Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly specific performance profile in Outriders, characterized by a stark contrast between a modern, capable CPU and a GPU that benchmarks in the lowest percentiles. The measured data reveals that this combination is overwhelmingly GPU-limited, with frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings, but which never reach a level that could be considered fluid for a fast-paced looter shooter. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the Intel Arc B390 as the primary performance bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 115 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 72 FPS, a significant reduction of 43 FPS (approximately 37%). At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 38 FPS, which is just a third of the 1080p Low result. This steep decline is a classic symptom of a GPU that is running out of pixel-pushing capacity; the Ryzen 5 7500F is not the limiting factor here.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 63 at 1080p, to 40 at 1440p, and finally to 21 at 4K. Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 83 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop, moving from 45 FPS at 1080p to 29 FPS at 1440p, and collapsing to just 15 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that the performance cost of moving to a higher resolution is near-linear, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (listed as "System Dependent") are being saturated.

The nature of the frame rate drops points to a pure GPU limitation. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU, even at lower resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops so dramatically when the pixel count increases indicates that the rendering pipeline is the bottleneck, not the CPU's ability to process game logic or draw calls. In essence, the Arc B390 is the wall that prevents this system from achieving higher performance. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands exponentially while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant, leading to the observed performance collapse.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Outriders?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 115 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate territory.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F or the Intel Arc B390 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor. The FPS drops precipitously as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of GPU saturation. The CPU's performance is effectively masked by the GPU's inability to render frames faster.

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

A: No, not at a playable frame rate. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 38 FPS on Low settings, with High and Ultra presets falling to 21 FPS and 15 FPS, respectively. The data shows 4K is not viable for a smooth experience with this hardware.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 115 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS. This represents a 70 FPS difference, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a massive load on the GPU, more than halving the performance of the Low preset.

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX with an average score of 1463, making the Arc B390 1.3% faster. It is also 1.5% faster than the GeForce 800M and 2.5% faster than the GeForce GT 625 OEM.

Q: Are there any settings that provide a consistent 60 FPS experience?

A: Yes, only one measured configuration achieves a 60 FPS average: 1920x1080 with High settings, which averages 63 FPS. All other settings and resolution combinations either fall below 60 FPS or are the Low preset at 1080p which goes above it (115 FPS).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this hardware is found at 1920x1080 resolution. The only preset that consistently delivers a playable frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold is High, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a delicate balance; the Low preset offers a much higher 115 FPS average, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 83 FPS, which is also excellent, but High provides a better visual experience while still maintaining a playable frame rate. This makes the High preset at 1080p the "sweet spot" for this combo.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more challenging. The Low preset averages 72 FPS, which is playable, but the visual quality will be minimal. The Medium preset drops to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High falls to 40 FPS. For users who prioritize resolution over visual effects, 1440p Low is the only viable option. However, the data shows that 1080p High is a superior choice, offering a better balance of visual quality and smoothness than 1440p Low.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it averages 45 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a fast-paced action game. At 1440p and 4K, the average FPS of 29 and 15 respectively makes the game nearly unplayable. The performance cost of the Ultra preset, which likely includes high-end shadow and post-processing effects, is too steep for the Arc B390 to handle. Therefore, the data supports 1920x1080 with the High preset as the definitive recommendation for the best measured experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 115 FPS average. This is the highest performance point for this combo.
• Medium: 83 FPS average, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. This shows a stable frame delivery above 60 FPS.
• High: 63 FPS average. This is the only configuration with a High preset that surpasses the 60 FPS mark.
• Ultra: 45 FPS average. The frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making the game feel less fluid.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 72 FPS average. This is the only playable preset at this resolution, though it requires significant visual compromises.
• Medium: 53 FPS average, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 61 FPS. The frame rate is often below 60 FPS, leading to potential stuttering.
• High: 40 FPS average. The experience becomes noticeably less smooth.
• Ultra: 29 FPS average. This is not a playable configuration for this game.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 38 FPS average. The game is playable but far from a smooth experience.
• Medium: 28 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. The frame rate is consistently low.
• High: 21 FPS average. The game is largely unplayable.
• Ultra: 15 FPS average. This is a slideshow and not viable for gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Outriders, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2582 out of 2913 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 11.4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is among the lower-performing configurations for this title. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which has a percentile rank of 9 among all GPUs, meaning it performs better than only 9% of the tested graphics cards.

The CPU, in contrast, has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer. However, the GPU's poor performance drags the entire combo down in the rankings. The gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output is immense. The Ryzen 5 7500F is capable of much higher frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the Arc B390 cannot deliver the raw rendering power needed to boost this combo's standing in the game's performance charts. The rank of 2582 is a direct consequence of the GPU's low processing power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores a strong 22799 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3218 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 24964, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. These numbers show a processor with substantial headroom for gaming workloads.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role is to process game logic and feed draw calls to the GPU. The measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is not the performance limiter in this system. Evidence for this is the dramatic FPS drop when resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 115 FPS; if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain similar at higher resolutions, as the CPU workload wouldn't change. Instead, the FPS plummets to 38 FPS at 4K Low, demonstrating that the GPU is unable to keep up with the increased rendering load. The 7500F is effectively waiting on the GPU to finish its work. Its high clock speeds and modern architecture ensure it is never the reason for low frame rates in this specific configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is a mobile/IGP-class graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, with a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's DDR5 RAM, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This is a critical weakness for gaming, as system memory bandwidth is far lower than dedicated VRAM. The GPU's only synthetic benchmark is a 1482 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad, which places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, which it beats by 1.3%, and the GeForce 800M, which it beats by 1.5%.

The GPU's role is to render frames, and its performance characteristics directly explain the measured FPS. The low 9th percentile rank, combined with the "System Shared" memory, creates a severe bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system averages 115 FPS, which is fine, but the scaling is poor. As the resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed. The Ultra preset at 4K yields just 15 FPS, a 13% performance of the 1080p Low score. This shows that the Arc B390 lacks the raw compute and memory resources to handle the demands of Outriders at higher settings. The GPU's limitations are the sole reason for this combo's low ranking and poor performance at higher resolutions.