Steamworld Build

Steamworld Build, a city builder with a 2023 release, presents a demanding workload for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B370 combination. The measured data for this pairing shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics processor, resulting in a combo ranking of 2683 out of 2924 tested configurations. This places the pair in the bottom tier of performers for this title, indicating that while the CPU has sufficient processing power, the GPU component is the primary bottleneck preventing higher frame rates. The benchmark results reveal a consistent pattern where the Intel Arc B370 struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and settings, making this a configuration best suited for lower graphical presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Arc B370 finds itself at the 2683rd position out of 2924 tested combos for Steamworld Build. This ranking, which places it in the 91st percentile of tested systems, indicates that the vast majority of other hardware pairings deliver better performance in this specific game. The data suggests that this is a low-tier setup for this title, primarily due to the GPU's performance ceiling. While the Ryzen 5 5600G is a competent processor, as indicated by its 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, the Arc B370's integrated graphics solution is the limiting factor. The GPU's own percentile rank is a mere 5th among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1184 is closely matched by legacy parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186. This close proximity to much older hardware underscores the GPU's limited capabilities.

In the context of this game, the CPU's potential is largely unrealized. The Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score of 21088 puts it in a dead heat with rivals such as the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21133), with delta percentages of only 0.1% and -0.2%, respectively. This shows the processor is more than adequate for the computational demands of a city builder. However, the measured FPS data shows the system's overall ranking is not determined by the CPU but by the GPU. The Arc B370's average score of 1184 is significantly lower than even the lowest-performing CPU rivals, highlighting the massive imbalance in this pairing. The result is a combo that performs well below the median, as its rank of 2683 out of 2924 suggests, making it a configuration that will require significant compromises in graphical settings to achieve a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Steamworld Build?

A: The highest average FPS recorded for this pairing is 95, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i3-1220P (21066) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21133), with performance deltas of 0.1% and -0.2%, respectively.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370's performance closer to modern or older GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is most comparable to older GPUs, such as the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192), indicating its performance level is similar to that of a much older generation.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 95 on Low settings to 37 on Ultra settings, representing a significant 58 FPS decrease when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the system provide a better experience at 1440p or 4K?

A: The data shows that the system performs better at 2560x1440 than at 3840x2160. For example, at High settings, the average FPS is 35 at 1440p but only 18 at 4K, indicating that 4K resolution is not a viable option for this hardware.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the data is 21, which was measured at 3840x2160 resolution with the Medium settings preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware combination is achieved by using lower graphical presets. The goal is to maintain a playable frame rate, and the data clearly shows that this system is not capable of handling higher settings consistently. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 95 FPS, which is the smoothest performance recorded for this combo. While the Medium preset also offers a respectable 73 FPS average, the Low preset provides a more significant performance buffer. The High preset at 1080p drops to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the Ultra preset falls to 37 FPS, which is likely too low for a smooth city-building experience, especially as the city grows and becomes more complex.

For users with a 2560x1440 monitor, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth frame rate, with an average of 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 46 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit some stutter in busy scenes. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution produce average frame rates of 35 and 23 FPS, respectively, which are not recommended. At 3840x2160, all settings are too demanding. The best average FPS at 4K is only 32 on Low settings, with Medium at 25 FPS and High at 18 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is essentially unplayable at 12 FPS. Therefore, the recommendation is to prioritize the Low or Medium preset at 1080p for the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Low being the safest choice for a consistently smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's limitations across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance scales predictably with the quality preset. The Low setting yields an average of 95 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 55 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 37 FPS. This shows a clear decline in performance as graphical demands increase, but 1080p remains the most playable resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance drop is substantial. The Low preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, which is still smooth but significantly lower than the 95 FPS at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 53 FPS. The High preset falls to 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 23 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is only viable with the Low preset for a consistently smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the system is heavily overburdened. The Low preset manages an average of 32 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS. The High preset drops to 18 FPS, and the Ultra preset is at a nearly unplayable 12 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Intel Arc B370 struggles significantly as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a steep performance penalty as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 95 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 2560x1440, a decrease of 34 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average FPS drops further to 32, representing a total decrease of 63 FPS from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 55 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p and then to 18 at 4K. This dramatic scaling behavior indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, as the number of pixels being rendered overwhelms the Intel Arc B370's capabilities.

The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is around 35-40% depending on the preset, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, often exceeding 50%. For instance, the Medium preset at 1080p yields 73 FPS, which drops to 46 FPS at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 25 FPS at 4K (a 46% decrease from the 1440p figure). This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the render target's pixel count outpaces the GPU's fill rate and shading power. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the primary constraint here; the data points to the GPU's limited pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s as the bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, operating with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance for a desktop part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8428. However, in Steamworld Build, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The game's performance is ultimately limited by the graphics solution, and the CPU's processing power is more than sufficient to feed the GPU with data. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as seen in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1409, ensures that the game's simulation and logic threads are handled efficiently.

The Ryzen 5 5600G has a substantial 16 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is adequate for the game's data streaming needs. The fact that this combo ranks in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, despite the CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, strongly suggests that the game is not CPU-limited in this pairing. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, have nearly identical average scores, yet the overall combo performance is dictated by the GPU. The data shows that the CPU is a capable component, but its potential is untapped in this specific setup due to the GPU bottleneck.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its performance is extremely low, as indicated by its 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 1184. This score places it in direct competition with very old discrete GPUs like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which scores 1190. The GPU's limited resources, including 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs, are insufficient for the demands of Steamworld Build at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a major disadvantage, as the memory bandwidth is "System Dependent" and will be shared with the CPU, leading to potential performance bottlenecks. The measured FPS data confirms this limitation. The GPU's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are simply too low to handle the pixel count at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, resulting in the low average FPS numbers observed. The GPU's 25 W TDP and lack of dedicated power connectors highlight its integrated nature and its design for low-power, portable devices, not for demanding desktop gaming. The data shows that this GPU is only suitable for 1080p gaming at the lowest settings in this title.