Steamworld Build

Steamworld Build pairs a city-building simulation framework with a reliance on both CPU logic and GPU rendering, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D combined with the Intel Arc B580 produces a distinct performance profile across resolutions and presets. The data shows that this combo lands in the 25th percentile of all tested combinations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier pairing for this specific title, it offers a solid range of playable settings, particularly for users targeting 1080p or 1440p displays.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 delivers the most comfortable performance, with average frame rates ranging from 184 FPS at Low settings down to 71 FPS at Ultra. 2560x1440 remains viable, with averages between 117 FPS (Low) and 45 FPS (Ultra), while 3840x2160 is more demanding, dropping to 24 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: According to the average benchmark score, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all showing a deltaPct of 0. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H by 0.4%, a negligible difference.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the B580 is slightly behind. It is also comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 which is 0.6% behind.

Q: Is the CPU's cache configuration a factor for this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D features a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. While the measured FPS data does not isolate the cache's impact, this capacity is a defining characteristic of the processor, and it typically aids in maintaining stable frame pacing in simulation-heavy genres like city builders, though specific in-game results are not provided for comparison.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance for a 60 FPS target?

A: For a 60 FPS target, the Medium preset is the only option that consistently exceeds this threshold across all three resolutions, with average frame rates of 141 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The High preset is viable at 1080p (105 FPS) and 1440p (67 FPS), but falls below 60 FPS at 4K.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc B580 have, and is it sufficient?

A: The Intel Arc B580 is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Given that the game's highest tested preset (Ultra) at 4K yields an average of 24 FPS, the VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor at lower presets; the GPU's raw compute power is the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to the Medium preset as the optimal choice for the majority of users, as it is the only setting tier that provides a playable experience across all resolutions without significant compromise. At 1920x1080, Medium yields an average of 141 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during complex scene rendering. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, which remains well within the range of fluid motion for a city builder. At 3840x2160, Medium produces an average of 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable for a slower-paced genre.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, reaching an average of 184 FPS. The High preset is a strong alternative for 1440p users, delivering 67 FPS average, which is ideal for a 60 Hz display. The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo, as it drops to 24 FPS at 4K and 45 FPS at 1440p, which would result in a stuttering and sluggish experience. The data shows diminishing returns on visual fidelity versus frame rate cost when moving from High to Ultra, making High the highest reasonable preset for this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2781 out of 3706 tested combos in Steamworld Build, placing it in the lower 25% of all configurations. This ranking suggests that while the pairing is functional, many other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling, as the Arc B580's average benchmark score places it at the 68th percentile, which is below the top tier of graphics cards.

Despite the low overall rank, the combo is not a poor performer in absolute terms. The data shows that it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease on Medium and High presets. The ranking is a relative measure against a wide field of hardware, and for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU, the results are consistent with expectations. The CPU's strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817, do not translate into a higher game-specific rank, indicating that Steamworld Build is more dependent on the GPU for its frame rate output than on the processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance scales predictably with settings. The Low preset produces an average of 184 FPS, while Medium reduces this to 141 FPS with a minimum of 119 and maximum of 162. High settings yield 105 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The frame rate deltas between presets are substantial, with a 43 FPS difference between Low and Medium, and a 34 FPS difference between Medium and High. The transition from High to Ultra is less steep but still noticeable, at 34 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 117 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS (min 76, max 103), High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 28 FPS, and between Medium and High is 22 FPS. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is the first point where the experience becomes marginal for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 47 FPS (min 40, max 54), High falls to 35 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 24 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 15 FPS reduction, and from Medium to High is a 12 FPS reduction. This resolution is only recommended for Low or Medium settings with this combo, as anything higher results in sub-30 FPS averages.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage), has a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU's compute capabilities are rated at 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32, with a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Steamworld Build, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling. The FPS drops by roughly half when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 105 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 35 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute units are saturated at higher resolutions.

The B580's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068, support its mid-range positioning. It sits close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in average score (22895 vs 23021), which is a previous-generation high-end card, suggesting the B580 offers competitive raw performance for this game's rendering requirements.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), manufactured on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 120 W. The defining feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is designed to reduce memory latency in gaming workloads.

In Steamworld Build, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 184 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck at that point. However, as resolution increases, the FPS drops uniformly across all settings, indicating that the CPU is providing consistent frame data while the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's general benchmark performance is solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and a single-core score of 1713. It ranks at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33079. This places it on par with the Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX. For a city builder, the 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for handling the simulation logic, and the large L3 cache likely helps maintain stable frame times when many entities are on screen, though the measured FPS data does not provide a direct comparison to other CPUs to quantify this effect.