Minimum

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a strongly CPU-bound system in Minimum, where the graphics card consistently becomes the limiting factor across most tested resolutions and settings. The benchmark data shows a wide performance spread, with the combo ranking in the 2814th position out of 2939 tested combinations, placing it in the lower percentile of systems measured for this title. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, component roles, and practical settings guidance based strictly on the provided data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the Low preset offers the only consistently fluid experience for this combination, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 82 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations in the dataset. This represents a substantial jump over the Medium preset at the same resolution, which averages 63 FPS, and the High preset, which drops to 53 FPS. For players prioritizing smooth gameplay over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p is the clear choice, delivering a 30% improvement over the next best preset at that resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset still manages a playable 53 FPS average, while Medium falls to 40 FPS and High to 34 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 26 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. The data suggests that even Medium settings at 1440p are borderline, with the minimum FPS recorded at 34, indicating potential stutter in demanding scenes. For users who insist on 1440p, Low is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though it falls short of that mark at 53 FPS.

The situation at 3840x2160 is uniformly poor for this combo. The best result is Low at 28 FPS, followed by Medium at 22 FPS, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. None of these reach playable levels, and the data strongly suggests avoiding 4K entirely with this configuration. The Ultra preset at any resolution is particularly problematic, with the 1080p Ultra average of 40 FPS being only marginally better than the 1440p High result. Given the measured numbers, the recommended experience is Low settings at 1080p, which provides the best balance of frame rate and consistency, with the 82 FPS average being the standout result in the entire dataset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus, is clearly the bottleneck in this pairing. The GPU’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect this limitation. The card’s 14 nm Polaris 20 chip, with 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, operates at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. These specifications, combined with the 4 GB VRAM capacity, constrain the system’s ability to handle higher settings and resolutions in Minimum.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 74 among all GPUs in the database suggests it sits above the median, but its nearest rivals reveal the competitive landscape. The RX 570’s average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (deltaPct -0.4%) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (deltaPct -0.8%), while it edges out the AMD Radeon R9 M295X by 0.7% and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 by 1.2%. This clustering indicates that the RX 570 performs at a level consistent with these older or lower-tier parts, and the measured FPS in Minimum aligns with this assessment.

The VRAM limitation is particularly evident at higher settings. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (28 FPS) and Ultra (14 FPS) represents a 50% drop, which is more severe than the resolution scaling alone would explain. This suggests that the 4 GB frame buffer is being exhausted at Ultra settings, forcing texture swapping that cripples performance. The GPU’s 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, while adequate for 1080p, becomes insufficient as pixel count and texture detail increase. The data shows that the RX 570’s capabilities are best utilized at 1080p with modest settings, where its 5.095 TFLOPS can be fully leveraged without memory constraints.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 82 at 1920x1080 to 53 at 2560x1440, a 35% reduction, and then to 28 at 3840x2160, a further 47% drop. This scaling is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, indicating that the system is purely GPU-bound at Low settings. The same pattern holds for Medium settings, where 63 FPS at 1080p falls to 40 FPS at 1440p (-37%) and 22 FPS at 4K (-45%).

The High preset shows a slightly different scaling pattern. From 53 FPS at 1080p to 34 FPS at 1440p represents a 36% drop, but the transition to 4K High (18 FPS) is a 47% reduction. This non-linear scaling at 4K suggests that the 4 GB VRAM is being exceeded, causing additional penalties beyond raw pixel throughput. The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling, with 40 FPS at 1080p falling to 26 FPS at 1440p (-35%) and then to 14 FPS at 4K (-46%). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that resolution scaling is the dominant factor, with the CPU (Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus) providing ample headroom at all tested resolutions.

