Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B570 combination lands near the bottom of the database's tested configurations for Outriders, securing the 2329th spot out of 2913 combos. This places it in the lower 20 percent of all tested pairings, indicating that while the system is fully capable of running the game, it does not deliver the high-end performance that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve. The data shows a configuration that prioritizes balance over raw power, with the bottleneck shifting depending on resolution and settings, a pattern that becomes evident when examining the measured frame rates across the board.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2329 out of 2913 combos is a definitive statement about this pairing's standing. It means that roughly 584 tested combinations outperform this specific CPU-GPU match in Outriders, while about 2328 combinations perform worse. This is not a top-tier setup for the game, but it is also far from the worst, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the performance distribution.

The CPU itself holds a percentileVsAllCpus of 74, meaning it performs better than 74 percent of all tested processors in general benchmarks. However, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 65, indicating it sits lower relative to its peers. This discrepancy suggests that in a CPU-bound scenario, the Ryzen 5 5600 could push higher frame rates, but the Arc B570's overall standing holds the combo back in certain situations. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 20468, which is nearly identical to the GPU's average benchmark score of 20556, suggesting a rough parity in their respective synthetic performance levels, yet the in-game ranking shows that this parity does not translate into competitive frame rates at higher settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in Outriders, as the game's asset streaming and texture detail can be demanding. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set at 2500 MHz, which is a modest clock speed for modern graphics cards. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective, which is standard for this memory type.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 scores 14195 in Passmark G3D and 7281 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a DirectX 12 score of 72 in Passmark. These numbers indicate a mid-range performer. The GPU's nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 on average, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the B570 is essentially tied with its predecessor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a deltaPct of 0.1, so the B570 is within a fraction of a percent of that mobile part as well. This shows that the Arc B570 is positioned firmly in the lower mid-range segment, and its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces this.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Outriders at most resolutions, but the game's Ultra preset may push memory usage to its limits, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drop at that setting. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the system averages 70 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it falls to 44 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 23 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being strained as resolution increases, making the VRAM size less of a bottleneck than the raw processing power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 176 FPS, which is an excellent result for competitive play. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 111 FPS, a reduction of 65 FPS, and at 4K Low, the average falls to 58 FPS. This represents a 67 percent drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues. The 1080p average is 128 FPS, which drops to 81 FPS at 1440p and then to 42 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 47 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 39 FPS. This shows a consistent scaling penalty as pixel count increases. The High preset tells a similar story: 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 29 FPS.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most severe scaling, with 70 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 67 percent, identical to the Low preset drop. This consistency across settings suggests that the limiting component is the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity, which scales linearly with resolution. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely not the bottleneck here, as the frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel workload.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the most viable resolution, with all presets delivering playable frame rates. At 1080p High, the average is 96 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 70 FPS, making 1080p the only resolution where Ultra settings remain above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750's 20582, a deltaPct of -0.1. It is also within 0.1 percent of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 20534, showing that these three GPUs are statistically tied in overall performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a strong CPU for this game?

A: The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 74, indicating it outperforms 74 percent of all tested processors. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, which are more than sufficient for Outriders' requirements.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so much at 4K Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 23, which is unplayable. This is due to the GPU's limited compute resources, as the 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for the extreme pixel workload, causing a 67 percent drop from 1080p Ultra's 70 FPS.

Q: What settings provide the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 111 FPS, while Medium offers 81 FPS and High provides 61 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, Medium is the best option, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low.

Q: Does the combo show any signs of a CPU bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 176 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The steady FPS drops with each resolution increase point to the GPU being the limiting component.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 176 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, but the Medium preset at 128 FPS offers a better visual experience while remaining well above the 60 FPS threshold. High is also viable at 96 FPS, and even Ultra stays playable at 70 FPS. For most users, the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, providing a significant visual upgrade over Low without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, the choices become more constrained. Low runs at 111 FPS, which is excellent, but Medium at 81 FPS is still smooth and looks considerably better. High at 61 FPS is borderline, dipping close to the 60 FPS line, while Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. The data suggests Medium is the optimal choice at 1440p, offering a good balance of fidelity and performance.

At 4K, the situation is challenging. Low is the only playable preset at 58 FPS, while Medium drops to 42 FPS and High to 32 FPS. Ultra at 23 FPS is effectively a slideshow. For 4K gaming, users should stick to Low settings if they want to maintain a playable frame rate, but the better recommendation is to drop to 1440p Medium for a much smoother experience. The measured min and max FPS data for Medium settings shows 109-148 FPS at 1080p, 69-93 FPS at 1440p, and 36-49 FPS at 4K, confirming that Medium at 1440p provides a stable frame time experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. This CPU features 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads. Its benchmark results are strong for its class: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584, with a Geekbench multicore score of 9158 and single-core score of 1936.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's performance is more than adequate. The game's engine scales well with multiple cores, and the 6-core/12-thread configuration ensures that the CPU can handle the game's AI and physics computations without becoming a bottleneck. The Passmark multithread score of 21541 and single-thread score of 3256 reinforce this capability. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 74 means it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scores 20454 on average, a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the Ryzen 5 5600 is essentially tied with that newer part.

The evidence that the CPU is not the limiting factor comes from the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, where the CPU has the most influence, the system reaches 176 FPS at Low settings, which is a high frame rate that most CPUs would struggle to exceed. As resolution increases, the FPS drops proportionally, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and strong single-thread performance ensure that it can keep up with the GPU's demands, even at lower resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively higher. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 provides a solid foundation for the Arc B570, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of performance in Outriders.