Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks near the bottom of the tested database, landing at position 2510 out of 2848 tested combos for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This places it in the 12th percentile of all system pairings, indicating that while the CPU is a strong performer, the integrated graphics solution severely bottlenecks the overall gaming experience. The data shows a system that is fundamentally unbalanced for this title, where the processor's capabilities are largely wasted due to the GPU's limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2510 out of 2848 tested pairings places this system in the bottom 12% of all configurations tested in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This is a decisive verdict: the pairing is not competitive for this game. The ranking reflects a massive disparity between the two components' individual benchmark standings. The Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Arc B390 languishes in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This 72-point gap between component percentiles is the defining characteristic of this build.

When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the performance context becomes clearer. The Ryzen 7 5800X's average benchmark score of 29123 is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, a 0.6% difference). It trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245, -0.4%) and Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, -0.5%) by negligible margins. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class. However, this precision is irrelevant to the final gaming outcome because the GPU holds the system back.

The GPU's nearest rivals paint a stark picture. The Intel Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is only 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460). It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446) by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443) by 2.7%. These are entry-level, legacy mobile and OEM graphics parts from over a decade ago. The data indicates this integrated GPU is competing with hardware that was considered low-end when Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launched in 2012.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process node. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. This wide clock range suggests the IGP can scale its performance dynamically, but the underlying hardware resources are extremely limited.

The memory configuration is the most telling indicator of its limitations. The Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's main DDR4 memory. The memory bus width is also "System Shared," and bandwidth is "System Dependent." This architecture forces the GPU to compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, which is particularly detrimental in a fast-paced FPS like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive where frame times are critical.

The GPU's raw compute specifications confirm its low-end positioning. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 24 raster operation units (ROPs). The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The GPU also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though this feature is largely irrelevant for a competitive esports title. The 80 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for power efficiency rather than gaming performance.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it has modern API compatibility. However, the benchmark results show a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This score is the sole data point for the GPU's performance and confirms its position alongside the GT 520MX and GT 710 in the database's hierarchy.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X a good match for the Intel Arc B390 in CS:GO?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all graphics cards. This 72-point gap creates a severe bottleneck where the CPU's potential is largely unrealized.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only settings with both min and max data are Medium presets. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 219 to 296 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, it is 151 to 204 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, it is 89 to 120 FPS. All other settings have only average FPS recorded.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to the total number of tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 2510 out of 2848 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 12% of all systems tested for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B390 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared." The memory bandwidth is "System Dependent," meaning it relies entirely on the system's DDR4 memory.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark score and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 1482. It is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score relative to its closest competitor?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H's 29093, a difference of only 0.1%. The CPU is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which scores 28940.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the system delivers playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 303 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 258 FPS with a range of 219 to 296 FPS. The High preset drops to 223 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 190 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease substantially. The Low preset still delivers 208 FPS average, which is respectable. The Medium preset averages 177 FPS with a range of 151 to 204 FPS. The High preset drops to 154 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 131 FPS average. These numbers indicate the system can maintain competitive frame rates at 1440p, but the margin for high-refresh-rate monitors narrows.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates. The Low preset averages 123 FPS, which is still playable. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a range of 89 to 120 FPS. The High preset drops to 91 FPS average, and the Ultra preset falls to 77 FPS average. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU's limitations become critical, with even the Low preset barely exceeding 120 FPS.

The settings scaling at each resolution follows a predictable pattern. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, the average FPS drops from 303 to 190, a decrease of 113 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is from 208 to 131, a decrease of 77 FPS. At 4K, the drop is from 123 to 77, a decrease of 46 FPS. This shows that as resolution increases, the absolute impact of settings decreases because the GPU is already saturated.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data shows a dramatic FPS drop as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 303 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 208 FPS, a 31.4% reduction. Moving further to 4K Low, the average falls to 123 FPS, a 59.4% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

For the High preset, the scaling is similar. The system achieves 223 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p (a 30.9% drop), and 91 FPS at 4K (a 59.2% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the GPU is being pushed to its limits at every resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint here.

The fps drop from 1080p to 4K is significant across all settings. At Low, the drop is 180 FPS. At Medium, the drop is 153 FPS (from 258 to 105). At High, the drop is 132 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is 113 FPS. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a system where the GPU's rendering capabilities are exhausted before the CPU's processing power is fully utilized.

The data indicates that the system is CPU-limited at 1080p Low, where 303 FPS is achieved. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more limiting. At 4K, even the lowest settings result in sub-125 FPS averages, confirming the GPU's dominance as the bottleneck. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions is evident, but this advantage disappears at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a high-end desktop processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process node and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its strong performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15476 in multicore and 1574.5 in single-core. The Geekbench scores are 11036 in multicore and 2032 in single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 943 in single-thread to 7578 in max threads. The PassMark tests show a multithread score of 27732 and a single-thread score of 3445. These scores place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's cache hierarchy is substantial: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3 total. This large L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, but in this case, it cannot compensate for the GPU's deficiencies. The CPU's 105 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate it is designed for enthusiast use, with the ability to overclock. However, the data shows that for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the CPU's performance is largely irrelevant due to the GPU bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.6% of its average score. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800X is performing precisely at its expected level. The 16 threads are more than sufficient for CS:GO, which is not heavily multithreaded. The single-thread performance, as shown by the 943 3DMark single-thread score and 1574.5 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is what matters most for this game, and it is strong. However, the GPU cannot translate this CPU strength into high frame rates at higher resolutions.