Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a dominant Valorant experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing this combo ranks 2298th out of 2883 tested combinations in this game. The benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate stays well above 200 FPS, meaning the limiting factor is rarely the GPU at lower settings, but rather the CPU’s strong single-thread performance. Below, the measured FPS data is dissected by resolution and settings, with recommendations and context drawn strictly from the provided figures.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo scales from 1080p to 4K, and the pattern is telling. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 451. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 428, a modest decline, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls to 347. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is only about 5%, while the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low is roughly 19%. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting, and the GPU only becomes more stressed as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The 1080p High average is 319 FPS, 1440p High drops to 272, and 4K High falls to 217. That is a 32% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High, compared to a 23% reduction at Low. This indicates that the Intel Arc B570’s workload increases significantly with higher quality presets, but the Ryzen 7 5700X3D still keeps frame rates high enough that the GPU never becomes a bottleneck at standard competitive settings.

The Medium settings row provides the only min and max FPS data in the pack, which adds nuance. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 228 FPS, with min FPS at 194 and max at 263. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 286, with min 243 and max 329. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 335, with min 285 and max 385. The spread between min and max FPS grows slightly at higher resolutions, from a 100 FPS range at 1080p to a 69 FPS range at 4K. This tighter variance at 4K Medium suggests the GPU is more consistently loaded, reducing frame-time spikes, while at 1080p the CPU’s headroom creates wider swings.

Ultra settings show the largest resolution penalty. The 1080p Ultra average is 304 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 259, and 4K Ultra is 207. That is a 32% drop from 1080p to 4K, nearly identical to the High preset’s scaling. The data indicates that beyond Medium, the GPU becomes the primary limiter at 4K, but even then, the average FPS never dips below 200. For a competitive FPS, this combo is clearly CPU-bound at lower resolutions and settings, with the GPU only starting to matter at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for competitive play is the Low preset at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 451, which is 34% higher than the Medium preset’s 335 FPS. At 1440p Low, the average is 428, versus 286 on Medium, a 50% improvement. At 4K Low, the average is 347, compared to 228 on Medium, a 52% gain. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates and minimal input lag, Low is the clear choice, as the data shows it delivers the highest FPS at every resolution.

However, if visual fidelity matters without sacrificing too much performance, the Medium preset offers a balanced option. The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 335, which is still far above the 240 Hz threshold that many competitive monitors use. At 1440p Medium, the average is 286, and at 4K Medium, it is 228. The Medium preset also provides the only min/max data, showing that even the worst-case min FPS at 4K Medium (194) is above 144 Hz, making it viable for high-refresh displays.

High settings are a middle ground but offer no clear advantage over Medium. At 1080p High, the average is 319 FPS, only 5% lower than Medium. At 1440p High, the average is 272, 5% lower than Medium. At 4K High, the average is 217, 5% lower than Medium. The difference between High and Medium is minimal, so the data suggests that Medium is the better pick because it delivers slightly higher FPS with likely similar visuals. Ultra settings should be avoided for competitive play: at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 304 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 207 FPS, the lowest measured value in the entire set. For a game like Valorant, where frame rate often trumps graphical detail, the Low preset is the strongest recommendation, with Medium as a viable alternative for those willing to trade some FPS for better visuals.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 451, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 207, which is above 200 FPS and well within playable range for most monitors.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 428 FPS, while Ultra averages 259 FPS. That means Low is approximately 65% faster than Ultra in this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: The measured min FPS values are 285 at 1920x1080, 243 at 2560x1440, and 194 at 3840x2160, all on Medium settings.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to limit performance at 1080p Low?

A: Given that the average FPS at 1080p Low is 451, and the CPU’s single-thread benchmark score is 804 in 3dmark_single_thread, the data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at this resolution and setting, as the GPU is not heavily stressed.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combos in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2298th out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the ranking, yet the measured FPS shows it still delivers high performance in absolute terms.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured FPS values is as follows. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 217 FPS, Low averages 347 FPS, Medium averages 228 FPS with min 194 and max 263, and Ultra averages 207 FPS. At 2560x1440, High averages 272 FPS, Low averages 428 FPS, Medium averages 286 FPS with min 243 and max 329, and Ultra averages 259 FPS. At 1920x1080, High averages 319 FPS, Low averages 451 FPS, Medium averages 335 FPS with min 285 and max 385, and Ultra averages 304 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings always yield the highest average FPS, while Ultra always yields the lowest. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low is 48% faster than Ultra (451 vs 304). At 1440p, Low is 65% faster than Ultra (428 vs 259). At 4K, Low is 68% faster than Ultra (347 vs 207). This indicates that the GPU’s limitations become more apparent at higher resolutions, but even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate remains competitive.

Medium settings provide the only min and max FPS data, which is useful for understanding frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 285 min FPS is 85% of the average, showing good stability. At 1440p Medium, the 243 min FPS is 85% of the average. At 4K Medium, the 194 min FPS is also 85% of the average. This consistent ratio suggests that the combo maintains stable frame delivery regardless of resolution when using Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In Valorant, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2298th out of 2883 tested combos, placing it in the 80th percentile of all tested systems. This rank may seem low, but it is important to note that the ranking includes all combinations, many of which feature higher-end GPUs. The measured FPS values, however, tell a different story: even the lowest average FPS (207 at 4K Ultra) is far above the needs of a 144 Hz monitor. The combo’s rank reflects its position relative to other combos, but the absolute performance is strong, with every measured average exceeding 200 FPS.

The nearest rival CPUs to the Ryzen 7 5700X3D in general benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with an average score of 24728 and a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with an average score of 24822 and a delta of -0.5%. These rivals are within 1% of the 5700X3D’s average benchmark score of 24709, indicating that the CPU is competitive with these alternatives. The Intel Core i5-12450HX and Intel Core i5-11600 are also close, with deltas of 0.5% and 0.6% respectively, meaning the 5700X3D sits in a tight cluster of mid-range performers.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534 and a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Arc A750 with an average score of 20582 and a delta of -0.1%. The B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it nearly identical to these rivals. This suggests that the GPU is well-matched to its competition, though its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is not a top-tier part. In Valorant specifically, the combo’s rank of 2298 suggests that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, but the measured data shows this combo is still capable of excellent performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D series. The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 804 in 3dmark_single_thread and a multi-thread score of 6755 in 3dmark_max_threads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3157 in single-core and 22366 in multi-core. These numbers indicate solid single-thread performance, which is critical for a game like Valorant that relies heavily on CPU frame generation.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 451, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame output for this game. Moving to 1440p Low only reduces the average to 428, a small drop, suggesting the CPU is still the primary driver. At 4K Low, the average falls to 347, suggesting the GPU is beginning to take on more load, but the CPU’s strong single-thread scores keep frame rates high. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709, confirms that it is a capable performer, though not at the top tier.

The 5700X3D’s 96 MB L3 cache likely helps in games with large data sets, but the measured FPS in Valorant shows that even without specific cache analysis, the CPU delivers enough throughput to avoid bottlenecking the B570 at most settings. The only scenario where the GPU appears to be the limiter is at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 207, but this is still a high frame rate. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.10 GHz and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming, and the data does not indicate any thermal or power constraints that would affect performance. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s role in this combo is to provide consistent, high single-thread performance that keeps Valorant running at frame rates well above competitive thresholds, with the GPU handling only the most demanding visual settings.