Steamworld Build

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with the Intel Arc B580 in Steamworld Build?

A: This combination ranks 1323 out of 1730 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its nearest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20740 on average. It is virtually identical to the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680, 0.3% delta). It trails the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3% (20794) and the AMD EPYC 7J13 by 0.5% (20845).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This capacity and bandwidth are important for city builders with large asset counts.

Q: What is the best 1080p result in the measured data?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 183.2 FPS average. This is the highest measured FPS across all resolutions and settings in the dataset.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 24.7, which is below the typical 30 FPS playability threshold. The 4K High result of 35.2 FPS is marginal.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. It sits within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999), 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950), 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181), and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729).

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 1323 out of 1730 tested combinations for Steamworld Build. That is a percentile position in the lower quartile of tested systems, meaning roughly 76% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. This is not a top-tier pairing for this title, but the rank alone does not tell the full story.

The CPU side is competitive. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20740 puts it in the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are separated by fractions of a percent. This processor is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. The GPU percentile is lower — 66th among all GPUs — and the Arc B580's average score of 23021 places it in a tight cluster with the RTX 4060 and Radeon 760M.

The combination's rank reflects the GPU's mid-pack position more than the CPU's strength. In a city builder, where simulation logic and draw calls matter, the CPU holds up its end. The limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions is the graphics card. The measured FPS data confirms this: the gap between Low and Ultra settings grows dramatically as resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound pattern.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It runs at a fixed 2670 MHz base and boost clock. The card's 12 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus yields 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for the texture streaming and asset loading typical of city builders.

In Steamworld Build, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 183.2 FPS on Low and 71.5 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 116.7 FPS (Low) and 43.2 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the Low setting still produces 62.6 FPS, but Ultra falls to 24.7 FPS.

The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at all tested settings. The bottleneck at 4K Ultra is raw compute throughput, not memory capacity. The card's FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are the relevant metrics here. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s also factors into how quickly the game can fill the screen at 4K.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in a dead heat with the Radeon 760M (22999) and slightly behind the RTX 4060 (23181). In practice, the measured FPS shows this card is capable at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with high detail settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, yielding 12 distinct data points. All values are average FPS; no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 183.2 FPS average, which is well above any display refresh rate in common use. Medium settings drop to 139.9 FPS, still very smooth. High settings yield 106.5 FPS, which remains excellent for a city builder. Ultra settings bring the average down to 71.5 FPS — still comfortably playable, though the gap from High to Ultra (35 FPS) is noticeable.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low settings deliver 116.7 FPS, Medium 90.1 FPS, and High 65.3 FPS. The High result is borderline for 144 Hz displays but fine for 60 Hz. Ultra settings fall to 43.2 FPS, which is playable but with visible trade-offs in smoothness. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 73.5 FPS drop, indicating the GPU is working increasingly harder.

At 3840x2160, the results are more challenging. Low settings produce 62.6 FPS, which is acceptable. Medium drops to 49.3 FPS, High to 35.2 FPS, and Ultra to 24.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for acceptable playability. The 4K High result of 35.2 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced interaction.

The data pattern is consistent: each step up in settings costs roughly 20-40% of the previous frame rate, and the cost becomes more severe at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 106.5 FPS is the best balance. It delivers smooth performance while maintaining visual quality. Ultra at 71.5 FPS is viable if you prefer maximum detail, but the visual gain over High is unlikely to justify a 35 FPS loss. Medium at 139.9 FPS is overkill for most displays unless you have a 144 Hz panel and want headroom.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 90.1 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while keeping the game responsive. High at 65.3 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but Medium gives more consistent frame pacing. Ultra at 43.2 FPS is not recommended for regular play — the drop below 60 FPS is significant, and the visual improvement is not proportionally large.

For 4K, the Low preset at 62.6 FPS is the only fully comfortable option. Medium at 49.3 FPS is playable if you prioritize resolution over detail, but it will feel less smooth. High at 35.2 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 24.7 FPS is not recommended for interactive play. If you own a 4K display, plan to run this game at Low or Medium settings with this hardware.

The overall recommendation is to match the preset to your display's resolution. At 1080p, High is ideal. At 1440p, Medium is optimal. At 4K, Low is the practical choice.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne). It runs at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The chip has 16 MB of L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, delivering 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Steamworld Build, a city builder, the CPU handles game logic, simulation, and pathfinding. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for this workload. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 indicate strong per-thread performance and good multi-threading capability. The Geekbench scores (7986 multi-core, 2035 single-core) reinforce this picture.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 20740 places it in the 78th percentile, with nearest rivals within 0.5% of its performance. This means the processor is not a limiting factor in this system. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales with resolution and settings in a way that points to GPU limitation, not CPU bottlenecking.

At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely doing most of the work, producing 183.2 FPS. As settings increase, the GPU takes on more load, and frame rates drop accordingly. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores (5523 for 16 threads, 5554 for max threads) show that the CPU can handle high thread counts, which matters for city builder simulation phases.

The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are present but not relevant for this gaming workload — the discrete Arc B580 handles rendering. The CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) is sufficient for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 connection, though it means the card runs at Gen 3 speeds in this system. This is unlikely to significantly impact performance in a city builder.

Overall, the Ryzen 5 5600GT provides a solid foundation for this combo. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for Steamworld Build's simulation demands, and its single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2438) ensures responsive gameplay even in complex scenes. The processor is not the weak link here — the GPU's 4K performance is the primary constraint.