Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 in Outriders presents a study in balance and bottlenecking. The data shows a configuration that delivers smooth 1080p gameplay, capable 1440p performance, and struggles at 4K, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor at higher resolutions. The following analysis breaks down the measured results from the FACT PACK.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Outriders?*

A: The combo ranks 1378 out of 1693 tested combinations in the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-11400's score of 18150.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 156.6 FPS, achieved with Low settings.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 156.6 at 1080p Low to 62.4 at 4K Low, a significant reduction of 94.2 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Arc B580's average score is 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's score of 23181.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its position among all CPUs?

A: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 696, and it holds the 76th percentile among all CPUs tested.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of visual output in this configuration. Its specifications from the FACT PACK include 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU's architecture is Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process, with a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz. These specs directly influence the measured FPS in Outriders, particularly at higher resolutions and detail settings.

In Outriders, the data shows that the Arc B580's performance is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset. At 1920x1080, the Ultra setting yields an average of 75.6 FPS, which is significantly lower than the 138.9 FPS seen at Medium settings. This indicates that the Ultra preset, which likely increases texture quality and effects, pushes the GPU's 12 GB memory and 80 ROPs to their limits. The 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth becomes a crucial factor, as higher resolutions and settings demand more data transfer, a trend clearly visible in the 4K results where the GPU's performance collapses. The GPU also holds the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 156.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 121.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 62.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 60.2% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the FPS falls from 75.6 at 1080p to 50.5 at 1440p, and then to 27 at 4K.

This data indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is much steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings. For example, at High settings, the FPS goes from 109.9 at 1080p to 66.4 at 1440p (a 39.6% drop), but then from 66.4 to 37.5 at 4K (a 43.5% drop). The GPU's processing power and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher quality presets. The 4K Ultra result of 27 FPS is the clearest indicator of this bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo performs admirably. Low settings produce an average of 156.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings still deliver a smooth 138.9 FPS, while High settings remain very playable at 109.9 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, presents a significant challenge, with the average FPS dropping to 75.6.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings yield an average of 121.7 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings provide 89.6 FPS, and High settings remain solid at 66.4 FPS. The Ultra preset again shows a substantial drop, averaging 50.5 FPS, which may be borderline for smooth gameplay depending on the user's preference.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low settings are the only playable option, with an average of 62.4 FPS. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS, and High settings fall to 37.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable, with an average of only 27 FPS. These numbers confirm that the B580 is not suited for 4K gaming in Outriders at higher detail levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1378th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the lower percentile of tested configurations, indicating that there are many faster pairings available. However, the ranking should be considered in context with the specific strengths and weaknesses of this pairing.

The CPU component, the Ryzen 5 3600, holds the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18129. This is a solid mid-range result. The GPU, the Arc B580, holds the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 23021. The combined rank of 1378 suggests that while individual components are capable, the pairing's performance in Outriders is limited by the GPU at higher resolutions, which contributes to the lower overall ranking. The data shows that the combo is significantly faster than the lowest-ranked configurations, but it is not competitive with top-tier systems.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark max-threads score of 4603 and a single-thread score of 696. In Outriders, a looter shooter that typically relies on a mix of single-thread and multi-thread performance, the 3600's capabilities are sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 156.6 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress many CPUs. The fact that the FPS scales down consistently as resolution increases suggests the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are likely sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more heavily taxed, the CPU still delivers a respectable 75.6 FPS, further confirming that the processor is not holding back the system. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, has nearly identical performance, with the Ryzen 5 3600 only 0.1% behind in average benchmark scores.