The Long Drive

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2594 out of 2934 tested combinations for The Long Drive. This places the combo in the lower 12th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while the CPU is a high-end part, the integrated graphics solution severely limits overall gaming performance. The data shows a system where the processor is operating far below its potential, with the GPU acting as the definitive bottleneck across all resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2594 out of 2934 places this system in the bottom tier of performance for The Long Drive. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the Intel Arc B390, which is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a benchmark score that places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-end desktop processor that ranks in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

The data indicates a stark imbalance between the two components. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is built for high-refresh-rate gaming, but the Arc B390 cannot deliver the frames to utilize that capability. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing is near the bottom, suggesting that the system is only suitable for the lightest gaming loads or for productivity tasks where the GPU is not a factor. The ranking highlights that in this specific game, the GPU is the sole determinant of the experience, dragging the entire combo down despite the CPU's strength.

Benchmark results for the GPU show an average score of 1482, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710. The Intel Arc B390 is 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, 2.5% faster than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. These are all extremely low-end or legacy graphics solutions, confirming that the Arc B390 is positioned at the entry-level of gaming performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The processor includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, a defining feature of the X3D series that is designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability. It scores 14,317 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11,765 in Geekbench multi-core. Single-thread performance is also solid, with scores of 1,452 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2,017 in Geekbench single-core. In the 3DMark tests, the CPU scales well with thread count, scoring 3,392 with 4 threads and 7,299 with 16 threads, showing that it can effectively utilize all its cores.

Despite this CPU power, the measured FPS in The Long Drive are low, indicating that the processor is not the limiting factor. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the system only achieves 95 FPS average. While this is the highest FPS recorded for this combo, it is far below what the Ryzen 7 5800X3D could deliver with a discrete GPU. The CPU's role in this system is to provide ample headroom; however, the data suggests that the GPU cannot translate this headroom into playable frame rates. The processor is effectively idle, waiting for the graphics solution to catch up.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Intel Core i9-10900K, and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. The 5800X3D scores 0.1% higher than the i9-10900K and 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF, while being 0.1% lower than the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of processors, confirming that its performance is not the reason for the low combo rank.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output pipelines, along with 12 ray tracing cores.

The memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, using shared system memory with no dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning performance will vary based on the host system's RAM speed and configuration. This is a critical limitation for gaming, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

The GPU's only benchmark result is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low score, indicating that the Arc B390 is only suitable for casual or older games at low resolutions and settings. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1.5% slower), GT 625 OEM (2.5% slower), and GT 710 (2.7% slower). These are all entry-level or legacy parts, confirming the Arc B390's position at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

In The Long Drive, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that even at the lowest settings and resolution, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The GPU's limited pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for modern gaming loads. The FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS is also low, further limiting the system's ability to render complex scenes. The GPU is the sole reason for the low combo rank, as its performance caps the entire system.

FAQ

Q: Why is the combo rank so low despite having a powerful CPU?

A: The combo rank of 2594 out of 2934 is determined by the combined performance of the CPU and GPU. The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU with a benchmark score in the 9th percentile, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is in the 80th percentile. The GPU's low performance severely limits the system, dragging the overall rank down despite the CPU's strength.

*Q: What is the best FPS this combo can achieve in The Long Drive?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 95 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that comes close to delivering a smooth experience, though it still falls short of high-refresh-rate targets.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M, 2.5% faster than the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% faster than the GT 710. These are all very low-end GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D the bottleneck in this system?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU scores 14,317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The low FPS in the game are due to the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Intel Arc B390?

A: The GPU uses system shared memory, with the size, type, and bus width all listed as "System Shared." The bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the host system's RAM.

*Q: Can this system play The Long Drive at 4K?*

A: Technically yes, but the experience is poor. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 35. At Medium settings, it drops to 29 FPS. At High settings, it falls to 18 FPS, and at Ultra, it is only 12 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-limited system. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 95. This is the best-case scenario for this combo. Moving to 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average FPS drops to 63, a decrease of approximately 34%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 35, which is a 63% drop from the 1080p result.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. When a system is CPU-limited, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU is doing the same amount of work. Here, the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU is struggling to render the additional pixels. For example, the difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 32 FPS (95 to 63), and the difference between 1440p and 4K is 28 FPS (63 to 35). The consistent drop confirms that the integrated GPU is overwhelmed.

The Ultra settings preset shows the same trend but at lower absolute values. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 34. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 22, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 12. The scaling factor between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is nearly 3x, meaning the FPS is roughly cut to a third. This is expected for a GPU with limited fill rate and memory bandwidth. The data shows that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU is capable of far higher performance than what is being delivered.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for The Long Drive depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset provides an average FPS of 95, which is the only configuration that approaches a fluid experience. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 78 FPS, which is also playable but with a noticeable 18% reduction in performance. The High preset drops to 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 34 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option for acceptable performance, with an average FPS of 63. The Medium preset at 51 FPS is borderline, but the High (32 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) presets are not recommended for a playable experience. At 3840x2160, all presets are suboptimal. The Low preset at 35 FPS is the only one that is somewhat playable, while Medium (29 FPS), High (18 FPS), and Ultra (12 FPS) are all effectively unplayable for a driving simulation that requires smooth motion.

The recommendation is to use the Low preset for all resolutions. At 1080p, this yields 95 FPS average, which is the best outcome for this combo. At 1440p, Low yields 63 FPS, which is acceptable. At 4K, Low yields 35 FPS, which is a last resort. The Medium preset offers a minor visual improvement but at a significant FPS cost, making it unsuitable for any resolution above 1080p. The data suggests that users should prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, as the GPU does not have the headroom for higher quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B390 combo in The Long Drive.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS 95.
• Medium: Average FPS 78, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 90.
• High: Average FPS 49.
• Ultra: Average FPS 34.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS 63.
• Medium: Average FPS 51, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59.
• High: Average FPS 32.
• Ultra: Average FPS 22.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS 35.
• Medium: Average FPS 29, with a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 33.
• High: Average FPS 18.
• Ultra: Average FPS 12.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the system ranges from playable at Low to marginal at Ultra. At 1440p, the system is only comfortable at Low. At 4K, the system is below playable thresholds for all settings. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data recorded, showing a 24 FPS range between the lowest and highest frame rates at 4K, and a similar spread at other resolutions. This variance indicates inconsistent frame pacing, which can be more noticeable than a low average FPS. Overall, the measurements confirm that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at the lowest settings, with any other configuration resulting in a compromised experience.