Valorant

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a distinctive performance profile in Valorant, one that is defined more by the CPU’s substantial compute headroom than by the GPU’s modest output. The data places this combination at rank 3411 out of 3708 tested combos in this game, a low position that reflects the graphics card’s limitations rather than any deficiency in the processor. While the frame rates are far from unplayable—even at 4K the combo exceeds 120 FPS on most settings—the overall ranking indicates that this pairing leaves significant performance on the table, especially for a competitive FPS where high refresh rates are the norm.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 3411 out of 3708 tested combinations places it in the bottom 8% of all tested pairings for Valorant. This is a clear signal that the Intel Arc B370 is the constraining factor in this setup. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 1184 puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (avgScore 1186, deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (avgScore 1190, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (avgScore 1192, deltaPct -0.7). These are all legacy mobile or low-end desktop parts, which illustrates how far behind the curve this iGPU is.

The CPU, by contrast, is a strong performer. The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avgScore 25284, deltaPct 0), the Intel Core 5 120 (avgScore 25362, deltaPct -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avgScore 25201, deltaPct 0.4). The deltas are all within 0.4%, meaning the i5-13400F is effectively tied with these high-end laptop chips in general compute. In Valorant, however, the GPU bottleneck prevents this CPU advantage from translating into top-tier frame rates.

The measured FPS data confirms this imbalance. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 299 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play. However, the rank of 3411 suggests that many other combos—likely those with discrete GPUs—reach much higher frame rates at higher settings. The CPU can clearly feed the GPU far more frames than the Arc B370 can render; the 299 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the GPU’s ceiling, while the CPU has ample headroom to push beyond that if paired with a stronger graphics card.

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 a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory classified as "System Shared"—meaning it uses the system’s main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bus width and bandwidth are also system dependent, which introduces variability in performance based on the rest of the system.

In terms of raw specs, the GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operations pipelines. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1). The power draw is a low 25 W, and the slot width is listed as "IGP," confirming its integrated nature.

These specs place the Arc B370 in a very low performance tier. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which is its only listed benchmark. This score puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all over a decade old. In Valorant, this translates to frame rates that are adequate but not impressive. At 1080p High, the combo averages 187 FPS; at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 178 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is just 9 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is already near its limit and that higher settings have diminishing returns.

The system-shared memory is a critical factor here. Because the GPU has no dedicated VRAM, it must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth. This is likely why the frame rates scale so poorly with resolution. At 4K, the GPU must handle a much larger frame buffer, and the shared memory becomes a bottleneck. The measured FPS at 4K High is 128, which is a 31.6% drop from the 187 FPS at 1080p High. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that is memory-bandwidth constrained.

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. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

The CPU’s benchmark results are strong across the board. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 in multicore and 3191 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 11068 multicore and 1996 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 25032, with a single-thread score of 3634. These numbers indicate a processor that is well-suited for both multi-threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks, which is relevant for Valorant since the game is known to be CPU-intensive at high frame rates.

In Valorant, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The i5-13400F’s 16 threads and high boost clock should be more than sufficient for this task. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 299 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited or at least near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game. The fact that dropping from Ultra to Low at 1080p only increases FPS from 178 to 299 (a 68% increase) shows that the CPU can handle the lower settings’ reduced GPU load. However, the GPU is still the bottleneck at higher settings.

The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking and its equivalence to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and the Intel Core 5 120 in average benchmark score suggest that it is a capable processor. In a system with a discrete GPU, this CPU would likely push well over 400 FPS in Valorant at 1080p. The fact that it is paired with an iGPU leaves most of its potential untapped.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Valorant?

A: The combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3411 out of 3708 tested combos in Valorant.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, with its nearest rival being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (deltaPct -0.2). The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (deltaPct -0.7).

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Valorant?

A: The best measured average FPS is 299, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the resolution affect performance?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 187. At 1440p High, it drops to 160, and at 4K High, it drops further to 128. This represents a 31.6% decrease from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, meaning it shares the system’s main memory rather than having dedicated video memory.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 187 at 1920x1080 to 160 at 2560x1440, and then to 128 at 3840x2160. This is a total drop of 31.6% from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is more dramatic: 299 FPS at 1080p, 255 FPS at 1440p, and 204 FPS at 4K, a 31.8% decrease from 1080p to 4K.

The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical between High and Low settings suggests that the GPU is consistently the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU’s workload does not change with resolution. Instead, the FPS scales down proportionally with the number of pixels, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

However, the absolute FPS numbers are still high enough for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 122 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. At 1080p Low, the 299 FPS average is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in competitive gaming. The data indicates that while the GPU is weak in absolute terms, it is still capable of delivering playable frame rates in Valorant across all tested settings and resolutions.

The system-shared memory is likely the primary reason for the consistent scaling. As resolution increases, the frame buffer grows, requiring more memory bandwidth. The Arc B370 has no dedicated VRAM, so it must draw from system memory, which is shared with the CPU. This creates contention and limits the GPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display refresh rate and resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 299 FPS average, which is ideal for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset drops to 197 FPS, and High drops to 187 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest at 178 FPS. Given that Valorant is a competitive FPS, maximizing frame rate is often more important than visual fidelity, so Low settings at 1080p are the best choice for most users.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 255 FPS average, which is still very high. Medium delivers 168 FPS, High delivers 160 FPS, and Ultra delivers 152 FPS. For a 144 Hz monitor, Low settings are again the best choice, as they provide a comfortable margin above the refresh rate. If the user has a 60 Hz monitor, Medium or High would also be acceptable, as they both stay well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 204 FPS average, which is surprisingly high for an iGPU. Medium drops to 134 FPS, High to 128 FPS, and Ultra to 122 FPS. Even at 4K, all settings stay above 120 FPS, which is impressive for a 25 W integrated GPU. However, for competitive play, Low settings at 4K provide the best frame rate and lowest latency. For a more balanced visual experience, Medium settings at 4K offer a good compromise at 134 FPS.

Overall, the data suggests that Low settings provide the best experience at all resolutions, as they consistently offer the highest frame rates with the least GPU load. The visual difference between Low and Medium in Valorant is minimal, and the frame rate boost is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 299 FPS average on Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 197 FPS average, with a minimum of 167 and a maximum of 226. High settings produce 187 FPS average, and Ultra produces 178 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 102 FPS, which is substantial and highlights the GPU’s sensitivity to settings changes.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 255 FPS average. Medium produces 168 FPS average, with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193. High settings achieve 160 FPS average, and Ultra achieves 152 FPS average. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 44 FPS, which is a 14.7% decrease. At High, the drop is 27 FPS, a 14.4% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 204 FPS average. Medium produces 134 FPS average, with a minimum of 114 and a maximum of 154. High settings achieve 128 FPS average, and Ultra achieves 122 FPS average. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low is 51 FPS, a 20% decrease. At High, the drop is 32 FPS, a 20% decrease.

The Medium presets are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 167 to 226 FPS, a span of 59 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 143 to 193, a span of 50 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 114 to 154, a span of 40 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming more consistently bottlenecked, with less variance in frame times.

The data shows a clear linear relationship between resolution and FPS for each settings preset. The GPU’s system-shared memory and low compute power are the primary drivers of this scaling. While the CPU has the headroom to support higher frame rates, the Arc B370 limits the combo to the numbers listed above. For a game like Valorant, which is highly optimized and runs on a wide range of hardware, this combo is functional but far from ideal for high-refresh-rate competitive play at higher settings.