Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Valorant, with average frame rates that remain highly playable across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that scales predictably with graphical load, though the pattern of results reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on the resolution and preset selected. This combination ranks 2645th out of 2883 tested combos in this title, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the absolute frame rates achieved are substantial for a competitive FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 299 FPS at 1920x1080 to 255 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 44 FPS, and then further to 204 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a total decline of 95 FPS from 1080p to 4K, or roughly a 32% reduction in average performance. The scaling is not linear, with the step from 1440p to 4K costing 51 FPS compared to the 44 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as pixel count rises.

The High preset shows a similar trajectory, with averages of 187 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is 27 FPS, while the delta between 1440p and 4K is 32 FPS. This pattern intensifies with the Medium preset, where the spread from 197 FPS at 1080p to 168 FPS at 1440p and then 134 FPS at 4K shows a growing performance gap at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset follows the same trend, dropping from 178 FPS at 1080p to 152 FPS at 1440p and 122 FPS at 4K.

The limiting component shifts subtly across this range. At 1080p, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is 121 FPS (299 vs. 178), which is substantial. At 4K, that same Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 82 FPS (204 vs. 122). This compression of the preset delta at higher resolutions points to the Intel Arc B370 becoming the primary constraint as pixel throughput demands increase. The GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures, and the data suggests that at 4K, the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are being exercised more heavily, reducing the headroom that the CPU can provide.

Conversely, the 1080p results indicate a system that is less GPU-bound. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 16 MB of L3 cache are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's capabilities cap the maximum achievable frame rate. The 299 FPS at 1080p Low is the peak measured result, and the fact that no setting at any resolution exceeds this figure reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor even at the lightest workload. The scaling behavior suggests that users targeting the highest refresh rates should prioritize lower resolutions and settings, while those at 4K will find the frame rate constrained by the GPU's throughput.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 299 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution across all settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 122 FPS on Ultra to 204 FPS on Low, with Medium and High landing at 134 FPS and 128 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2645th out of 2883 tested combos, placing it in the 8th percentile of all configurations in the database.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest performance gap between Low and Ultra presets?

A: The largest Low-to-Ultra gap is 121 FPS at 1920x1080, where the average drops from 299 FPS to 178 FPS.

Q: Is there a significant difference between the Medium and High presets at any resolution?

A: The data shows that Medium consistently outperforms High by a small margin: 10 FPS at 1080p, 8 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset?

A: At 4K Medium, the min and max are 114 FPS and 154 FPS. At 1440p Medium, they are 143 FPS and 193 FPS. At 1080p Medium, they are 167 FPS and 226 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1843 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438. These figures are critical for Valorant, a title that is traditionally sensitive to single-thread performance due to its game engine and competitive nature. The 3dmark single-thread score of 913 and the 2-thread score of 1794 further corroborate that the CPU excels in lightly threaded workloads.

In the context of this game's results, the CPU's capabilities are evident in the 1080p Low preset, where the system reaches 299 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings, as it can issue draw calls and process game logic faster than the GPU can render frames. The 12 threads allow for adequate handling of background tasks and game threads, and the 16 MB of L3 cache provides a sizeable pool for frequently accessed data, reducing latency in time-sensitive operations.

The CPU's percentile rank of 74 against all CPUs in the database places it above the median, and its average benchmark score of 20733 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802, a delta of -0.3%, while the Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U score 20821 and 20826 respectively, with deltas of -0.4%. The AMD EPYC 7J13 rounds out the nearest rivals at 20845, a delta of -0.5%. These minuscule deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is squarely in the middle of a tight performance cluster, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage over its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The measured FPS data, however, shows that the CPU's potential is not fully realized in this pairing. At 4K, the frame rates drop to 122-204 FPS depending on settings, which is far below what the CPU alone could sustain. This suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU's limited throughput prevents the system from achieving the frame rates that the CPU might otherwise support. The CPU's role is to provide a solid foundation, and it does so by maintaining high minimum frame rates at lower resolutions, as seen in the 1080p Medium result of 167 min FPS, which is only 30 FPS below the average of 197 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves an average of 299 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 197 FPS, with a minimum of 167 FPS and a maximum of 226 FPS. High lands at 187 FPS, and Ultra trails at 178 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra here is 121 FPS, which is the largest preset-to-preset gap at any resolution. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU's workload scales significantly with settings, and the lower presets allow the system to approach the CPU's performance ceiling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease across the board. Low still leads with 255 FPS, followed by Medium at 168 FPS (min 143, max 193), High at 160 FPS, and Ultra at 152 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 103 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor as pixel count rises. The Medium preset's minimum of 143 FPS is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found on gaming monitors, making this a viable configuration for high-refresh-rate play.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further. Low achieves 204 FPS, Medium drops to 134 FPS (min 114, max 154), High falls to 128 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 122 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is now just 82 FPS, which is the smallest spread across all resolutions. This compression indicates that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, as the rendering load from higher settings cannot be fully offset by the CPU's capabilities. The minimum frame rate of 114 FPS at 4K Medium is still playable, but it is approaching the threshold where frame pacing could become noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays.

