Outriders

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents an unusual combination in the database: a strong modern quad-core processor alongside an integrated-class graphics solution. For Outriders, a looter shooter released in 2021, the recorded measurements reveal a system that can handle the game at 1080p with several presets, but struggles as resolution climbs. The data shows a clear ceiling at 1440p and a sharp drop-off at 4K, making this a configuration best suited for 1080p gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows no playable settings. The highest average frame rate achieved at this resolution is 38 FPS on Low settings, which falls well below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 28 FPS average, High drops to 21 FPS, and Ultra reaches only 15 FPS. None of these meet the playability threshold, so the database records no best settings for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains limited. The only setting that clears 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 72 FPS. Medium settings come close at 53 FPS average, but this does not meet the threshold. High settings produce 40 FPS, and Ultra drops to 29 FPS. The verdict data confirms that Low is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 72 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. Three presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. Low runs at 115 FPS average, and Medium sits at 83 FPS average. Ultra falls short at 45 FPS, making it the only non-playable preset at this resolution. For users seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS, High is the recommended choice.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i3-12100F sits near the Intel Core 3 N355, which has an average score of 13492, essentially matching the i3-12100F's 13494 with a 0% delta. The Intel Core i5-9500 is also close, scoring 13452, putting it 0.3% behind. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, trailing by 1.1%. For CPU-bound scenarios, any of these alternatives would behave similarly to the i3-12100F in Outriders.

The Intel Arc B390, with an average benchmark score of 1482, has a very different set of neighbors. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% behind. These are all older, low-end graphics solutions, indicating that the Arc B390 operates in a performance class far below modern gaming GPUs. When comparing systems, a user swapping the Arc B390 for any of these rivals would see similar frame rates, meaning the 1080p playable results would likely persist, but 1440p and 4K would remain out of reach.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a detailed view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 115 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 63 FPS, again without min or max data. Ultra settings average 45 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra shows a steep decline, with Ultra nearly 60% slower than Low.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 72 FPS. Medium settings average 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. High settings average 40 FPS, and Ultra settings average 29 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 37% of performance at Low settings, dropping from 115 FPS to 72 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 63 FPS to 40 FPS, a 37% reduction as well.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 38 FPS. Medium settings average 28 FPS, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 15 FPS. The 4K resolution proves too demanding, with even Low settings failing to reach 40 FPS. The gap between 1440p Low at 72 FPS and 4K Low at 38 FPS represents a 47% performance loss.

The minimum and maximum values recorded for Medium settings at each resolution show consistency. At 1080p, the range is 71 to 96 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 45 to 61 FPS. At 4K, it further narrows to 23 to 32 FPS. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, frame time variability becomes less pronounced, but the overall experience remains below the playability threshold at 4K.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Outriders. At 1920x1080, the answer is yes for most presets. High settings deliver 63 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and Low settings also work, with 83 FPS and 115 FPS respectively. Only Ultra fails, at 45 FPS. The verdict data confirms that High is the best playable setting at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game, but only on Low settings, which average 72 FPS. Medium settings at 53 FPS, High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS all fall short. Users with 1440p monitors would need to accept Low visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the answer is no. No settings reach 60 FPS. The best case is Low at 38 FPS, which is below the threshold and likely to feel sluggish. The verdict data records no playable settings for 4K.

Overall, this combination is a 1080p gaming setup for Outriders. It handles the game well at that resolution with most presets, offers a single playable option at 1440p, and cannot manage 4K. The 60 FPS threshold is a key divider, and the data shows the system crosses it only at 1080p for High, Medium, and Low, plus 1440p for Low.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Intel Core i3-12100F and the Intel Arc B390 reveals which component dominates in Outriders. The CPU is a capable quad-core with 8 threads, scoring in the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11860 and a single-core score of 1674, suggest strong processing power for a budget chip. The GPU, however, ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482. This massive gap in relative performance indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor.

Evidence from the measured FPS data supports this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 115 FPS, showing the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. As settings increase to Medium and High, frame rates drop to 83 and 63 FPS, respectively. This scaling aligns with GPU workload growth, not CPU limitations. At 1440p, even Low settings drop to 72 FPS, and at 4K, Low falls to 38 FPS. The consistent pattern of resolution-driven performance loss points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where it can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The 115 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is not holding back. At higher settings, the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and raster operations units simply cannot keep up, as evidenced by the steep drop-off. The Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operations units, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. These specifications, combined with its 9th percentile ranking, indicate a graphics processor designed for basic tasks, not demanding games like Outriders.

The scaling between resolutions also highlights the GPU's dominance. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings reduces frame rates by 37%. Moving from 1440p to 4K on Low settings reduces frame rates by 47%. These are classic signs of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution directly impacts output. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would stay more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Outriders at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 63 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Low settings are the only playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 72 FPS. Medium settings fall short at 53 FPS, and High and Ultra are worse.

Q: Does this system handle 4K resolution in Outriders?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 38 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. No settings are playable at 4K.

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 nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% behind). These are all low-end GPUs, meaning the Arc B390 performs in a similar class.

Q: Which component limits performance in Outriders?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 68th percentile. Frame rates drop significantly with resolution and settings, indicating GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What are the frame rate ranges at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 28 FPS with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3299 out of 3710 total combos. This places it in the lower portion of tested systems, with roughly 89% of combinations performing better. The rank reflects the GPU's weak standing, as the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger in the 68th percentile.

The poor ranking aligns with the measured performance. At 4K, the system cannot reach playable frame rates. At 1440p, only Low settings work. At 1080p, High settings barely clear 60 FPS, and Ultra fails. These results are consistent with a GPU that ranks near the bottom of the database. The CPU's strength does not compensate for the GPU's limitations, as the game's rendering demands outpace what the Arc B390 can deliver.

For users considering this combination, the ranking provides context. Outriders is not the most demanding game, yet this system struggles beyond 1080p. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains, while the CPU would likely support a much faster graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The 3299 rank serves as a warning that this combo is suited for entry-level 1080p gaming only, and even then, only with specific preset choices.