Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

# Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a frame-rate profile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with the combo ranking 2615th out of 2848 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower percentile of all tested systems, reflecting the Arc B370's position as a low-tier integrated graphics solution (5th percentile among all GPUs) rather than a limitation of the eight-core Ryzen 7 5700. The measured data reveals a system that can deliver competitive frame rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, particularly under higher graphical presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, average FPS drops from 202 at 1080p to 139 at 1440p, then further to 82 at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and an additional 41% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 120 FPS, or approximately 59% of the original 1080p performance.

The scaling pattern at Low settings is similar in shape but steeper in absolute terms. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 273, which falls to 188 at 1440p and 111 at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K delta here is 162 FPS, a 59% reduction identical in percentage terms to the High preset. This consistency across presets suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities rather than settings-specific effects.

At Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 and maximum of 268. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 160 FPS with a range of 136 to 184. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 109. The minimum FPS values track closely with the averages, indicating stable frame delivery without severe hitches.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 172 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 118 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 70 FPS. The 1080p-to-4K reduction at Ultra is 102 FPS, or 59% — again the same proportional drop. This uniformity across all four presets strongly indicates that the limiting factor is the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity, which scale linearly with pixel count.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor built on Intel's 3 nm process with the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Panther Lake generation. Its specification sheet reveals a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory designated as "System Shared" — meaning it relies on the host system's DDR4 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in this configuration with the Ryzen 7 5700's dual-channel 51.2 GB/s memory bus places a fundamental constraint on performance.

The GPU's compute resources are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores. The theoretical peak rates are 48.00 GPixel/s for pixels and 96.00 GTexel/s for textures, with FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS. These figures place the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, delta -0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 trails slightly with a score of 1168 and a delta of 1.4%.

In CS:GO, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The fact that FPS scales nearly identically in percentage terms across all presets when moving from 1080p to 4K suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance can push frame rates higher. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate this is not designed for demanding 4K gaming, yet the data shows it can maintain 70 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is playable if not competitive.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an eight-core, sixteen-thread processor based on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. The Geekbench multicore score is 9959 with a single-core score of 1907. In the 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 6628 with 16 threads, 5585 with 8 threads, 3382 with 4 threads, 1762 with 2 threads, and 901 with a single thread. The PassMark multithread score is 24303, with a single-thread score of 3296.

This processor sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (score 25530, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (score 25485, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (score 25550, delta -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (score 25446, delta 0.3%). These deltas are all within 0.3%, indicating that the Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively tied with these processors in average CPU performance.

In CS:GO, which is known for being CPU-bound at lower resolutions, the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance is sufficient to push frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p Low. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 273 FPS average while 1080p Ultra drops to 172 FPS suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase. At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results span from 172 FPS at Ultra to 273 FPS at Low. The High preset delivers 202 FPS, while Medium sits between High and Low at 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 and maximum of 268. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 101 FPS, demonstrating that settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 118 at Ultra to 188 at Low. High delivers 139 FPS, and Medium averages 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 184. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 70 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages span from 70 at Ultra to 111 at Low. High produces 82 FPS, and Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 109. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is just 41 FPS, showing that the GPU's limitations compress the performance range regardless of settings.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all three resolutions. The minimum FPS values at each resolution (198 at 1080p, 136 at 1440p, 80 at 4K) represent 85%, 85%, and 84% of their respective averages, indicating consistent frame delivery with no severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2615th out of 2848 tested combos in CS:GO, placing it in the bottom 8.2% of all tested systems. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's weak performance, as the CPU alone ranks in the 78th percentile among all processors.

The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs (with an average benchmark score of 1184) directly contrasts with the CPU's 78th percentile standing. This imbalance means that the combo's performance in CS:GO is heavily constrained by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1080p Low, where the CPU can shine, the system achieves 273 FPS — respectable but far below what a high-end discrete GPU could achieve with the same CPU.

Given that the Arc B370's nearest GPU rivals include the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M — both older discrete parts — the integrated nature of the Arc B370 is a clear bottleneck. The combo's rank of 2615 out of 2848 suggests that in CS:GO, this system will struggle to compete with even mid-range configurations, though it remains playable at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in CS:GO?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 273 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 1440p Low it averages 188 FPS, and at 1440p Medium it averages 160 FPS, both above 144 FPS. At 1440p High it drops to 139 FPS, below the 144 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 on 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is within 0.7% of the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192), and 1.4% above the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 273 FPS while Ultra averages 172 FPS, a difference of 101 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical (59%) across all settings, indicating pixel-throughput limitation.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Medium with minimum and maximum values?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 95, with a minimum of 80 and maximum of 109.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the smoothest experience with this hardware, the 1920x1080 Low preset is the optimal choice, delivering 273 FPS average. This is well above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides the highest margin for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1080p also offers excellent performance at 233 FPS average, with a minimum of 198 FPS that ensures no drops below standard 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 188 FPS average is the best option for high-refresh monitors, while Medium at 160 FPS remains viable for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 139 FPS average may cause occasional dips below 144 FPS, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize visual quality over maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 144 FPS average, with Low being the only option above 100 FPS at 111 FPS average. The Medium preset at 95 FPS average with an 80 FPS minimum is the best balance for 4K playable performance, while High and Ultra at 82 and 70 FPS respectively are only suitable for slower-paced play or content viewing.

The data suggests that the best experience overall is 1080p Medium or Low, depending on whether visual fidelity or maximum frame rate is preferred. The 1080p Medium preset's minimum of 198 FPS ensures that even the most intense firefights remain fluid, while the 273 FPS Low preset provides headroom for streaming or background applications. For 1440p users, Low is recommended for competitive play, with Medium as an acceptable compromise. At 4K, players should accept lower frame rates and choose Medium for the best balance of visual quality and playability.