Don't Starve Together

The Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Arc B580 pairing delivers measured performance in Don't Starve Together that places this combo at rank 1311 out of 1667 tested combinations. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $409, and the GPU carries a launch MSRP of 249 USD. Benchmark results indicate a strong CPU foundation, sitting in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, paired with a mid-pack GPU in the 66th percentile. The measured FPS data spans from 182.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 36.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing a wide performance envelope depending on settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Don't Starve Together?

A: The combo ranks 1311 out of 1667 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database for this specific game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-12700K averages 35684 points. It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468), 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Intel Arc B580?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What clock speeds does the Intel Arc B580 run at?

A: The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, while the memory runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the Arc B580's average benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580 averages 23021 points, which is 0.7% behind the RTX 4060's 23181 points.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The data shows this pairing sits at rank 1311 out of 1667 combos. This rank places it in the lower portion of the database for this title. The CPU's 89th percentile standing among all CPUs suggests the processor is not the limiting factor in this game. The GPU's 66th percentile is more modest. The delta between the CPU's strong synthetic scores and the combo's low game rank indicates that Don't Starve Together's performance is heavily influenced by the GPU or game-specific optimization. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its average score, showing a tightly packed field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 edges it out by 0.3%, while the Intel Core i7-13700T trails by 0.6%. This tight grouping means the choice of CPU among these models is unlikely to cause dramatic FPS swings in this title. The combo rank of 1311 out of 1667 places it in the bottom portion of tested configurations, which is a notable result given the hardware's specifications.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit bus to the table, yielding 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory capacity is more than sufficient for Don't Starve Together's art style and texture loads. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). With 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the GPU delivers 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 20 RT cores are present, though this game does not rely heavily on ray tracing. The GPU's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, meaning the Arc B580 trails by 0.7%. The AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999, putting the Arc B580 0.1% ahead. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 22950, a 0.3% gap. The data shows the GPU scales predictably with settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 36.7, while at 1080p Low it reaches 182.7. The 12 GB VRAM ensures that memory capacity is not a bottleneck at 4K, as the drop from Low to Ultra at 4K (76.7 to 36.7) is consistent with the increased shading load rather than memory swapping.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience balances frame rate and visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 85.9 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth play and offers the highest visual quality. The High preset at 1080p yields 106.6 FPS, while Medium hits 125.9 FPS. For 2560x1440, the High preset provides 73.7 FPS, making it a strong choice for standard refresh rate displays. The Medium preset at 1440p gives 88.4 FPS, which is also excellent. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 61.6 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset produces 53.8 FPS, which is slightly below the smooth play threshold. The Low preset at 4K reaches 76.7 FPS, but sacrifices visual quality. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combo, offering 73.7 FPS with high settings. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 182.7 FPS is available for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p (85.9 FPS) is the best way to experience maximum settings without dropping below the smooth play threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 182.7 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 125.9 FPS. The High preset averages 106.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 85.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is significant. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 129.3 FPS. Medium averages 88.4 FPS, High averages 73.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 61.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is substantial. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 76.7 FPS. Medium averages 53.8 FPS, High averages 41.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 36.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is notable. The data shows that the relative performance hit from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions. Specifically, the 1080p results range from 182.7 down to 85.9, the 1440p results range from 129.3 down to 61.6, and the 4K results range from 76.7 down to 36.7. This indicates that the GPU is scaling uniformly with the increased pixel count and shading complexity. The 4K Ultra result of 36.7 FPS is the lowest measured, while 1080p Low at 182.7 FPS is the highest.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 5.00 GHz. The CPU has a 25 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 29241 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4128 in single-core. Passmark multithread score is 34404, and single-thread is 4013. The 3dmark max threads score is 9979. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35684. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35468 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 35940 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-13800H scores 35416 (0.8% lower). For Don't Starve Together, which is not a heavily threaded title, the single-core performance is critical. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and strong single-core Cinebench score of 4128 ensure that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background processes, preventing frame drops. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo, as its 89th percentile ranking far exceeds the combo's 1311 out of 1667 game rank. The CPU's TDP is 125 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but not used for gaming in this configuration.