The data also shows that the Medium preset consistently outperforms High by a small margin at every resolution. This is an unusual pattern, as High typically offers better visual quality with a modest performance cost. The difference is 10 FPS at 1080p, 8 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K, suggesting that the High preset may introduce certain effects or settings that are disproportionately expensive on this GPU architecture.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2645 out of 2883 tested combos places it in the lower 8.2% of all configurations tested in Valorant. This is a low ranking, but it must be contextualized by the nature of the hardware. The Intel Arc B370 has a percentile rank of 5 against all GPUs, indicating that it is in the bottom 5% of graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score of 1184 is based solely on the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 test, and its nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier GPUs. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (delta -0.7%). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (delta 1.4%). This places the Arc B370 in a performance tier that is far below modern gaming GPUs.

The CPU, by contrast, is much stronger relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's percentile rank of 74 and its average score of 20733 place it in the upper quartile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, indicating that it sits in a dense pack of similarly performing processors. However, the combo's overall rank in Valorant is dragged down by the GPU's limited capabilities.

The ranking of 2645th suggests that many other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. This is expected given the GPU's low percentile rank. The frame rates achieved are still high in absolute terms, but the combo's position in the database reflects the GPU's inability to compete with even mid-range discrete graphics cards. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for users who prioritize CPU performance for other tasks, such as productivity or esports titles with lighter graphical demands, rather than for maximizing Valorant's frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Valorant. For users with 1080p displays, the Low preset at 299 FPS is the clear choice for competitive play, as it maximizes frame rate and minimizes input latency. The jump from Low to Medium costs 102 FPS (299 to 197), which is a significant sacrifice for a modest improvement in visual fidelity. The High and Ultra presets offer 187 FPS and 178 FPS respectively, which are still playable but do not justify the performance loss compared to Low.

For 1440p displays, the Low preset at 255 FPS remains the best option for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 168 FPS is a reasonable alternative if visual quality is prioritized, as its minimum of 143 FPS still clears the 144 Hz threshold. The High and Ultra presets at 160 FPS and 152 FPS respectively offer diminishing returns, with the performance gap to Low widening to 95-103 FPS.

At 4K, the Low preset at 204 FPS is the only configuration that maintains a high frame rate. The Medium preset at 134 FPS is playable but will not fully utilize a 144 Hz monitor. High at 128 FPS and Ultra at 122 FPS are near-identical in performance, and the data suggests that the GPU is saturated at this resolution regardless of settings. For 4K users, the Low preset is recommended to ensure the highest possible frame rate, as the visual differences between presets are likely minimal given the GPU's constraints.

Overall, the data indicates that the Low preset is the optimal choice across all resolutions for this combo. It consistently delivers the highest average frame rates, and the performance gap to other presets is substantial. The Medium preset is the only other viable option for users who want slightly better visuals, but only at 1440p and 4K, where the frame rate remains above 130 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process by Intel. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and it has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU's memory is system shared, meaning its bandwidth and capacity are dependent on the host system's DDR4 memory, which in this case is dual-channel with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The GPU's pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute of 6.144 TFLOPS.

The GPU's performance in Valorant is constrained by its specifications. The 20 ROPs are a limiting factor for fill-rate-bound scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where more pixels must be processed. The 1280 shading units provide moderate compute throughput, but the 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is modest compared to discrete GPUs. The system-shared memory architecture also means that the GPU competes with the CPU for bandwidth, which can impact performance in memory-intensive scenes.

The measured FPS data reflects these limitations. At 1080p, the GPU can sustain high frame rates on Low settings, but the performance drops sharply as settings increase. The 121 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p highlights the GPU's sensitivity to shader complexity and texture loads. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rates compress to a narrow band of 122-204 FPS, with the Low preset being the only option that exceeds 200 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark results are equally telling. Its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all much older or lower-tier models. This indicates that the Arc B370 is not designed for high-end gaming, and its performance in Valorant, while playable, is far below what a dedicated gaming GPU would achieve. The GPU's 25 W TDP and IGP slot width confirm its integrated nature, and the data shows that users should temper their expectations for this component in graphically demanding scenarios.