Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers exceptional frame rates in Valorant, positioning it as a top-tier performer for competitive play. The data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at lower resolutions, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensuring high minimums. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, interprets the hardware roles, and provides actionable recommendations based on the recorded data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: performance scales inversely with resolution, but the rate of decline is shallow due to Valorant’s low graphical demands. At 1080p Low, the system produces 508 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 434 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS (approximately 14.6%). At 4K Low, the average falls further to 347 FPS, another 87 FPS drop (approximately 20%). This linear progression indicates that even at 4K, the GPU is not severely stressed, as the absolute frame rates remain far above typical display refresh rates.

The pattern across all settings is consistent. For High settings, the averages are 319 FPS at 1080p, 272 FPS at 1440p, and 217 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows 335 FPS at 1080p, 286 FPS at 1440p, and 228 FPS at 4K, a 32% drop. Ultra settings yield 304 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p, and 207 FPS at 4K, also a 32% decline. The consistency of this ~32% drop between 1080p and 4K across all presets suggests that the scaling is resolution-bound, not setting-bound.

The limiting component at lower resolutions is the CPU. At 1080p, the GPU has less work per frame, so the CPU must feed frames faster. The Ryzen 7 7700’s single-thread score of 1049 in 3dmark and 1930 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates it can handle this load, but the frame rate ceiling at 1080p Low (508 FPS) is still lower than what the GPU might theoretically produce. The data shows that moving from 1080p to 1440p only costs about 15% performance, which is less than the 2.25x pixel increase, confirming that the system is not purely pixel-bound. Instead, it is balanced, with the CPU becoming more relevant as resolution drops.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary limiter, but not because of a performance deficit. The Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Valorant, but the frame rate still drops to 217 FPS on High. This is not a sign of weakness but rather a reflection of the game’s engine scaling. The data indicates that the system remains playable at 4K with all presets, as even the lowest 4K average (207 FPS on Ultra) exceeds 200 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, plays a specific role in this combo. It has a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which is a fixed clock speed. This consistent clock helps maintain stable frame pacing. The GPU’s 2304 shading units and 144 TMUs provide the raw compute needed for Valorant’s simple geometry. The 80 ROPs handle pixel output, which is relevant at 4K. The pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, both of which are more than adequate for this title.

The memory configuration is notable. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. Valorant is not a memory-intensive game, so this bandwidth is rarely a bottleneck. The memory clock is 2375 MHz, running at 19 Gbps effective. This memory speed is high, but the game’s low VRAM usage means it does not influence the results. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1). These numbers are high enough to handle the game’s shaders at any resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in context. Its Passmark G3D score is 14195, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 96844. These scores are not directly indicative of Valorant performance but show the GPU’s general capability. The GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 65, meaning it is above average. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), indicating it sits in a similar performance class. In this game, the GPU’s role is to keep up with the CPU’s frame generation. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 508 FPS average on Low. At 4K, it still delivers over 200 FPS, showing it is never a weak link.

The data shows that the GPU’s clock speed is fixed at 2500 MHz, which is unusual but helps with consistency. The power draw is 150 W, and the suggested PSU is 450 W, but these are not relevant to the in-game FPS. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a mid-range part, but in Valorant, it performs like a high-end part due to the game’s light load.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 508, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the measured data.

Q: How does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 319 at 1080p to 217 at 4K. This is a reduction of 102 FPS, or approximately 32%.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and at what settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 207, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above 200 FPS, indicating strong performance.

Q: Are there any FPS minimums recorded for the Medium preset?

A: Yes, the Medium preset has minimum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum is 285 FPS, at 1440p it is 243 FPS, and at 4K it is 194 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2227 out of 2883 tested combos in this game. This places it in the upper 23% of all combinations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. This is inferred because the FPS increase from 1440p to 1080p is less than the pixel increase would suggest, and the CPU’s single-thread performance is the ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 508 FPS. The Medium preset averages 335 FPS, with a minimum of 285 FPS and a maximum of 385 FPS. High settings average 319 FPS, and Ultra settings average 304 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 204 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 434 FPS. Medium settings average 286 FPS, with a minimum of 243 FPS and a maximum of 329 FPS. High settings average 272 FPS, and Ultra settings average 259 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 175 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 347 FPS. Medium settings average 228 FPS, with a minimum of 194 FPS and a maximum of 263 FPS. High settings average 217 FPS, and Ultra settings average 207 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 140 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more of a factor at this resolution.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the min is 285 FPS and max is 385 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min is 243 FPS and max is 329 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 194 FPS and max is 263 FPS. This data shows that the frame time variance increases with resolution, as the gap between min and max widens from 100 FPS at 1080p to 69 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (194) is still above 144Hz, making it viable for high-refresh monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2227 out of 2883 tested combos in Valorant. This ranking places it in the 77th percentile, meaning it outperforms 77% of all tested combinations. This is a strong result, but not top-tier, as there are 656 combos that rank higher. The rank is likely influenced by the CPU’s performance, as the Ryzen 7 7700 has a percentile of 87 vs all CPUs. The GPU’s percentile is 65 vs all GPUs, which is lower, but Valorant is a CPU-bound game at lower resolutions.

