Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2679th out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This is a low ranking that reflects a fundamental imbalance between the two components. The CPU is a mid-range desktop processor with a 74th percentile score against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile against all GPUs. The data suggests that the graphics processor is the overwhelming bottleneck in this pairing, dragging the overall experience down to a level where even the CPU's relative strength cannot compensate. The 2913-combo pool includes systems with much stronger graphics solutions, and this combo's position near the bottom indicates that the Arc B370's performance is the primary limiting factor for Outriders, regardless of the capable processor driving it.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its clock speeds are modest, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. It also includes 10 ray tracing cores, though their utility in Outriders is limited by the overall low compute throughput. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM, meaning the GPU relies on the system's main memory with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This shared memory arrangement is a significant disadvantage for a game like Outriders, which benefits from dedicated high-bandwidth video memory.

The Arc B370's compute capabilities are reflected in its raw specifications: a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. These numbers are far below what dedicated gaming GPUs offer. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 1184 places it in a league with much older hardware, as its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). The Arc B370 is effectively within 0.5% of these legacy parts, indicating its performance class. In Outriders, this low GPU throughput translates directly into sub-30 FPS at 4K resolution across all settings, with the Ultra preset dropping to a 13 FPS average. The 25 W TDP and IGP form factor also suggest this is not designed for sustained high-load gaming, which is consistent with the measured results showing severe frame rate limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core, with dual-channel DDR4 memory support providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its benchmark scores are respectable for a desktop chip: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 7986. The PassMark multi-thread score of 20325 places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20733 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 5600GT is more than capable of handling this task, as evidenced by its strong single-thread performance. However, the data shows that the CPU's capabilities are largely wasted in this pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 104 FPS, which suggests the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. Yet, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 41 FPS, indicating that the GPU cannot keep up with the increased graphical load. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for Outriders' engine, which does not heavily stress multi-core processors. The bottleneck is clearly the Arc B370, which cannot translate the CPU's readiness into playable frame rates at higher settings or resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of this combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the average frame rates are 104 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium, 57 FPS on High, and 41 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, indicating some frame pacing variance. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 65 FPS on Low, 48 FPS on Medium, 36 FPS on High, and 26 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a range of 40 to 55 FPS. At 3840x2160, the results become largely unplayable: 34 FPS on Low, 25 FPS on Medium, 19 FPS on High, and 13 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS.

These numbers reveal a consistent pattern across all resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark, with a 63 FPS gap at 1080p (104 vs. 41) and a 21 FPS gap at 4K (34 vs. 13). The scaling from Low to Medium to High is relatively linear, but the jump to Ultra incurs a disproportionate performance penalty. At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 16 FPS, which is larger than the 18 FPS drop from Low to High. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that are particularly taxing for the Arc B370's limited geometry and pixel processing capabilities. The data indicates that 1080p Low is the only setting that delivers a consistently smooth experience above 100 FPS, while 1080p Medium is still viable at 75 FPS, but the GPU's performance degrades rapidly at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior is telling about the limiting component. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104 to 65, a 37.5% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Low, it drops from 65 to 34, a 47.7% reduction. The pattern is similar for High settings: 57 to 36 (36.8% drop) from 1080p to 1440p, and 36 to 19 (47.2% drop) from 1440p to 4K. This scaling is much steeper than what would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck. When a CPU is the limiting factor, frame rates remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the GPU is waiting on the processor. Here, the FPS drops significantly with each resolution increase, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

The Arc B370's shared memory architecture likely exacerbates this problem. At 4K, the system-shared memory bandwidth becomes a critical constraint, as the GPU competes with the CPU for the same memory bus. The measured 4K results, with a maximum of just 34 FPS on Low, underscore this limitation. The data also shows that the GPU's fill rate and texture rate specifications (48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s) are simply insufficient for 4K rendering, even at low settings. The resolution scaling clearly indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the performance ceiling, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT's strong scores are irrelevant once the resolution demands exceed the GPU's capabilities. The combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU can partially mask the GPU's weaknesses.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Outriders?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT with Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679th out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, which is just 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190).

Q: What is the best 1080p performance this combo can achieve?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the measured data.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600GT has a 74th percentile CPU score, while the Arc B370 is at the 5th percentile for GPUs, and resolution scaling shows FPS drops sharply with increases.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset shows a minimum of 64 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: No, the 4K results range from 34 FPS on Low to 13 FPS on Ultra, which are all below playable thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and acceptable frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 104 FPS, which is the only setting that exceeds 100 FPS. For a smoother visual experience, the Medium preset at 75 FPS is a reasonable compromise, offering a significant improvement over Low without the steep performance drop seen at High (57 FPS) or Ultra (41 FPS). The Medium preset's minimum of 64 FPS ensures that frame pacing remains above 60 FPS in most scenarios. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only playable option, with 65 FPS average. The Medium preset at 48 FPS is borderline, and the minimum of 40 FPS may cause noticeable stutter in action-heavy scenes. High and Ultra at 1440p are not recommended due to averages of 36 and 26 FPS respectively.

For 3840x2160, none of the settings are truly viable for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 34 FPS is the best achievable, but it is below the 60 FPS target for competitive play. The Medium preset has a minimum of 21 FPS, which is too low for a looter shooter where responsiveness is critical. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p Medium as the best overall experience, balancing visual fidelity with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS. This setting provides the most consistent frame rate while still offering better visuals than Low. If the priority is maximum frame rate, 1080p Low at 104 FPS is the clear choice, but the visual quality difference may not justify the 29 FPS gain over Medium for most players. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it incurs a performance penalty of 63 FPS at 1080p compared to Low, which is not proportional to the visual improvements.