Core i5-11400F + Arc B580: bottleneck check
Evenly matched at 1440p.
Neither part waits on the other at 1440p. This is as balanced as a pairing gets.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | CPU | 11% | mild CPU bottleneck |
| 1440p | CPU | 2% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 21% | GPU-bound (normal) |
This is the classic pattern: at 1080p the Core i5-11400F is the limit (11%), while at 4K the Arc B580 takes over (21% GPU-limited). If you play at 1080p on a high-refresh monitor, a faster CPU is the upgrade that matters; at 1440p or 4K this pair is already well matched.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Max turbo power | 65 W |
| Released | 2021 |
| Gaming index | 56 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 42 / 100 |
| VRAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 190 W |
| Released | 2024 |
| 1080p index | 34.9 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 29 / 100 |
| 4K index | 24.1 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 65 W + GPU 190 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 355 W. We recommend a 550 W unit (80 Plus Gold or better) so transient spikes from the graphics card stay inside the PSU's comfort zone. Try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck (LGA1200)
- Core i7-10700K + Arc B580 (gaming index 58)
- Core i7-11700K + Arc B580 (gaming index 62)
GPUs that use the Core i5-11400F more fully
- Core i5-11400F + RTX 3060 Ti (1440p index 30)
- Core i5-11400F + RTX 2080 Ti (1440p index 30)
- Core i5-11400F + RX 7600 XT (1440p index 30)
Best CPU for the Arc B580 Best GPU for the Core i5-11400F Arc B580 PSU requirements
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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.