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Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior of this AMD Ryzen 7 3700X + AMD Radeon RX 570 combination reveals a component that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The data shows a dramatic and consistent frame rate collapse as resolution increases, with the gap between settings presets widening at 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 82.2 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low cuts that to 50.4 FPS, a 38.7% reduction. Moving further to 2160p Low yields 26.6 FPS, which is just 32.4% of the 1080p Low figure.

This scaling pattern is the signature of a graphics card that is saturated well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor. The 4K results are uniformly poor regardless of settings, ranging from 14.2 FPS at Ultra to 26.6 FPS at Low. Even the most aggressive settings reduction at 4K cannot push the frame rate past the low-20s, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is the hard ceiling. The 1080p results tell a different story: the span from Low (82.2 FPS) to Ultra (42.4 FPS) shows that settings changes have a massive impact, which suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck but has enough headroom at this resolution to respond to workload changes.

The transition from 1440p to 2160p is particularly punishing. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 36.4 FPS to 18.3 FPS, a 49.7% reduction. This halving of performance when doubling pixel count is expected for a GPU that is limited by raw rasterization throughput rather than memory bandwidth or CPU feeding. The RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are evidently insufficient for 4K workloads in this title, and the data confirms that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo delivers a consistently playable experience across all settings presets.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In this game, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rate scaling follows GPU workload patterns rather than core utilization patterns. The processor's 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s provide ample bandwidth for feeding the GPU, but the benchmark results do not show any CPU-induced frame rate ceilings that would manifest as identical FPS across resolutions.

The CPU's benchmark scores position it as a mid-to-high-tier part. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate strong multithreading capability, yet this game does not appear to exploit that fully given the GPU-bound nature of the results. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 reinforce that this CPU is not a weak link, but the measured FPS data shows that even a relatively capable CPU cannot compensate for GPU limitations at higher resolutions.

The nearest rival comparison shows the CPU is benchmarked at 85th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average score of 28631. The Intel Core i5-12600 is essentially tied at -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is +0.1% ahead. This means the CPU has no meaningful performance deficit relative to its immediate competitors, so any frame rate shortfalls in this game must be attributed to the GPU. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 82.2 FPS while 4K Low only reaches 26.6 FPS is a clear indicator that the CPU is not the constraining component, as a CPU bottleneck would show similar FPS regardless of resolution.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 570 is the defining component in this combo, and its specifications explain the observed results precisely. Built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, this GPU operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s, figures that directly cap performance at high pixel counts.

The GPU benchmark data places this card at the 74th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 30158. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at +0.2% and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at +0.2%, which suggests that despite its age, the RX 570's aggregate benchmark performance is competitive with much newer parts. However, this aggregate score masks the card's weakness in high-resolution scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's performance degrades linearly with pixel count, and the 4K results are uniformly below 27 FPS regardless of settings.

The VRAM capacity of 4 GB is likely a contributing factor at 2160p Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 14.2 FPS. At higher resolutions and quality settings, texture data and frame buffers exceed what 4 GB can comfortably hold, forcing memory thrashing that further reduces throughput. The GPU's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 performance is simply not sufficient for 4K gaming in this title, and the data confirms that the RX 570 is best suited for 1080p gaming where it can deliver between 42.4 FPS (Ultra) and 82.2 FPS (Low).

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1638 out of 1733 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom 5.5% of all configurations. This rank is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU is a relatively strong performer on its own. The combo's position is not surprising given the measured FPS data, which shows that even at 1080p Low, the frame rate of 82.2 FPS is far below what higher-end GPUs would achieve.

The rank of 1638 means that 95 configurations tested in this game perform worse, which places this combo in the lower tier of playable systems. The data indicates that this combo is capable of smooth gameplay only at 1080p with reduced settings, and even then, the Ultra preset at 42.4 FPS is borderline. The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial, but the rank also shows that there are systems that perform even worse, suggesting that this configuration is at the edge of what is acceptable for this game.

The disparity between the CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking, combined with the combo's 1638 out of 1733 rank, highlights the GPU as the clear limiting factor. If the CPU were paired with a more powerful GPU, this combo would rank significantly higher, but the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 5.095 TFLOPS throughput hold the entire system back. For users considering this configuration, the data shows that it is a 1080p-focused setup that should not be expected to handle 1440p or 4K gaming with acceptable frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 82.2 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for this configuration. Medium settings produce 60.9 FPS, High produces 55.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42.4 FPS. This progression shows a 48.4% performance penalty from Low to Ultra at 1080p, which is a significant but manageable range for a 60 Hz display.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop considerably. Low settings yield 50.4 FPS, Medium drops to 39.7 FPS, High falls to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 29.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 38.7%, while at Ultra settings the drop is 31.4%. This indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p, with only the Low preset staying above 50 FPS.

At 4K, the results are uniformly poor. Low settings produce 26.6 FPS, Medium drops to 24.2 FPS, High falls to 18.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 14.2 FPS. None of these frame rates are playable for a third-person shooter, and the data confirms that this combo should not be used for 4K gaming. The 4K Low result of 26.6 FPS is less than one-third of the 1080p Low result, demonstrating the severe performance penalty imposed by the GPU at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset at 60.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. This frame rate is smooth enough for a third-person shooter and represents a 10% improvement over High settings while maintaining a playable experience. The Ultra preset at 42.4 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive, and the Low preset at 82.2 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for marginal performance gains.

For 1440p displays, the Low preset at 50.4 FPS is the only playable option, and even that is borderline for a fast-paced shooter. The Medium preset at 39.7 FPS is stutter-prone and not recommended, while High and Ultra at 36.4 and 29.1 FPS respectively are too slow. Users with 1440p displays should strongly consider lowering the resolution to 1080p for this game.

For 4K displays, no settings preset delivers playable frame rates, so the recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this combo. The best 4K result is Low at 26.6 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable gameplay. The data clearly shows that this configuration is a 1080p gaming setup, and users should set expectations accordingly.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Minimum?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo delivers consistently playable frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 82.2 FPS and Medium achieving 60.9 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 14.2 FPS, which is not playable. All 4K presets fall below 27 FPS, with Low at 26.6 FPS being the highest.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark scores place it at the 85th percentile, while the GPU's scores place it at the 74th percentile, and the FPS scaling pattern with resolution confirms GPU limitation.

Q: What settings preset should I use for the best experience?

A: At 1080p, the Medium preset at 60.9 FPS offers the best balance. At 1440p, only Low at 50.4 FPS is playable, and 4K is not recommended.

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

A: This combo ranks 1638 out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5.5% of all configurations tested in this game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset achieves 82.2 FPS while Ultra achieves 42.4 FPS, representing a 48.4% performance penalty for the highest quality settings.