Valorant

Valorant is a competitive FPS where frame rate consistency often matters more than absolute visual fidelity, and the measured data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B390 shows a configuration that is heavily skewed toward CPU-bound performance at most settings. This combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across the board, but the scaling patterns reveal a clear bottleneck hierarchy that shifts depending on the resolution and preset chosen. The data indicates that this is a system capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, though it begins to show its limits at 4K as the integrated graphics architecture of the Arc B390 starts to become the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 provides a clear picture of where the performance ceiling lies for this combo. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 331 FPS at 1080p to 282 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 49 FPS, and then further down to 225 FPS at 4K, representing an additional 57 FPS loss. This steep decline of roughly 32% from 1080p to 4K suggests that while the Ryzen 7 5700G is doing heavy lifting at lower resolutions, the Arc B390's rendering capabilities become increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

Looking at the High preset, the scaling is more moderate in percentage terms but still significant. The average FPS moves from 207 at 1080p to 177 at 1440p, and then to 141 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 36 FPS, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 30 FPS, indicating that the performance penalty per pixel is relatively consistent. However, the overall trend shows that this combo loses about 66 FPS going from the lowest resolution tested to the highest, which is a substantial portion of the initial 207 FPS baseline.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, with averages of 218 FPS at 1080p, 186 FPS at 1440p, and 149 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K here is 69 FPS, almost identical to the High preset's 66 FPS drop. Ultra settings follow suit with 198 FPS at 1080p, 169 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K, a total loss of 63 FPS. The consistency of these absolute deltas across presets suggests that resolution scaling is largely independent of the visual complexity setting, pointing to a fixed cost associated with pixel throughput rather than shader work.

What is most telling is the relative performance gap between presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 133 FPS (331 vs 198), but at 4K, that gap shrinks to 90 FPS (225 vs 135). This compression of the preset gap at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck emerging, as the graphics processor becomes the limiting factor and can no longer exploit the reduced workload of lower presets as effectively. Conversely, at 1080p, the wide spread between presets indicates that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, and the frame rate is being held back more by the rendering settings than by the processor.

The data strongly suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 7 5700G's eight cores and sixteen threads are keeping pace with the Arc B390's demands, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential. However, at 4K, the tables turn, and the Arc B390's modest compute resources—evidenced by its 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 24 ROPs—become the primary constraint. The result is that 4K performance is still playable but falls well short of the frame rates achievable at lower resolutions, making it clear that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming rather than 4K competitiveness.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rate, the Low preset is the clear winner, delivering 331 FPS at 1080p and 282 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are far beyond what most high-refresh-rate monitors can display, with even 240Hz displays being saturated at 1080p. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 113 FPS (from 331 to 218), which is a massive hit for what is likely a modest visual improvement in a competitive shooter. This makes Low the optimal choice for esports-focused play where every frame counts.

However, the Medium preset offers a more balanced experience for those who want some visual polish without sacrificing too much performance. At 1080p, 218 FPS is still exceptionally high, and at 1440p, 186 FPS remains well above the 144Hz threshold that many competitive players target. The Medium preset also has the only complete min/max data in the measurements, with a minimum of 185 FPS at 1080p and 158 FPS at 1440p. These minimums are crucial because they show that frame pacing remains stable even under load, with no drops below 158 FPS even at the more demanding resolution.

High settings represent a marginal step down from Medium, with 207 FPS at 1080p and 177 FPS at 1440p. The difference between High and Medium is only 11 FPS at both resolutions, which suggests that the additional visual features in High are relatively cheap to render. However, given that the minimum frame rates for High are not recorded, it is impossible to verify if the frame time consistency holds up as well as Medium. The data shows that Medium provides a better balance of confirmed stability and high averages.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding 198 FPS at 1080p, 169 FPS at 1440p, and 135 FPS at 4K. While these numbers are still playable, the drop from Medium to Ultra is 20 FPS at 1080p and 17 FPS at 1440p. For a competitive title like Valorant, where reaction time is paramount, the visual gains from Ultra are unlikely to justify the frame rate loss. The data clearly indicates that Medium is the sweet spot, offering near-Ultra performance with better stability, while Low remains the choice for pure performance.

The recommendation is straightforward: use Low for maximum competitive advantage, Medium for a balanced experience with verified frame stability, and avoid Ultra unless you are playing on a standard 60Hz display and want the best visuals. The 4K Ultra result of 135 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 144Hz mark, but even that is perfectly smooth for non-competitive play. For most users, Medium at 1080p or 1440p will provide the best combination of high frame rates and visual quality, with the recorded minimums ensuring no unpleasant stutters.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor built on the Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process node. Its specifications are modest, with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and just 24 render output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts up to 2500 MHz, which is a wide frequency range that allows it to scale its performance based on thermal and power headroom. The measured pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, figures that are in line with its low-end positioning.

The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface. The memory bus width and bandwidth are listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," respectively, which underscores that the GPU's performance is intimately tied to the system memory speed and capacity. This is a critical factor in Valorant, as the game's frame rate is highly sensitive to memory bandwidth, and the shared memory architecture could introduce latency that a dedicated VRAM solution would avoid.

