Don't Starve Together

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B580?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has a launch MSRP of $229, while the Intel Arc B580 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's score of 23181. This places the two cards in the same performance tier, with the RTX 4060 holding a slim edge.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 3910 in PassMark single-thread tests. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has a similar average score, with the 7600 being 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i9-12900HK is 0.2% behind, so the 7600 leads that chip in single-core work.

Q: What is the best resolution/settings pairing for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 89 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High and Ultra presets deliver 72.3 and 60.2 FPS respectively, making 1440p High the best choice for a 60 FPS target with visual quality.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc B580 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial memory pool for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B580 combo ranks 1309 out of 1667 tested combos for Don't Starve Together, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 1309 out of 1667 tested combinations for Don't Starve Together. That means roughly 21% of tested combos land below this one, while the vast majority of configurations deliver higher frame rates. This rank reflects a pairing where the GPU is the limiting factor; the Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B580 ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs.

The gap between the two components is significant. The CPU's synthetic average benchmark score of 26617 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900K. Meanwhile, the GPU's average score of 23021 puts it just 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. In practical terms for this game, the data suggests the Arc B580's performance ceiling is what holds the combo back, especially at higher resolutions where frame rates drop below 60 FPS.

The rank is not a condemnation of either part individually; rather, it reflects that Don't Starve Together can be demanding at high settings, and this mid-range GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. At 1080p, however, the combo performs admirably, which is the key takeaway for builders targeting mainstream displays.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the measured data points to specific settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Low hitting 186.3 FPS, Medium at 129.2 FPS, High at 105.9 FPS, and Ultra at 89 FPS. The recommendation here is Ultra, since even the highest preset leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, and the extra visual fidelity costs nothing in playability.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low delivers 126.4 FPS, Medium 86.5 FPS, High 72.3 FPS, and Ultra 60.2 FPS. High is the sweet spot for a smooth experience with good visuals, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra barely hits the 60 FPS mark, which could dip below in busy scenes, so it is a riskier choice. Medium is the safer fallback if you prefer consistent frame rates over maximum quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low averages 75.4 FPS, Medium 54.1 FPS, High 44.9 FPS, and Ultra 34 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only preset that maintains a playable 60+ FPS average. If you want better visuals, Medium is acceptable but will drop below 60 FPS. The data suggests this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming, and builders with 4K monitors should consider either a more powerful GPU or be prepared to run low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low 186.3, Medium 129.2, High 105.9, and Ultra 89. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 52.2% reduction in frame rate, which is a steep cost for the highest settings. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is more than sufficient for any 60 Hz or even 75 Hz monitor, and the margin above 60 FPS is 48.3%.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 126.4, Medium 86.5, High 72.3, and Ultra 60.2. The drop from Low to Ultra is 52.4%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. The key distinction here is that Ultra falls to 60.2 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for frame time spikes. High, at 72.3 FPS, provides a 20.1% buffer above the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended preset for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 75.4, Medium 54.1, High 44.9, and Ultra 34. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 54.9% reduction. Only Low clears 60 FPS, and even then with a margin of just 25.7%. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering less than half of Low's performance. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the Arc B580's performance degrades significantly, which aligns with its mid-range positioning.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 20 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective on 12 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus. The memory bandwidth is 456.0 GB/s.

The GPU's compute throughput is 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32, and its pixel and texture rates are 213.6 GPixel/s and 427.2 GTexel/s respectively. These specifications position the B580 as a capable 1080p card, and the measured data confirms this. At 1080p, the B580 delivers 105.9 FPS on High and 89 FPS on Ultra, which are strong results. At 1440p, it still manages 72.3 FPS on High, showing it can handle higher resolutions with some settings tweaks.

The 12 GB VRAM is a notable advantage for modern games, and the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures without bottlenecking. However, the 4K results show the GPU's limits; the frame rates at 3840x2160 drop sharply, with Ultra averaging only 34 FPS. The data indicates that the B580's rasterization power is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it offers a strong balance of performance and memory capacity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

The CPU's benchmark scores are strong for its class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22992 multi-core and 3246 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 27058, and single-thread is 3910. The 3DMark results show scaling from 999 single-thread to 6503 max-threads, indicating good multi-threading efficiency. The 7600 ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 26617 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574, a 0.2% difference.

For Don't Starve Together, the CPU's role is less demanding than the GPU's. The game is not heavily multi-threaded, so the 7600's strong single-thread performance of 3246 in Cinebench R23 single-core is more relevant. The 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 186.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 89 FPS result indicates the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU has more headroom. The 7600's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache provide ample processing power for this game, and the bottleneck shifts to the GPU as settings and resolution increase.