Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant, positioning it as a potent pairing for this competitive FPS. The data shows that even at maximum settings and 4K resolution, the combo maintains an average of 207 FPS, indicating a substantial performance buffer for high-refresh-rate displays. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, examines the respective roles of the CPU and GPU, and contextualizes the combo's standing within the broader database of tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 403 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 207 FPS, which is the lowest average across all tested settings and resolutions but still well above the 144 Hz threshold.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows a 99 FPS difference at 1920x1080. Low settings produce 403 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 304 FPS average, representing a 24.6% decrease in performance when moving to the highest preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2335 out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the 81st percentile of all tested combos for Valorant.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM of the Intel Arc B570 appear to be a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data does not indicate VRAM as a bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 207 FPS average, suggesting the memory capacity is sufficient for this game's requirements at this resolution.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between settings at any resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the gap between High (272 FPS) and Medium (286 FPS) is only 14 FPS, which is the smallest difference between any two adjacent settings presets in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across the four settings presets. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1920x1080 provides the highest average at 403 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on 360 Hz monitors. However, this setup sacrifices visual fidelity, which may be a consideration for some users.

The Medium preset offers a compelling balance. At 1920x1080, it delivers 335 FPS average, which is 68 FPS lower than Low but still a substantial 31 FPS higher than High settings. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 also shows strong results, with 286 FPS average and a documented range of 243 to 329 FPS, indicating stable performance. For 4K users, Medium settings yields 228 FPS average with a range of 194 to 263 FPS, which remains well above standard 144 Hz refresh rates.

High settings provide a modest visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining excellent frame rates: 319 FPS at 1080p, 272 FPS at 1440p, and 217 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings offer the best visual quality but produce the lowest averages across all resolutions: 304 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p, and 207 FPS at 4K. Given that even the most demanding configuration exceeds 200 FPS average, the recommendation hinges on user preference. For competitive integrity, Low or Medium at 1080p maximizes frame throughput. For a balanced experience that preserves high refresh rates, Medium at any resolution offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance, as the data shows only a 99 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p, and a 140 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, plays a crucial role in this combo's performance. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the GPU provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs work together to deliver the measured frame rates. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

The benchmark data positions the Arc B570 as a mid-range performer. Its Passmark G3D score of 14195 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 indicate solid DirectX 12 and Vulkan capabilities, which are relevant for Valorant's modern rendering pipeline. The card's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate contribute to its ability to handle high resolutions without significant frame drops. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable: it sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, and within 0.4% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, based on average benchmark scores.

In the context of Valorant, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo still achieves 207 FPS average, suggesting the GPU is well-utilized but not overtaxed. The 10 GB VRAM allocation appears sufficient for this game, as no VRAM-related stuttering is implied in the FPS ranges. The GPU's 65th percentile rank among all GPUs, combined with its benchmark scores, indicates it is a capable partner for the Ryzen 7 3700X in this title, providing enough headroom to prevent the GPU from being the primary bottleneck even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest averages. The Low preset records 403 FPS, Medium records 335 FPS with a range of 285 to 385 FPS, High records 319 FPS, and Ultra records 304 FPS. The progression shows a 68 FPS drop from Low to Medium, 16 FPS drop from Medium to High, and 15 FPS drop from High to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain high. Low settings produce 383 FPS, Medium produces 286 FPS with a range of 243 to 329 FPS, High produces 272 FPS, and Ultra produces 259 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 124 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at 1080p, but the percentage drop (32.4%) is similar to the 1080p percentage drop (24.6%). This suggests the GPU is beginning to play a more significant role as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the averages remain impressive but show a clear scaling trend. Low settings still deliver 347 FPS, Medium delivers 228 FPS with a range of 194 to 263 FPS, High delivers 217 FPS, and Ultra delivers 207 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 140 FPS, representing a 40.3% decrease. This is the largest percentage drop across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 4K, though the absolute numbers remain excellent for a competitive shooter.

