Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks near the bottom of the performance stack for Outriders, landing at position 2582 out of 2913 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 11th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while the configuration is functional, it will struggle to deliver a premium experience in this looter shooter. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with the CPU’s substantial processing power largely going unused at the settings where the GPU can keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination’s rank of 2582 out of 2913 combos is a clear indicator of its overall standing. Benchmark results place this pairing in the lower tier of systems tested for Outriders, with roughly 89% of other configurations performing better. This is not a system designed for high-refresh-rate dominance or maximum visual fidelity; the data shows it is a setup for playable, if modest, frame rates.

The CPU and GPU are a study in contrast. The Ryzen 5 7600 holds a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 78% of its peers in general processing tasks. Its average benchmark score of 26324 places it in close competition with processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (scoring 26274, a 0.2% difference) and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (scoring 26212, a 0.4% difference). The GPU, however, tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% faster), which are decidedly entry-level parts.

The result is a system where the processor is a high-end component held back by a graphics card that ranks in the bottom 10% of all GPUs. This imbalance means the combo’s overall rank is dictated almost entirely by the GPU’s limitations. For Outriders, the data indicates that the experience will be defined by reduced resolutions and lower settings to achieve acceptable performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. Its role in Outriders is defined by its memory architecture and clock speeds, which are modest by modern standards. The GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, but its memory configuration is the most limiting factor: the card uses System Shared memory, with a bus width and bandwidth that are also System Shared and System Dependent. This means the GPU relies on the system’s main memory rather than dedicated VRAM, which can impact performance in memory-intensive scenes typical of a looter shooter with many enemies and effects.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are limited, with 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units. It also includes 12 ray tracing cores, but the overall FP32 performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS. In the context of Outriders, the data shows that this hardware is sufficient for lower settings but quickly falls behind as graphical demands increase. The GPU’s performance percentile of 9 out of 100 underscores its position; it is outperformed by 91% of other graphics cards in the database.

The memory situation is critical. With no dedicated VRAM, the Arc B390 depends on the Ryzen 5 7600’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5). While this is a solid memory subsystem, it is shared with the CPU, which can lead to contention and reduced performance compared to a discrete GPU with its own high-speed memory. The measured FPS data reflects this: at every resolution, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant, highlighting the GPU’s inability to handle the increased texture and shader loads that higher presets demand.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo is found at the Low settings preset across all tested resolutions. The data shows that this is the only way to achieve frame rates that approach or exceed 60 FPS, which is the standard for a smooth gaming experience.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 115 FPS, which is the only measured result that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 83 FPS, which is still playable, but the High preset falls to 63 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 45 FPS. For a competitive or fast-paced shooter, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear recommendation, as it provides the headroom needed for consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset yields an average of 72 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset drops to 53 FPS, and High falls to 40 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable, with an average of 29 FPS. The data suggests that playing at 1440p requires sticking to Low settings to maintain a reasonable frame rate.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo is not recommended for this game. The Low preset only manages an average of 38 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience. Medium drops to 28 FPS, High to 21 FPS, and Ultra to 15 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is not a viable resolution for this configuration in Outriders, even at the lowest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo scales with resolution and settings. The pattern is consistent: performance degrades predictably as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

1920x1080: The Low preset delivers the best result with an average of 115 FPS. This is the only tested configuration that provides a high-refresh-rate experience. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 and a maximum of 96, indicating good stability. The High preset averages 63 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability. The Ultra preset averages 45 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth.

2560x1440: At this resolution, the Low preset averages 72 FPS, which is a solid result for a 60 Hz monitor. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61, showing some variance. The High preset averages 40 FPS, which will feel stuttery in action-heavy moments. The Ultra preset averages 29 FPS, which is not suitable for gameplay.

3840x2160: The Low preset averages 38 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The Medium preset averages 28 FPS, with a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 32. The High preset averages 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 15 FPS. None of these results are recommended for actual play, as the frame rates are too low to maintain a consistent experience.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings, with 1440p being a compromise at Low settings, and 4K being entirely out of reach.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At this resolution, the Low preset achieves an average of 115 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 83 FPS. Higher resolutions result in significantly lower frame rates, with 2560x1440 dropping to 72 FPS on Low and 3840x2160 dropping to 38 FPS on Low.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. The Low preset averages 115 FPS, the Medium preset averages 83 FPS, and the High preset averages 63 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 72 FPS. At 4K, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It is 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 1.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460). It is 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446) and 2.7% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a strong processor for gaming?

A: The CPU benchmarks show it is a strong processor. It has a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 26324. It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274) and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212). However, in this combo, its performance is limited by the GPU.

Q: What is the impact of the GPU’s System Shared memory on performance?

A: The Arc B390 uses System Shared memory, which means it relies on the system’s main memory instead of dedicated VRAM. This is reflected in the performance data: the GPU struggles with higher settings, and the frame rate drops significantly from Low to Ultra at every resolution, indicating that memory bandwidth is a limiting factor.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages only 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 15 FPS. These results are far below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, making 4K an impractical choice for this combo in Outriders.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a modern, capable desktop processor that supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The benchmark results show that the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than capable of this task. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and single-core score of 1852 indicate strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 13413 and single-core score of 2521 further reinforce this. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6499 and single-thread score of 999 show that the CPU can handle the demands of modern games.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. The frame rates drop dramatically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 115 FPS, but at 4K with Ultra settings, it drops to 15 FPS. This scaling is entirely due to the GPU’s inability to process the increased graphical load, not the CPU.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (avgScore 26274, 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (avgScore 26402, 0.3% faster), and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (avgScore 26212, 0.4% slower). This places the Ryzen 5 7600 in a competitive position among mid-range and high-end processors. Its percentile rank of 78 confirms that it is a well-above-average CPU, capable of handling any modern game without bottlenecking, provided the GPU is up to the task.

In this specific pairing, the CPU’s power is largely untapped. The GPU’s performance ceiling is so low that the CPU rarely needs to work at full capacity. This is an imbalanced configuration where the processor has headroom to spare, but the graphics solution holds the entire system back. For Outriders, this means the experience is dictated by the GPU’s limitations, and users should focus on the settings recommendations outlined above to get the best possible performance.