Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Outriders, with the data clearly showing that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing. Benchmark results indicate the combo ranks in the 18th percentile of tested configurations, placing it in the lower tier of systems, yet the measured frame rates reveal a capable setup for high-refresh 1080p gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and exposes the GPU as the primary limiting component. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 96 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 32 FPS, representing a 67% loss from the 1080p baseline. This steep degradation curve is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus interface struggle to feed the massive pixel count of 4K.

The scaling pattern across all settings confirms this analysis. At Low settings, the combo achieves 173 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 36% from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 128 FPS to 81 FPS to 42 FPS, with similar percentage losses. The consistency of these scaling ratios across different quality presets indicates that resolution, not the complexity of the scene or effects, is the dominant variable.

The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, has ample headroom at 4K. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 suggest it can comfortably feed frames to the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the bottleneck. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (23 FPS) is barely above slideshow territory, while 4K Low (58 FPS) is borderline playable, proving that even with reduced graphical loads, the Arc B570 cannot maintain smooth performance at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, Medium settings at 1920x1080 provide the optimal experience. The data shows an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 148 FPS. This gives a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay during intense firefights. The minimum frame rate of 109 FPS is particularly encouraging, as it indicates the combo can maintain playability even in the most demanding scenes.

High settings at 1080p are also viable, delivering 96 FPS average. This is a 25% reduction from Medium but still well above playable thresholds. For players prioritizing visual quality over raw speed, High at 1440p yields 61 FPS average, which is acceptable for a looter shooter where precision aiming matters more than twitch reflexes. However, the minimum frame rate data is missing for this configuration, making it a riskier choice.

Ultra settings should be avoided entirely. At 1080p, Ultra drops to 70 FPS, and at 1440p it falls to 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS is unplayable. The jump from High to Ultra costs 26 FPS at 1080p, which is a steep price for marginal visual improvements. Low settings, while offering high frame rates (173 FPS at 1080p), strip away too much of the game's visual identity for a looter shooter that relies on environmental feedback.

The Medium preset emerges as the clear winner because it offers the largest performance headroom with a minimum FPS above 100 at 1080p. The 1440p Medium result of 81 FPS average with a 69 FPS minimum is also respectable, making it a strong alternative for users with higher-resolution monitors.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K?*

A: The data shows 4K performance is marginal. At High settings, the average is 32 FPS, and at Ultra it drops to 23 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K achieve a playable 58 FPS average, but this requires significant visual compromises.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: 1920x1080 is clearly the optimal resolution. The measured results show 173 FPS at Low, 128 FPS at Medium, and 96 FPS at High, all of which are well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. 1440p is usable at Medium (81 FPS) and High (61 FPS) but requires careful settings management.

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

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1). This places it in the same performance tier as these competitors.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for this game?

A: No, the CPU shows no signs of bottlenecking. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, provide sufficient processing power. The PassMark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 indicate the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands at all tested resolutions.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. This is a solid result that provides a smooth experience with some headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 2383 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower 18% of configurations. This ranking reflects the Arc B570's mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2383 out of 2913 places this system in the 18th percentile of all tested combinations. This ranking is consistent with the Arc B570's synthetic benchmark positioning, where it holds the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between the GPU's overall percentile and the in-game combo ranking suggests that Outriders is particularly demanding on the graphics subsystem.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks provide context for this ranking. The Arc B570 scores 20556 on average, nearly matching the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1) and Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1). Yet these scores represent synthetic workloads, and the measured FPS in Outriders shows the B570 performing as a mid-range card, which aligns with its 65th percentile standing.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600F sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938 with a deltaPct of 0, indicating near-identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (deltaPct -0.4). This CPU performance ceiling means the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor in any game scenario.

The 2383rd ranking out of 2913 combos indicates that while this system is far from top-tier, it occupies a distinct performance niche. The data suggests that users with this combo should expect 1080p high-refresh gaming or 1440p medium-quality gaming, which is consistent with the measured FPS across all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F brings 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The CPU operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a total of 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but its capabilities ensure no artificial frame caps. The PassMark data shows strong integer math performance (59339) and floating-point math (34548), which are relevant for game logic and physics calculations. The multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872 indicate balanced performance that can handle both the game's main thread and background processing.

The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s from dual-channel DDR4 support is sufficient for feeding the 6-core processor. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth to the Arc B570, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 connection. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces its position as a capable mid-range processor that will not constrain gaming performance.

The data shows no scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU produces 173 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it produces 70 FPS. The consistent scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution indicates the GPU is always the limiting factor. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, while not top-tier, provide sufficient parallelism for modern game engines without causing frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured data for this combo in Outriders is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 173 FPS average
• Medium: 128 FPS average, 109 FPS minimum, 148 FPS maximum
• High: 96 FPS average
• Ultra: 70 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 111 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average, 69 FPS minimum, 93 FPS maximum
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 42 FPS average, 36 FPS minimum, 49 FPS maximum
• High: 32 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

At 1080p, the frame rates span a wide range from 70 to 173 FPS, giving users significant flexibility in settings. The Medium preset stands out with a minimum FPS of 109, which is the only configuration at any resolution that maintains a minimum above 100 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 44-111 FPS, with Medium and High both offering playable averages. At 4K, the range compresses to 23-58 FPS, with only Low settings approaching playability.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution, showing 109 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame delivery, with the 1080p configuration offering the smoothest experience. The absence of minimum FPS data for other presets makes it difficult to assess their consistency, but the averages suggest Low settings would also maintain high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

The scaling from Medium to High costs 32 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K. The scaling from High to Ultra costs 26 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K. These diminishing returns at higher resolutions reinforce the recommendation to use Medium settings at 1080p for the best balance of performance and visual quality.