In the context of the measured results, the Arc B390's role becomes clear when examining the 4K data. At 4K Low, the combo produces 225 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 135 FPS. This 90 FPS spread at the same resolution is driven entirely by the GPU's compute capabilities, as the CPU is not the limiting factor at these high pixel counts. The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the theoretical peak, and the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the render output units are being saturated, limiting the frame rate.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 9 indicates it is in the bottom decile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce 800M, which are ancient parts by comparison. The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it just 1.3% ahead of the GT 520MX and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710. This confirms that the Arc B390 is a very low-end graphics solution, yet the Valorant results show it is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions due to the game's lightweight rendering requirements.

The clock behavior is also noteworthy. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, the GPU has a boost ratio of over 8x, which suggests it can aggressively ramp up when needed. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 331 FPS indicates that the GPU is boosting to near its maximum and is being fed adequately by the CPU. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations become evident, and the clock speed alone cannot compensate for the lack of raw compute resources and memory bandwidth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly excellent. The Low preset delivers 331 FPS average, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 218 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS and a maximum of 250 FPS, showing a tight window of 65 FPS between the extremes. High settings provide 207 FPS, and Ultra comes in at 198 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, but even the lowest 1080p result is far above what most displays can show.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but start to show the GPU's strain. Low settings yield 282 FPS, which is still phenomenal. Medium produces 186 FPS with a minimum of 158 FPS and a maximum of 214 FPS, maintaining a consistent 56 FPS range. High settings deliver 177 FPS, and Ultra falls to 169 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 113 FPS, which is smaller than the 133 FPS gap at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a factor.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings average 225 FPS, which is still respectable but a significant step from the 282 FPS at 1440p. Medium produces 149 FPS with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. High settings yield 141 FPS, and Ultra drops to 135 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 90 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the dominant bottleneck and the preset choice has less impact on the final frame rate.

The 4K Medium result is particularly interesting because it has the lowest minimum FPS in the entire dataset at 126 FPS. This suggests that even at Medium settings, the GPU can occasionally struggle at 4K, though the average of 149 FPS indicates that such dips are not frequent. The 1080p Medium minimum of 185 FPS and the 1440p Medium minimum of 158 FPS are both well above the 144Hz threshold, making these the most stable configurations for high-refresh-rate gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 2534 out of 2883 tested combos in Valorant, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This low ranking might seem surprising given the high frame rates, but it reflects the fact that many other combos with dedicated GPUs achieve even higher scores, particularly at 4K where the Arc B390's limitations are most apparent. The rank indicates that while this combo is playable, it is far from the top tier of performance.

The CPU alone ranks in the 79th percentile of all processors, which is a strong showing. Its average benchmark score of 27051 puts it just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. This places the Ryzen 7 5700G in the upper echelon of CPUs, with its 8 cores and 16 threads providing ample processing power for Valorant's threading model. The GPU, however, ranks in the 9th percentile, dragging the combo's overall position down significantly.

The contrast between the CPU and GPU rankings is stark. The Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor that can hold its own against much newer parts, while the Arc B390 is a bottom-tier graphics solution that is only comparable to decade-old discrete GPUs like the GeForce GT 710. This mismatch is the primary reason for the combo's low rank, as the CPU is effectively wasted in scenarios where the GPU cannot keep up, such as at 4K Ultra settings.

In terms of real-world implications, the combo rank suggests that users would get better overall performance by pairing the Ryzen 7 5700G with a more powerful dedicated GPU. However, for the specific case of Valorant at 1080p or 1440p, the current combo performs admirably, and the low rank is more a reflection of its 4K weakness than its overall capability. The data shows that in the resolutions where most competitive play occurs, this combo is more than sufficient.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it has 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and the rendering thread submission. The measured frame rates indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700G is more than capable of feeding the Arc B390 at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p Low, the 331 FPS average suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU is working at its maximum capacity. The fact that the frame rate drops significantly when moving from Low to Ultra at the same resolution points to the GPU being the limiting factor even at 1080p.

The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1894. Valorant is known to be sensitive to single-thread performance, and these scores indicate the Ryzen 7 5700G can handle the game's main thread efficiently. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5, ensuring that background tasks and the game's secondary threads do not cause frame drops.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K and the Intel Core i5-14400T, with deltas of -0.2% and -0.4%, respectively. This places the Ryzen 7 5700G in the same performance class as these processors, which is impressive for an APU. The 3DMark results show a strong scaling from 2 threads (1758) to 8 threads (5648), indicating that the CPU can effectively utilize its core count when needed.

The 16 MB L3 cache is a notable feature for gaming, as it helps reduce memory latency and improves data access patterns. In Valorant, where the game world is relatively small and the data set fits in cache, this can contribute to more consistent frame pacing. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is shared with the GPU, which could be a limiting factor, but the measured results show that it is sufficient for the frame rates achieved. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700G is a strong gaming CPU that is not the primary constraint in this combo, except potentially at very high frame rates where its boost clock of 4.60 GHz may cap performance.