Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + Intel Arc B390

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a constrained gaming experience in Outriders, ranking 2582nd out of 2913 tested combinations. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p at playable framerates on lower presets, but struggles significantly at higher resolutions and quality settings. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data, component roles, and practical settings recommendations based strictly on the benchmark results provided.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Outriders?

A: The combination ranks 2582nd out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the lower 11th percentile of all tested systems for this game. This indicates the pairing is on the slower end for Outriders specifically.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 115, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 100 FPS on average.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. It sits just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463) and 2.7% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443), indicating it is in a very low-end GPU tier.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, placing it 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-12490F (score 20802) and 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 7J13 (score 20845). It sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only configuration with a recorded minimum FPS is Medium settings, where the combo hits 23 FPS at 3840x2160, 45 FPS at 2560x1440, and 71 FPS at 1920x1080. All other settings lack min/max data.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600GT have integrated graphics that could affect results?

A: Yes, the CPU includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, but the measured FPS data comes from the combo with the Intel Arc B390. The CPU's integrated graphics are not the focus of these results.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary rendering component in this configuration, and its capabilities fundamentally shape the Outriders experience. The GPU is built on Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture with a 3 nm process node, featuring 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores, though the measured data does not specifically isolate ray tracing performance in Outriders.

Clock speeds for the Arc B390 show a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz. The memory subsystem is entirely system shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM — the GPU draws from shared system memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This shared memory configuration likely contributes to the GPU's low performance ceiling, as memory latency and bandwidth are not optimized for dedicated graphics workloads.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database — the GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, and GT 710 — are all legacy entry-level parts, with the Arc B390 leading them by margins of 1.3% to 2.7%. This is a clear signal that the GPU is positioned at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

In Outriders specifically, the GPU's limitations manifest as a hard ceiling on playable settings. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 38 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 15 FPS. The pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s are modest figures that align with a GPU struggling to maintain fluid framerates at higher resolutions in a modern looter shooter.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2582 out of 2913 tested combinations places it in the bottom tier of Outriders performance. This ranking reflects the GPU's severe bottleneck, as the CPU sits at the 74th percentile of all processors — a comparatively strong component held back by a very weak graphics solution.

When examining the ranking, it is important to note that the CPU alone would not predict such a low system placement. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, only 0.3% higher) and the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, 0.4% higher). These are respectable mid-range CPU scores. The GPU, however, at the 9th percentile, drags the overall system performance down disproportionately.

The delta between CPU and GPU percentiles — 74 versus 9 — illustrates a highly imbalanced pairing. In Outriders, which relies heavily on GPU rendering for its particle effects and environmental detail, this imbalance means the system leaves substantial CPU headroom unused. The rank of 2582/2913 suggests that most other tested combos — even those with weaker CPUs — outperform this pairing because they likely pair them with more capable graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 115 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium, 63 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes the only complete min/max data in this resolution: a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS, indicating relatively stable framerates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably. Low settings yield 72 FPS, Medium produces 53 FPS (with a min of 45 and max of 61), High delivers 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 29 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p represents a substantial load increase for the GPU, cutting framerates by roughly 37-43% across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. Low settings manage 38 FPS, Medium drops to 28 FPS (with min 23 and max 32), High stumbles to 21 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 15 FPS. The 4K results show a GPU that is fundamentally overwhelmed, with even the lowest settings falling below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide roughly 2.5x the framerate of Ultra settings. At 1080p, the gap is 115 versus 45 FPS; at 1440p, 72 versus 29 FPS; and at 4K, 38 versus 15 FPS. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, rather than any specific settings feature.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Low settings provide the only configuration exceeding 100 FPS, hitting 115 FPS average. This is the smoothest experience available. Medium settings at 83 FPS offer a substantial visual improvement while still maintaining good fluidity, with a minimum of 71 FPS that keeps framerates above most stutter thresholds.

High settings at 1080p produce 63 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 45 FPS dips below the 60 FPS standard and is likely to feel less responsive. For players prioritizing visual quality over maximum smoothness, Medium at 1080p represents the best balance — it maintains an 83 FPS average with a 71 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, Low settings at 72 FPS are the only preset that clears the 60 FPS mark. Medium at 53 FPS is borderline but may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. High at 40 FPS and Ultra at 29 FPS are both below smooth thresholds and are likely to detract from the experience. For 1440p users, Low is the recommended setting.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings achieve even 40 FPS. Low at 38 FPS is the best option, but this is a marginal experience at best. Players attempting 4K should be aware that this combo cannot deliver a consistently smooth framerate at any quality level, and would be better served dropping to a lower resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides the computational foundation for this system. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The base clock runs at 3.60 GHz with a boost of 4.60 GHz, and the CPU carries a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark results show the CPU's multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 17272, while the single-core score is 2438. Geekbench multicore reaches 7986 with a single-core score of 1843. PassMark multithread scores 20325, and the CPU achieves a 74th percentile ranking against all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores only 0.3% higher on average, indicating the 5600GT is competitive in its class.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is likely less critical than the GPU's, given the looter shooter genre's emphasis on graphical rendering. The CPU produces strong results in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured FPS data shows that the system is GPU-limited at every resolution and settings combination. Evidence for this comes from the consistent FPS scaling with resolution changes — if the CPU were the bottleneck, framerates would not drop as dramatically when moving from 1080p to 4K.

The CPU's 12 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for Outriders' game logic and physics. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600GT is not the limiting factor in this pairing; rather, it is the Intel Arc B390 that constrains overall gaming performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing the GPU as the dominant bottleneck. At Low settings, the progression is 115 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The cumulative drop from 1080p to 4K is 67%.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 83 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 36% and 47% respectively. High settings go from 63 FPS at 1080p to 40 FPS at 1440p to 21 FPS at 4K, while Ultra drops from 45 to 29 to 15 FPS.

These scaling patterns are characteristic of a GPU-bound system. As resolution increases, the number of pixels the GPU must shade grows exponentially, and the Arc B390's limited shading units and shared memory bandwidth cannot keep pace. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, since the CPU workload is largely resolution-independent.

The fact that even at 1080p Low settings the system only reaches 115 FPS — rather than much higher values — further confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. A stronger GPU paired with this CPU would likely yield significantly higher framerates at 1080p, but the Arc B390's performance ceiling prevents that. For players seeking better performance, reducing resolution yields the most predictable gains, with 1080p Low being the only configuration that approaches the smoothness most players expect.