Steamworld Build

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a constrained experience in Steamworld Build, with performance heavily dictated by the graphics solution. The data shows a clear ceiling at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for lower settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, indicating that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 95 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 34 frames. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 32 FPS. This pattern shows a steep decline: the 1440p result is 64% of the 1080p number, while the 4K result is just 34% of the 1080p number. Such a rapid falloff suggests the GPU cannot sustain fill-rate demands as pixel count increases.

The scaling is even more pronounced at higher presets. At High settings, 1080p yields 55 FPS, but 1440p drops to 35 FPS, and 4K falls to 18 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High is 37 FPS, a 67% reduction. For Ultra settings, the numbers are 37 FPS at 1080p, 23 FPS at 1440p, and 12 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than one-third of the 1080p Ultra result. This suggests that the GPU’s limited pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU’s capabilities are exhausted.

The resolution scaling data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where playable frame rates are achievable across most presets. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings produce averages above 40 FPS. At 4K, every preset falls below 35 FPS, with Ultra at 12 FPS being effectively unplayable. The measured results show that the Arc B370’s performance degrades non-linearly as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU with a low pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and only 20 ROPs. The 4K results are consistently poor, reinforcing that this combo targets 1080p gaming.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, using the Panther Lake chip on a 3 nm process. Its boost clock is 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. Memory is system-shared, meaning bandwidth is system dependent rather than fixed. This shared memory configuration likely contributes to the steep performance drop at higher resolutions, as the GPU competes with the CPU for memory access.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B370 scores 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are older discrete cards: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, deltaPct -0.7). The data shows the Arc B370 is essentially on par with these legacy parts, with deltas under 1%. This benchmark result aligns with the measured FPS: the GPU is not designed for high-end gaming, but it can handle lighter titles at lower settings.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. These figures are modest by modern standards. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (95 FPS) and Medium (73 FPS) suggests the GPU can handle Steamworld Build’s city-building workload when pixel count is low. However, the 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS shows that the GPU’s ROP count and fill rate are insufficient for high-resolution rendering. The system-shared memory also means that as resolution increases, memory pressure grows, further reducing performance. The GPU’s 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate it is a low-power integrated part, not a dedicated card, which explains the performance ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets achieve playable averages. At 1080p, even Ultra hits 37 FPS, while 1440p and 4K drop below 35 FPS on most presets.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc B370 scores 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). The deltas are all under 1%, indicating near-parity performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The measured FPS drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, which points to the GPU as the limiting component, not the CPU.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 95 FPS average. Medium settings at 1080p yield 73 FPS, which is also above 60. Higher presets at 1080p fall below 60 FPS, so Low or Medium is recommended.

Q: What is the 4K Ultra performance like?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 12 FPS, with no min/max data recorded. This is the lowest measured result in the dataset, making it unsuitable for play.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2683 out of 2924 tested combos, placing it in the lower 9th percentile. This reflects the GPU’s weak benchmark score and the overall performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2683 out of 2924 tested combos in Steamworld Build. This places it near the bottom of the distribution, in the 9th percentile of all combinations. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU’s limitations, as the CPU has a strong benchmark profile. The Ryzen 7 5700’s average benchmark score is 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the Arc B370’s average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The disparity between CPU and GPU performance is stark. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (avgScore 25530, deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (avgScore 25550, deltaPct -0.1), showing the Ryzen 7 5700 is competitive with mid-range server and mobile chips. On the GPU side, the Arc B370 sits alongside legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which is over a decade old. This mismatch means the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU.

In practical terms, the rank of 2683 suggests that most other tested combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game. The combo’s performance is adequate for 1080p Low or Medium settings, but it falls behind in higher-resolution scenarios. The data shows that the GPU is the clear weak link, and any improvement in the graphics solution would significantly raise the combo’s ranking. The CPU’s headroom is underutilized, as evidenced by the fact that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p increases FPS from 37 to 95, indicating the GPU, not the CPU, is the bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, the only viable options are 1080p Low (95 FPS) and 1080p Medium (73 FPS). Both presets provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p also has recorded min and max values of 62 and 84 FPS, respectively, indicating stable frame times without severe dips. The Low preset does not have min/max data, but the average of 95 FPS suggests ample headroom.

For users willing to accept lower frame rates, 1440p Low (61 FPS) is borderline playable, though it lacks the stability of the 1080p options. The 1440p Medium preset averages 46 FPS, with min and max of 39 and 53 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a city builder where smooth scrolling matters. At 4K, even Low settings (32 FPS) fall below 35 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent play.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it averages 37 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, it drops to 23 FPS, and at 4K, it hits 12 FPS. The visual gains from Ultra likely do not justify the performance cost, especially given the GPU’s limitations. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 73 FPS average and stable min/max values. For maximum performance, 1080p Low provides the highest frame rate, but Medium is the recommended starting point for a more polished visual experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset includes 12 measured configurations, covering four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 95 FPS, Medium 73 FPS (min 62, max 84), High 55 FPS, and Ultra 37 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression, with Low nearly triple the frame rate of Ultra. The Medium preset’s min of 62 FPS indicates it maintains a playable floor, while the Ultra preset’s lack of min/max data suggests either instability or consistent low performance.

At 2560x1440, the results drop significantly: Low 61 FPS, Medium 46 FPS (min 39, max 53), High 35 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. The 1440p Low result is exactly 6 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold, making it marginal. The High and Ultra presets fall below 40 FPS, which is not ideal for a city builder where camera movement can cause visible stutter. The Medium preset’s min of 39 FPS indicates potential dips during busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 32 FPS, Medium 25 FPS (min 21, max 28), High 18 FPS, and Ultra 12 FPS. No preset at 4K reaches 35 FPS. The Medium preset’s max of 28 FPS is the highest recorded at this resolution, demonstrating the GPU’s inability to handle 4K rendering. The Ultra preset’s 12 FPS average is the lowest in the entire dataset. The lack of min/max data for most 4K presets (except Medium) suggests the performance is consistently low rather than variable.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at every resolution. This provides a more complete picture of frame time stability: at 1080p, the range is 62-84 FPS; at 1440p, it is 39-53 FPS; and at 4K, it is 21-28 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is consistently hitting its limits, rather than experiencing occasional dips.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a 5000-series desktop processor based on Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and uses the AMD Socket AM4 interface.

Benchmark results show the CPU is capable of strong multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20655 in multicore and 2916 in single-core. The Geekbench multicore score is 9959, with a single-core score of 1907. PassMark multithread score is 24303, and single-thread is 3296. The 3DMark scores show scaling: 1762 for 2 threads, 3382 for 4 threads, 5585 for 8 threads, and 6617 for max threads. This scaling suggests the CPU can effectively utilize its 16 threads, but the majority of performance gains are achieved by 8 threads.

In Steamworld Build, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and simulation tasks typical of a city builder. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. At 1080p, lowering settings from Ultra (37 FPS) to Low (95 FPS) increases performance by 58 FPS, which is a GPU-driven change. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain similar across settings. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517, places it well above the GPU’s 5th percentile.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (avgScore 25530, deltaPct -0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (avgScore 25485, deltaPct 0.1), showing it is competitive with modern mid-range parts. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample processing power for the game’s simulation. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 support are sufficient for this workload. The data suggests that the CPU has significant headroom, and any frame rate limitations are entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370’s performance profile.