Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

FAQ

Q: What is the rank of the Intel Core i5-14600KF + Intel Arc B570 combination in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

A: The combo ranks 2271 out of 2848 tested combinations in this game. This places it in the lower-mid tier of all recorded system pairings, meaning a substantial portion of other tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in CS:GO.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,394, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, while trailing the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack against close competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile for all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20,556. It is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded at 1080p, and at which settings?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 465, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 396 FPS, High settings produce 343 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 293 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the 1080p average of 343 FPS is roughly 2.47 times higher than the 4K average of 139 FPS. This represents a substantial performance drop when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At Medium settings, the measured minimum and maximum FPS are as follows: at 1080p, 337 to 456 FPS (average 396); at 1440p, 232 to 314 FPS (average 273); and at 4K, 137 to 185 FPS (average 161). The spread narrows proportionally as resolution increases, indicating stable pacing relative to the average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2271 out of 2848 tested combos in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. This places the pairing in the bottom 20% of all recorded systems for this specific title. The rank is determined by measured average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and the data indicates that while this combo is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions, it falls behind many other pairings when considering the full spectrum of in-game configurations.

The CPU's strong overall standing — 90th percentile among all processors — does not translate into a top-tier gaming rank here. The bottleneck shifts heavily onto the GPU as resolution increases, and the Arc B570's 65th percentile standing among graphics cards limits the combo's ability to compete with systems using higher-end GPUs. Compared to other combos in the database, the 2271 rank suggests that users pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would see significantly better in-game results, while those using this GPU with a weaker CPU might see similar frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios.

The gap between this combo's rank and its component percentiles highlights a mismatch: the CPU is far stronger than the GPU in this pairing. In a game like CS:GO, which can be CPU-sensitive at low settings and low resolutions, the CPU does lift performance at 1080p, but the GPU's ceiling becomes evident at 1440p and especially at 4K. The data shows that the combo is not among the top performers, but it also does not fall to the very bottom, leaving it in a middle-low tier that may satisfy casual play but not high-refresh-rate competitive expectations at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it has a 125 W TDP. Its average benchmark score of 49,394 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with a single-core Geekbench score of 2,445 and a multi-core score of 17,085.

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the CPU's high boost clock and single-thread performance are critical at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 465 FPS average, which is 1.59 times higher than the 4K Low average of 189 FPS. This scaling indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's ability to feed frames is not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU's rendering throughput caps the frame rate. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,594 and its 90th percentile ranking suggest it has ample headroom for CS:GO's typically CPU-bound gameplay at high frame rates.

However, the measured FPS data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1440p High, the average drops to 236 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 139 FPS. This pattern indicates that while the CPU is strong, the GPU becomes the primary constraint beyond 1080p. The CPU's 20 threads do not provide a significant advantage in CS:GO, which is not heavily multi-threaded, but the high boost clock ensures that single-threaded performance remains excellent. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, is only 0.3% behind in average score, confirming that the i5-14600KF is at the top of its class for this workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 465 at Low settings to 293 at Ultra settings. Medium settings produce 396 FPS with a minimum of 337 and maximum of 456, while High settings yield 343 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 172 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution. The 1080p Low result of 465 FPS is the highest recorded for this combo, and it suggests that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates when GPU load is minimal.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease across all settings. Low settings drop to 320 FPS, Medium to 273 FPS (min 232, max 314), High to 236 FPS, and Ultra to 201 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 119 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but still significant. The 1440p High result of 236 FPS represents a 31% reduction from 1080p High, showing that resolution scaling has a clear effect on the GPU's workload.

At 3840x2160, the averages fall further: Low produces 189 FPS, Medium 161 FPS (min 137, max 185), High 139 FPS, and Ultra 119 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 70 FPS, the narrowest of all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limit even at Low settings. The 4K Medium minimum of 137 FPS and maximum of 185 FPS show a 48 FPS range, which is relatively tight and suggests consistent frame delivery. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the only rows with both minimum and maximum FPS values, allowing for a direct comparison of frame pacing: at 1080p, the range is 119 FPS; at 1440p, it is 82 FPS; and at 4K, it is 48 FPS. This narrowing range with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU's frame time variance decreases as it becomes more fully utilized.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 272 mm² and 19,600 million transistors. It features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory subsystem includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The card's average benchmark score is 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

In CS:GO, the GPU's performance is the primary factor limiting frame rates at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 465 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 189 FPS — a 59% reduction. This scaling demonstrates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the dominant constraint when pixel count increases. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for CS:GO at all settings, but the 160-bit bus and 380 GB/s bandwidth may limit fill-rate-heavy scenarios at 4K. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, is 0.1% faster in average score, and the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% slower, indicating that the B570 sits in a competitive mid-range tier.

The GPU's 65th percentile standing is notably lower than the CPU's 90th percentile, and this imbalance is reflected in the measured FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 293 FPS, which is still high but below what a top-tier GPU would deliver. At 4K Ultra, the average of 119 FPS is playable but far from competitive high-refresh-rate territory. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for CS:GO's modest graphical demands, but the data shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 1440p and above, particularly at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 396 FPS average with a minimum of 337 and maximum of 456, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 273 FPS with a minimum of 232, which remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly used by competitive players. At 4K Medium, the average of 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 is still above 120 FPS, providing a playable experience for users with 4K displays.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 465 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. This setting is ideal for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. High settings at 1080p produce 343 FPS, which is still excellent and offers better image quality than Low. Ultra settings at any resolution provide the lowest frame rates — 293 FPS at 1080p, 201 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K — and are only recommended for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are 1.15 times higher than High at 1080p, 1.16 times higher at 1440p, and 1.16 times higher at 4K. The minimum FPS values at Medium are also consistent, with no drops below 137 FPS at 4K and 232 FPS at 1440p, ensuring a stable experience. For users with 144 Hz monitors, Medium at 1440p is the recommended configuration, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold with headroom to spare.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 465 at 1080p to 320 at 1440p (a 31% reduction) and then to 189 at 4K (a 59% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, the drop is from 343 at 1080p to 236 at 1440p (31% reduction) and 139 at 4K (59% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the GPU's scaling is uniform and not significantly affected by the specific preset.

The limiting component shifts from CPU to GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the CPU's strong single-thread performance and 5.30 GHz boost clock allow the GPU to operate at its maximum output, resulting in 465 FPS. However, at 4K Low, the GPU's 10 GB memory and 380 GB/s bandwidth become saturated, and the average drops to 189 FPS. This 276 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K Low cannot be attributed to the CPU, which maintains the same clock speed regardless of resolution. Instead, the GPU's pixel rate and memory bandwidth determine the frame rate ceiling at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and above. At 1440p High, the combo produces 236 FPS, which is 1.45 times lower than 1080p High. At 4K High, the 139 FPS result is 2.47 times lower than 1080p High. These scaling ratios are consistent with the GPU's 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate, which are fixed regardless of resolution. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, since the GPU's rendering time dominates the total frame time. For users targeting 4K, the combo is adequate for 120 FPS at Low settings, but for 1440p, it can achieve 236 FPS at High settings, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.