Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination defined by a massive imbalance. The CPU is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU is a low-power integrated graphics solution. The measured frame rates in Outriders reflect this disparity, showing that the Arc B370 is the overwhelming bottleneck at every resolution and setting. This analysis will break down the measured data to explain what settings to use, how the components interact, and what this means for the combo's overall ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The data clearly shows that the "Low" preset is the only viable path to a consistently playable experience for this combo, and even then, only at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is the only configuration in the measured data that clears the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This should be the default choice for any user prioritizing frame rate.

The "Medium" preset at 1080p is a secondary option, offering an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. This is still playable, but the 29 FPS drop from Low to Medium indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased workload. The minimum FPS of 64 suggests that there may be brief dips, but it remains above the 60 FPS target. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the difference between 104 and 75 FPS is significant, so Low is recommended for competitive or fast-paced play.

At 1440p, the situation degrades rapidly. The Low preset yields an average of 65 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 48 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold. High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they produce averages of 36 and 26 FPS, respectively. The data suggests that the "High" preset is a poor compromise at this resolution, offering only a fraction of the performance of Low.

At 4K, the Arc B370 is completely outmatched. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with an average of 34 FPS. All other presets at 4K are effectively unplayable, with High at 19 FPS, Medium at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 13 FPS. The recommendation is unequivocal: use Low settings at 1080p for the best experience. If the resolution must be higher, the user must accept that the frame rate will be below 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. Its benchmark data is revealing: it scores only 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in the company of much older, low-end parts. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7). The Arc B370's score is essentially equal to these older parts, confirming its position as an entry-level solution.

The GPU's specifications reinforce this. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, indicating that it is designed for power efficiency, not raw performance. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses a portion of the system's main memory (DDR5 for this CPU) rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup is a significant disadvantage in a demanding game like Outriders. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which means it is limited by the CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, a figure that is shared with the CPU cores.

The clock speeds are also low, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. While the boost clock is reasonable, the low base clock and the fact that it is an integrated part mean it cannot sustain high performance. The GPU's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are modest figures. The FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is also low for modern gaming. The data shows that this GPU is not designed for the demands of a title like Outriders, which is a 2021 release that requires a dedicated graphics card for high frame rates. The fact that the GPU has 10 RT cores is irrelevant here, as the performance is too low to enable ray tracing in a playable manner.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator that the GPU is the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rates are 104 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. This is a dramatic drop of 39 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 31 FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K. This steep curve is typical of a system where the GPU is working at its absolute limit.

Look at the High preset for a similar trend. At 1080p, the average is 57 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 36 FPS; and at 4K, it falls to 19 FPS. The relative performance drop is consistent. The frame rate at 4K is roughly one-third of the frame rate at 1080p. This is not a linear scaling, and it shows that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are insufficient for higher resolutions.

The implication is clear: the CPU is not the limiting factor in these scenarios. The Ryzen 5 7600X has plenty of headroom, as evidenced by its strong benchmark scores. The frame rate differences are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's inability to process the increased pixel count. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller performance gaps between resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain similar. Instead, the resolution scaling shows a classic GPU-bound scenario, where the integrated Arc B370 is completely overwhelmed as the resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600X and the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This is a very low ranking, and it is almost entirely due to the GPU's performance.

This ranking makes sense when you consider the individual components. The CPU is a top-tier part, ranking in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 27636, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core i5-12600K (deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (deltaPct 0.4). The CPU is performing as expected for a high-end desktop processor.

However, the GPU is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This massive gap between the CPU's and GPU's performance tiers is what drags the combo's rank down. This is a textbook example of a bottleneck, where a powerful component is held back by a weak one. The combo rank of 2679 reflects the overall system's poor gaming performance, which is determined by the weakest link. In this case, the Arc B370 is the weakest link by a substantial margin.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed "Raphael." It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This is a powerful CPU, and its benchmark scores confirm this. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15236 in the multicore test and 1965 in the single-core test. In Geekbench, it scores 13858 in the multicore test and 2603 in the single-core test.

These scores indicate that the CPU is more than capable of handling the demands of Outriders. The game is not particularly CPU-intensive, and the 7600X's strong single-core performance ensures that it will not be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU's large 32 MB shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory also help with overall system responsiveness.

The data supports this conclusion. The measured FPS in the game does not show signs of CPU bottlenecks, such as frame rate drops that are independent of resolution. The performance scales consistently with resolution and settings, which is a sign that the GPU is the primary constraint. For example, at 1080p Low, the CPU can easily feed the GPU, resulting in 104 FPS. But as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload increases, and the CPU has more than enough power to keep up. The CPU is effectively "waiting" on the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

In this pairing, the CPU's role is to ensure that the system does not introduce any additional bottlenecks. It does this admirably. The Ryzen 5 7600X is a future-proof part that would be an excellent choice for a dedicated gaming GPU. However, in this specific combo, its potential is entirely untapped.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows that the "Low" preset at 1920x1080 is the best choice, yielding an average of 104 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a high, stable frame rate.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: No. At 4K, the highest average frame rate is 34 FPS on Low settings. All other presets at 4K produce averages below 25 FPS, which is not a playable experience.

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

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, have scores of 1186 and 1190, respectively. The performance is essentially identical.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X a good match for the Intel Arc B370?

A: No. The CPU is a high-end part, ranking in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile. This creates a significant imbalance, and the GPU holds the system back.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems.

Q: At 1440p, what frame rates can I expect on the "High" preset?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate is 36 FPS. This is not a smooth experience and is below the 60 FPS threshold for most players.