Gaming PC build Radeon RX 480 8GB, Ryzen R5 1600, 16GB performance review

A PC with a Ryzen R5 1600 can run 431 of the top 1000 PC games released when it also has the Radeon RX 480 8GB graphics card and 16GB system memory in it. This combination of hardware leaves the Radeon RX 480 8GB as the weak point, when looking at what games it can play. You could upgrade that component enabling the system to run 750 games of our most demanding games list.

The performance of these hardware components is best displayed in relation to the current most popular game, Cyberpunk 2077. In summary, while some might be tempted to play Cyberpunk 2077 in 1440p resolution with the Radeon RX 480 8GB, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 116 FPS, Medium setting: 92 FPS, High setting: 62 FPS, Ultra setting: 44 FPS.

2nd most popular game: Hitman 3 - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Hitman 3 in 1440p resolution with the Radeon RX 480 8GB, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 81 FPS, Medium setting: 63 FPS, High setting: 43 FPS, Ultra setting: 31 FPS.

3rd most popular game: Assassins Creed: Valhalla - In summary, while some might be tempted to play Assassins Creed: Valhalla in 1440p resolution with the Radeon RX 480 8GB, we feel it is best placed at running at 1080p, where you could get the following frame rates - Low setting: 71 FPS, Medium setting: 61 FPS, High setting: 53 FPS, Ultra setting: 36 FPS.