Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers remarkably high frame rates in Valorant, a competitive FPS where high refresh rates often matter more than absolute graphical fidelity. The data measured for this pairing shows a system capable of pushing well past the 200 FPS mark at 4K resolution, with performance scaling dramatically as resolution drops to 1080p. The overall combination ranks in the 79th percentile among all tested CPU/GPU pairings for this game, specifically placing at 2274 out of 2883 recorded combos. This pairing leverages a solid mid-range processor and a capable mainstream graphics card to produce a competitive esports experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G serves as the central processing unit in this configuration. It is a 5000-series desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The chip features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel interface, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In benchmark tests, the 5700G shows substantial multithreaded capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12830.5 points, while its single-core score is 1494 points. The Geekbench scores are 9950 for multicore and 1894 for single-core. Its average benchmark score of 27051 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster of performance. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, which is just 0.2% higher, while the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, 0.6% lower. This indicates that the 5700G's processing power is nearly identical to these alternatives in general compute workloads.

For Valorant specifically, the CPU's role is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. The 5700G's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494, is beneficial for the game's primary game logic and rendering thread. However, the performance in this specific title is more clearly demonstrated by the measured FPS data. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 499 FPS average, which is the highest recorded in this dataset. This high frame rate indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate even a high-refresh-rate display. The 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that background tasks and the game's audio/network threads do not become a bottleneck, allowing the main game thread to operate at its full potential.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the graphics processing unit in this pairing. It is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. Its core configuration includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities are rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The Arc B570's benchmark results show it is a solid performer in its class. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844. Its average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1% higher. Other rivals like the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) are also within a half-percent of the B570's average score. This places the B570 in a competitive mid-range tier of graphics hardware.

In Valorant, the GPU's capabilities are more than sufficient to handle the game's relatively light rendering load. The measured data shows that even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the system maintains an average of 207 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s helps ensure texture streaming is not a bottleneck, even at higher resolutions. With a 10 GB frame buffer, there is ample VRAM capacity for the game's assets at any settings level. The GPU's performance ceiling is high enough that the limiting factor in this system is likely the CPU, especially at 1080p where the GPU has less work to do per frame.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 499 FPS on Low settings, which is the peak performance recorded. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average drops to 434 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS or approximately 13%. At 4K with Low settings, the average is 347 FPS, which is a further drop of 87 FPS (20%) from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU and GPU are both being utilized effectively, with the GPU becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

For High settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern but with lower overall numbers. At 1080p, the average is 319 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 272 FPS (a 15% reduction), and at 4K, it reaches 217 FPS (a 20% reduction from 1440p). This suggests that the High preset introduces additional GPU load, but the system still has plenty of performance headroom. The Medium settings show an interesting behavior, with 1080p at 335 FPS, 1440p at 286 FPS, and 4K at 228 FPS. This preset appears to be nearly as demanding as High, with only a slight performance improvement.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is substantial but not linear. The largest percentage drop occurs between 1440p and 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting component at the highest resolution. However, the fact that the system still maintains over 200 FPS at 4K Ultra settings (207 FPS) demonstrates that this is not a bottleneck scenario. The data suggests that the CPU is the more significant constraint at 1080p, as the GPU has enough power to render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. At 4K, the GPU load increases enough to balance the equation, but the overall performance remains exceptionally high for a competitive shooter.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this system depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. At 1080p, even the most demanding Ultra preset delivers an average of 304 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most 240 Hz and 360 Hz gaming monitors, so players can enjoy maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. The Low preset at 1080p offers 499 FPS average, which would be beneficial for players with a 480 Hz display, but the visual quality trade-off is significant for only a marginal increase in frame rate.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset provides a 259 FPS average, which is still sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 272 FPS is nearly identical in performance but may offer slightly better visual quality depending on the game's settings implementation. The Medium preset at 286 FPS provides a small FPS boost over High, making it a viable option for those seeking to maximize frame rate while maintaining decent visuals. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset at 207 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 217 FPS offers a small improvement. The Medium preset at 228 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K if the user prioritizes frame rate, as it delivers a 21 FPS improvement over Ultra while likely maintaining most visual features.

The data consistently shows that the Medium settings offer the best balance between performance and visual quality across all resolutions. It provides the highest minimum FPS recorded in the dataset (285 FPS at 1080p, 243 FPS at 1440p, and 194 FPS at 4K), which is critical for maintaining a smooth experience in a fast-paced game like Valorant. The High and Ultra presets sacrifice some frame rate for potentially marginal visual improvements, while the Low preset provides diminishing returns in FPS for a significant reduction in graphical fidelity. Therefore, Medium settings are recommended for the best overall experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this system can achieve in Valorant?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 499 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27097.

Q: Is the GPU's VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Valorant?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory, and the measured data shows it achieves 207 FPS average at 4K with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the Low preset achieves 434 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 259 FPS average, a difference of 175 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 194 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750's score of 20582.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings:

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 347 FPS
• Medium: Average 228 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS
• High: Average 217 FPS
• Ultra: Average 207 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 434 FPS
• Medium: Average 286 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS
• High: Average 272 FPS
• Ultra: Average 259 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 499 FPS
• Medium: Average 335 FPS, with a minimum of 285 FPS and a maximum of 385 FPS
• High: Average 319 FPS
• Ultra: Average 304 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern where the Medium settings provide a measurable FPS advantage over High and Ultra presets while maintaining a stable minimum frame rate. The Low settings offer the highest frame rates but the lowest visual fidelity. At 4K, the High and Ultra presets are within 10 FPS of each other, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects have a minimal performance cost. The system maintains a minimum FPS above 190 in all tested configurations, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience even in the most demanding scenarios. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G's strong single-thread performance and the Arc B570's ample bandwidth creates a balanced platform that excels at high-refresh-rate competitive gaming.