Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the Intel Arc B570 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

A: This combination ranks 2271st out of 2848 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower portion of the tested hardware pool.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and how do they affect performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This multi-threading capacity supports the game's engine, but the benchmark results show that even with this configuration, the combo does not reach the top tiers of performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration, and does it suffice for this game?

A: The Intel Arc B570 comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, a lighter esports title, this memory capacity is more than sufficient, as evidenced by high frame rates even at 4K.

Q: What are the measured FPS averages at 1080p with different settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 465 FPS on Low, 396 FPS on Medium, 343 FPS on High, and 293 FPS on Ultra settings. The Medium preset also reports a minimum of 337 FPS and a maximum of 456 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936), 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166), and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900). These are very tight margins.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B570 falls into the 65th percentile of all GPUs tested, indicating it performs better than the majority of graphics cards but does not reach the top echelon.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at position 2271 out of 2848 combos tested in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. That means roughly 20% of combinations tested deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The ranking reflects a hardware pairing that is competent but not exceptional within the context of this game's demands.

The CPU itself sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested, a solid position that suggests the processor is not the primary limiting factor. However, the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's relative standing; the Arc B570 is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. When the processor outperforms the graphics card in percentile terms, the GPU becomes the bottleneck in frame rate delivery, especially at lower resolutions where CPU overhead matters less.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals shows how close the field is. The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-1370P, which scores 26900, and only 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27166. The margins are razor-thin, meaning the CPU is competitive with contemporary mid-range options. Yet, in this game, that CPU performance does not translate into a top-tier combo ranking, indicating the game's engine is more sensitive to GPU throughput at the tested settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of tight competition. The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% lower). This puts the B570 in a performance class that is merely average for modern discrete GPUs, which aligns with its 65th percentile standing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 272 mm² housing 19,600 million transistors. Its clock speeds are fixed at a 2500 MHz base and boost, which is a modest frequency for a discrete GPU. The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 running at 2375 MHz with an effective data rate of 19 Gbps, connected via a 160-bit bus that yields 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the GPU's role is to push frame rates high enough to take advantage of high-refresh-rate monitors. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU handles this game's relatively light graphics load with ease at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 465 FPS on average, which is far beyond the refresh rate of even the most demanding gaming monitors. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 119 is still playable for competitive purposes, though not ideal.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s. These raw numbers suggest a GPU that can handle geometry and shading efficiently. The 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units provide a balanced configuration for a game that relies more on draw calls and CPU-GPU synchronization than on heavy pixel shading.

The Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-pack performer. In this game, however, the GPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates because CS:GO is not graphically intensive. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is more than adequate for the texture loads and map data in this title, and the 10 GB VRAM capacity eliminates any risk of memory capacity becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings produce an average of 465 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings drop that to 396 FPS with a minimum of 337 and a maximum of 456. High settings yield 343 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 293 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a reduction of 172 FPS, a 37% drop, which shows that the GPU's shading units are being taxed more heavily as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable step down. Low settings average 320 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh gaming. Medium settings average 273 FPS with a minimum of 232 and a maximum of 314. High settings deliver 236 FPS, and Ultra drops to 201 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 31% across all settings, which is a typical scaling factor for GPUs with this level of bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a more significant hit but remains playable. Low settings average 189 FPS, Medium averages 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 185, High averages 139 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 70 FPS, a 37% reduction. Comparing the 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops from 465 FPS to 189 FPS, a 59% decrease. This indicates that the GPU's 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are being saturated at higher resolutions.

The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 337 FPS; at 1440p, it is 232 FPS; and at 4K, it is 137 FPS. These minimums suggest that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate does not drop to a level that would cause noticeable stutter.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a mid-range desktop CPU, and its 65W TDP makes it power-efficient.

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the draw call submission to the GPU. The game's Source engine is known to be CPU-bound at high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions. The benchmark results show that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's output, as the frame rates at 1080p Low reach 465 FPS, which is an extremely demanding scenario for the CPU to feed.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 in multicore and 1494 in single-core tests. The single-core score is particularly relevant for gaming, as most games rely on a few threads for the main game loop. The Geekbench scores of 9950 multicore and 1894 single-core further confirm its strength in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score is 3283, which is a solid result for a processor in this class.

The CPU's percentile rank of 79th among all CPUs means it outperforms 79% of the processors tested. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.6% delta in average benchmark score, showing that the Ryzen 7 5700G is competitively positioned. However, in the context of this game, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all resolutions.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration provides 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is adequate for the game's memory access patterns, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data. The PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate of the display. For 1920x1080, the Low preset at 465 FPS is overkill for any monitor on the market, as it exceeds the maximum refresh rate of even the most extreme gaming displays. The Medium preset at 396 FPS is a better balance, offering a 37% reduction in frame rate compared to Low but with improved visual quality. The High preset at 343 FPS is still far above any refresh rate, making it the best choice for users who want a visual upgrade without sacrificing competitive performance. Ultra at 293 FPS is the most visually demanding option and still provides a frame rate that is well above the 240 Hz threshold.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset at 320 FPS is suitable for competitive play, but the Medium preset at 273 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a significant visual improvement over Low while still delivering frame rates that are higher than any 1440p monitor's refresh rate. The High preset at 236 FPS is also viable, and the Ultra preset at 201 FPS is a good option for users with 144Hz 1440p monitors, as it stays above the refresh rate with headroom.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop to a range where the choice of settings becomes more critical. The Low preset at 189 FPS is the best option for users with high-refresh 4K monitors, such as those running at 144Hz. The Medium preset at 161 FPS is also viable for 144Hz displays, with a minimum of 137 FPS that stays above the refresh rate. The High preset at 139 FPS is suitable for 120Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 119 FPS is only recommended for 60Hz monitors, as the average frame rate stays well above the refresh rate but may dip in demanding scenes.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and frame rate at all resolutions, as it provides a minimum FPS that is consistently high. The measured minimums for Medium are 337 FPS at 1080p, 232 FPS at 1440p, and 137 FPS at 4K, which are all acceptable for their respective refresh rates.