Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, a competitive FPS where output often exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. The data shows a combo that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the GPU only becoming a more significant factor as resolution increases to 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across all tested configurations, providing a clear picture of what this hardware combination offers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, characteristic of a system where the CPU is the primary performance limiter in lighter scenes. At 1080p, the average frame rates are remarkably high, with the Low preset hitting 426 FPS. This is the strongest indicator of a CPU bottleneck; the Arc B570 is not being pushed to its limits at this resolution, leaving the Ryzen 5 5600F to dictate the pace. Moving to 1440p, we see a noticeable drop, with the Low preset falling to 404 FPS. This 22 FPS reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the system is still likely limited by the processor's single-thread performance.

The most significant shift occurs when jumping from 1440p to 4K. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS drops to 347, a 57 FPS decrease from 1440p. This larger gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is becoming a much more substantial bottleneck. The scaling between resolutions for the High preset further illustrates this point. At 1080p High, the combo produces 319 FPS, which falls to 272 FPS at 1440p and then to 217 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K (approximately 20%) is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (approximately 15%), reinforcing the trend of the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The data suggests that for a 1080p or 1440p high-refresh-rate monitor (e.g., 240Hz or 360Hz), this combo is more than sufficient, with the CPU holding back the GPU. The Arc B570's capabilities are only fully utilized at 4K, where it still manages to produce very playable frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (426 FPS) and Ultra (304 FPS) is 122 FPS, a significant 29% drop. However, at 4K, the gap between Low (347 FPS) and Ultra (207 FPS) is 140 FPS, a 40% drop. This shows that at 4K, the GPU's workload is much more sensitive to graphical settings, confirming its role as the primary constraint in that scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 360Hz monitor, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it delivers 319 FPS, which is sufficient to saturate that refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very high 304 FPS, offering a slight visual upgrade for a 15 FPS cost. However, the Medium preset at 335 FPS provides a comfortable buffer above 300 FPS and could be a better choice for those seeking to maintain a more stable frame time. The Low preset at 1080p, while hitting 426 FPS, is unlikely to provide a competitive advantage over Medium or High on a 360Hz panel, as the frame rate is already far beyond the display's capability.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. For a 240Hz monitor, the High preset, delivering 272 FPS, is an excellent choice, providing a solid margin over the 240 FPS target. The Medium preset offers 286 FPS, which gives even more headroom. The Ultra preset at 259 FPS is also viable for a 240Hz display, but the lower frame rate may result in less consistent frame pacing. For a 1440p 165Hz monitor, even the Ultra preset at 259 FPS is more than sufficient, allowing players to max out the game's visuals without worrying about hitting the refresh rate limit.

For 4K gaming, the choices become more nuanced. On a 144Hz 4K display, the High preset at 217 FPS is perfectly playable and a good balance. However, the Medium preset at 228 FPS is the best overall choice for a 144Hz panel, as it provides the highest average frame rate above the refresh rate threshold. The Ultra preset at 207 FPS is also viable, but the Low preset at 347 FPS is overkill for most displays. The data suggests that the Low preset does not offer a competitive benefit at 4K, as the GPU is already the bottleneck; the extra frames are not visible on typical 4K displays, which usually cap at 120Hz or 144Hz. The Medium preset at 4K, with its min FPS of 194, is the only configuration that provides a guaranteed minimum above 144 FPS, making it the safest choice for maintaining a locked high refresh rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Valorant, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 finds itself in the lower half of the database. The combo has a rank of 2977 out of 3708 tested configs. This places it in the 20th percentile of all combos, indicating that while it delivers excellent absolute performance, a large number of other CPU-GPU pairings are capable of even higher frame rates in this specific title. This is likely due to Valorant's high sensitivity to CPU performance, where newer processors with higher single-thread scores can push frame rates even further.

The ranking, however, should be interpreted with context. The data shows this is a mid-range combination that does not top the charts but is far from being a weak performer. The rank of 2977 suggests that for competitive play, there are faster combos available, but the performance gap to the top might be relatively small in terms of actual FPS, given the already high numbers this combo achieves. The ranking is a relative measure against all other tested pairs; it does not diminish the fact that this system can achieve 400+ FPS at 1080p. The CPU's percentile of 85 versus all CPUs suggests it is a strong processor, but the combo's overall rank indicates that Valorant's performance is highly dependent on pairing it with equally strong components. The GPU's percentile of 65 also supports this, showing that while the Arc B570 is above average, it is the combination's total performance that places it in the 2977th position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset leads with an average of 426 FPS. The Medium preset follows with 335 FPS, and its min FPS of 285 and max of 385 show a tight performance band. High settings yield 319 FPS, while Ultra brings up the rear with 304 FPS. This 1080p data is characterized by a relatively small spread between the lowest and highest settings, proof of the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset again leads with 404 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 286 FPS (min 243, max 329), High settings produce 272 FPS, and Ultra delivers 259 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with an average reduction of roughly 15-20%. At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases substantially. The Low preset produces 347 FPS, a significant drop from its 1440p counterpart. The Medium preset averages 228 FPS (min 194, max 263), High settings average 217 FPS, and Ultra settings average 207 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, the difference between Medium and Ultra is only 21 FPS, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limit and that the higher presets are more demanding.

Here is the complete data table for clarity:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 217 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 347 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 228 | 194 | 263 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 207 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 272 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 404 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 286 | 243 | 329 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 259 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 319 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 426 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 335 | 285 | 385 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 304 | - | - |

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's role in this combo is complex, as its impact on performance is heavily dependent on the resolution being used. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. In Valorant, a game that is not typically demanding on VRAM, this capacity is more than sufficient, and the data suggests it is not a limiting factor. The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores and 2304 shading units are also present, but the game's low graphical demands mean these are not fully stressed at lower resolutions.

The clock speeds of the Arc B570 are set at a base of 2500 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, which is a constant frequency. This consistent clock speed is reflected in the performance data. The GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck; the GPU is not working at full capacity. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's workload grows, and its performance characteristics become the deciding factor in the final frame rate. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K (140 FPS) is almost double the difference at 1080p (122 FPS), highlighting how the GPU's rendering load scales with resolution.

The Arc B570's launch MSRP is 219 USD. Its benchmark scores indicate a strong mid-range part, with a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a percentile of 65 versus all GPUs. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the data shows it performs similarly to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750, with a deltaPct of -0.1%. This indicates that in synthetic benchmarks, the B570 is on par with these cards. However, in Valorant, the practical performance is what matters, and the data shows this GPU can handle the game at high frame rates even at 4K. The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, but it is a capable one, ensuring the combo remains playable at the highest resolution tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Valorant?

A: The highest average frame rate is 426 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Is this combo more CPU-limited or GPU-limited in Valorant?

A: The data indicates it is heavily CPU-limited at 1080p and 1440p, as frame rates drop significantly more when resolution increases to 4K, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor only at that higher resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Valorant?

A: Yes, it can handle 4K gaming. The lowest average FPS recorded at 4K is 207 FPS on the Ultra preset, and the highest is 347 FPS on the Low preset, both of which are well above standard 4K display refresh rates.

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 1440p 240Hz monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 286 FPS with a min FPS of 243, providing enough headroom to maintain a stable 240 FPS experience. The High preset at 272 FPS is also a viable option.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: According to the benchmark data, the Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, which is a 0.1% difference from the Arc A750's average score of 20582, indicating they perform nearly identically in synthetic tests.

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

A: The only configurations with recorded min FPS values are the Medium presets. At 1080p, the min FPS is 285; at 1440p, it is 243; and at 4K, it is 194. These figures represent the lowest frame rates observed during the measurement period for those settings.