Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a playable but scaling-sensitive experience in Outriders. The data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the combo ranking in the 74th percentile of all tested configurations. While the 1080p performance is strong, the substantial frame rate drop at 4K Ultra indicates that the Arc B580’s capabilities are the primary limiting factor, rather than the CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases, which is classic behavior for a system where the graphics card is the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 196 FPS, demonstrating a high ceiling for CPU-bound scenarios. However, this figure drops by 36% to 126 FPS at 1440p, and then by another 48% to 66 FPS at 4K. This dramatic scaling from Low to Ultra settings reinforces that the Arc B580 is being pushed to its limits by the pixel count.

The scaling pattern under High settings is more moderate but still pronounced. The system delivers 109 FPS at 1080p, which is a solid result for a looter shooter. Moving to 1440p reduces the average to 69 FPS, a 37% decrease, and at 4K the frame rate falls to 36 FPS. This indicates that 1440p High is the realistic ceiling for a smooth experience, while 4K High is only suitable for slower-paced moments or when using upscaling technologies.

The most telling data point is the Ultra preset scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 79 FPS, which is still playable. However, 1440p Ultra drops to 50 FPS, and 4K Ultra collapses to a 26 FPS average. This 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings highlights that the 12 GB of VRAM and 192-bit memory bus on the B580 are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at the highest fidelity levels. The data suggests that the component limiting performance is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU’s performance headroom at 1080p Low (196 FPS) is never approached at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Arc B580 holds a rank of 2757 out of 3710 combos for Outriders. This places it in the 74th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all other systems tested. This is a respectable position, but it also indicates that there is significant headroom for improvement with a more powerful GPU.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 5600G, has an average benchmark score of 21088 and sits in the 74th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (0.2% slower), suggesting that its processing power is a known commodity. The GPU, the Intel Arc B580, has an average score of 23021 and is in the 68th percentile against all GPUs, with rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.6% faster) and RTX 3080 (0.7% slower) showing it competes near those older high-end cards.

Given the game’s rank, the data implies that the combo is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the GPU holds the system back from higher tier rankings. The 26 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator that this configuration is not intended for 4K gaming, and its overall rank would likely improve significantly if the resolution target is lowered to 1080p or 1440p, where the B580 can flex its muscle.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Outriders?*

A: Based on the data, 1440p High is the optimal balance, yielding an average of 69 FPS. For a higher frame rate, 1080p High offers 109 FPS, while 1080p Ultra is also playable at 79 FPS.

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

A: Barely. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 66, but at High, it drops to 36 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to an unplayable 26 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only viable at Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G’s performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 21088 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-1220P, which scores 21066, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, which scores 21112. The differences are within 0.2%, indicating essentially parity in processing power.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a stronger performer than the RTX 2080?

A: The data shows a near tie. The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895. The Arc B580 is 0.6% faster according to the deltaPct, but this is within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the limiting factor for performance at 4K Ultra?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rate plummets to 26 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a 67% drop from 1080p Ultra (79 FPS). This indicates the Arc B580’s raw compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the extreme pixel load.

Q: How does the game’s performance scale from Medium to Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, moving from Medium (145 FPS) to Ultra (79 FPS) results in a 45% performance hit. At 1440p, the drop is more severe, from 92 FPS on Medium to 50 FPS on Ultra, a 46% reduction. This shows that Ultra settings are disproportionately taxing on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. For 1920x1080, the combo starts at 196 FPS on Low, drops to 145 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 167), then to 109 FPS on High, and finally to 79 FPS on Ultra. This shows a linear degradation, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 117 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance is halved compared to 1080p. The average FPS on Low is 126, which falls to 92 FPS on Medium (min 78, max 105). High settings produce 69 FPS, while Ultra brings the average down to 50 FPS. The progression here is consistent, with a 76 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings.

The 3840x2160 results are the most telling. Low settings yield 66 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS (min 41, max 55), High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 26 FPS. The data clearly shows that the Arc B580 loses its advantage at 4K, and the 12 GB of VRAM is not enough to maintain smooth frame rates under heavy load.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the workhorse of this combo, and its specifications directly explain the scaling behavior seen in Outriders. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, which is a high frequency for a graphics card. The chip has 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, along with 20 ray tracing cores.

These specs translate to a strong 1080p performer, as evidenced by the 196 FPS at Low settings. The 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is sufficient to push high frame rates at lower resolutions. However, the 192-bit memory bus is a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 26 FPS suggests that the memory bandwidth is saturated, preventing the GPU from delivering the necessary data to the shading units.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 68th percentile against all GPUs. Its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which reflects its raw power. Yet, in Outriders, the lack of significant memory bandwidth compared to some rivals becomes apparent at 4K, making the B580 a better fit for 1440p and below. The 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for a card in this performance class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the foundation for this system, and its capabilities are more than sufficient for Outriders. The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The 5600G’s processing power is highlighted by its Cinebench R23 scores: 10551 multi-core and 1409 single-core. This places it in the 74th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21088. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-1220P and the Core Ultra 7 256V, with score differences of less than 0.2%. This indicates that the CPU is a solid, mid-range performer that won't bottleneck a discrete GPU in most gaming scenarios.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 196 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to indicate the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s demands. The fact that frame rates scale down linearly with resolution suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor; if it were, the FPS would plateau or drop inconsistently. The 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient partner for the 190 W B580.