Fortnite

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Intel Arc B570 combination in Fortnite?

A: This combo ranks 2,972nd out of 3,700 tested combinations in Fortnite, placing it in the lower tier of performance pairings for this game, which suggests significant room for optimization or component upgrades.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20,556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower). Its percentile versus all GPUs is 65, indicating it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested graphics cards.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 40,009 in PassMark multithreaded tests, which is 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, but 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7700. The differences are minimal, under 1% in all cases.

Q: In Fortnite, what is the highest average FPS achieved at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 176 average FPS, which is the highest recorded across all tested resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield 124 FPS, High produces 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory configuration influence performance in this game?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K Ultra the average FPS falls to 21, suggesting memory bandwidth or capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the CPU’s clock speeds and core configuration?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It has a 96 MB shared L3 cache and uses the Zen 5 architecture on AMD Socket AM5.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost up to 5.20 GHz, which is a strong foundation for gaming workloads. The processor’s 96 MB shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for Fortnite, where scene complexity and asset streaming benefit from larger caches. Benchmark results confirm the CPU’s single-thread capability: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 2,080, while Geekbench single-core reaches 2,964. These numbers suggest the CPU is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The 3DMark tests show progressive scaling from 1,212 (single-thread) to 8,252 (8-thread) and 10,067 (max-thread), indicating good multi-threading efficiency for a desktop processor. PassMark single-thread performance is 4,430, which is competitive with other high-end desktop chips. For Fortnite, which relies heavily on single-core performance for physics and game logic, the 9800X3D’s strong single-thread scores imply it can feed frames to the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions. However, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 176 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 64 FPS — a 63% reduction that is primarily driven by GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

The CPU’s memory support includes DDR5 dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which pairs well with the GPU’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The 120 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 interface (24 lanes) ensure the CPU can handle data transfer demands without becoming a bottleneck. In Fortnite, where draw calls and object updates are frequent, the 9800X3D’s 16 threads provide ample headroom. The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU is within 1% of the Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen AI 9 365 in average benchmark scores, meaning its performance tier is well-established. But in-game, the measured FPS at 1080p High (96 FPS) versus 1440p High (61 FPS) suggests the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery, while the GPU determines the ceiling at higher resolutions.

# GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It operates at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU features 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 18 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is a moderate figure for a modern GPU at this tier.

In Fortnite, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings rise. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 21 FPS, which is unplayable, while 4K Low reaches 59 FPS — a 36% improvement from just lowering settings. This pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s strong single-thread performance cannot compensate for the Arc B570’s memory bandwidth constraints. At 1440p, Medium settings produce 79 FPS with a measured range of 67 to 91 FPS, showing that the GPU can sustain playable frame rates in mid-range settings. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for Fortnite’s textures at 1440p High, but at 4K Ultra, the memory capacity or bandwidth likely causes stuttering or reduced throughput.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 65 versus all GPUs places it above the median, but its nearest rivals — the RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher) and Arc A750 (0.1% lower) — indicate it sits in a competitive mid-range segment. In Fortnite, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (176 FPS) versus 1080p Medium (124 FPS) shows a 30% drop, which is typical for GPU-bound workloads. The Arc B570’s 18 ray tracing cores are not heavily utilized in Fortnite’s standard rendering, but its DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern graphics features. The GPU’s 150 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a reasonable choice for standard desktop builds, though the 450 W suggested PSU indicates it requires adequate power delivery.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2,972nd out of 3,700 tested combinations in Fortnite, which places it in the bottom 20% of all pairings. This is a surprisingly low rank given the CPU’s strong benchmark performance, but it highlights how the GPU becomes the dominant constraint in this game. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 87, meaning it outperforms 87% of processors, while the GPU’s percentile is 65. This imbalance suggests the Arc B570 is holding back the 9800X3D in Fortnite, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power are insufficient.

Compared to other combos, this pairing’s rank of 2,972 out of 3,700 means there are 728 combinations that perform worse, but also 2,971 that perform better. The data implies that users expecting high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming (176 FPS on Low) will find the combo adequate, but for 1440p or 4K, the rank drops significantly. The CPU’s nearest rivals (Ryzen 7 7700, Ryzen AI 9 365) would likely achieve similar or better ranks if paired with a stronger GPU, since the CPU is not the limiting factor. This ranking suggests that the combo is mismatched for Fortnite’s demanding rendering at higher settings, and users should consider a more powerful GPU to fully utilize the 9800X3D’s capabilities.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance: Low settings yield 176 FPS, Medium produces 124 FPS (with a range of 106 to 143 FPS), High achieves 96 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 64% reduction, which is steep but expected for a game like Fortnite with escalating visual complexity. At 1080p, even Ultra settings remain playable above 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS figures drop significantly: Low achieves 112 FPS, Medium produces 79 FPS (range 67 to 91), High reaches 61 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 36% across settings, indicating the GPU is becoming more stressed. At 1440p, Medium is the highest playable setting, as High dips close to 60 FPS and Ultra falls below that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles: Low produces 59 FPS, Medium yields 42 FPS (range 35 to 48), High drops to 32 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 21 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings achieve near-playable frame rates, and anything above Medium is essentially unplayable for competitive gaming. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Fortnite, as even Low settings hover right at the 60 FPS mark.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with High settings, which delivers 96 FPS — a balance between visual quality and smoothness. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, 1080p Low at 176 FPS provides the highest refresh rate possible, though this sacrifices visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium settings (79 FPS) offer the best trade-off, as High (61 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (40 FPS) is not recommended for fast-paced gameplay. For 4K, the data suggests avoiding this resolution entirely, as even Low settings (59 FPS) are marginal and Medium (42 FPS) is too slow for Fortnite’s action-oriented mechanics.

The measured FPS ranges for Medium settings provide additional insight: at 1080p, the range is 106 to 143 FPS, meaning the combo can maintain high frame rates but may dip during intense scenes. At 1440p Medium, the range is 67 to 91 FPS, which is more variable and could cause noticeable stutters. For the most stable experience, 1080p High with its 96 FPS average is recommended, as it avoids the low-end dips seen in Medium settings while still offering decent visuals. Users with 144Hz monitors should stick to 1080p Low or Medium to fully utilize their display’s refresh rate.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic across all settings: at Low, the drop is from 176 FPS to 59 FPS (a 66% reduction); at Medium, it’s from 124 FPS to 42 FPS (a 66% reduction); at High, it’s from 96 FPS to 32 FPS (a 67% reduction); and at Ultra, it’s from 64 FPS to 21 FPS (a 67% reduction). This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the CPU’s performance remains constant regardless of resolution.

The near-uniform percentage drop across settings (66-67%) suggests that the Arc B570’s rendering throughput and memory bandwidth are saturated at 4K, regardless of the visual complexity. This is a strong indicator that the GPU’s 160-bit memory bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads. The CPU, with its 96 MB L3 cache and 5.20 GHz boost clock, is not the bottleneck here; instead, the GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance cannot keep up with the pixel count at 4K.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a similar but less severe pattern: Low drops from 176 to 112 FPS (36% reduction), Medium from 124 to 79 (36%), High from 96 to 61 (36%), and Ultra from 64 to 40 (37%). This consistent ~36% drop suggests the GPU is also the limiting factor at 1440p, but to a lesser degree. The data implies that for this combo, 1080p is the ideal resolution to leverage the CPU’s strengths, while 1440p is playable with settings compromises, and 4K should be avoided entirely.