Hard West

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a wide performance envelope in Hard West, ranging from highly playable 4K Ultra at 38 FPS to a fluid 1080p Low at 233 FPS. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions, but the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that even at lower settings, frame rates remain exceptionally high. This pairing ranks 1056th out of 3722 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations for this turn-based tactics title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep drop as resolution increases, with the RTX 3080’s rendering load growing substantially from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the combo produces 155 FPS, which falls to 98 FPS at 1440p High — a 37% reduction — and then to 51 FPS at 4K High, a further 48% drop. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the Ampere architecture’s 8704 shading units are pushed harder, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (233 FPS) to Ultra (116 FPS) is 117 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings span from 82 FPS down to 38 FPS — a 44 FPS difference. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become more critical, as the higher pixel count and texture loads strain the memory subsystem. The 1440p Medium result of 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 146 FPS, shows consistent frame delivery, suggesting the system is not hitting a hard CPU bottleneck even at mid-range settings.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings (127 FPS to 67 FPS) represents a 47% performance loss, which is slightly steeper than the High settings drop (98 to 51, a 48% loss) but within a similar range. This consistency across quality presets implies that the limiting factor at 4K is the GPU’s raw rasterization throughput, not memory capacity or bandwidth alone. At 1080p, the high frame rates (155-233 FPS) suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output, as the Ryzen 7 5700G’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 16 MB of L3 cache provide sufficient single-thread performance for this turn-based title.

Ultra settings at any resolution produce the lowest frame rates, with 4K Ultra at 38 FPS being the only configuration below 60 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly demanding on the RTX 3080, likely related to the 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute being fully utilized. The data shows that for smooth 4K gameplay, users would need to drop to Medium settings (67 FPS) or High (51 FPS), while 1440p and 1080p offer more headroom across all presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hard West?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides 98 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High drops to 51 FPS. For 4K, Medium settings at 67 FPS is the highest quality preset that maintains playable frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: At every resolution, Ultra settings reduce average FPS by roughly 25-30% compared to High. For example, at 1080p, High yields 155 FPS while Ultra drops to 116 FPS; at 4K, High produces 51 FPS and Ultra falls to 38 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low result of 233 FPS indicates the CPU can drive very high frame rates. However, since the Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score of 27051 is only 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K, the CPU is likely not the limiting factor; the GPU’s output at lower resolutions is the ceiling.

Q: Does the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The data does not show any VRAM-related stutters or frame drops; the 4K Medium result has a minimum FPS of 57, which is only 10 FPS below the average. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this game’s needs.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1056th out of 3722 combos, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations. This is a strong showing for a turn-based tactics game, where frame rates above 60 FPS are often unnecessary.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces the lowest average at 38 FPS. The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings: 171 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 (Cezanne) processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide the foundation for feeding the RTX 3080 in Hard West. The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 24419, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

In Hard West, a turn-based tactics game, the CPU’s role is less demanding than in fast-paced shooters, but the data shows it is not a limiting factor. The 1080p Low result of 233 FPS demonstrates that the 5700G can generate frames well beyond what most displays can show. The 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Geekbench single-core score of 1894 indicate solid per-core performance, which is important for game logic and AI calculations typical of the genre.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score of 27051 is 0.2% below the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), but 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936) and 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900). This places it in a tightly contested performance band, where differences of less than 1% are likely negligible in actual gameplay. The 5700G’s 65W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient power delivery, though the data does not show power consumption during gaming.

The 16 threads are more than sufficient for Hard West, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 6627. This suggests the game does not scale beyond 8-16 threads, and the CPU’s headroom ensures consistent frame pacing even during complex turn calculations. The PassMark physics score of 999 further indicates adequate computational power for the game’s simulated elements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 1056 out of 3722 tested combos in Hard West, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, particularly given that the RTX 3080’s individual percentile is 68th among all GPUs, and the CPU is in the 79th percentile. The combo’s rank is better than either component’s individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing works synergistically for this game.

The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 places it 0.3% behind the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249) and 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273), which are its nearest rivals. However, in Hard West, the GPU’s actual performance is more relevant than synthetic benchmarks, and the measured FPS data shows it delivers 51 FPS at 4K High, which is respectable for a turn-based title. The combo’s rank of 1056 means there are 1055 configurations that perform better, likely featuring more recent GPUs or higher-end CPUs, but the 5700G/RTX 3080 pairing holds its own.

The ranking data suggests that the CPU choice does not significantly penalize the combo. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s performance is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, meaning that swapping to an Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 would not meaningfully change the game’s FPS. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 38 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target that many users prefer. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo ranks would likely be higher, as the GPU has more headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Hard West, with its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock of 1440 MHz and boost clock of 1710 MHz, combined with 8704 shading units, deliver 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This Ampere architecture chip, built on Samsung’s 8nm process, is the primary driver of the FPS differences across resolution and settings.

At 1080p Low, the RTX 3080 produces 233 FPS, which is likely near its maximum output for this title given the CPU’s capabilities. The GPU’s 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in a turn-based tactics game that does not feature ray tracing. The pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s are more relevant metrics for this game’s rasterized rendering.

The GPU’s memory configuration is adequate for all tested settings. The 4K Medium result, with a minimum FPS of 57, indicates that the 10 GB VRAM does not cause frame drops due to capacity limits. The memory clock of 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the 4K texture loads, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1440p to 4K. The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172, places it slightly below the NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in Hard West shows it is more than capable.

The RTX 3080’s 320W TDP and 700W suggested PSU requirement are not reflected in the FPS data, but the performance figures suggest the GPU is not thermally throttling during these tests. The dual-slot design and 285mm length are physical characteristics that do not affect the measured results. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern rendering APIs, though Hard West from 2015 likely uses older DirectX paths.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 233 FPS, Medium yields 201 FPS with a minimum of 171 and maximum of 231, High achieves 155 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116 FPS. The 117 FPS spread between Low and Ultra indicates the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is not limiting performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain highly playable. Low settings produce 155 FPS, Medium achieves 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 146, High delivers 98 FPS, and Ultra falls to 73 FPS. The 82 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, showing the GPU is beginning to become more constrained. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 108 indicates stable frame delivery without major stutters.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3080’s limits become apparent. Low settings produce 82 FPS, Medium achieves 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High delivers 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38 FPS. The 44 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 57 is only 10 FPS below the average, suggesting consistent performance even under load.

The only settings with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values are Medium across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 171-231 FPS; at 1440p, it is 108-146 FPS; and at 4K, it is 57-77 FPS. These ranges show that the frame pacing is consistent, with the 4K Medium result having the narrowest relative spread (20 FPS), indicating the GPU maintains stable output even when approaching its limits. The absence of min/max data for other settings suggests the benchmark did not record extremes, but the averages provide a clear picture of performance: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring Medium settings or lower for smooth play.