The data consistently shows that Medium settings at any resolution provide a stable experience with documented minimum and maximum FPS values, which is useful for understanding frame pacing. For example, at 1080p Medium, the range is 285 to 385 FPS, while at 4K Medium, the range is 194 to 263 FPS. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the combo scales predictably with workload, with no anomalous bottlenecks appearing in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2335 out of 2883 tested combinations for Valorant, placing it in the 81st percentile of all tested combos. This ranking reflects the overall performance level relative to a large pool of CPU-GPU pairs. While the rank is not in the top tier, it is important to contextualize this within the game's requirements. Valorant is known for being less demanding than many AAA titles, and the measured FPS values are exceptionally high, indicating that the combo far exceeds the threshold for smooth competitive play.

The CPU's percentile rank of 84 among all CPUs, combined with the GPU's percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, provides context for the combo's overall standing. The Ryzen 7 3700X performs comparably to its nearest rivals, with a 0.1% lead over the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, a 0.2% deficit to the Intel Core i5-13450HX, and a 0.5% lead over the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. The Arc B570 similarly sits within 0.1% of the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, and within 0.4% of the Quadro M4000M.

The rank of 2335 indicates that a significant number of combos achieve higher average FPS in Valorant, which is expected given the game's scalability with high-end hardware. However, the absolute performance numbers show that this combo is far from insufficient. The data suggests that the bottleneck for achieving higher ranks is likely the CPU's single-thread performance, which is a known factor for competitive FPS games. The combo's position in the 81st percentile demonstrates that it outperforms the majority of tested systems, making it a strong choice for players who prioritize high frame rates without requiring the absolute fastest components.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides the processing foundation for this combo. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 32 MB of L3 cache, contribute to its performance. The CPU's architecture, Zen 2 manufactured on a 7 nm process, delivers a balance of multi-threaded capability and single-thread responsiveness.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and Geekbench multicore score of 8899 indicate solid multi-threaded performance. More importantly for Valorant, the single-core scores are relevant: a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 204 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1593. Passmark single-thread score of 2656 and Passmark physics score of 1181 provide additional context for its gaming performance.

In Valorant, which is often CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings, the Ryzen 7 3700X plays a critical role. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 403 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game. The CPU's 84th percentile rank among all CPUs indicates it is a well-above-average processor, but its nearest rivals show that it is not the absolute fastest. The 0.1% lead over the Ryzen AI 7 350 and EPYC 4244P, and the 0.2% deficit to the i5-13450HX, suggest that minor single-thread improvements could yield higher frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios.

The CPU's 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are sufficient for this workload. The 24 PCIe Gen 4 lanes ensure adequate bandwidth for the GPU. Overall, the Ryzen 7 3700X provides a strong foundation, but the data implies that in this specific combo, the CPU may be the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS of 403 is the highest recorded across all configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides insights into which component limits performance at each resolution. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 403 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 383 FPS, a 5.2% decrease. At 4K Low, the average is 347 FPS, a 13.9% decrease from 1440p and a 19.4% decrease from 1080p. This relatively modest scaling at Low settings suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary bottleneck, as the GPU has ample headroom.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The 1080p Ultra average is 304 FPS, which drops to 259 FPS at 1440p (a 14.8% decrease) and then to 207 FPS at 4K (a 20.1% decrease from 1440p and a 31.9% decrease from 1080p). The larger percentage drops at Ultra settings, particularly at 4K, indicate that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as both resolution and visual complexity increase.

The intermediate settings follow this trend. At Medium, the averages are 335 FPS (1080p), 286 FPS (1440p), and 228 FPS (4K), representing a 14.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 20.3% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High, the averages are 319 FPS (1080p), 272 FPS (1440p), and 217 FPS (4K), with a 14.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 20.2% drop from 1440p to 4K.

This data reveals a clear pattern: the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively consistent across settings (ranging from 5.2% at Low to 14.8% at Ultra), but the drop from 1440p to 4K is larger for higher settings (20.1% at Ultra vs. 13.9% at Low). This suggests that at 1080p and 1440p Low, the CPU is the primary limiter, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The combo demonstrates strong scaling, with even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) delivering 207 FPS, which is only 51.4% lower than the best-case scenario (1080p Low). This indicates a well-balanced system where neither component is drastically over-provisioned, but rather a pairing that works harmoniously to deliver exceptional performance across all tested scenarios.