Steamworld Build

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 lands at rank 2320 out of 2924 tested combos in Steamworld Build. That places this configuration in the bottom 21% of all combinations benchmarked for this title, a sobering position for a pairing built around a current-generation CPU and a new GPU architecture.

The combo's standing is driven primarily by the GPU's mid-pack performance profile. The Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, which translates to an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead), the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% behind). These deltas are razor-thin, indicating the B570 is clustered tightly with a broad range of GPUs from different generations and market tiers.

The CPU side is more encouraging. The Ryzen 5 7400F occupies the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead). This clustering suggests the 7400F is competitive with a wide swath of mid-range and upper-mid-range processors.

Yet in Steamworld Build specifically, the combination fails to break into the top half of tested systems. The game's demands appear to amplify the GPU's limitations while not fully leveraging the CPU's strengths. The result is a combo that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in lower presets, but struggles at 4K and at higher quality settings. The rank reflects a system that is better suited to 1080p gaming than to high-resolution or maxed-out play.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it connects to the platform via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7400F shows strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9141 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, with a single-core R23 result of 3072. PassMark tests reinforce this profile: a multi-thread score of 25645, a single-thread score of 3689, and an integer math score of 74745. These numbers indicate a CPU that can handle heavy computational loads without becoming a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

For Steamworld Build, a city builder, the CPU's role is primarily in simulation logic, pathfinding, and the game's underlying economy systems. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides enough parallelism for these tasks, and the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps with the single-threaded operations that often dominate such titles. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core provide ample fast storage for frequently accessed game data.

However, the benchmark results in Steamworld Build suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 162 FPS, which is well above display refresh rates for most monitors. Even at 1440p Low, the system delivers 103 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions and settings. The bottleneck emerges as resolution and quality increase, pointing to the GPU as the constraining component.

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 32750 places it at the 83rd percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score. This tight grouping suggests the 7400F is a well-balanced processor that performs consistently across workloads, but in this specific game, its contribution to the final FPS is secondary to the GPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage architecture GPU, built on the Xe2-HPG design with the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is significant: the B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a modest memory subsystem for a modern GPU, particularly when compared to the broader market. The 10 GB capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in most titles, but at 4K, the combination of lower bandwidth and smaller frame buffer can become a limiting factor.

The GPU's raw compute specifications include 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. Its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. These numbers place the B570 in a competitive position for rasterization workloads, but the measured performance in Steamworld Build tells a more nuanced story.

In aggregate GPU benchmarks, the B570 scores 20556 on average, sitting at the 65th percentile. Its PassMark G3D score is 14195, with a DirectX 12 score of 72 and a DirectX 11 score of 118. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 and OpenCL score of 83514 indicate solid compute capabilities. The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, showing that the B570 is precisely positioned in the mid-range GPU hierarchy.

For Steamworld Build, the GPU's role is rendering the game's isometric cityscape, including buildings, terrain, and dynamic elements like moving vehicles and animated characters. The game's art style is relatively modest in polygon count, but the simulation layer can create many on-screen objects. At 1080p, the B570 handles this well: High settings produce 93 FPS, and Low settings reach 162 FPS. At 1440p, performance drops to 59 FPS on High and 103 FPS on Low. The 4K results are the concern: High settings yield only 31 FPS, and Ultra drops to 21 FPS.

The 10 GB VRAM appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the combination of higher texture memory demands and the 160-bit memory bus likely contributes to the significant frame rate drops. The GPU's 65th percentile rank among all GPUs reflects a mid-tier performer that can deliver smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions but struggles at the extreme end of the spectrum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Steamworld Build with this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1080p, the system delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 162 FPS average, Medium yields 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143, High achieves 93 FPS, and Ultra drops to 63 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combination, with even Ultra settings providing playable frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low settings still deliver 103 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p experience. Medium yields 79 FPS with a range of 67 to 91, High drops to 59 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p is particularly steep, representing a 32% reduction in average frame rate. This suggests that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering overhead that the B570 struggles to sustain at this resolution.

At 4K, the system's limitations become stark. Low settings produce 55 FPS, which is playable but not smooth by modern standards. Medium yields 42 FPS with a minimum of 35 and maximum of 48, High drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21 FPS. None of the 4K results reach the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the baseline for a good experience. The Ultra result of 21 FPS is particularly poor, indicating that this combo is not viable for 4K gaming at high quality settings.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (162 FPS) and Ultra (63 FPS) is 99 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 63 FPS (103 to 40). At 4K, the gap is 34 FPS (55 to 21). This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes increasingly bandwidth-limited, reducing the impact of quality settings on overall performance.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows the only data with min/max frame ranges. At 1080p, the range is 106 to 143 FPS, a 37 FPS spread. At 1440p, the range narrows to 67 to 91 FPS, a 24 FPS spread. At 4K, the range is 35 to 48 FPS, a 13 FPS spread. This compression of frame pacing at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is working closer to its limits, reducing the variability in frame delivery.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination in Steamworld Build?

A: The data shows that 1080p delivers the most consistent performance, with Low settings at 162 FPS and Ultra at 63 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (103 FPS) and Medium (79 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile. Its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750, is 0.1% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% ahead. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% ahead and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% behind.

Q: What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F?

A: The 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process, supports DDR5 memory, and has a 65 W TDP. Its L3 cache is 32 MB shared.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo for Steamworld Build?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 162 FPS, showing the CPU can handle the game's simulation load. Performance drops significantly at 4K, where the GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high settings.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 79 FPS at 1440p Medium, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset with min/max data recorded.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 2320 out of 2924 tested combos in Steamworld Build, placing it in the bottom 21% of all configurations benchmarked for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 93 FPS, which is a well-balanced choice for most players. It offers substantial visual quality improvements over Medium (124 FPS) while maintaining well above 60 FPS. Ultra at 63 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity, but the 30 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains in a city builder where the camera often stays at a distance.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 79 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a smooth experience with a minimum of 67 FPS, ensuring no significant frame drops during busy simulation moments. High at 59 FPS is borderline, and players with variable refresh rate monitors may find it acceptable, but Medium offers a safer margin. Low at 103 FPS is an option for players who prefer maximum smoothness over visual quality, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 4K, the data suggests this combo is not well-suited for high-quality gaming. The Medium preset at 42 FPS (minimum 35) is the highest playable option, but it falls below the 60 FPS standard. Low at 55 FPS is the best performing 4K preset, though it still misses the 60 FPS target. Players with 4K displays should consider lowering to 1440p or accepting reduced quality settings.

The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it achieves 63 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 40 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 21 FPS, making it unplayable in both cases. The steep performance penalty for Ultra settings across all resolutions indicates that the game's highest preset imposes rendering costs that outweigh the visual benefits for this hardware.

For the best overall experience, 1080p High at 93 FPS offers the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. Players who prioritize frame rate should choose 1080p Low at 162 FPS or 1440p Low at 103 FPS. Those who want the highest visual fidelity should stick to 1080p Ultra at 63 FPS, as moving to higher resolutions with Ultra settings results in unacceptable performance.