The data implies that the CPU is not a constraint at any resolution. The 24-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.50 GHz boost clock is far more capable than the GPU, and the FPS drops are entirely attributable to the RX 570’s limitations. At 1080p Low, the 82 FPS average is likely close to the GPU’s maximum output, and the system would not benefit from a faster CPU in this configuration. The resolution scaling analysis therefore points squarely at the GPU as the component that must be upgraded to improve performance in Minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2814th out of 2939 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the bottom 5% of systems measured. This low ranking is somewhat surprising given the CPU’s capabilities, but it underscores how heavily this game is influenced by GPU performance. The CPU itself ranks in the 96th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 93785, placing it just behind the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786, deltaPct 0%) and ahead of the AMD EPYC 4564P (-1.5%), AMD EPYC 9175F (-1.9%), and AMD EPYC 4565P (-2.1%). This indicates that the processor is a top-tier performer, but it is completely hamstrung by the RX 570.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 74, while above average, places it in a different performance class than the CPU. The RX 570’s nearest rivals include the RX 6800M (deltaPct -0.4%), R9 M295X (deltaPct 0.7%), RX 470 (deltaPct -0.8%), and Quadro RTX 8000 (deltaPct 1.2%), all of which have similar average benchmark scores. This clustering explains why the combo ranks so low: the GPU is a mid-tier part from 2017, while the CPU is a flagship from 2026. The disparity between the two components creates a severe bottleneck that limits the system’s overall performance in Minimum.

The ranking data suggests that this combo would be better served by a more balanced pairing. The CPU’s 96th percentile performance is wasted when paired with a GPU that sits in the 74th percentile, and the resulting 2814th rank out of 2939 reflects this mismatch. For users with this CPU, the data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield dramatic improvements, as the processor has significant headroom to support faster graphics cards. Conversely, the RX 570 would be better paired with a more modest CPU to avoid paying for unused processing power.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system achieves playable frame rates across all presets. At Low settings, it averages 82 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. The 2560x1440 resolution only reaches 53 FPS at Low settings, while 3840x2160 never exceeds 28 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 82 to 53, a reduction of 35%. At Medium settings, the drop is from 63 to 40, also a 35% reduction. The High preset falls from 53 to 34 FPS, a 36% loss, and Ultra drops from 40 to 26 FPS, a 35% decrease.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark data clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a 96th percentile ranking and 24 cores, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 has a 74th percentile ranking. The consistent FPS drops across resolutions and settings align with GPU-bound behavior, not CPU limitations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS ever recorded for this combo?

A: The maximum average FPS in the measured data is 82, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 63 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 53 FPS at 1080p High and 53 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 570’s average benchmark score of 28766 is nearly identical to the RX 6800M (28874, deltaPct -0.4%) and RX 470 (28996, deltaPct -0.8%). It outperforms the R9 M295X by 0.7% and the Quadro RTX 8000 by 1.2%, indicating all four cards perform within a narrow range.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Minimum?*

A: No. The best 4K result is 28 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 22 FPS, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 14 FPS. All of these are below playable thresholds, and the data suggests avoiding 3840x2160 entirely with this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values for this combo is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset. All values are averages unless otherwise noted, with minimum and maximum values provided where available in the dataset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average (min 53, max 72)
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 53 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average (min 34, max 46)
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 28 FPS average
• Medium: 22 FPS average (min 19, max 25)
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 14 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy: at every resolution, Low delivers the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases, from a 42 FPS difference at 1080p (82 vs 40) to a 14 FPS difference at 4K (28 vs 14). The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a consistent 19 FPS range at 1080p (53-72), 12 FPS at 1440p (34-46), and 6 FPS at 4K (19-25), indicating that frame pacing remains stable even as performance degrades.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and the processor connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

In terms of raw performance, the CPU scores 44253 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2439 in single-core, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 68574, with a single-thread score of 5068. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786, deltaPct 0%), AMD EPYC 4564P (95183, deltaPct -1.5%), AMD EPYC 9175F (95615, deltaPct -1.9%), and AMD EPYC 4565P (95764, deltaPct -2.1%). These scores indicate that the 270K Plus is a top-tier performer, well-suited for demanding workloads.

However, in Minimum, the CPU’s role is minimal due to the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows no indication of CPU limitation, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings in a pattern typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel processing power, but the game’s engine does not appear to utilize this capacity given the RX 570’s constraints. The launch MSRP of $299 for this processor, combined with its strong benchmark scores, suggests it is intended for high-end systems, but pairing it with a 2017-era GPU creates an imbalance that the data clearly exposes. For this specific combo, the CPU is effectively waiting on the GPU at every tested configuration, and upgrading the graphics card would unlock the processor’s full potential in this title.