The Long Drive

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers playable performance in The Long Drive at 1080p and 1440p with medium settings, but it falls short of a smooth experience at 4K or with Ultra presets. The pairing ranks in the 20th percentile of tested combos, indicating that while it handles the game’s core simulation loop adequately, it is not a top-tier configuration for this title. Benchmark data shows a clear pattern: the CPU provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game’s logic, while the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical demands increase.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it features 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 882 in 3dMark and 2584 in Cinebench R23, which are modest figures that explain its behavior in The Long Drive. The game’s driving simulation logic relies heavily on single-thread performance for physics calculations and game state updates, and the 5600’s scores indicate it can handle these tasks without becoming a severe limiting factor at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are more robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a Passmark multithread score of 21541. These numbers suggest that background simulation tasks, such as AI for other vehicles or environmental interactions, will not overwhelm the processor. However, the game’s frame rates at 1080p with Low settings reach 146 FPS on average, which is the highest recorded across all settings and resolutions. This figure suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU at a high rate, but it does not exceed what the GPU can render. The 5600’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above average, yet its nearest rivals — including the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with a 0.1% higher average score — indicate that there is no substantial performance gap at this level.

In The Long Drive, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing frame rates across settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, dropping from High (75 FPS) to Low (146 FPS) yields a 94.7% increase in frame rate, which is a larger relative jump than what is seen at higher resolutions. This behavior implies that at 1080p Low, the CPU is not the primary constraint; the GPU has headroom to render more frames. Conversely, at 4K Ultra (19 FPS), the CPU is likely idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering, as the graphical load becomes overwhelmingly GPU-bound. The 5600’s 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide enough compute for the game’s simulation, but they do not offer the raw single-thread speed needed to push frame rates higher in CPU-light scenarios, as evidenced by the 1080p High result of 75 FPS being well below the 146 FPS Low result.

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

The Intel Arc B570 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage) and operates at a fixed clock of 2500 MHz. It comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for The Long Drive at 1080p and 1440p, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher settings. The GPU’s 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs provide a raw compute capacity of 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, which is modest for modern titles. In synthetic tests, the B570 scores 14195 in Passmark G3D and 2649 in 3dMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has a 0.1% higher average score, showing that the B570 is competitive with mid-range mobile GPUs.

In The Long Drive, the GPU’s performance dictates the frame rate at all resolutions above 1080p Low. At 1440p, the average FPS drops from 96 on Low to 34 on Ultra, a 64.6% decrease. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed beyond its comfortable operating range. The 10 GB VRAM is likely a factor at 4K Ultra, where memory bandwidth demands can exceed what the 160-bit bus provides. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p Medium (120 FPS) but insufficient for 4K Medium (44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS). The B570’s 18 RT cores are not directly relevant to this game, as The Long Drive does not appear to use ray tracing, but they contribute to the GPU’s overall architecture.

The GPU’s clock speed of 2500 MHz is consistent across base and boost, indicating that it does not dynamically scale under load. This fixed clock helps maintain predictable performance, but it also means the GPU cannot overclock itself to compensate for heavy scenes. The 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU are modest, suggesting that the B570 is not a power-hungry component, but the benchmark data shows that its performance ceiling is reached quickly when resolution increases. The 4K High result of 27 FPS is below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered playable, and the 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is effectively a slideshow. This pattern confirms that the B570 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, not for 4K.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are 146 (Low), 120 (Medium), 75 (High), and 52 (Ultra). Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 96 (Low), 79 (Medium), 49 (High), and 34 (Ultra). At 4K, the averages fall to 53 (Low), 44 (Medium), 27 (High), and 19 (Ultra). The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial: Low settings see a 63.7% reduction (from 146 to 53 FPS), Medium sees a 63.3% reduction (from 120 to 44 FPS), High sees a 64.0% reduction (from 75 to 27 FPS), and Ultra sees a 63.5% reduction (from 52 to 19 FPS). These nearly uniform percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at every resolution, as the scaling is consistent regardless of graphical load.

If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain more constant as resolution increases, because the CPU’s workload (game logic and physics) does not change with resolution. Instead, the data shows that doubling the resolution from 1080p to 4K (a 4x increase in pixel count) reduces FPS by roughly 64%, which is close to what would be expected if the GPU’s pixel throughput were the constraint. The B570’s pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and at 4K (8.3 million pixels), the theoretical maximum would be around 24 FPS if the GPU were purely pixel-bound. The measured 4K Ultra result of 19 FPS is below this, indicating that other factors like memory bandwidth and shader complexity also play a role.

