Valorant

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a surprisingly playable experience in Valorant, though the combination’s overall ranking is modest. The data shows this combo ranks 2534th out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database, yet the actual frame rates tell a story of consistent 100+ FPS performance across all tested settings and resolutions, making it a viable option for the tactical shooter despite the GPU’s low individual standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2534th out of 2883 tested combinations. This places it in the 88th percentile of tested combos, meaning roughly 88% of other combinations in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463, a delta of 1.3%. It also sits ahead of the GeForce 800M (1460, delta 1.5%), the GT 625 OEM (1446, delta 2.5%), and the GT 710 (1443, delta 2.7%). The GPU’s percentile ranking is 9th, indicating it is near the bottom of all tested GPUs.

Q: What are the highest and lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 331 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average FPS recorded is 135 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This shows a wide performance range depending on resolution and graphical preset.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Intel Arc B390?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory type and size are listed as "System Shared," meaning it uses the system’s main memory rather than dedicated VRAM.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Arc B390 has a TDP of 80 W. The GPU is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no dedicated power connectors.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

A: The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads. It features a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its architecture is Zen 4, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process node.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2534 out of 2883 places this pairing in a specific percentile of tested systems for Valorant. The data indicates it is not a top-tier performer, but the ranking must be contextualized against the individual components. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, holds a percentile ranking of 83rd among all CPUs, showing it is a high-end processor. In contrast, the GPU, Intel Arc B390, holds a 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs, which is exceptionally low.

This stark contrast between the CPU and GPU percentile rankings suggests that the combo’s overall rank is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics processor. The measured frame rates support this interpretation, as the system still achieves over 130 FPS in the most demanding tested scenario (4K Ultra), which confirms the CPU’s strength. The combo’s rank of 2534 is a function of the GPU’s limitations, despite the CPU being in the top 17% of all processors tested. The data shows a system where the graphics component is the primary bottleneck, preventing the CPU from achieving its full potential in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, specifically from the Panther Lake chip generation. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," which means it relies on the main system RAM for video memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This configuration is a key factor in its performance ceiling.

The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 15.36 TFLOPS. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, it scores 1482 points. Its nearest rivals in the GPU database are several older NVIDIA parts, including the GT 520MX and GT 710, from which it leads by 1.3% to 2.7%. This benchmark result and its 9th percentile ranking indicate a very low level of raw graphics processing power.

In the context of Valorant, the GPU’s role is to handle the rendering load. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 135 FPS. This suggests that the game’s engine is well-optimized and not overly demanding on the GPU. However, the GPU’s low benchmark scores and shared memory setup will limit performance in more graphically intense scenarios. The 25% difference in FPS between High and Medium settings at 4K (141 vs 149 FPS) highlights how sensitive the system is to graphical load changes, likely due to the GPU’s limited bandwidth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest numbers. With Low settings, the average FPS is 331. This drops to 218 FPS on Medium, 207 FPS on High, and 198 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p also records min and max FPS of 185 and 250, respectively.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset yields an average of 282 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 186 FPS, with a min of 158 and max of 214. High settings average 177 FPS, while Ultra settings average 169 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium at this resolution is significant, representing a 34% decrease in average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance is lower but remains playable. Low settings average 225 FPS. The Medium preset averages 149 FPS, with min and max of 126 and 171 FPS. High settings average 141 FPS, and Ultra settings average 135 FPS. The data shows that the gap between the lowest and highest settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 133 FPS. At 4K, this gap is reduced to 90 FPS. This pattern indicates that the CPU is less of a bottleneck at higher resolutions, allowing the GPU’s limitations to become more apparent.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a high-end desktop processor from the 7000 series. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a significant asset for gaming workloads. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16817 and a single-core score of 1713. Its Geekbench scores are 15610 (multi-core) and 2426 (single-core).

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83rd places it well above average. Its nearest rivals in the CPU database are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33089, a delta of 0%. The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has a slightly higher score of 33201, a delta of -0.4%. This indicates that the 7800X3D is performing at a level consistent with other top-tier processors.

In Valorant, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 331 FPS average at 1080p Low. The fact that the system can maintain over 200 FPS at 1080p Medium and High settings proves that the CPU is not the limiting factor at these settings. However, the performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K suggests that the CPU is working harder to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s rendering capacity is the primary constraint on overall FPS. The CPU’s high single-thread performance and large cache are ideal for Valorant’s engine, which is known to be CPU-intensive.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate and resolution. For players with a 1080p monitor, the High preset is a strong recommendation. It delivers an average of 207 FPS, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset only drops to 198 FPS, so it is also a viable option for those who prioritize visual fidelity. The Low preset at 331 FPS is unnecessary for most displays unless aiming for extreme competitive frame rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 186 FPS. This is a significant drop from the 282 FPS of the Low preset but provides better visual quality. The High preset at 177 FPS is also playable, but the 9 FPS difference between Medium and High suggests that the Medium preset is more efficient for maintaining a stable frame rate. The Ultra preset at 169 FPS is still above 144 Hz, making it a viable choice for 1440p monitors.

For 4K gaming, the data recommends the Low preset, which averages 225 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 149 FPS, which is a considerable decrease. While 149 FPS is still playable, the jump from Low to Medium is a 34% reduction in performance. The High and Ultra presets at 141 and 135 FPS, respectively, are also above 120 FPS but offer diminishing returns over the Low preset. Given the system’s reliance on shared memory, the Low preset is the safest choice for 4K to ensure a consistently smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this system. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 331. This drops to 282 FPS at 1440p, a 15% decrease. Moving to 4K, the average FPS falls to 225, a further 20% decrease from 1440p. This pattern shows a steady decline as resolution increases, but the percentage drops are not extreme.

For the Medium preset, the scaling is steeper. The 1080p Medium average is 218 FPS. This falls to 186 FPS at 1440p, a 15% decrease, and then to 149 FPS at 4K, a 20% decrease from 1440p. The High and Ultra presets show similar trends, with 4K averages being 32% and 32% lower than their 1080p counterparts, respectively.

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU is powerful enough to push high frame rates at low resolutions, but as the resolution increases, the GPU’s rendering workload grows. The fact that the 4K Low preset (225 FPS) is still higher than the 1080p Ultra preset (198 FPS) is a notable observation. This suggests that the CPU is capable of far exceeding the GPU’s output at lower settings, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck as graphical fidelity increases. The system’s reliance on shared memory for the GPU likely contributes to this bottleneck, as the bandwidth is "System Dependent" and cannot match dedicated VRAM. The performance scaling confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming where the CPU can dominate, while 4K gaming is limited by the Arc B390’s capabilities.