 out of 3010 does not account for the fact that this is an integrated GPU solution. Many of the combos above it likely use discrete graphics cards, which have a significant advantage in raw rendering power. For an IGP, the measured FPS in Roblox is actually reasonable, especially at 1080p where it can exceed 100 FPS. The ranking reflects the hardware's absolute performance level, not its efficiency or suitability for a specific use case.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. The boost clock is 2400 MHz, and the memory is system shared, meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR4 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This configuration is common for IGPs and has implications for performance.

The GPU's benchmark results are modest. Its only 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This is a low score, but it is important to note that the Arc B370 is designed for low-power, portable devices, not high-end gaming. Its 25 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate it is meant for efficiency rather than raw performance.

In Roblox, the GPU's role is to handle the rendering workload, which becomes more demanding at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, as the FPS drops significantly when resolution increases. The 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p gaming, but they struggle to fill the pixel count of 4K displays.

The memory setup is system dependent, which means performance can vary based on the system's RAM speed and capacity. This is a key consideration for users, as faster DDR4 memory could improve the GPU's performance in memory-intensive scenarios. The 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 compute power is modest but adequate for a game like Roblox, which has simple graphics compared to AAA titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset of measured FPS provides a comprehensive picture of this combo's performance in Roblox. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 101 on Ultra to 154 on Low, with High at 124 and Medium at 140. The Medium row has the only min/max data: 119 minimum and 161 maximum. This shows that even at the highest settings, the combo stays above 100 FPS, which is smooth for most users.

At 1440p, the averages are 67 for Ultra, 83 for High, 94 for Medium, and 103 for Low. The Medium min/max is 80/108. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20-35% performance depending on settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play, while Low at 103 FPS offers a better experience.

At 4K, the averages drop to 38 for Ultra, 47 for High, 53 for Medium, and 58 for Low. The Medium min/max is 45/61. These numbers are all below 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay in most titles. The 38 FPS Ultra result is particularly low and would be noticeable in fast-paced Roblox games. The 58 FPS Low result is the only one approaching playability, and even it falls short of 60 FPS.

Comparing the resolution scaling across settings, the percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent: Low drops from 154 to 58 (62% reduction), Medium from 140 to 53 (62% reduction), High from 124 to 47 (62% reduction), and Ultra from 101 to 38 (62% reduction). This uniform scaling indicates that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck across all settings, and there is no setting that alleviates the resolution penalty. The data suggests that this combo is best used at 1080p, where it delivers playable frame rates across all settings.