Steamworld Build

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 pairs with the Intel Arc B570 to deliver a playable, if not consistently smooth, experience in Steamworld Build. The data set shows a clear pattern: the CPU provides ample headroom for this city builder, while the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across three resolutions and four quality presets, interpreting what the numbers mean for the overall system balance.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. For a city builder like Steamworld Build, where simulation logic and population tracking can scale across multiple threads, the 16 threads offer substantial headroom. The processor’s benchmark results reinforce this: it scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 24,303 in Passmark multithread, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all close matches, with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER trailing by only 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U leading by 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H trailing by 0.1% — performance deltas that are effectively negligible.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU never appears to be the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 162 FPS, a figure that would be difficult to achieve if the CPU were limiting frame delivery. Even at the most demanding preset, 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 21, but this is a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 2,916 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is more than adequate for the game’s core simulation loop. The data suggests that Steamworld Build does not stress the Ryzen 7 5700 to its limits; instead, the frame rates are dictated by how much work the Arc B570 can handle at each resolution and setting.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this CPU/GPU combo in Steamworld Build?

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 162, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 21. This is the lowest recorded average in the entire data set, indicating that the GPU is heavily overburdened at this configuration.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 103 FPS average, while the Ultra preset yields only 40 FPS average. This represents a drop of 63 FPS, or roughly 61%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2320 out of 2924 tested combinations in Steamworld Build. This places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking, though the measured FPS shows it is still capable of playable frame rates at several settings.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark score suggest it can handle the game’s simulation load?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,655 and Passmark multithread score of 24,303 indicate strong multi-threaded performance. The measured FPS data supports this, as frame rates at 1080p exceed 60 FPS on all presets except Ultra, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset at 59 FPS average is the closest to a 60 FPS target at a higher resolution. The 1920x1080 Medium preset at 124 FPS average offers a smoother experience with significantly higher frame rates, though at a lower resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a textbook GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 93 to 59, a reduction of 34 FPS or about 37%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at High, the average FPS falls to 31, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline is consistent with the GPU being the primary limiting component — as pixel count increases, the Intel Arc B570’s workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate suffers accordingly.

The pattern holds across all presets. At Low settings, the FPS goes from 162 at 1080p to 103 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 55 at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). At Medium settings, the numbers are 124, 79, and 42, with the 4K figure representing a 66% reduction from 1080p. At Ultra, the FPS drops from 63 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 21 at 4K (a 67% drop). The consistency of these percentages — roughly 36-37% for the 1080p to 1440p step and 66-67% for the 1080p to 4K step — strongly indicates that the CPU is not a factor in these reductions. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would plateau or decline less steeply at higher resolutions, as the GPU would have more time to render frames. Instead, the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of presets, each with distinct trade-offs between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 162 FPS, which is far beyond what a city builder requires for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 124 FPS offers a substantial improvement in visual quality while still maintaining a very high frame rate. The High preset at 93 FPS remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a strong candidate for most players. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is the only one at 1080p that approaches the 60 FPS line, but it still clears it.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more nuanced. The Low preset at 103 FPS is smooth, but the visual downgrade may be noticeable. The Medium preset at 79 FPS is a good balance, offering higher quality than Low while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. The High preset at 59 FPS falls just short of the 60 FPS target, which could result in occasional stutter on displays with adaptive sync. The Ultra preset at 40 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced interactions. At 4K, the options are more constrained. The Low preset at 55 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, while Medium at 42 FPS and High at 31 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 21 FPS is not recommended for regular play.

Considering the data, the best experience per the measured rows is the 1080p High preset at 93 FPS. It provides a significant visual upgrade over Low and Medium, maintains a frame rate far above the 60 FPS standard, and avoids the performance drop seen at 1440p High. For players prioritizing resolution, the 1440p Medium preset at 79 FPS is the best compromise, as it delivers a higher pixel count with a frame rate that remains smooth.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2320 out of 2924 tested combos in Steamworld Build. This places it in the 79th percentile from the bottom, meaning roughly 79% of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. The ranking is a relative measure, and the measured FPS data provides context for what this rank means in practice. At 1080p, the combo is capable of high frame rates on most presets, with only Ultra dipping to 63 FPS. At 1440p, it maintains playable frame rates on Low and Medium, but struggles on High and Ultra. At 4K, it is only viable on Low settings.

The rank of 2320 is influenced by the GPU’s performance class. The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals include 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 are all mid-range performers, and the combo’s rank reflects that it is not a high-end pairing. However, the rank should not be interpreted as a failure — the data shows that the combo can deliver a smooth experience at 1080p and acceptable performance at 1440p, which is more than sufficient for a city builder of this type.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, with average FPS provided for all configurations and minimum/maximum FPS provided for Medium settings only.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 124 FPS average, with minimum 106 and maximum 143
• High: 93 FPS average
• Ultra: 63 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 103 FPS average
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with minimum 67 and maximum 91
• High: 59 FPS average
• Ultra: 40 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 55 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, with minimum 35 and maximum 48
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

The Medium settings rows provide additional granularity. At 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 37 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but nothing that would cause noticeable stutter. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 24 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows further to 13 FPS. This tightening of the range at higher resolutions is consistent with the GPU being more consistently loaded, reducing the impact of CPU-side spikes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. It offers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s.

In Steamworld Build, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, as evidenced by the resolution scaling analysis. The 10 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor at the tested settings, as the game’s demands are modest for a city builder. The GPU’s performance class, reflected in its 65th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 20,556, aligns with the measured FPS results. The data shows that the Arc B570 can handle 1080p at all presets, with even Ultra producing 63 FPS. At 1440p, it manages 1080p-like performance on Low and Medium, but drops below 60 FPS on High and Ultra. At 4K, it is only adequate on Low settings.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750, Quadro M4000M, and Radeon R9 M390X — all have similar average benchmark scores, with deltas ranging from -0.5% to +0.4%. This suggests that the Arc B570’s performance in Steamworld Build is representative of its class, not an outlier. The measured frame rates are consistent with a mid-range GPU that prioritizes 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, which is exactly what the data shows for this city builder.