Outriders

# Outriders Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B390

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G processor and Intel's Arc B390 integrated graphics produces a distinctive performance profile in Outriders, one that places this pairing at rank 2582 out of 2913 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower 11% of all tested systems, but the data reveals a more nuanced story than the raw ranking suggests. The Ryzen 5 5600G, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, brings substantial CPU horsepower to the table, while the Arc B390, an integrated GPU based on Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units and a 2500 MHz boost clock, serves as the system's graphical engine. The benchmark data shows that Outriders presents a challenging workload for this configuration, with the integrated GPU acting as the primary performance bottleneck across most settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 115 FPS average, which drops to 72 FPS at 1440p and further to 38 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests that the Arc B390's fill rate and memory bandwidth—both system-dependent given the "System Shared" memory configuration—become increasingly strained as pixel count rises.

The 4K Ultra preset tells a stark story: only 15 FPS average, which is 87% lower than the 1080p Low result. This indicates that at 4K, the integrated GPU is completely overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and demanding visual effects. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (115 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) is 70 FPS, while at 4K, the difference between Low (38 FPS) and Ultra (15 FPS) is only 23 FPS. This narrowing gap at 4K suggests that resolution, not settings, becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The Medium preset provides the only complete FPS data across all resolutions, with minimum and maximum values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 83 FPS average with a range of 71 to 96 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 28 FPS with a range of 23 to 32 FPS. The consistent frame pacing across these measurements indicates that the Arc B390 maintains stable performance without sudden spikes or drops, even when pushed to its limits.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. With a boost clock of 2500 MHz and a base clock of 300 MHz, the GPU operates within a wide dynamic range, but its integrated nature means it shares system memory rather than having dedicated VRAM. The "System Shared" memory configuration has a bandwidth that is "System Dependent," which in practice means the GPU's memory performance is tied to the Ryzen 5 5600G's dual-channel DDR4 memory subsystem with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The GPU's specifications include 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operations units. These translate to a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS, which places the Arc B390 at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database. This low percentile ranking is reflected in the nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1.3% higher average score), the GeForce 800M (1.5% higher), the GeForce GT 625 OEM (2.5% higher), and the GeForce GT 710 (2.7% higher). These comparisons illustrate that the Arc B390's raw compute capability is modest even by integrated and entry-level discrete GPU standards.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 provides a synthetic benchmark reference point. This score, combined with the Outriders results, suggests that the Arc B390 can handle modern game engines at low to medium settings but struggles with high-end visual configurations. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs, which means it has the feature set for modern games, but the execution resources are limited.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G presents an interesting contrast to the GPU limitation. This processor, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Its benchmark results show strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 scores of 1409 single-core and 10551 multi-core, along with a Geekbench single-core score of 1801 and multi-core score of 8428, position this CPU well above the performance levels typically required for gaming.

The CPU's 3DMark scores reveal its scaling characteristics: 872 for single-thread, 1705 for 2-threads, 3258 for 4-threads, 4694 for 8-threads, and 5451 for 16-threads (with max threads scoring 5455). These results show that the processor scales effectively with additional threads, which is beneficial for games that can utilize multiple cores. The PassMark scores, including 3177 for single-thread and 19717 for multithread, further confirm the processor's capability.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU is likely not the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, where the system achieves 115 FPS, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU. However, the CPU's percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088, places it near the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% higher score), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (0.4% lower). This grouping indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600G provides competitive CPU performance in its class.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node, manufactured by TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, contribute to efficient power usage. The 16 MB L3 cache, along with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core, provides adequate cache resources for gaming workloads. The processor's support for DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, is standard for its generation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2582 out of 2913 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 11.4% of all configurations tested in Outriders. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the Arc B390's GPU performance, which sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, performs at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, demonstrating a significant imbalance between the two components.

This imbalance means that the system's overall ranking in Outriders is dragged down by the GPU, despite having a capable processor. The data suggests that in CPU-light scenarios, the system performs adequately, but in GPU-intensive situations—which Outriders presents at higher settings and resolutions—the Arc B390 cannot sustain playable frame rates. The ranking also reflects the fact that this is an integrated graphics solution competing against systems with discrete GPUs, many of which offer substantially more graphical processing power.

The deltaPct values from the GPU's nearest rivals show that the Arc B390 is very closely matched with several older NVIDIA integrated and entry-level GPUs. The 1.3% difference from the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% from the GeForce 800M, 2.5% from the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% from the GT 710 indicate that the Arc B390 performs within a narrow band of these legacy parts. This positioning suggests that while the Arc B390 supports modern APIs and features, its raw performance is comparable to GPUs from several generations ago.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this configuration depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 115 FPS average, which is well above playable thresholds and provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 83 FPS average with a minimum of 71 FPS, which remains playable and provides better visual quality with only a 28% performance cost compared to Low.

The High preset at 1080p drops to 63 FPS average, which is still playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes more noticeable. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 45 FPS average, which is at the lower boundary of acceptable performance for a looter shooter genre where fast-paced action is common. For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, the Medium preset at 1080p appears to offer the best balance, with frame rates ranging from 71 to 96 FPS.

At 1440p, the Low preset provides 72 FPS average, which is playable, while Medium drops to 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS. The High preset at 1440p yields 40 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. At 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 38 FPS average, with Medium at 28 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 15 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is not viable with this configuration, and even 1440p requires compromising on settings to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where the system consistently achieves playable frame rates across all settings. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset delivers 45 FPS average, while Low reaches 115 FPS and Medium achieves 83 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this configuration?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600G scores at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among GPUs. The GPU's performance ceiling appears to be the limiting factor.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1482 is within 1.3% of the GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% of the GeForce 800M, 2.5% of the GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% of the GT 710, placing it in the same performance tier as these older GPUs.

Q: What settings provide the most stable frame pacing?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 71 to 96 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it's 45 to 61 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it's 23 to 32 FPS, suggesting consistent performance without major frame spikes.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: No. The best 4K result is 38 FPS average at Low settings, with Medium at 28 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 15 FPS. None of these configurations provide a consistently playable experience at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G's average benchmark score of 21088 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i3-1220P, 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p Resolution:

• Low settings: 115 FPS average
• Medium settings: 83 FPS average, with minimum 71 FPS and maximum 96 FPS
• High settings: 63 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 45 FPS average

1440p Resolution:

• Low settings: 72 FPS average
• Medium settings: 53 FPS average, with minimum 45 FPS and maximum 61 FPS
• High settings: 40 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 29 FPS average

4K Resolution:

• Low settings: 38 FPS average
• Medium settings: 28 FPS average, with minimum 23 FPS and maximum 32 FPS
• High settings: 21 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 15 FPS average

The complete dataset shows a consistent pattern: increasing resolution and settings both reduce performance, but resolution has a more pronounced impact. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops by 77 FPS (67%), while from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra, the drop is 70 FPS (61%). At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 23 FPS (60%), indicating that at this resolution, the GPU is so heavily constrained that settings adjustments have diminishing returns. The Ryzen 5 5600G's capabilities remain underutilized across most test conditions, as the Arc B390's integrated nature and system-dependent memory bandwidth prevent the CPU from fully expressing its performance potential in this game.