The Long Drive

# The Long Drive with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2342nd out of 2934 tested combinations in The Long Drive, placing it in the bottom 20% of all combos. This is a modest pairing for a driving simulation that appears heavily dependent on graphics settings, with the measured results showing playable performance only at lower presets and resolutions. The data indicates a system that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably at Medium settings, but struggles significantly at 4K Ultra, where average frame rates drop below 20 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in The Long Drive?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with Intel Arc B570 ranks 2342nd out of 2934 tested combinations, placing it in the lower tier of systems for this game.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in The Long Drive?

A: The highest measured average is 146 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings and 1080p, the combo delivers 120 FPS on average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS.

Q: Can this system run The Long Drive at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 53 FPS average. At Medium 4K, the average drops to 44 FPS (min 37, max 50). High settings yield 27 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 19 FPS average.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark position relative to similar processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, ranking at the 77th percentile. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822), while also trailing the Intel Core i5-12450HX by 0.5% and the Intel Core i5-11600 by 0.6%.

Q: Is there any single benchmark result that stands out for this CPU?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 is the strongest result, while the PassMark find prime numbers score of 224 is notably low. Single-thread performance is modest at 3157 in Cinebench R23 and 804 in 3DMark single-thread.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2342 out of 2934 places this system firmly in the lower quartile of tested configurations for The Long Drive. This position reflects a pairing where neither component excels at pushing high frame rates in this particular title. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, which is respectable, but the GPU at the 65th percentile is the more limiting factor for gaming performance. The delta between these percentiles suggests the graphics card is the bottleneck in most scenarios.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D is statistically tied with several alternatives, all within 0.6% of each other in average benchmark scores. This means the processor choice is unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rates. The GPU, however, shows more variation in its competitive set. The Arc B570 matches the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 almost exactly, making those equivalent alternatives in raw compute terms.

The measured FPS data tells a clearer story. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 146 FPS, which would be smooth for any display. But at 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 19 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the combo is capable of high performance only when the graphics load is minimal. The rank of 2342 reflects this inconsistency — the system cannot sustain high frame rates across the full range of settings and resolutions.

In practical terms, this combo sits in a position where users must make significant compromises. The data shows a system that is adequate for 1080p gaming but falls short of the expectations for higher resolutions or maximum quality presets. The rank relative to other combos confirms that many alternative pairings deliver better overall performance in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system where the GPU becomes progressively more strained as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1920x1080 to 96 at 2560x1440, then to 53 at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent with a GPU that has limited bandwidth or compute headroom for higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar trend: 120 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% and 44% respectively, nearly identical to the Low settings pattern. This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is independent of the quality preset — the GPU is equally taxed at each resolution regardless of how much detail is being rendered.

High settings tell a more dramatic story. The average drops from 75 FPS at 1080p to 49 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), then to 27 FPS at 4K (a 45% reduction). The final step to 4K High pushes the system below playable thresholds. Ultra settings follow the same trajectory but at lower absolute values: 52 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

The limiting component is clearly the Intel Arc B570. The CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions — the 146 FPS at 1080p Low indicates no CPU bottleneck at that level. The consistent 34-35% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 44-45% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings points to a GPU that simply cannot fill pixels fast enough at higher resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 146 FPS. Medium settings yield 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS. High settings drop to 75 FPS average. Ultra settings are the weakest at this resolution, producing 52 FPS average. The minimum and maximum values for Medium show a 36 FPS spread, indicating some frame time variance but generally stable performance.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases across all presets. Low settings average 96 FPS. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and maximum of 91 FPS — a 24 FPS spread that suggests tighter frame pacing than at 1080p. High settings produce 49 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS average. The 1440p results show that Medium is the only preset that maintains consistently playable frame rates, with the minimum of 67 FPS still above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 53 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS — the 13 FPS spread indicates significant frame drops during demanding scenes. High settings produce 27 FPS average, which is borderline for playability. Ultra settings average 19 FPS, making them effectively unplayable for any sustained session.

The pattern across all resolutions and settings shows a system that performs best at 1080p, with Medium being the sweet spot. The 120 FPS average at 1080p Medium is the highest combination of quality and performance. At 1440p, Medium at 79 FPS is the recommended target. At 4K, Low at 53 FPS is the only viable option, and even that may feel inconsistent for some users.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 plays the decisive role in this combo's gaming performance. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the GPU has a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This is modest for a modern graphics card and directly impacts performance at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes critical. The 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units provide the compute foundation, while 18 ray tracing cores offer some future-proofing.

The GPU's clock behavior is unusual — both base and boost clocks are fixed at 2500 MHz. This constant clock speed means there is no dynamic boost headroom, which could limit performance in scenarios where the GPU has thermal or power overhead. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest a card that runs at a fixed power envelope, reinforcing the fixed-clock behavior. The 19 Gbps effective memory clock is the limiting factor for texture-heavy scenarios common in driving simulations.

The benchmark results for the Arc B570 show its strengths and weaknesses. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 is a moderate result for a mid-range card. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is notably higher than the OpenCL score of 83514, indicating better optimization for Vulkan. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 and GPU compute score of 7281 show that the card is more capable in graphics tasks than compute workloads. The DirectX 11 score of 118 versus the DirectX 12 score of 72 suggests that older APIs perform relatively better, which could affect The Long Drive depending on its API usage.

In terms of competitive positioning, the Arc B570 is virtually identical to the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 in average benchmark scores. The 0.1% differences are within measurement noise. The card sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is above average but not exceptional. For The Long Drive specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p it can maintain high frame rates when settings are lowered.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience with this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. The average of 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS provides smooth, consistent performance without the visual degradation of Low settings. This is the only configuration that combines high frame rates with acceptable visual quality.

For users with 1440p displays, Medium settings are again the recommended choice. The 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS keeps the experience above the 60 FPS threshold, though the lower minimum indicates some perceptible drops during intense scenes. High settings at 1440p with 49 FPS average are playable but may feel less responsive. Low settings at 1440p with 96 FPS average are an option for competitive play, but the visual quality loss may not be worth the frame rate gain.

At 4K, the recommendation is Low settings, which produce 53 FPS average. This is the only settings level at 4K that maintains playable frame rates. Medium at 44 FPS average is borderline, with the minimum of 37 FPS likely causing noticeable stutter. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended for any gameplay scenario.

The data clearly shows that Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p they only produce 52 FPS average. The 19 FPS at 4K Ultra makes that preset a non-starter. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, High settings at 1080p with 75 FPS average is the maximum quality that still maintains fluid gameplay.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize resolution and settings that keep the average FPS above 60. The only configurations that achieve this are 1080p Medium (120 FPS), 1080p Low (146 FPS), 1440p Low (96 FPS), and 1440p Medium (79 FPS). Users should start with 1080p Medium and adjust downward only if they experience frame drops, or upward to 1440p if they have a higher-resolution display and can tolerate the lower frame rates.