Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive FPS that leans heavily on CPU performance for its simulation and draw-call overhead, but the data for this specific pairing tells a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3-based desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all tested processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27051. The Intel Arc B390, by contrast, is an integrated graphics solution on the Xe3-LPG architecture, scoring only a 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test and ranking in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU with a very weak integrated GPU creates a system where the graphics processor is almost certainly the limiting factor, even at lower resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700G's specifications are well-suited for the CPU-bound portions of Counter-Strike 2. With 8 physical cores and 16 threads, the processor has ample parallelism for the game's main thread and background tasks. The 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide the high single-thread performance that competitive shooters demand. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Geekbench single-core score of 1894 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494, indicating solid per-core throughput. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core help keep frequently accessed game data close to the execution cores, reducing memory latency.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with frames as fast as possible. The data shows that when the GPU is not the bottleneck, the CPU can deliver high frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 179 avg FPS. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, it hits 118 avg FPS. These numbers suggest the CPU is capable of driving well over 100 FPS in this title when the graphics load is light. The processor's multi-threaded performance, as indicated by a PassMark multithread score of 24419 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5, ensures that the game's background simulation and audio processing do not become a limiting factor.

However, the CPU's potential is capped by the GPU. The data shows that the system cannot maintain high frame rates at higher settings, which points to the GPU being the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 5700G is comparable to the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning the 5700G is essentially tied with that older flagship. It also performs within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-1370P. This places the CPU in a performance class that is more than adequate for modern esports titles, but the integrated GPU prevents the system from leveraging this capability fully.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The overall combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2535 out of 2870 tested combos in Counter-Strike 2. This places the system in the bottom 12% of all configurations tested, which is a poor result for a game that is generally considered to be well-optimized for high frame rates. This ranking is driven entirely by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is far above average. The Arc B390's percentile ranking of 9th among all GPUs is the anchor that drags the combo down.

To contextualize this, the GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all ancient, low-end parts. The Arc B390 scores 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710. These are all GPUs that are over a decade old and were considered entry-level even at their launch. The fact that a modern 2026 integrated GPU is only marginally faster than these parts underscores how limited the graphics performance is in this combo. The combo rank of 2535 reflects this reality: the system is not competitive with even mid-range desktop configurations from several years ago.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 179 avg FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average drops to 118 FPS, a reduction of 34%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls to 66 FPS, which is a 63% drop from the 1080p figure. This massive decline as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is being saturated with pixel work, and the CPU has more than enough headroom to keep up at all resolutions.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Medium settings, the system delivers 149 avg FPS at 1080p, 98 avg FPS at 1440p, and 55 avg FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 34% drop, and from 1080p to 4K shows a 63% drop. This consistent percentage decline across settings is a strong indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU performance would not vary significantly with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively constant across resolutions, which is not the case here.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS (179 vs 86). At 1440p, the difference is 61 FPS (118 vs 57). At 4K, the difference narrows to 34 FPS (66 vs 32). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component, as the pixel fill rate becomes the dominant cost factor.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for the highest average frame rate?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest average frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, the system reaches 179 avg FPS, and at High settings, it achieves 111 avg FPS. Lower resolutions reduce the pixel load on the Intel Arc B390, allowing the CPU to push more frames.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 0.4% slower than the Intel Core i5-14400T, and 0.6% faster than the Intel Core i7-1370P. This places it in a competitive position relative to its peers.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B390 a discrete graphics card?

A: No, the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a power draw of 80 W. It is based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and uses system shared memory instead of dedicated VRAM. Its bus interface is listed as IGP, and it has no power connectors.

Q: What frame rate can the system achieve at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 98 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. This is a playable frame rate but significantly lower than what the CPU is capable of delivering.

Q: Does the system support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B390 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. This means it can run modern graphical features, though its raw performance is limited.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated GPU with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 render output units. The memory configuration is system shared, meaning it uses the host system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated GDDR6 or GDDR6X. The memory bandwidth is listed as system dependent, which means it is limited by the CPU's dual-channel memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is a significant constraint for a GPU, as dedicated graphics cards typically have much higher bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest, with an FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS and an FP16 throughput of 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1). It has 12 ray tracing cores, but these are unlikely to be used in Counter-Strike 2, which is not a ray tracing-heavy title. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. These numbers are low by modern standards, and the data confirms this: the GPU scores only 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

In practice, this GPU is the primary bottleneck in Counter-Strike 2. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 179 avg FPS, which is acceptable for casual play. However, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 86 avg FPS at 1080p, 57 avg FPS at 1440p, and 32 avg FPS at 4K. These numbers are far below what competitive players would consider acceptable, as the game's fast-paced nature requires high and consistent frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this system is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This configuration delivers 179 avg FPS, which is the highest frame rate of any tested combination. The Low preset minimizes the GPU load, allowing the CPU to push the frame rate to its maximum potential. This is the recommended setup for competitive play, as the high frame rate provides a smoother and more responsive experience.

For players who prefer higher visual fidelity, 1920x1080 with Medium settings offers a reasonable compromise, delivering 149 avg FPS with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. This is still a highly playable frame rate, and the visual improvement over Low settings may be worth the slight performance cost. At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 118 avg FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 98 avg FPS, which is borderline acceptable.

Using Ultra settings is not recommended for this system, as the frame rates drop to 86 avg FPS at 1080p, 57 avg FPS at 1440p, and 32 avg FPS at 4K. These numbers are too low for a competitive FPS, and the visual gains are unlikely to compensate for the loss in responsiveness. At 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 66 avg FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth competitive play. The data indicates that this system is best used at 1080p with Low or Medium settings; higher resolutions or settings result in frame rates that are too low for the game's intended experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 179 avg FPS on Low, 149 avg FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 126 and a maximum of 171), 111 avg FPS on High, and 86 avg FPS on Ultra. This resolution offers the best performance, with even the Ultra preset remaining above the 60 FPS threshold, though barely.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset delivers 118 avg FPS, the Medium preset delivers 98 avg FPS (with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 113), the High preset delivers 73 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 57 avg FPS. This resolution is only recommended for Low or Medium settings, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS mark, which is too low for a competitive shooter.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 66 avg FPS, the Medium preset achieves 55 avg FPS (with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 63), the High preset achieves 41 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset achieves 32 avg FPS. None of these settings are recommended for 4K gaming, as even the lowest preset cannot consistently maintain 60 FPS. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K resolution in Counter-Strike 2, and players should stick to 1080p for the best experience.