The scaling behavior also shows that the CPU is not causing frame rate drops at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low (146 FPS), the CPU is likely near its limit, but the GPU can still render frames quickly. At 4K Low (53 FPS), the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the CPU is capable of higher frame rates based on the 1080p results. This asymmetry confirms that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not holding the system back at 4K; the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component. The 1440p results show a middle ground: the FPS drops are less severe than at 4K but still significant, suggesting that the GPU is starting to struggle with the increased pixel count while the CPU still has headroom.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2342 out of 2934 tested combos in The Long Drive, placing it in the 20.2nd percentile. This is a low ranking, indicating that most other CPU-GPU pairings outperform this one in this specific game. The rank is not surprising given the B570’s modest GPU performance and the 5600’s mid-range CPU capabilities. The combo’s average benchmark score is not directly provided, but the individual components have average scores of 20468 (CPU) and 20556 (GPU), which are similar, suggesting a balanced pairing. However, balance does not translate to high performance in this game.

The combo’s low rank can be attributed to the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and settings. In a game like The Long Drive, which does not appear to be graphically demanding based on the FPS numbers at 1080p Low (146 FPS), a higher-ranked combo would likely include a more powerful GPU that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K. The CPU’s rank is 74th percentile, but the combo’s rank is much lower, showing that the GPU drags down the overall performance. For comparison, the GPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750, has a 0.1% higher average score, but the B570’s specific results in this game are what matter for the combo ranking.

The 2342nd rank out of 2934 means that 592 combos perform worse, but 2341 perform better. This places the combo in the bottom quintile of tested systems. The data shows that for a driving simulation with open-world elements, the GPU’s ability to render large environments at high resolutions is crucial, and the B570 falls short. The CPU’s performance is adequate, but it cannot compensate for the GPU’s weaknesses. The ranking suggests that users with this combo should stick to 1080p or 1440p with Low to Medium settings to achieve playable frame rates, as higher settings and resolutions result in sub-30 FPS performance that is typical of lower-ranked combos.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo in The Long Drive?*

A: The data shows that 1080p Low achieves 146 FPS on average, which is the highest recorded performance. 1440p Medium yields 79 FPS (minimum 67, maximum 91), which is also playable. For a balance of quality and performance, 1080p Medium at 120 FPS (minimum 102, maximum 138) is recommended, as it provides smooth gameplay without the visual degradation of Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Long Drive?*

A: No, the measured results show that 4K High averages 27 FPS and 4K Ultra averages 19 FPS. These are below the 30 FPS threshold for playability. Even 4K Low, at 53 FPS, is the only 4K setting that approaches acceptable performance, but it sacrifices visual quality significantly. The GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus are insufficient for consistent 4K performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 20468, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20454) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20425). It also outperforms the AMD EPYC 9454P and EPYC 7713 by 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively. These marginal differences indicate that the 5600 is competitive with these processors in general compute tasks.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher than the B570. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. These results show that the B570 is closely matched with these GPUs in synthetic tests, but real-world game performance may vary.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for frame rate drops at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. From 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops by approximately 64% across all settings, which is consistent with GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the CPU can achieve 146 FPS, but at 4K Low, the FPS drops to 53, showing that the GPU cannot maintain the same frame rate as resolution increases, while the CPU’s workload remains constant.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only settings with reported minimum and maximum FPS are Medium. At 1080p, the minimum is 102 and the maximum is 138, with an average of 120. At 1440p, the minimum is 67 and the maximum is 91, with an average of 79. At 4K, the minimum is 37 and the maximum is 50, with an average of 44. No min/max data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

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

The measured FPS data for The Long Drive with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 146 FPS
• Medium: Average 120 FPS, minimum 102 FPS, maximum 138 FPS
• High: Average 75 FPS
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings achieve 146 FPS, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings still provide 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, ensuring consistent frame times. High settings drop to 75 FPS, which is still playable, but Ultra falls to 52 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced driving sections. The gap between Low and Ultra (146 to 52 FPS) represents a 64.4% performance loss, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 96 FPS
• Medium: Average 79 FPS, minimum 67 FPS, maximum 91 FPS
• High: Average 49 FPS
• Ultra: Average 34 FPS

At 1440p, performance degrades noticeably. Low settings still maintain 96 FPS, which is good, but Medium drops to 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, which remains playable. High settings fall to 49 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS, which is borderline playable but can feel choppy. The 1440p results show a 64.6% reduction from Low to Ultra (96 to 34 FPS), similar to the 1080p scaling, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 53 FPS
• Medium: Average 44 FPS, minimum 37 FPS, maximum 50 FPS
• High: Average 27 FPS
• Ultra: Average 19 FPS

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings achieve 53 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 30 FPS, but it requires significant visual compromises. Medium drops to 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS, which is on the edge of playability. High falls to 27 FPS, and Ultra is at 19 FPS, both of which are too low for a smooth experience. The 4K results show a 64.2% reduction from Low to Ultra (53 to 19 FPS), and even the best 4K setting (Low) is below the performance seen at 1080p Ultra (52 FPS). This data demonstrates that the combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in The Long Drive under any settings.