Steamworld Build

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks at 2977 out of 3706 tested combos for Steamworld Build, placing it in the lower half of all hardware pairings. This rank is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU performs much stronger at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The pairing is unbalanced for this title: the processor has ample headroom, but the graphics card limits the overall experience, particularly at higher resolutions and quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall standing in the database is modest, landing in the bottom 20% of tested configurations. The rank of 2977 out of 3706 indicates that a majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better frame rates in Steamworld Build. The data reveals a clear bottleneck: the Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20,556 is only in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7600’s average score of 26,324 puts it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This discrepancy means the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600 is extremely close to several alternatives. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS by just 0.3% , while leading the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX by 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-11900KF by 0.4% . The performance delta is negligible, meaning the CPU is not what holds this combo back. On the GPU side, the Arc B570 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a delta of just 0.1% , and it beats the Intel Arc A750 by 0.1% . However, it is 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X in average benchmark scores.

The measured FPS data confirms this ranking. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 93 FPS , which is playable but not exceptional. The rank reflects that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU could theoretically push further. The overall picture is of a mid-pack performer that struggles at 4K, where it falls below the 60 FPS threshold even on Low settings. The data suggests that for Steamworld Build, this pairing is better suited to 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. Its base and boost clocks are both 2,500 MHz , with memory running at 2,375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory sits on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Steamworld Build, a city builder that relies heavily on draw calls and asset streaming, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity are critical. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the card’s 80 ROPs and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance become strained. The measured FPS drops from 93 FPS at 1080p High to 31 FPS at 4K High, a 67% reduction. This steep decline highlights the GPU’s inability to maintain performance as pixel count quadruples.

The Arc B570’s pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are moderate for its class. In practice, these specs translate to playable frame rates at 1440p Medium (79 FPS ) but struggle at 4K, where even Low settings only yield 55 FPS . The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20,556 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20,534 , and the Intel Arc A750 at 20,582 . This performance tier is adequate for 1080p gaming but not for high-refresh 4K experiences in demanding city builders.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Arc B570 delivers strong results: 162 FPS on Low, 124 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 63 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 103 FPS , 79 FPS , 59 FPS , and 40 FPS respectively. At 4K, the card falls off a cliff: 55 FPS on Low, 42 FPS on Medium, 31 FPS on High, and just 21 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear, with an average FPS drop of about 35% across settings. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with an additional 45% reduction in average FPS. This non-linear behavior suggests that at 4K, the GPU is hitting a hard memory bandwidth or fill-rate limit. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply insufficient for the data throughput required at 3840x2160 resolution with high-quality textures.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.10 GHz , provides ample compute power. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 162 FPS , which is likely CPU-bound, but as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint. The FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low (162 to 55 ) is a 66% reduction, while the CPU’s benchmark scores suggest it could handle significantly more frames if paired with a stronger GPU. This confirms that the Arc B570 is the bottleneck at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 , the combo performs admirably across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 162 FPS , which is excellent for a city builder. Medium settings produce 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS , ensuring smooth gameplay even during complex building phases. High settings drop to 93 FPS , while Ultra settings maintain 63 FPS . All of these are playable, though the 63 FPS at Ultra suggests the GPU is working hard.

At 2560x1440 , performance remains respectable. Low settings average 103 FPS , Medium settings 79 FPS (min 67 , max 91 ), and High settings 59 FPS . Ultra settings drop to 40 FPS , which is borderline for a game that benefits from smooth scrolling. The 59 FPS at High is just below the ideal 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users should stick to Medium for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160 , the GPU’s limitations become severe. Low settings average 55 FPS , Medium 42 FPS (min 35 , max 48 ), High 31 FPS , and Ultra just 21 FPS . None of these are ideal for 4K gaming, and even Low settings fail to deliver a stable 60 FPS. The data shows that 4K is not a viable option for this combo in Steamworld Build, as the frame rates dip below playable thresholds on all presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core , 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz , with a 65W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In benchmark tests, the Ryzen 5 7600 excels. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12,735 , and single-core is 1,852 . Geekbench scores are 13,413 multicore and 2,521 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 27,058 , with a single-thread score of 3,910 . These numbers place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,324 .

For Steamworld Build, which is a city builder that often becomes CPU-bound during simulation phases, the Ryzen 5 7600 provides strong single-core performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and 2-thread score of 1,938 indicate solid responsiveness. However, the game’s measured FPS shows that the GPU limits the combo well before the CPU becomes a constraint. At 1080p High, the 93 FPS result is respectable, but the CPU could likely push higher if paired with a more powerful GPU. The PassMark physics score of 1,776 and integer math score of 80,581 suggest the CPU handles game logic efficiently, but the GPU’s 14,195 G3D score is the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, yielding 93 FPS . This provides a balance of visual quality and performance, easily exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. For players who prioritize smoothness, Medium at 1080p delivers 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS , ensuring no stutters during intensive building operations. Ultra settings at 1080p (63 FPS ) are playable but risk occasional dips in complex scenes.

At 2560x1440 , the best choice is Medium settings, which produce 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS . This keeps the experience fluid while maintaining decent visual fidelity. High settings at 1440p (59 FPS ) are just below 60 FPS, and the 40 FPS at Ultra is not recommended.

At 3840x2160 , the combo is not suitable for a smooth experience. Low settings (55 FPS ) are the only remotely playable option, but even these fall short of 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K (42 FPS ) and above are too sluggish for a city builder that requires frequent camera movement and map scrolling. The data clearly indicates that 4K should be avoided with this hardware.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p with High settings for the best balance, or drop to Medium if frame rate consistency is paramount. At 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot. Users should avoid Ultra settings at all resolutions, as the GPU’s performance drops disproportionately, and 4K is not viable. The Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM and 380 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 21 FPS at 4K Ultra shows a hard limit that cannot be overcome with settings adjustments alone.