Steamworld Build

Steamworld Build places the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 combination in the 2573rd position out of 2924 tested combos, landing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This is a pairing where the integrated-class GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and the data shows that playable performance is strictly limited to lower resolutions and settings. The CPU has ample headroom, but the graphics solution holds the entire system back from achieving smooth frame rates at higher presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Steamworld Build with this combo?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS, hitting 106 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best average is 67 FPS on Low, while 3840x2160 never reaches 40 FPS on any tested preset.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This puts it 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% ahead of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710. Its percentile rank against all GPUs is 9, indicating it performs below the vast majority of dedicated graphics cards.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a capable processor for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU data indicates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and has a passmark multithread score of 24419. Its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs shows it is a solid processor, but the game's frame rates are clearly limited by the GPU, not this CPU.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows a 65 FPS difference. Low settings produce 106 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS average. This represents a 61% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Steamworld Build?

A: No, the data clearly indicates it cannot. At 3840x2160, the best average frame rate is 35 FPS on Low settings. Ultra settings at this resolution produce an unplayable 14 FPS average, and even Medium settings only reach 27 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2573rd out of 2924 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations tested for this game, reflecting the significant performance limitation imposed by the Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This is a desktop-class CPU with substantial compute resources, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9950. The processor sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, demonstrating that it is far above average in processing power.

In Steamworld Build, a city builder genre game, the CPU handles simulation logic, pathfinding, and AI calculations. The data shows the Ryzen 7 5700G has more than enough headroom for this task. Its passmark physics score of 999 and integer math score of 91541 indicate strong performance in the types of calculations that city builders rely on. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's demands.

However, the benchmark results show that the CPU's capabilities are never fully utilized in this configuration. The frame rates scale dramatically with resolution and settings changes, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 41 on Ultra to 106 on Low. If the CPU were the bottleneck, this scaling would be far less pronounced. The 3DMark scores further confirm this: the CPU scores 6629 in the 16-thread test, showing its multi-core strength, but the GPU's 1482 Steel Nomad score is extraordinarily low.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1894. This matters for games that rely heavily on a single main thread. The data suggests that even in single-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 7 5700G is not the limiting factor. The CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% faster), placing it in competitive company for a processor.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 combination achieves a rank of 2573 out of 2924 tested combos in Steamworld Build. This places it in the bottom 12% of all configurations, which is a poor result for a system with a capable 8-core processor. The ranking is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU, which sits in the 9th percentile of all graphics cards.

This rank means that approximately 351 other combos tested slower, but 2572 combos delivered better performance. The data shows that the CPU's 79th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU's 9th percentile, creating a massive imbalance. In practical terms, this combo performs like a low-end system despite having a mid-range processor from 2021.

The combination of a high-tier CPU with an integrated-class GPU creates a scenario where the system's overall gaming performance is capped at the GPU's level. The measured frame rates confirm this assessment. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo only manages 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 2560x1440 Low, the 67 FPS average is the only other result above 60 FPS.

This ranking suggests that users would be better served by pairing the Ryzen 7 5700G with a dedicated graphics card. The CPU has the headroom to support a much faster GPU, as evidenced by its strong benchmark scores. The Arc B390, being an integrated solution with system-shared memory, cannot leverage the CPU's full potential in a graphically demanding title like Steamworld Build.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the game is playable at most settings. The Low preset delivers 106 FPS average, which is excellent for smooth gameplay. Medium settings produce 81 FPS average, with minimums of 69 FPS and maximums of 93 FPS, indicating a stable experience. High settings drop to 60 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 67 FPS average, which is the only playable result at this resolution. Medium settings yield 51 FPS average, with minimums of 44 FPS and maximums of 59 FPS. High settings drop to 38 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 26 FPS average. None of these higher settings achieve the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 35 FPS average, Medium settings yield 27 FPS with minimums of 23 FPS and maximums of 31 FPS, High settings drop to 20 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS. The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable with this hardware, as even the lowest settings cannot reach 40 FPS.

The scaling between settings is consistent across all resolutions. From Low to Ultra at 1080p, the frame rate drops by 61%. At 1440p, the drop is 61% as well, from 67 FPS to 26 FPS. At 4K, the drop is 60%, from 35 FPS to 14 FPS. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all settings levels, as reducing graphical quality proportionally increases performance.

The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings show relatively tight frame time variance. At 1080p Medium, the range is 69 to 93 FPS, a 24 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 44 to 59 FPS, a 15 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 23 to 31 FPS, an 8 FPS spread. This suggests that the game's frame pacing is stable, but the overall performance level is simply too low at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with a TDP of 80 W. The GPU features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate.

The most critical limitation is the memory configuration: the Arc B390 uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. This means the GPU has no dedicated VRAM and must compete with the CPU for memory access. In a city builder game like Steamworld Build, which can be memory-intensive when rendering large cities, this shared memory arrangement severely hampers performance.

The GPU's benchmark results are extremely low. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA integrated or entry-level parts: the GT 520MX (1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1.5% slower), GT 625 OEM (2.5% slower), and GT 710 (2.7% slower). This places the Arc B390 at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

The GPU's theoretical specifications confirm this low performance level. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which sounds respectable on paper but is limited by the shared memory bottleneck. The boost clock of 2500 MHz is high, but the integrated nature of the GPU means it cannot sustain performance under load due to thermal and power constraints.

In Steamworld Build, the GPU is responsible for rendering the city, UI elements, and effects. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all settings. Even at 1080p Low, the 106 FPS average is likely close to the GPU's maximum capability. At higher settings, the GPU simply cannot process the increased graphical load, resulting in the dramatic FPS drops observed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the standard smoothness threshold. However, the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin at 81 FPS average, with minimums above 69 FPS. For users who prioritize stable frame rates over visual fidelity, Medium at 1080p is the best choice.

The Low preset at 1080p produces 106 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate gameplay. This setting sacrifices visual quality but provides the smoothest experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 41 FPS average, is not recommended as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish in a game that requires frequent camera movement.

At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which delivers 67 FPS average. This is above 60 FPS and provides a usable experience, but users should be prepared for reduced visual quality. The Medium preset at 1440p, at 51 FPS average, is borderline and may be acceptable for users who tolerate slightly lower frame rates. However, the High and Ultra presets at this resolution, at 38 and 26 FPS respectively, are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no settings provide a playable experience. Even Low settings at 35 FPS average will feel choppy. Users should avoid 4K resolution with this combo entirely, as the GPU lacks the performance headroom to maintain smooth frame rates. The best experience at 4K would be to reduce the resolution to 1440p or 1080p.

For the overall best experience, the data strongly suggests using 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration provides 81 FPS average, with minimums of 69 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay throughout. The performance headroom from the CPU means that the game's simulation will run without CPU-related stutters, and the Medium preset offers a good balance between visual quality and performance. Users with higher refresh rate monitors may prefer Low settings at 1080p for the 106 FPS average, but the visual trade-off is significant.