Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that this pairing is positioned far below the median experience for this title. The rank reflects a system that will struggle to deliver smooth gameplay at higher fidelity settings, and the data suggests users should temper expectations regarding high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play.

The low rank is consistent with the GPU’s individual performance profile. The Intel Arc B370 holds a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 1184 places it alongside legacy mobile and entry-level desktop parts. The combination of a mid-range 5000-series CPU with a GPU in this performance tier creates a significant bottleneck, where the graphics solution is the primary limiter in nearly every scenario measured.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2679 out of 2913 combos places it in the 92nd percentile from the bottom, meaning only 234 tested combinations perform worse. This is a clear signal that the system is built for basic 1080p play at best. The data indicates that the GPU is the constraining factor, as the Ryzen 5 5600G’s own benchmark performance is substantially stronger than the Arc B370’s.

The Ryzen 5 5600G, at the CPU level, ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (avg score 21066, 0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (avg score 21112, 0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (avg score 21133, 0.2% faster), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (avg score 21174, 0.4% faster). These deltas are negligible, showing the 5600G is a solidly average performer in the broader CPU landscape.

However, the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking drags the entire combo down. The Arc B370’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% faster), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% slower). This places the Arc B370 in territory occupied by graphics solutions from over a decade ago, which explains the poor overall combo ranking in a modern title like Outriders.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, which immediately signals its performance ceiling. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The memory subsystem is entirely system-shared, with the bus width and bandwidth being system-dependent, meaning performance will vary based on the accompanying system RAM configuration.

In Outriders, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: the Arc B370 is the limiting factor at every resolution and settings level. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104 FPS average, but this drops to 57 FPS at High and 41 FPS at Ultra. This steep decline with increased graphical load is characteristic of a GPU that lacks the raw compute and memory bandwidth to handle higher-fidelity assets.

The GPU’s specifications further contextualize its performance. With 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, the Arc B370 has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards. The 10 RT cores are present, but their utility is questionable given the overall low compute capacity, and the data suggests ray tracing would be impractical at playable frame rates. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is the sole benchmark entry, reinforcing its position near the bottom of the performance spectrum.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience balances frame rate with visual quality. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 104 FPS, which is the only settings level that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. The Medium preset averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, which provides a smoother visual experience than Low while still maintaining playable frame rates on most displays.

The High preset at 1080p drops to 57 FPS average, which is playable but may feel less fluid during intense combat sequences. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 41 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable action gameplay. For 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option, averaging 65 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 48 FPS, which is borderline, while High and Ultra drop to 36 FPS and 26 FPS respectively.

At 4K, the data shows the Arc B370 is not suitable for this resolution. Even the Low preset averages only 34 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 19 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 13 FPS. The recommendation is to prioritize 1080p with the Low or Medium preset for the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity. The Medium preset’s minimum of 64 FPS indicates it can hold above 60 FPS in most scenarios, making it the sweet spot for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: 104 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease substantially:

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 48 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS
• High: 36 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses:

• Low: 34 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, with a minimum of 21 FPS and maximum of 29 FPS
• High: 19 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

The pattern is consistent: each step up in resolution or settings yields a roughly proportional decrease in frame rate. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 63 FPS, while at 4K the gap narrows to 21 FPS, indicating the GPU is already saturated at the lower resolution with higher settings. The data suggests that the system is heavily GPU-bound, as the CPU’s performance headroom does not translate to higher frame rates when the GPU is the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Outriders at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with the Low or Medium preset. The Low preset averages 104 FPS, while Medium averages 75 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset achieves above 60 FPS with an average of 65 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo can deliver consistently playable frame rates across multiple settings. The 1440p Low preset is playable, but 4K is not recommended as even the Low preset averages only 34 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370’s benchmark score of 1184 places it within 1.4% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000. This indicates performance roughly equivalent to those legacy parts.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance ranking?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rivals are within 0.4% performance delta, showing it is a solid mid-range processor.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 41 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. At 1440p, Ultra averages 26 FPS, and at 4K, Ultra averages 13 FPS. The data suggests Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p for casual play.

Q: What is the limiting component in this combo?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The frame rates scale heavily with GPU load, confirming the Arc B370 is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features a 7 nm process node from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache.

In terms of memory, the CPU supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The CPU’s benchmark performance shows a strong showing in multi-threaded tasks, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and a single-core score of 1409. Its Geekbench scores are 8428 multi-core and 1801 single-core, while PassMark yields a multi-thread score of 19717 and a single-thread score of 3177.

Despite the CPU’s capable performance, it does not translate to superior gaming results in this combo. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5600G is more than sufficient to feed the Arc B370, as the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking and its proximity to the Intel Core i3-1220P and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U in benchmark scores indicate it is a well-rounded processor, but its potential is wasted when paired with such a low-performing GPU in a GPU-intensive title like Outriders.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rates drop by approximately 37-38% across all settings. For example, the Low preset drops from 104 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, while the High preset drops from 57 FPS to 36 FPS. This is a linear scaling pattern that suggests the GPU is the primary constraint.

From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more severe. The Low preset falls from 65 FPS to 34 FPS, a 48% reduction. The Medium preset falls from 48 FPS to 25 FPS, a 48% reduction as well. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth and shading capacity, as the system-shared memory configuration cannot keep up with the increased pixel load.

The implications are clear: the combo is optimized for 1080p gaming, and any attempt to scale to higher resolutions results in a disproportionate loss of performance. The data shows that the limiting component is definitively the Intel Arc B370, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not utilized at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops are consistent with a GPU that has a fixed compute throughput and cannot compensate for the increased rendering demands of higher resolutions. Users seeking 1440p or 4K play would need to significantly reduce settings, and even then, the frame rates would remain below the threshold for a smooth experience. The data suggests that this combo is best served at 1080p with medium settings, where it can maintain an average of 75 FPS, providing a balanced experience for a looter shooter genre that benefits from responsive gameplay.