Valorant

# Valorant with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces exceptionally high frame rates in Valorant across all tested resolutions and settings, with the combination ranking in the 23rd percentile of all tested combos for this game. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions, with CPU headroom to spare, while the gap narrows as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and practical settings guidance based exclusively on the benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, but the absolute numbers remain far above competitive thresholds. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 508 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 434 FPS, a reduction of 74 FPS or roughly 14.6%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 347 FPS, another 87 FPS drop from 1440p. This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system is operating near the upper bound of what the game engine and CPU can feed to the GPU, while at 4K the GPU becomes the primary limiter.

The Medium settings preset shows similar scaling patterns with a narrower range. At 1080p Medium, the average is 335 FPS, dropping to 286 FPS at 1440p and 228 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between resolutions are approximately 14.6% from 1080p to 1440p and 20.3% from 1440p to 4K. High settings follow the same trend: 319 FPS at 1080p, 272 FPS at 1440p, and 217 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce 304 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p, and 207 FPS at 4K.

The fact that Low settings at 4K (347 FPS) still outpaces Ultra settings at 1080p (304 FPS) suggests that the GPU's raw throughput is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. Instead, the rendering workload at 1080p is light enough that the CPU's per-thread performance becomes the determining factor. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, has substantial headroom for a game like Valorant, which typically scales well with strong single-thread performance. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest across all settings, indicating that the GPU still has plenty of capability to handle the increased pixel count without dramatic frame rate penalties.

The data suggests that for players using 1080p or 1440p monitors with high refresh rates, this combination will deliver frame rates that exceed all but the most extreme display capabilities. At 4K, the system still delivers over 200 FPS on every preset tested, which is remarkable for a competitive FPS title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank in Valorant is 2227 out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the 77.2nd percentile relative to all tested combos. This means it outperforms more than three-quarters of all other CPU-GPU pairings tested in this game. The ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates even at demanding resolutions and settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 87, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms 87% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 41376, which places it in close competition with several recent mobile processors. The nearest rivals show tight clustering: the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576 (0.5% behind). This indicates that the 5900X remains competitive with newer mobile parts despite being released earlier, though it is not at the very top of the CPU hierarchy.

The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 65, with an average benchmark score of 20556. The Intel Arc B570's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Arc A750 (20582, 0.1% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% behind). This places the Arc B570 in the mid-range tier of GPU performance, yet its interaction with the 5900X in Valorant produces frame rates that would be considered excellent even for much higher-tier GPUs.

The discrepancy between the GPU's relatively modest 65th percentile ranking and the combo's strong in-game performance highlights Valorant's efficient rendering engine. The game does not stress the GPU heavily, allowing the CPU's strong single-thread performance to shine through.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process node and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its memory support includes DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, along with ECC support. The CPU has 64 MB of L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core.

In Valorant, the CPU's role is primarily defined by its single-thread performance and cache hierarchy. The 3dmark single-thread score of 941 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1527 indicate strong per-core capability. The passmark single-thread score of 3469 further confirms this. These single-thread metrics are critical for a game like Valorant, which often relies on a primary rendering thread feeding the GPU.

The multi-threaded scores provide additional context. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262 and the 3dmark max-threads score of 10075 demonstrate that the CPU has substantial parallel processing capability. However, in Valorant, the data suggests that the game does not fully utilize all 24 threads. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 9075 is only slightly lower than the max-threads score, indicating that scaling beyond 16 threads yields diminishing returns in synthetic workloads. For Valorant specifically, the frame rates achieved at 1080p Low (508 FPS) suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond what most displays can show.

The CPU's cache configuration is also relevant. The 64 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores, which can help with game data locality. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, while modest by modern standards, is sufficient for Valorant's requirements. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides the high per-thread speed that competitive shooters benefit from.

Compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the 5900X holds its own. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H and 356H are newer mobile processors that edge out the 5900X by 0.3% and 0.4% respectively in average benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 matches closely. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is 0.5% behind. This positioning suggests that the 5900X remains a relevant high-end desktop CPU, and its performance in Valorant reflects that status.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all four tested settings presets at three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 508 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in this dataset. Medium settings produce 335 FPS average with a minimum of 285 FPS and maximum of 385 FPS. High settings yield 319 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 304 FPS average. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 204 FPS, indicating that graphics settings have a moderate impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 434 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce 286 FPS average with a range of 243 to 329 FPS. High settings average 272 FPS, and Ultra settings average 259 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p narrows to 175 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes more of a factor as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 347 FPS, which remains above 300 FPS. Medium settings produce 228 FPS average with a minimum of 194 FPS and maximum of 263 FPS. High settings average 217 FPS, and Ultra settings average 207 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 140 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU is increasingly the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 285 to 385 FPS, at 1440p it is 243 to 329 FPS, and at 4K it is 194 to 263 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame delivery without major drops, which is important for competitive play where frame time consistency matters.

The data shows that even at the most demanding settings and resolution combination (4K Ultra), the system maintains an average of 207 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors and even exceeds 200 FPS thresholds used by some high-end displays. For players with 240 Hz or 360 Hz monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results provide sufficient headroom.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, and belongs to the Arc 5 generation. It uses TSMC's 5 nm process node and features 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and has a TDP of 150 W with a suggested PSU rating of 450 W. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Valorant, the GPU's role is less demanding than in graphically intensive titles. The passmark G3D score of 14195 and the 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 indicate mid-range performance in general 3D workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 provide additional context for compute and API-specific performance.

The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Valorant, which is not a VRAM-intensive game even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and frame buffer operations are not bottlenecks. The 2500 MHz clock speed contributes to the GPU's ability to maintain high fill rates, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster of similar performers. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, while the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% behind. This positioning indicates that the Arc B570 is competitive with mid-range GPUs from previous generations, though it does not match the top-tier offerings.

At 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings. Even at 4K Ultra, the GPU manages 207 FPS, which is a strong result for a mid-range part. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K (347 to 207 FPS) shows that the GPU does have meaningful performance headroom as settings increase, but the absolute numbers remain high.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the user's display refresh rate and resolution. For players with 1080p displays running at 240 Hz or 360 Hz, the Low preset at 508 FPS provides the maximum headroom, ensuring that the display is always saturated. However, the Medium preset at 335 FPS still exceeds 240 Hz and offers improved visual quality with no risk of dropping below the refresh rate threshold.

For 1440p displays at 144 Hz or 165 Hz, the Medium preset at 286 FPS is the recommended choice. It provides a comfortable margin above the refresh rate while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 272 FPS is also viable, and the Ultra preset at 259 FPS still exceeds 240 Hz, making it suitable for high-refresh 1440p panels.

For 4K displays at 120 Hz or 144 Hz, the Low preset at 347 FPS offers the most headroom, but the Medium preset at 228 FPS remains above 144 Hz and provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 217 FPS and Ultra preset at 207 FPS are also playable on 144 Hz displays, with the Ultra preset being the best choice for users prioritizing visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering a balance between frame rate and visual quality. The minimum FPS values at Medium (285 at 1080p, 243 at 1440p, 194 at 4K) indicate that even the lowest frame rates remain well above typical display refresh rates. For competitive play where every frame counts, the Low preset at 1080p or 1440p is the optimal choice, while the Medium preset is recommended for most other scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 508, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 207 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded in the data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all settings (304-508 FPS) and the GPU's mid-range benchmark scores.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Valorant?

A: The combo ranks 2227 out of 2883 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all tested combos for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, with the Intel Arc A750 0.1% behind and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M 0.4% ahead in average benchmark scores.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and visual quality?

A: The Medium preset offers the best balance, with average FPS of 335 at 1080p, 286 at 1440p, and 228 at 4K, along with recorded minimum FPS values that remain above 194 FPS across all resolutions.