Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a combination that ranks near the bottom of the database for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, landing in the 8th percentile of tested setups. While the CPU delivers strong synthetic multi-threaded results, the GPU’s integrated-class performance creates a hard ceiling on frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gameplay at medium presets, where it can still deliver competitive frame rates for a fast-paced FPS.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in CS:GO?

A: The combination ranks 3423 out of 3719 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU’s performance percentile, which sits at just 5% compared to all other graphics cards.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 273 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 172 FPS at the same resolution when using Ultra settings, showing a significant impact from graphics quality choices.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in this setup?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 29879 places it in the 81st percentile of all processors, while the GPU’s average score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile. The massive gap indicates the graphics card cannot keep pace with the processor’s capabilities.

Q: What are the frame rate differences between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 233 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it averages 160 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 95 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 109 FPS. This represents a 59% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory for both its memory size and type. Its memory bandwidth is listed as System Dependent, meaning it relies on the host system’s DDR4 memory rather than having its own dedicated video memory pool.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is essentially tied with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186. It is 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 3 nm process. Its role in this CS:GO configuration is defined by its modest specifications: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts up to 2400 MHz, which helps explain its performance characteristics across different workloads.

Critically, the Arc B370 has no dedicated VRAM. It relies entirely on System Shared memory, with bandwidth described as System Dependent. In a system using DDR4 memory via the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s dual-channel memory bus, this shared memory arrangement limits the GPU’s ability to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The GPU’s pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are modest by discrete GPU standards.

The GPU’s performance percentile of 5% versus all other graphics cards underscores its position as an entry-level solution. Its FP32 compute power is 6.144 TFLOPS, which provides enough raw throughput for esports titles at lower settings. The 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm this is not a high-performance part, but rather one designed for basic graphical output. These specifications directly influence the measured results in CS:GO, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint on frame rates, especially as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking of 3423 out of 3719 tested combinations places this CPU-GPU pairing firmly in the lower quartile of the database. To contextualize this, the CPU alone ranks in the 81st percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile among all graphics cards. This stark contrast means the overall system performance is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics component.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a score of 29868, which is essentially a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with a score of 29955, representing a -0.3% delta. These close scores show the 5800XT is competitive with modern laptop-class processors. However, the GPU’s nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. The GPU is 0.2% behind the HD 5570 and 0.5% behind the HD 5770, placing its raw compute capability on par with graphics hardware from over a decade ago.

In practical terms for CS:GO, this ranking means the combo will struggle to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. The game itself is known for being CPU-bound on many systems, but here the GPU’s limitations surface first. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT has ample headroom to push far higher frame rates if paired with a more capable graphics card, but the Arc B370 cannot translate the CPU’s 16-thread processing power into proportional gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent pattern across all resolutions: higher settings reduce performance, and higher resolutions amplify the GPU’s weaknesses. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 273 FPS on Low, 233 FPS on Medium, 202 FPS on High, and 172 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 198 FPS and a maximum of 268 FPS, indicating relatively stable frame pacing.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 188 FPS on Low, 160 FPS on Medium, 139 FPS on High, and 118 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution records a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low preset losing 85 FPS on average.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for competitive play. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS, High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 80 FPS, which could result in noticeable stutter during intense firefights. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41 FPS, showing that settings adjustments have a substantial impact at this resolution.

The data shows that the 1080p Medium setting offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 233 FPS and a minimum of 198 FPS. This ensures the frame rate remains above the refresh rate of most standard monitors even during demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At Medium settings, the combo produces 233 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative reduction from 1080p to 4K is 59%, meaning the combo loses nearly two-thirds of its performance when moving to the highest resolution.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. When a system is CPU-bound, resolution changes typically have a smaller impact on frame rates because the CPU’s workload remains constant. Here, the steep decline with increased pixel counts indicates the Arc B370’s rendering throughput is the primary constraint. The GPU’s 20 ROPs and 96 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient to handle the fill-rate demands of 4K rendering.

The Low preset shows a similar trend: 273 FPS at 1080p, 188 FPS at 1440p, and 111 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result of 111 FPS is still playable, but it represents a 59% reduction from the 1080p Low figure. The consistency of this drop across settings reinforces the conclusion that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU’s fixed hardware capabilities rather than software optimizations.

For users targeting 1440p, the combo can still deliver playable results, but the frame rates at High and Ultra settings (139 and 118 FPS respectively) are below what competitive CS:GO players typically prefer. The 4K results are borderline, with even the Low preset barely exceeding 100 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It delivers an average of 233 FPS with a minimum of 198 FPS, providing a smooth experience that comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The High preset at 202 FPS is also viable, but the 31 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that the visual gains may not be worth the performance cost in a fast-paced competitive shooter.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the safest choice for maintaining high frame rates. It averages 188 FPS, which is still above 144 Hz, while the Medium preset drops to 160 FPS. For users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, the Medium preset at 1440p remains playable, but the minimum of 136 FPS may dip below the refresh rate of some high-end monitors.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset provides a consistent competitive experience. The 111 FPS average is sufficient for casual play, but the Medium preset’s 80 FPS minimum introduces the risk of noticeable frame drops. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, with averages of 82 and 70 FPS respectively, are not recommended for any competitive scenario.

The overall recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1080p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. This setting maintains an average frame rate above 200 FPS, which is well within the range required for smooth gameplay in CS:GO. Users with 1440p monitors should opt for Low settings to preserve frame rate stability, while 4K users should accept that this combo is not ideal for high-refresh-rate play at that resolution.