Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Outriders. The data shows a configuration that is heavily balanced toward the GPU, with CPU headroom to spare at most settings, but with clear limitations at 4K Ultra that push the combo out of comfortable playable territory. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 96 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 32 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario; the Arc B570’s rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count, and the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration is not the limiting factor in these transitions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution further confirms this. At 1080p, the frame rate ranges from 163 FPS on Low to 70 FPS on Ultra, a spread of 93 FPS. At 1440p, the same settings span from 111 FPS to 44 FPS, a 67 FPS difference. At 4K, the spread narrows to 35 FPS, from 58 FPS on Low to 23 FPS on Ultra. This compression of the settings-based performance delta at higher resolutions is a classic sign of the GPU reaching its absolute limits; the pixel fill rate and shading throughput become the hard ceiling, minimizing the impact of lower-detail settings.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 4600G, with its Zen 2 architecture and 3.70 GHz base clock, is more than adequate to feed the Arc B570 at 1080p. The 163 FPS result on Low suggests the CPU can push far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further. The primary takeaway is that for this game, the Intel Arc B570 is the sole performance arbiter; resolution scaling is purely a function of its 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 2500 MHz clock speed being saturated.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation for 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, Medium delivers an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, ensuring a consistently fluid experience that far exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The jump to High drops the average to 96 FPS, which is still playable, but the minimum frame rate is not recorded, introducing uncertainty. Medium offers the highest guaranteed floor.

At 1440p, Medium produces an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, providing a solid 60+ FPS experience while maintaining higher detail than Low. While High at 1440p hits 61 FPS average, the lack of a recorded minimum makes it a riskier choice for those sensitive to frame drops. The data suggests that High at 1440p is borderline, while Medium is comfortable.

For 4K, the situation is different. The Medium preset yields an average of 42 FPS (with a 36 FPS minimum), which is below the standard for smooth action gaming. Low at 4K is the only preset that achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 58 FPS, but this requires sacrificing almost all visual quality. The recommendation for 4K is to accept either Low for playability or Medium for a visually richer, but less fluid, experience. Ultra is not viable at any resolution for this combo, as it only achieves 70 FPS at 1080p and drops to 23 FPS at 4K. The data points to Medium as the optimal choice for the majority of users.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its specifications—10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth—are the key factors in Outriders’ performance. The 2500 MHz base and boost clock, combined with 2304 shading units, define the raw compute throughput that drives the frame rates. The benchmark results show that the GPU’s compute capabilities scale predictably with resolution and settings, which is typical for a title that relies heavily on pixel shading and texture bandwidth.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at the tested resolutions. There is no indication of memory capacity being a bottleneck, as the performance drops are consistent with pure compute and bandwidth limitations rather than texture swapping. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is a more critical factor; the steep decline from 1080p to 4K suggests that the memory bus is saturated at higher pixel counts, limiting the data throughput needed for high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its strong showing against rivals like the Intel Arc A750 (which it trails by only 0.1% in average score) position it as a mid-range performer that is well-matched to a 1080p or 1440p target.

The GPU’s nearest rivals list includes the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X, with deltaPct values of 0.1% and -0.5% respectively. This indicates that the Arc B570’s raw performance in synthetic benchmarks is comparable to these parts, but its real-world Outriders results show it is firmly a 1080p-to-1440p card, struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on anything other than Low settings. The 150 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are adequate for this class of GPU, but they do not overcome the fundamental limits of its memory subsystem at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination performs well across all settings. Low yields an average of 163 FPS, which is an excellent result for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Medium produces 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, providing a very stable experience. High delivers 96 FPS average, which is smooth, but the lack of a minimum frame rate makes it less predictable than Medium. Ultra is the weakest at this resolution, averaging 70 FPS, which is playable but shows that the most demanding preset significantly taxes the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low still provides a high average of 111 FPS, suitable for fast-paced play. Medium is the most balanced, with an average of 81 FPS and a minimum of 69 FPS, ensuring a consistent 60+ FPS experience. High falls to 61 FPS average, which is borderline; it meets the 60 FPS target on average but may dip below in intense scenes, as no minimum is recorded. Ultra is not recommended for 1440p, as it averages only 44 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold for a looter shooter.

At 3840x2160, the limits of the Arc B570 are exposed. Low is the only setting that achieves a playable average, hitting 58 FPS. Medium averages 42 FPS (minimum 36 FPS), which is a significant compromise. High drops to 32 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 23 FPS. The frame rate data at 4K shows a clear hierarchy, with each settings tier costing roughly 10-15 FPS, but the starting point is too low for any setting other than Low to be considered viable for consistent action.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p, the range is 109-148 FPS; at 1440p, it is 69-93 FPS; and at 4K, it is 36-49 FPS. This data confirms that the minimum frame rates scale proportionally with the averages, indicating no major stuttering or frame time spikes that would be attributed to CPU hiccups.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration ranks 2387th out of 2913 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the lower half of all possible pairings, which is consistent with the hardware’s mid-range positioning. The CPU, with its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, is not the weak link; its average benchmark score of 17507 puts it close to rivals like the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct of 0.1%) and the Intel Core 7 150U (deltaPct of 0.6%). The GPU, ranked in the 65th percentile, is the component that drags the overall combo ranking down.

The combo’s rank indicates that while the pairing is functional, it does not excel in this game relative to other combinations. The 2387th position out of 2913 suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates in Outriders. This is not a surprising outcome given that the Ryzen 5 4600G is a value-oriented APU with integrated graphics, and the Arc B570 is an entry-level discrete GPU in Intel’s Battlemage lineup. The data implies that for Outriders, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves high frame rates, but it is outclassed by more powerful setups at higher resolutions.

The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the bottleneck. Neither component is severely underpowered, but neither is strong enough to push the combo into a higher percentile. The GPU’s 4K performance is the primary reason for the low rank, as it fails to maintain playable frame rates at that resolution on higher presets. For users targeting 1080p, this rank might be acceptable, but for 1440p or 4K gaming, the data suggests looking at other configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At 1080p, the combo achieves an average of 96 FPS on High and 128 FPS on Medium, ensuring a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 61 FPS on High, which is borderline, and at 3840x2160, it falls below 60 FPS on all settings except Low.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 on Low is 58 FPS. All other presets—Medium (42 FPS), High (32 FPS), and Ultra (23 FPS)—fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which graphics preset offers the most stable performance?

A: The Medium preset is the most stable, as it is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, it ranges from 109 to 148 FPS, and at 1440p, it ranges from 69 to 93 FPS. This provides a guaranteed minimum that is well above playable levels.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The evidence is the steep frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K, which are characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU, with a 71st percentile ranking, has enough headroom to push higher frame rates, as seen in the 163 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The average benchmark score for the Arc B570 is 20556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has a score of 20534, a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the Arc B570 is effectively tied with it. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a deltaPct of -0.1%, also essentially a tie.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems for Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 2387th out of 2913 tested combinations. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, indicating that while it can play the game, many other pairings offer higher performance, particularly at higher resolutions.