Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a configuration defined by a stark imbalance. The CPU is a powerhouse, ranking in the 89th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 5th percentile. In Outriders, this translates to a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution at nearly every turn. The data shows a playable experience is achievable, but only by making significant compromises on visual fidelity and resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Outriders shows a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B370 struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher quality presets, especially as resolution increases. For a 60 FPS target, the Low preset is the only reliable option, and it is only attainable at 1080p. At that resolution, the Low preset delivers an average of 104 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset that breaks the 100 FPS barrier.

At 1440p, the Low preset yields an average of 65 FPS. This is still a playable experience, but it represents a 39 FPS drop from the 1080p result. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 75 FPS, which offers a better visual experience than Low while still being smooth. The data suggests that users seeking a balance between visual quality and performance should select the Medium preset at 1920x1080. This setting provides a 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS, ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent enough for a looter shooter.

The High preset is not viable for a smooth experience. At 1080p, it averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target many players prefer. At 1440p, it drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 19 FPS. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable across all resolutions, with average frame rates ranging from 13 FPS at 4K to 41 FPS at 1080p. The data indicates that the performance cost of the Ultra preset is too steep for this GPU's capabilities. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the best choice. For a better visual experience, the Medium preset at 1080p is the highest quality setting that can consistently hold an average above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the dominant bottleneck in this system for Outriders. Its performance, measured by a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to rivals like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), which are legacy parts. This context is crucial for understanding the measured FPS results.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory. Its clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The data shows that this combination of low relative performance and shared memory is insufficient for demanding settings in Outriders. The drop from Medium to Ultra at 1080p is 34 FPS (from 75 to 41), which shows the significant cost of the highest settings on this architecture. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, but these specifications do not translate into adequate rasterization power for this game at high resolutions. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are simply too low to handle the load at 4K, where even the Low preset only manages an average of 34 FPS. The 25 W TDP indicates a highly efficient chip, but efficiency cannot compensate for a lack of raw compute throughput (6.144 TFLOPS FP32) in a graphically intensive title like Outriders.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D presents a stark contrast to the GPU. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process. With a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, it also features a massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache. Its average benchmark score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are high-end mobile and desktop parts like the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2%), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, 0.6%). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889, -0.7%). The data suggests this CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's strength is most evident at 1080p with the Low preset, where the GPU is less stressed. The jump from 65 FPS at 1440p Low to 104 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to produce higher frame rates when the resolution is lowered. The PassMark single-thread score of 3494 and the multithread score of 25047 are strong, indicating robust performance for both game logic and background tasks. The 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth on the dual-channel DDR5 interface is more than sufficient to support the system's needs. While the CPU can deliver high performance, the data shows that a stronger GPU would be needed to take full advantage of its capabilities in Outriders. The GPU consistently caps the frame rate before the CPU's potential is reached.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows 4K performance is very poor. The best result is 34 FPS on the Low preset. High and Medium settings yield 19 FPS and 25 FPS respectively, while Ultra drops to 13 FPS. None of these are playable for a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: The only preset that achieves a 60 FPS average is Low at 1920x1080, which produces 104 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is also viable, with an average of 75 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Why is the performance gap between the Medium and Ultra presets so large?

A: At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 75 FPS on Medium to 41 FPS on Ultra. This 34 FPS difference shows that the Ultra preset's graphical demands are disproportionate to the Intel Arc B370's processing power, making it an inefficient choice.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average score of 44573. It is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. It is 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main cause of low frame rates?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. The significant FPS increases when lowering resolution (e.g., from 36 FPS to 57 FPS at High when going from 1440p to 1080p) confirm that the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and High presets at 1440p?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 65 FPS, while the High preset averages 36 FPS. This is a 29 FPS drop, demonstrating the substantial performance cost of the High preset at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the Intel Arc B370's performance drops significantly. At the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 104 to 65, a reduction of 39 FPS. At the High preset, the drop is from 57 to 36 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS. This scaling pattern continues up to 4K, where the Low preset averages only 34 FPS.

This behavior is characteristic of a system where the graphics processor is fully saturated. The CPU, which is capable of much higher frame rates, is waiting for the GPU to complete its rendering tasks. For example, at 1080p Low, the GPU can produce 104 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 4K Low, the GPU is forced to work on four times as many pixels, and its output falls to 34 FPS. The data shows that the frame rate is inversely proportional to the resolution, which is a clear sign of a GPU bottleneck. The fact that the FPS does not scale perfectly with pixel count also suggests other GPU limitations, such as memory bandwidth, are coming into play. The "System Dependent" memory bandwidth and "System Shared" memory type are likely contributing factors to the severe performance degradation at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured FPS data for Outriders with this configuration.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 104 FPS. This is the peak performance of the configuration.
• Medium: Average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This is the recommended preset for a balance of quality and performance.
• High: Average 57 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.
• Ultra: Average 41 FPS. This preset is not suitable for gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 65 FPS. This is a playable result, but a significant drop from the 1080p result.
• Medium: Average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.
• High: Average 36 FPS. This is a substantial downgrade from the 1080p High result.
• Ultra: Average 26 FPS. This is not a playable experience.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 34 FPS. This result shows the GPU is heavily overburdened.
• Medium: Average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS.
• High: Average 19 FPS. This is not a playable frame rate.
• Ultra: Average 13 FPS. This is the lowest measured result in the dataset.

The data confirms that the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B370 is only suitable for 1080p gaming in Outriders. The GPU's low performance percentile and the sharp FPS drops at higher resolutions make it the definitive bottleneck. Users with this setup should target 1080p with Medium or Low settings to achieve the best possible experience. This system ranks 2679 out of 2913 combinations for this game, placing it in the bottom 8% of tested configurations.