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Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570

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89 / 100
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Power Build

Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
86%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

25,005 Benchmark Score
Top 14% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B570

20,556 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a balanced desktop build that sits at the 71st percentile overall, with the CPU at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile. The measured average of 86.3 FPS across games at ultra settings, combined with strong multi-threaded CPU scores, makes this a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system that also handles productivity workloads with confidence.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The data shows this build is well-suited for high-refresh esports and competitive titles. At 1920x1080, Valorant achieves 304 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 293 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 158 FPS. These results indicate the pairing can drive 144Hz and even 240Hz monitors in lighter titles without strain.

Streaming: The 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 8400F with a max-thread benchmark score of 6165 provides sufficient headroom for encoding while gaming. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 144 FPS at 1080p, leaving processing capacity for streaming overhead. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24389 supports concurrent gaming and broadcasting workloads.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and Passmark floating point math score of 46217 indicate solid rendering and effects processing capability. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth assists with timeline scrubbing and preview rendering, though the 65th percentile GPU ranking suggests it is not a top-tier accelerator for heavy 4K editing workflows.

3D Rendering: The Arc B570's FP32 throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS and FP16 of 23.04 TFLOPS provides meaningful compute for GPU-accelerated renders. The CPU's 12 threads and 16 MB of shared L3 cache help with scene preprocessing and physics calculations, as evidenced by the Passmark physics score of 1332.

Software Development: The CPU's single-thread score of 951 on 3dmark and Passmark single-thread score of 3685 support responsive compilation for single-threaded build steps. The 4 nm process node and 65W TDP keep power draw modest during long compile sessions, while the DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth aids in rapid data access.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is overkill for basic productivity, but the headroom means it will not struggle with multitasking. The Passmark data compression score of 288158 and data encryption score of 16646 handle file archiving and secure communications efficiently. The 77th CPU percentile ensures smooth operation across office suites, web browsing, and virtual meetings.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture using the Phoenix codename, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. This desktop-class processor features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, operating within a 65W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark results place this CPU at the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, putting the 8400F just 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.4% with a score of 24911, while the EPYC 9474F sits 0.4% behind at 25103. This indicates the 8400F performs essentially on par with these alternatives despite being a lower-tier desktop part.

Multi-threaded performance shows strong scaling from 2 threads (1874) to 8 threads (5275) and max threads (6165) on the 3dmark suite. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 versus single-core of 2943 demonstrates that the processor gains substantial throughput when all 12 threads are utilized. Passmark integer math at 74021 and floating point at 46217 confirm this pattern for general computational workloads.

The unlocked multiplier and AMD Socket AM5 compatibility mean this processor can be paired with overclocking-capable motherboards, though the modest 4.70 GHz boost suggests limited headroom. The absence of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which this build provides. Memory support is limited to DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is not supported.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data at ultra settings covers a wide range of titles, with the pairRankByFps placing this configuration at rank 3040 out of 3732 pairs, achieving an average of 86.3 FPS across all tested games. The data is measured, not estimated, providing concrete performance expectations.

At 1920x1080, the strongest results come from esports titles: Valorant leads at 304 FPS, followed by Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 293 FPS, Roblox at 171 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 158 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone achieves 144 FPS, making it playable on high-refresh monitors. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 133 FPS, and Minecraft hits 131 FPS.

Heavier AAA titles show more moderate 1080p performance. Assetto Corsa runs at 78 FPS, Thief at 73 FPS, and Outriders at 70 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 is demanding, producing only 39 FPS at 1080p ultra, while Red Dead Redemption 2 manages 36 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended is the most demanding tested, dropping to 19 FPS at 1080p, and The Medium runs at 28 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Valorant still delivers 259 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 201 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone holds at 128 FPS, while Counter-Strike 2 drops to 88 FPS. Most AAA titles fall into the 27-55 FPS range, with Cyberpunk 2077 at 29 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 27 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the lightest games remain fully playable. Valorant hits 207 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive reaches 119 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone manages 108 FPS. Demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (19 FPS), Red Dead Redemption 2 (18 FPS), and Ark: Survival Ascended (6 FPS) are not viable at 4K ultra settings.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 71, with the CPU at 77 and GPU at 65, indicates that the processor slightly outpaces the graphics card in overall capability. In CPU-heavy workloads such as data encryption (16646) and random string sorting (34604), the processor performs well above the GPU's compute scores, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck in those scenarios.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts based on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (951 on 3dmark single-thread) can feed the GPU adequately for high-FPS titles, as shown by Valorant's 304 FPS. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's lower percentile becomes the limiting factor, evidenced by the significant FPS drops in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (39 to 29 to 19 FPS across resolutions).

The GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth may constrain performance in texture-heavy games at higher resolutions. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows average drops of roughly 30-40% across most titles, which aligns with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions rather than the CPU.

For productivity, the CPU's 77th percentile and strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 20851) mean it can handle compilation, rendering, and analysis tasks without bottlenecking on core count. The GPU's compute score (Passmark GPU compute of 7281) is comparatively modest, so GPU-accelerated workloads will be limited by the Arc B570 rather than the CPU.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation (Arc 5), manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units, along with 18 ray tracing cores.

The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, which the B570 leads by 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 trails by 0.1% with 20582, and the Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind.

API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern gaming and rendering applications. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 indicates solid DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench scores show Vulkan at 96844 versus OpenCL at 83514, suggesting the Vulkan API path is more efficient for compute tasks.

The GPU requires a 150W TDP with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 450W PSU. It occupies a dual-slot design measuring 272 mm in length. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 connections, supporting multi-monitor setups.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers playing at 1080p and 1440p who prioritize high frame rates in competitive titles. The measured 304 FPS in Valorant and 293 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 1080p make it ideal for esports enthusiasts. At 1440p, the 259 FPS in Valorant and 128 FPS in Warzone support high-refresh monitors for more immersive play.

Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video will find the CPU's rendering scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 20851) and the GPU's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for editing and effects. The 12 threads handle multi-track timelines, while the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth assists with preview rendering.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's 77th percentile ranking and strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread of 3685), which accelerates compilation. The 65W TDP keeps power costs low during long build sessions, and the unlocked multiplier allows tuning.

Students and small business users get a system that exceeds office task requirements, with the Passmark multithread score of 24389 ensuring smooth multitasking across documents, spreadsheets, and web applications. The 4 nm process and efficient architecture make this a reasonable workstation choice for general use.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks demonstrate a well-rounded processor. The 3dmark suite shows scaling from 951 (single-thread) to 6165 (max threads), with notable jumps at 4 threads (3563) and 8 threads (5275). Cinebench R23 results of 2943 single-core and 20851 multi-core indicate strong per-core efficiency and good multi-threading.

Passmark tests reveal specific strengths: data compression at 288158, floating point math at 46217, and integer math at 74021. The extended instructions score of 22175 supports modern workloads like cryptography and media codecs. The average benchmark score of 25005 places it at the 77th percentile, just 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F.

The GPU benchmarks show a capable mid-range card. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, Passmark G3D of 14195, and Geekbench Vulkan of 96844 indicate solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance. The Passmark GPU compute score of 7281 reflects moderate compute capability. The 65th percentile ranking places it near the RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead) and Arc A750 (0.1% ahead).

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its GPU in percentile terms (77 vs 65), which is a favorable imbalance for gaming since the processor can feed the GPU without bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The overall 71st percentile ranking confirms this is a mid-to-upper tier desktop configuration.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with the Intel Arc B570. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part running at 4.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, while the GPU is a Battlemage-generation card with 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 2304 shading units.

The combination ranks at the 71st percentile overall, with the CPU at 77th and GPU at 65th. The measured average of 86.3 FPS across games at ultra settings confirms this is a capable 1080p gaming system that can handle 1440p in many titles, with limited 4K capability. The build is best suited for users prioritizing competitive gaming and productivity over maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc B570 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games at ultra settings?

A: The pair achieves an average of 86.3 FPS across all games tested, ranking 3040 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to the RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The Arc B570 is at the 65th percentile with an average score of 20556, which is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Only lighter titles are playable at 3840x2160 ultra: Valorant at 207 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 119 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 108 FPS. Demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 (19 FPS) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (18 FPS) are not viable.

Q: What is the power draw of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a 65W TDP, while the GPU has a 150W TDP with a suggested 450W power supply.