Counter-Strike 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks in the 74th percentile of all tested system combos for Counter-Strike 2, placing 2124th out of 2870. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier pairing for the game, indicating that while it does not lead the pack, it outperforms a significant majority of systems. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth combining to deliver high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 achieves a combo rank of 2124 out of 2870 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2. This placement puts it in the upper echelon of tested systems, though it is not at the very top. The ranking suggests that a large portion of the tested systems, 746 to be exact, are capable of producing higher average frame rates in this specific title.

This result is a clear indicator of the system's capability. Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive FPS where high and consistent frame rates are paramount. A rank in the 74th percentile means this combo is well-suited for the game, offering a performance level that should satisfy most players looking for a responsive and smooth experience. However, it also indicates that there is a meaningful performance headroom above it in the database, often occupied by higher-tier CPUs and GPUs.

The rank is a product of both components working in tandem. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its Zen 4 architecture, provides a strong foundation, while the Arc B580, with its 12 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth, ensures the GPU is not a bottleneck at most settings. The data implies that for a user targeting very high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, this combo is a very strong contender, but for those seeking absolute maximum performance at 4K Ultra, it will fall short of the top-ranking systems.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Counter-Strike 2?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2124th out of 2870 tested combos for Counter-Strike 2. This places it in the 74th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What performance can I expect at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average frame rate of 311 FPS. This is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data for this combo, indicating the game is largely CPU-bound at this setting.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. This places it virtually neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has an average score of 32707, a delta of only 0.1%. It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B580 is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database. This is based on its average benchmark score of 23021, which is comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.

Q: Is the system more capable at 1440p or 4K?

A: The system is significantly more capable at 2560x1440. For instance, at High settings, it achieves 128 FPS at 1440p compared to 72 FPS at 3840x2160. The 4K resolution presents a considerable challenge for the GPU, particularly at higher settings.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from Low to Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 206 FPS on Low settings to 99 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a performance decrease of just over half, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings on the GPU's workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. The system is most powerful at 1920x1080, where it delivers exceptional frame rates. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop significantly, indicating a shift in the primary performance bottleneck.

At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 150 at Ultra to 311 at Low settings. These very high numbers suggest that at this resolution, the CPU is the limiting factor. The game's engine, which is known to be sensitive to single-core performance, is likely being pushed to its limit before the GPU can reach its full potential. This is typical for a competitive FPS at a mainstream resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with a range of 99 FPS at Ultra to 206 FPS at Low. The drop from 1080p is substantial, but the system still delivers a very playable experience at all settings. At this resolution, the load begins to shift more towards the GPU, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high performance. The 128 FPS average at High settings is a strong indicator of this balance.

The most significant drop occurs when moving to 4K. At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 72 at High and 56 at Ultra settings. This steep decline clearly demonstrates that the Intel Arc B580 becomes the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The GPU's processing power is insufficient to maintain the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The data suggests that 4K gaming is possible, but users will need to use lower settings to maintain a smooth experience, as the 56 FPS average at Ultra is below the threshold many competitive players prefer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 311 FPS. This drops to 259 FPS on Medium, 193 FPS on High, and 150 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 298 FPS, showing a tight performance window.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still very impressive. The Low preset delivers an average of 206 FPS, while Medium drops to 171 FPS. High settings yield 128 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 99 FPS. The Medium preset shows a range of 146 to 197 FPS, indicating that even at 1440p, the game remains highly responsive.

The 3840x2160 results show a clear limitation. The Low preset produces an average of 115 FPS, which is still respectable. However, the higher settings suffer. Medium averages 96 FPS, High drops to 72 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a min/max range of 81 to 110 FPS, which shows significant frame time variance. This data indicates that for a consistently smooth 4K experience, users will need to stick with Low or Medium settings.

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear pattern. At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-limited, as the FPS scales dramatically with settings but remains very high. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the FPS drops are more pronounced. The 1440p resolution appears to be the sweet spot, offering a balance between high frame rates and visual fidelity.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 plays a critical role in this combo's performance, particularly at higher resolutions and graphical settings. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of bandwidth that helps the GPU handle the demands of 1440p and 4K gaming, where large textures and high-resolution buffers require significant data throughput.

The GPU is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and operates at a boost clock of 2670 MHz. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. These specifications translate to a FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS. In the context of Counter-Strike 2, this level of compute power is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K with high settings.

The benchmark results for the GPU place it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 23021 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, with deltas of -0.2% and 0.6% respectively. This puts its raw computational power in the same class as these older, high-end cards.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance in Counter-Strike 2 is not solely defined by its raw compute. The game is highly optimized, and the GPU's memory bandwidth appears to be a key factor. The significant frame rate drops at 4K, especially from Low (115 FPS) to High (72 FPS), suggest that the GPU's shading units and ROPs are being overwhelmed by the increased pixel count and shader complexity, despite having ample memory bandwidth available.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a critical component for achieving high frame rates in Counter-Strike 2. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, provide a strong foundation for gaming. However, it is the CPU's single-core performance that is most important for this title, as the game's engine is known to be sensitive to single-threaded performance.

The CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This high boost clock is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark data shows a single-core score of 3072 in Cinebench R23, which is a strong result. Its overall average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, proof of its strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities.

The CPU's performance is also supported by its cache hierarchy, which includes a 32 MB shared L3 cache. This large cache helps reduce memory latency and can improve performance in games that have repetitive data access patterns. The CPU also supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which ensures the processor is not starved for data.

The measured FPS data provides clear evidence of the CPU's role. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 311 FPS. This is a very high number that strongly suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU is not being fully utilized at this low graphical load. The fact that the FPS drops to 150 at Ultra settings at 1080p is also indicative of the CPU's ability to push high frame rates, with the GPU then becoming the bottleneck as the graphical load increases.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. The performance deltas are minimal, ranging from -0.2% to 0.3%. This shows that the 7400F is a highly competitive CPU in its performance class. In the context of Counter-Strike 2, this CPU's single-thread performance is a key asset, ensuring that the game remains fluid and responsive, even when the GPU is not the primary bottleneck.