The combo’s rank of 2227 suggests that while the individual components are above average, the combination is not optimized for the absolute highest FPS. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core 5 221E (deltaPct -0.2). These rival CPUs have similar average benchmark scores, but the Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide a slight edge in multithreaded tasks. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1). The Arc B570 sits between these two, showing it is a competitive mid-range GPU.

In the context of this game, the combo’s rank is more about the CPU than the GPU. The data shows that the system can produce over 500 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a high number. However, the rank of 2227 suggests that other combos with faster CPUs (like those with higher single-thread scores) can push even higher. The Ryzen 7 7700’s single-thread score of 1049 in 3dmark is good, but not the best available. This limits the absolute FPS ceiling in CPU-bound scenarios.

The combo’s rank is also affected by the GPU’s performance at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 207, which is lower than some other combos might achieve. However, this is a minor factor, as most players will use 1080p or 1440p for competitive play. Overall, the rank of 2227 out of 2883 is a solid result, indicating that this combo is well above average for Valorant.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the user’s display refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p users with a 240Hz monitor, the Low preset at 508 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest frame rate and minimizes input latency. The Medium preset at 335 FPS is also viable, but the drop from Low to Medium is 173 FPS, which is significant. For 144Hz monitors at 1080p, the Ultra preset at 304 FPS is more than sufficient, and it offers better visual quality.

For 1440p users, the Low preset at 434 FPS is ideal for 240Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 286 FPS is a good balance for 144Hz monitors, as it provides a smooth experience with better visuals. The data shows that the High preset at 272 FPS and Ultra at 259 FPS are also playable, but they do not offer a substantial visual improvement over Medium for the FPS cost. For 1440p 165Hz monitors, Medium is the recommended preset.

For 4K users, the Low preset at 347 FPS is the best for high-refresh 4K monitors, which are rare. The Medium preset at 228 FPS is the recommended choice for 144Hz 4K displays, as it provides a high frame rate with good visuals. The High preset at 217 FPS and Ultra at 207 FPS are also viable, but they are close to the 144Hz threshold. The minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 194 FPS, which is above 144Hz, ensuring a smooth experience.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance across all resolutions. It provides a significant FPS boost over High and Ultra, while maintaining better visuals than Low. The Medium preset also has recorded min/max data, showing consistent performance. For competitive play, Low is the best choice, but for a more balanced experience, Medium is recommended. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with lower refresh rate displays, as it provides the best visuals but the lowest FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a critical component in this combo, especially at lower resolutions. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture with a codename of Raphael. The base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.30 GHz. This high boost clock is key for single-threaded performance, which is essential for Valorant. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is low for a desktop part, but it does not affect the game performance.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache is important for gaming, as it helps reduce memory latency. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is more than enough for Valorant, which has low memory requirements. The CPU also has integrated Radeon Graphics, but this is not used when the discrete Arc B570 is installed.

The benchmark scores indicate strong performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18760, and the single-core score is 1930. The 3dmark single-thread score is 1049, and the max threads score is 8479. These scores show that the CPU is capable of high single-thread performance, which is the primary factor in Valorant. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 87, meaning it is in the top 13% of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 40081, and its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core 5 221E (deltaPct -0.2).

In Valorant, the CPU’s role is to process game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU can sustain 508 FPS, which is a high number. This is likely near the CPU’s limit, as the single-thread performance is the bottleneck. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.30 GHz is high, but the game’s engine may not be perfectly optimized for multi-core use. The 3dmark 2-thread score is 2043, and the 4-thread score is 3931, showing that scaling is not linear.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than Valorant needs, but the high single-thread speed is what matters. The CPU’s L3 cache of 32 MB helps with frame pacing, ensuring consistent FPS. The data shows that the CPU is not a weak point in this combo; rather, it is the primary driver of high FPS at 1080p. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at all resolutions, as the FPS never drops below 200 even at 4K Ultra. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 7700 is an excellent match for the Arc B570 in this game, providing a balanced and high-performing system.