The Long Drive

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 yields benchmark results in The Long Drive that are firmly constrained by the graphics processor. The data shows a combination that handles the game’s low and medium presets at 1080p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings. The measured frames per second across the board indicate a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU’s six-core, twelve-thread configuration providing ample processing headroom for this driving simulation.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo in The Long Drive?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 86, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 31 FPS on Low, 26 FPS on Medium, 16 FPS on High, and 11 FPS on Ultra. The only preset with a reported minimum FPS is Medium, which shows a minimum of 22 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 56 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 20 FPS. This represents a drop of 36 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of tested combinations for this game?

A: No. The combo ranks 2700 out of 2934 tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of all recorded systems for The Long Drive.

Q: What is the reported minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 71, with a reported minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370's performance closer to modern or legacy graphics cards?

A: Its average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this system’s The Long Drive performance. Its specifications, including a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, are coupled with system-shared memory, which is a significant factor in its output. The GPU’s average benchmark score is just 1184, and it sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in a performance tier where its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, which scores 1192. The data indicates that the Arc B370 is not designed for high-end gaming; its 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is a modest figure that translates directly into the frame rates observed.

In The Long Drive, the GPU’s limitations become apparent immediately. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 86 FPS, which is a playable result. However, raising the settings to High at the same resolution drops the average to 44 FPS. This pattern is consistent across all resolutions, showing that the GPU’s shading units, 1280 in total, and its 20 ROPs, are quickly overwhelmed by the game’s visual demands. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means the performance is tied to the system's main RAM speed and configuration. This shared memory architecture is a likely contributor to the significant performance penalties seen when increasing quality settings, as the GPU must contend with the CPU for memory access.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2400 MHz does not compensate for its fundamental architectural constraints. The benchmark results show a clear ceiling: the combo cannot maintain a 60 FPS average at any settings above Low at 1440p, and it fails to reach 30 FPS at 4K on any preset. The GPU’s role is the primary limiter, and its performance characteristics dictate that users must sacrifice visual fidelity for acceptable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, which confirms the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 86 FPS to 56 FPS, a reduction of 30 FPS. Scaling further to 3840x2160 on the same preset yields only 31 FPS, a 55 FPS drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor; the pixel count increases dramatically, and the GPU’s fixed compute resources are spread thinner.

The impact of resolution is even more pronounced on higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 44 at 1080p, to 29 at 1440p, and finally to 16 at 4K. The progression from 1080p to 4K represents a four-fold increase in pixel count, and the frame rate drops by more than half in every case. For instance, on Medium settings, the frame rate falls from 71 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p, and then to 26 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that the Intel Arc B370 does not have the raw throughput to handle the increased pixel shader load at higher resolutions. The 4K results, where even the Low preset only manages 31 FPS, indicate that this resolution is not viable for a smooth experience with this hardware.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than the scaling from 1440p to 4K, but it still results in a significant performance hit. For example, on the Low preset, the 30 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 35% reduction. The subsequent drop from 1440p to 4K is a 45% reduction. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate are being taxed more heavily at the higher resolutions. The results clearly indicate that 1080p is the intended operating resolution for this GPU, with 1440p being possible only on the lowest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Medium settings preset. This configuration produces an average FPS of 71, with a reported minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. This is the only setting and resolution combination that holds a minimum frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold, which is a common target for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at the same resolution offers a higher average of 86 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a better balance between visual quality and performance, according to the data.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p is the only option that yields a substantial headroom above 60 FPS. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 15 FPS on average (from 86 to 71), while likely providing a noticeable improvement in visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p should be avoided, as the average FPS drops to 44, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in a less fluid experience.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only viable option for this hardware. It produces an average of 56 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target, but the lack of a reported minimum FPS suggests that there may be dips. The Medium preset at 1440p drops the average to 46 FPS, making it a less desirable choice. The data strongly suggests that 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset only achieves 31 FPS. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally the Medium preset at 1080p, as it is the highest quality setting that maintains a playable frame rate with a documented minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B370 combination holds a rank of 2700 out of 2934 tested combos in The Long Drive. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, indicating that this is a low-performing configuration for this specific game. The GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs is the primary driver of this poor ranking. The CPU, in contrast, is a mid-range part; its average benchmark score of 17177 places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The pairing of a solid CPU with a very weak GPU results in a system that falls far behind the majority of other configurations.

The data shows that this combo is not competitive with most others in the database. The rank of 2700 signifies that a vast majority of other CPU and GPU pairings deliver better performance in The Long Drive. This ranking is a direct reflection of the measured FPS, which are low across all settings and resolutions. The system is unable to leverage the CPU's relative strength because the GPU becomes the bottleneck at every turn. The results are consistent with a system where the graphics card is from a legacy performance tier, as indicated by its nearest rivals, which include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the four settings presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 86 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 44 FPS. The Ultra preset is the slowest, with an average of 31 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are considerably lower. The Low preset yields an average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a reported minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset averages 29 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 20 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal. The Low preset produces an average of 31 FPS. The Medium preset averages 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS. The High preset averages 16 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 11 FPS. These figures highlight the GPU's inability to handle the demands of 4K rendering. The data shows a consistent pattern: every increase in settings or resolution results in a significant, linear drop in performance, confirming the GPU as the sole limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a robust foundation for this system, but its capabilities are largely untapped in The Long Drive due to the GPU bottleneck. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, indicate a processor that is well-suited for modern gaming workloads. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with a score of 17278.

In this specific game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The high single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 868, is generally beneficial for game logic and physics. However, the measured FPS do not reflect any CPU limitation. The frame rates are consistently low, even at 1080p with Low settings, which is a scenario where a weak CPU would typically cause a bottleneck. Instead, the data points to the GPU being unable to keep up.

The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for the system, but the GPU’s "System Shared" memory configuration means the CPU and GPU are competing for the same memory resources. Despite this, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient for the demands of The Long Drive. The results suggest that upgrading the GPU would yield a substantial performance increase, while the CPU would not need to be replaced to see significant gains in this title. The bottleneck is unambiguous, and the CPU has considerable headroom left on the table.