Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,227th out of 2,883 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking is surprising given the hardware's capabilities, but the benchmark data reveals a consistent pattern: the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates that are far beyond what competitive play requires, even at 4K Ultra settings. The combination is not a top-tier performer in the database rankings, yet the measured FPS suggests it is more than sufficient for the game's demands, making the rank a reflection of other combos achieving even higher raw numbers rather than a sign of weakness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2,227 out of 2,883 places it in the 22nd percentile of all tested configurations for Valorant. This is a modest standing, but the context of the game matters: Valorant is a highly optimized esports title where frame rates in the hundreds are common. The data shows that even the lowest measured average FPS for this combo, 207 at 4K Ultra, is still far above the refresh rates of most monitors. The ranking, therefore, does not indicate a poor experience but rather that many other combos prioritize raw FPS maximization.

Looking at the CPU's overall standing, the Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 29,713. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (score 29,656, deltaPct 0.2), the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (score 29,868, deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (score 29,879, deltaPct -0.6). The 9600X is effectively neck-and-neck with these parts, trailing the 7840H and 5800XT by less than 1% in average score. This indicates the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but not a standout.

The GPU, the Intel Arc B570, holds the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20,534, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Arc A750 (score 20,582, deltaPct -0.1), and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20,480, deltaPct 0.4). The B570's score is within 0.5% of all these parts, showing it is a capable graphics card that trades blows with a mobile RTX 3070 and its predecessor, the Arc A750.

In Valorant specifically, the combo's rank of 2,227 is lower than what the individual component percentiles suggest. This is because the game is so CPU-bound at lower resolutions that the GPU's performance ceiling is rarely the limiting factor. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 9600X is the primary driver of FPS in most scenarios, and while it is strong, it does not push the system into the top echelons of the database rankings. The benchmark results show a system that is exceptionally playable but not at the absolute peak of competitive performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Valorant?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,227th out of 2,883 tested combos for Valorant, placing it in the lower third of the database.

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

A: The B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20,534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (score 20,582). It is also 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20,480).

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 508, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a high-performance CPU relative to others in the database?

A: The CPU is in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,713. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29,656, which is only 0.2% lower.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 207, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 4K?

A: The data shows a clear performance advantage at 1080p. At Low settings, the average FPS is 508 at 1080p, compared to 347 at 4K. This represents a significant drop in performance as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the graphics component in this combo, featuring 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, which provides a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications place the B570 in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556, putting it on par with mobile versions of the RTX 3070.

In Valorant, the GPU's role is less about raw rendering power and more about maintaining high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely stressed, as frame rates are extremely high. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is pushed harder, but it still manages an average of 207 FPS. The B570's 10 GB of VRAM is ample for Valorant, which is not a VRAM-intensive title, ensuring that memory capacity is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution or settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities, as indicated by its passmark G3D score of 14,195 and its FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS, are more than sufficient for this game. The data suggests that the B570 is a capable partner for the Ryzen 5 9600X, allowing the CPU to be the primary driver of performance in most scenarios. The bottleneck analysis, derived from the FPS differences between resolutions, indicates that the GPU becomes more of a factor at 4K, but even then, it maintains playable frame rates well above 200 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 508. Moving to Medium settings drops the average to 335 FPS, with a minimum of 285 and a maximum of 385. High settings yield an average of 319 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 304 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant, with a 204 FPS difference, showing that the game's visual settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings produce an average of 434 FPS. Medium settings average 286 FPS, with a range from 243 to 329. High settings average 272 FPS, and Ultra settings average 259 FPS. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, indicating that the resolution is a key factor in determining the final FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers very high frame rates. Low settings average 347 FPS, which is a 31.7% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 228 FPS, with a minimum of 194 and a maximum of 263. High settings average 217 FPS, and Ultra settings average 207 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest settings at 4K is 140 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at this resolution.

The data shows that the combo is consistently capable of high frame rates, with the 1080p Low setting being the only configuration that breaks the 500 FPS threshold. For players seeking the absolute highest performance, 1080p Low is the best option, but even 4K Ultra maintains an average above 200 FPS, which is excellent for a competitive title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K provides insight into the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 508 at 1080p to 434 at 1440p, a decrease of 74 FPS (14.6%). Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 434 to 347, a further decrease of 87 FPS (20.0%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 161 FPS, which is a 31.7% reduction.

At Medium settings, the drop is more pronounced. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS falls from 335 to 286, a decrease of 49 FPS (14.6%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 286 to 228, a decrease of 58 FPS (20.3%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings is 107 FPS, a 31.9% reduction.

At High settings, the pattern continues. The average FPS drops from 319 at 1080p to 272 at 1440p, a decrease of 47 FPS (14.7%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 272 to 217, a decrease of 55 FPS (20.2%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 102 FPS, a 32.0% reduction.

At Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is from 304 to 259 FPS, a decrease of 45 FPS (14.8%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 259 to 207, a decrease of 52 FPS (20.1%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is 97 FPS, a 31.9% reduction.

The percentage drops are remarkably consistent across all settings, hovering around 14.6% from 1080p to 1440p and 20.2% from 1440p to 4K. This consistency indicates that the limiting component scales linearly with resolution. The fact that the FPS does not plummet at 4K suggests that the GPU is not the primary bottleneck; if it were, the drop from 1440p to 4K would be much larger. Instead, the data points to the CPU as the main limiting factor, as the frame rates remain extremely high even at 4K, suggesting that the Ryzen 5 9600X is doing the heavy lifting and the B570 is keeping pace.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows that the best experience depends on the player's display and priorities. For players with a 1080p monitor, the Low settings preset delivers an average of 508 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of any mainstream monitor. This is the absolute maximum performance the combo can offer, and it ensures that the CPU and GPU are never the limiting factor in a competitive match.

However, the jump to Medium settings at 1080p still provides an average of 335 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate display. The visual improvements from Low to Medium are noticeable in Valorant, and the 173 FPS difference between the two presets is unlikely to be perceptible to most players. Therefore, Medium settings at 1080p offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for players who want a competitive edge without sacrificing image quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 286 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. The High preset at 1440p averages 272 FPS, and Ultra averages 259 FPS. The difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p is only 27 FPS, making Ultra a viable choice for players with a 1440p monitor who want the best visuals without a significant performance hit.

At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 207 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz refresh rate of many gaming monitors. The High preset averages 217 FPS, and Medium averages 228 FPS. The differences between these presets are small, so players with a 4K display can comfortably use Ultra settings and still maintain a very high frame rate.

The best overall recommendation is the Medium preset. It provides a high average FPS at all resolutions, with a minimum of 194 FPS at 4K, ensuring a smooth experience. The data shows that the performance gap between Medium and Ultra is not large, but Medium offers a slight performance advantage that can be beneficial in fast-paced gameplay. For players who prioritize maximum FPS above all else, 1080p Low is the clear choice, but for most users, Medium settings will provide the best experience per the measured rows.