Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a cache hierarchy of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 15,045 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 2,124 in single-core, and 17,700 in PassMark's multithread test. Its average benchmark score is 17,035, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tested. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1260P with a score of 17,007 (0.2% difference), the Intel Core i5-11400 at 17,067 (-0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7573X at 17,070 (-0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 7742 at 16,998 (0.2%). These margins are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 performs statistically identically to those chips in aggregate workloads. In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that relies on consistent frame pacing, this processor's 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's logic, AI, and physics. The game rarely stresses more than a few cores, so the single-thread score of 2,124 in Cinebench R23 and 696 in 3DMark's single-thread test are the more relevant figures for determining whether the CPU holds back performance. The data suggests it does not at lower resolutions, but at 4K the load shifts heavily toward the GPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on Intel's 3 nm process node. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 raster output units, and 10 ray tracing cores. Its memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning it relies on the host system's RAM for both capacity and bandwidth—there is no dedicated VRAM. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS. The thermal design power is 25 W, and it uses no power connectors. In the single available benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1,184 points, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186, -0.2% difference), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190, -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1,192, -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168, 1.4%). This places the Arc B370 in the performance tier of decade-old discrete GPUs or entry-level mobile parts. In Outriders, the implications are severe. At 1080p Low settings, the measured average FPS is 104, which is playable. However, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and its system-dependent bandwidth mean that any increase in resolution or settings quickly overwhelms it. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra drops to 41, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 13. The GPU is clearly the limiting component in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions where the fill rate and memory bandwidth become critical. The 10 RT cores are present, but with FP32 performance of only 6.144 TFLOPS, enabling ray tracing would be impractical for playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Benchmark data for Outriders with this combo shows a clear and steep decline in average FPS as resolution increases, which directly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the bottleneck across all settings. Starting at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 104. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 65, a 37.5% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 34, which is a 67.3% reduction from 1080p. This pattern is consistent across all settings. At Medium settings, 1080p yields 75 FPS, 1440p yields 48 FPS, and 4K yields 25 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K is 50 FPS, a 66.7% drop. High settings show 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K—a 66.7% drop from 1080p to 4K as well. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 at 1440p, and 13 at 4K, representing a 68.3% decline. The consistency of these percentage drops—hovering around 66-68%—is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU workload is resolution-independent. Instead, the data shows that each doubling of pixel count (from 1080p to 4K is four times the pixels) results in a roughly two-thirds reduction in frame rate, which aligns with the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth constraints. The Ryzen 5 3600's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache are entirely capable of feeding this GPU at 1080p Low (104 FPS), but as the GPU struggles to render more pixels, the CPU sits idle. The conclusion is that for this pairing, the Arc B370 is the sole limiter, and the CPU's headroom is substantial—the processor could handle a far more powerful discrete GPU without changing the frame rate in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings to play Outriders with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1080p Low is the only configuration that provides a high frame rate, achieving 104 FPS on average. The next viable option is 1080p Medium at 75 FPS, which is still playable. At 1440p, only Low settings (65 FPS) reach acceptable levels. 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay at any setting, with the highest being 34 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its direct rivals in CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 17,035, placing it in the 71st percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 17,067, which is only 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17,007 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16,998 (0.2% lower). These differences are within noise, so the 3600 performs effectively identically to these chips.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a capable GPU for modern games like Outriders?

A: The data indicates it is only marginally capable. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, rivaling the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190). In Outriders, it can manage 104 FPS at 1080p Low, but it drops to 41 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 13 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing it lacks the raw power for high-fidelity or high-resolution gaming.

Q: What is the limiting factor in this system when playing Outriders?

A: The GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting component. The evidence is in the resolution scaling: FPS drops by roughly 67% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, which is a classic GPU-bound signature. The Ryzen 5 3600's high multi-threaded scores (e.g., 15,045 in Cinebench R23) are far beyond what Outriders needs, so the CPU is not the bottleneck.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have enough VRAM for Outriders?

A: The Arc B370 has no dedicated VRAM; it uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. This is a major weakness. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 13 FPS, and the min FPS at 4K Medium is 21, indicating severe performance drops likely due to memory bandwidth contention. The lack of dedicated VRAM forces the GPU to compete with the CPU for memory access, which is catastrophic at high resolutions and settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Outriders?

A: This specific combo (Ryzen 5 3600 + Arc B370) ranks 2,679 out of 2,913 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all combos, reflecting the GPU's low performance percentile (5th) dragging down an otherwise mid-range CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global list of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2,679 out of 2,913 combos. This is a very low position, putting it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. The ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU, given that the CPU is in the 71st percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. The disparity is stark: the CPU is a capable mid-range part from 2019, but the GPU is an integrated solution from 2026 that performs like a legacy discrete card. The practical impact is that the system's overall gaming performance is capped by the GPU. For context, the CPU's nearest rivals in the processor rankings—such as the Intel Core i5-11400 or Core i7-1260P—differ by only 0.2% in average score, which would not change the combo's rank meaningfully if swapped in. The GPU's nearest rivals, like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, are from an entirely different era, highlighting how far behind the Arc B370 is for gaming. The combo rank of 2,679 also reflects that Outriders is a moderately demanding title; many other combos with discrete entry-level GPUs would outperform this system. For any user with this combo, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield monumental gains, while upgrading the CPU would yield none in this game.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Outriders are heavily skewed toward lower resolutions and presets. The only configuration that achieves a high refresh rate is 1080p Low, which hits 104 FPS on average. This is the best experience for competitive or fast-paced play, as it provides a smooth and responsive frame rate. For users with a 60 Hz display, 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, delivering 75 FPS with an average minimum of 64 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 1080p High yields 57 FPS, which is slightly below 60 and may cause noticeable stutters on a standard 60 Hz monitor. At 1440p, the only playable option is Low settings, which produces 65 FPS. 1440p Medium drops to 48 FPS, and High to 36 FPS, both of which are marginal for gameplay. 4K is not recommended for any setting, as even Low only reaches 34 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth play. The Ultra preset is universally poor: 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. The measured minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 64, while at 1440p Medium it is 40, and at 4K Medium it is 21, indicating that frame pacing suffers as resolution increases. The best experience, balancing visual quality and performance, is to play at 1080p Low if you prioritize frame rate, or 1080p Medium if you can tolerate occasional dips to the mid-60s. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, 1080p Low is the only way to approach that refresh rate, though the average of 104 FPS means you will not fully utilize it. There is no benefit to using High or Ultra settings at any resolution, as the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and system-shared memory cannot handle the increased load without severe frame rate penalties.