Valorant

Valorant is a competitive FPS that rewards high and consistent frame rates, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination shows a system that is overwhelmingly capable of delivering them. Across all tested resolutions, the average frame rates never drop below the 200 FPS mark, indicating a pairing that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy where the CPU is the primary engine for frame generation, with the GPU only becoming a limiting factor at the highest resolution and settings. This analysis will break down the measured FPS, the scaling behavior, and the specific roles each component plays in this game's performance profile.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show that Valorant is exceptionally sensitive to resolution changes, but the pattern of scaling reveals a distinct shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1080p, the system operates in a CPU-bound state. The average FPS at Low settings is 501, which drops to 319 at High settings, a reduction of 182 FPS. When moving to 1440p, the same settings show 434 FPS at Low and 272 at High, demonstrating a significant performance hit from the increased pixel count. The most dramatic scaling occurs at 4K, where the Low setting average falls to 347 FPS, and the High setting average drops to 217 FPS. This scaling pattern is not linear; the performance cost of each resolution step is substantial.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings shows a drop from 335 FPS to 286 FPS, a 49 FPS decrease. The jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is steeper, with the frame rate falling from 286 FPS to 228 FPS, a 58 FPS decrease. This increasing performance penalty at higher resolutions indicates that the graphics card is starting to take on a more significant workload. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 207, which is the lowest recorded score in the entire dataset. This is the only point where the system's performance becomes more balanced, suggesting that the GPU is finally becoming a co-limiting factor alongside the CPU. The overall trend shows that while the CPU can push extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU's rendering capabilities begin to cap the system's performance as the pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 501, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the peak performance of the system when the graphical load is minimized.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p, a common high-refresh-rate gaming resolution?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 434 at Low settings to 259 at Ultra settings. The Medium settings result shows an average of 286 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck for this CPU in Valorant?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes a bottleneck primarily at 4K resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is the main driver of performance, but at 3840x2160, the frame rates are significantly lower than at lower resolutions, indicating the GPU's workload is the new limiting factor.

Q: What are the performance differences between High and Ultra settings?

A: At all resolutions, the average FPS for High settings is slightly higher than for Ultra. For example, at 1080p, High yields 319 FPS while Ultra yields 304 FPS. At 4K, the difference is 217 FPS for High versus 207 FPS for Ultra, showing a marginal performance cost for the highest preset.

Q: Does the system maintain high frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, but the performance is notably lower than at other resolutions. The average FPS at 4K ranges from 207 at Ultra to 347 at Low, which is still very playable but represents a significant drop from the 500+ FPS figures seen at 1080p.

Q: What is the minimum FPS observed in the tested scenarios?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 194 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This indicates that even in the most demanding tested scenario, the system maintains a frame rate well above the typical 144Hz refresh rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, has a clear role in this system's Valorant performance. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for a game like Valorant. The GPU's core configuration includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its base and boost clocks are both rated at 2500 MHz. The data shows that this hardware is more than sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU is the primary performance driver.

However, the GPU's role becomes more critical at 4K resolution. The significant drop in average FPS at 3840x2160—from 434 to 347 at Low settings—shows the card being pushed harder. The card's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is being utilized more fully as the resolution increases. The fact that the system still manages an average of 207 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests the GPU is capable, but the performance scaling indicates it is the component that limits the system from reaching the extremely high frame rates seen at 1080p. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this title, as the game's memory requirements are modest, allowing the GPU to focus on raw rendering throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination holds a combo rank of 2273 out of 2883 tested combos for Valorant. This places the system in the 78.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 79% of all tested system combinations. This is a strong showing, though it indicates that a significant number of other hardware pairings are capable of even higher frame rates in this specific title. The rank reflects that while this combo delivers excellent performance, it is not at the absolute top tier of systems tested for Valorant.

This ranking is a holistic measure that considers all the measured FPS data points. The system's performance is consistent, but the 4K results likely prevent it from ranking higher. Combos with more powerful GPUs would show less of a performance drop at 4K, allowing them to achieve higher average scores and thus better ranks. The combo's position in the 78th percentile suggests it is a capable setup for competitive play, but enthusiasts seeking the highest possible frame rates at 4K or with maximum headroom might look towards more powerful components.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is the clear performance leader in this pairing for Valorant. This 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides the raw processing power needed to generate the very high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the CPU is able to handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads with ease. The 16 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial for gaming, as it helps to reduce latency and improve data access.

The evidence for the CPU being the primary performance driver is the massive frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K. At 1080p Low, the system produces 501 FPS, which is only possible if the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data. The benchmark data supports this, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916, indicating strong processing power. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 vs. all CPUs further confirms its solid performance position. The fact that the 3DMark single-thread score is 901 and the 2-thread score is 1762 highlights its ability to handle the lightly-threaded tasks that are common in competitive games like Valorant. As the resolution increases and the GPU becomes the limiting factor, the CPU's role becomes less about pushing maximum FPS and more about maintaining a stable frame time.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete data set provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all tested scenarios.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 501 FPS. The Medium preset averages 335 FPS, with a minimum of 285 FPS and a maximum of 385 FPS. High settings yield 319 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 304 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, there is a noticeable performance drop. Low settings still deliver a very high 434 FPS average. Medium settings see an average of 286 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS. The High preset averages 272 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 259 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. Low settings result in an average of 347 FPS. Medium settings average 228 FPS, with the lowest minimum FPS in the entire dataset at 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. The High preset averages 217 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 207 FPS.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is incredibly powerful at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results, while still excellent, show the limitations of the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 4K, with a 140 FPS gap, whereas at 1080p, the gap is 197 FPS, showing that the CPU is the main limiter there.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor at 1080p, the High preset is an excellent choice, delivering a 319 FPS average. This provides a significant visual improvement over Low settings while still maintaining a frame rate far above any monitor's refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with a 304 FPS average, is also a viable option if users want the highest visual quality without sacrificing playable performance.

For 1440p users, the High preset is again a strong recommendation, as the 272 FPS average is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset, at 259 FPS, is also a very good option for those who prioritize visual fidelity, as the performance cost is minimal. At 4K, the situation is different. The High preset, with a 217 FPS average, offers a great balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 207 FPS is a valid choice for users with a 4K 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, but the Medium preset, which also provides a 228 FPS average and a minimum of 194 FPS, might be the safer choice for those seeking to guarantee a frame rate above 200 FPS at all times. For the best competitive experience, particularly at 1080p or 1440p, the High preset offers the best combination of clarity and performance without the unnecessary overhead of the Ultra preset.