Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a clear scaling pattern in Outriders, with frame rates heavily dependent on the selected resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers 195.4 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 142.6 FPS on Medium, 109.0 FPS on High, and 75.5 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 126.4 FPS, 88.4 FPS, 67.8 FPS, and 52.1 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the numbers fall to 62.7 FPS on Low, 50.0 FPS on Medium, 37.9 FPS on High, and 24.6 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling between 1080p and 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops by approximately 68%, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, has ample headroom at lower resolutions, evidenced by the 195.4 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, the Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s data demands, but the raw compute throughput becomes the constraint at higher resolutions. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with the Ultra preset falling from 52.1 FPS to 24.6 FPS, a reduction of over 52%, which suggests that the GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is saturated by the pixel workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a predictable but steep decline as resolution increases across all four settings presets. At 1080p, the combo is clearly capable of high refresh rate gameplay, with Low settings exceeding 195 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 75.5 FPS. The jump to 1440p reduces these figures by roughly 35-40% across the board, with Ultra dropping to 52.1 FPS and Low falling to 126.4 FPS. The most dramatic scaling occurs at 4K, where the Ultra preset becomes effectively unplayable at 24.6 FPS, while Low still manages a respectable 62.7 FPS.

This scaling pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, reflected in its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406, ensures it is not the limitation at 1080p, where the GPU is already producing 195 FPS. As resolution increases, the GPU’s work per frame multiplies, and the Arc B580’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs become the deciding factor. The 4K High result of 37.9 FPS versus the 1080p High result of 109.0 FPS represents a 65% reduction, which aligns with the pixel count increase from roughly 2 million to 8.3 million pixels. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, only the Low preset provides a playable frame rate, while 1440p and 1080p offer viable options across all settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580’s specifications directly explain its performance envelope in Outriders. The GPU operates at a fixed 2670 MHz base and boost clock, with 20 ray tracing cores and a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is generous for this title, and the 192-bit bus width provides the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth needed to feed the 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The measured results show that the GPU’s memory subsystem is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the frame rate differences between settings are consistent with compute rather than memory limitations.

The benchmark data positions the Arc B580 in a competitive tier, with its avgBenchmarkScore of 23021 placing it at the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, scores 22999, a delta of 0.1%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181, putting the Arc B580 0.7% behind. This close grouping suggests that in Outriders, the Arc B580’s performance should be similar to these cards, though the game’s specific engine optimizations may favor one architecture over another. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking indicates it is a mid-range part, which aligns with the observed 4K performance being marginal for high settings. The fact that the GPU consumes 190 W TDP and requires a 450 W suggested PSU also frames its performance class, though the measured FPS data is the primary evidence of its capabilities here.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 195.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which produce 62.7 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50.0 FPS, and High falls to 37.9 FPS, so 60 FPS is not achievable on higher presets.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an avgBenchmarkScore of 26272, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (26214) and 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (26305). It sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 126.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 52.1 FPS, representing a 58.8% reduction in performance.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU can deliver 195.4 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached before the CPU’s potential is exhausted, given the CPU’s high single-thread scores.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1303 out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for Outriders performance.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1693 tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600X and Arc B580 holds the 1303rd position. This ranking places it in the lower 23% of all tested combos, which is a meaningful indicator of its overall competitiveness. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU’s 66th percentile, suggesting the processor is capable of driving more powerful graphics cards. The combo’s rank implies that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates in this title, likely due to more powerful GPUs rather than superior CPUs.

The nearest rival data for the GPU shows it is closely matched with the RTX 4060, which is 0.7% higher in avgBenchmarkScore, and the Radeon 760M, which is 0.1% higher. If the RTX 4060 were paired with the same CPU, the resulting combo would likely rank higher in Outriders, given the GPU’s slight synthetic advantage. Conversely, the CPU’s rivals, such as the Ryzen 7 5700X, are within 0.2% of its avg score, meaning CPU swaps would have minimal impact on the game’s frame rates. The rank of 1303 out of 1693 suggests that for Outriders specifically, this combo is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls behind in higher-resolution or high-settings scenarios compared to other available combinations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 109.0 FPS offers the best balance, providing improved visual quality over Medium (142.6 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 75.5 FPS is also playable and delivers the highest visual fidelity, so users with 1080p displays can choose between High and Ultra based on their preference for visual polish versus frame rate headroom. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 88.4 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and provides a significant upgrade over Low (126.4 FPS) without the steep drop to High (67.8 FPS) or Ultra (52.1 FPS). For 4K, the Low preset at 62.7 FPS is the only option that maintains a playable frame rate, as Medium drops to 50.0 FPS and High falls below 40 FPS.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best avoided at 1440p and above, as the performance cost is disproportionate to the likely visual gains. At 1080p, Ultra remains viable, but the 75.5 FPS result indicates it is the edge of the GPU’s capability. For a consistent experience across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the most headroom, with 195.4 FPS at 1080p, 126.4 FPS at 1440p, and 62.7 FPS at 4K. However, given that the game is a looter shooter where smooth gameplay is critical, prioritizing frame rate over settings is advisable, making Medium at 1440p and High at 1080p the most sensible choices from the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average FPS values is as follows:

1920x1080: Ultra 75.5 FPS, High 109.0 FPS, Medium 142.6 FPS, Low 195.4 FPS.

2560x1440: Ultra 52.1 FPS, High 67.8 FPS, Medium 88.4 FPS, Low 126.4 FPS.

3840x2160: Ultra 24.6 FPS, High 37.9 FPS, Medium 50.0 FPS, Low 62.7 FPS.

These numbers reveal a consistent pattern where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-30% relative to the previous tier. For example, at 1440p, the drop from Low to Medium is 38.0 FPS, from Medium to High is 20.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 15.7 FPS. The gaps narrow as settings increase, suggesting diminishing returns in terms of performance cost for each additional visual feature. At 4K, the Ultra preset at 24.6 FPS is below the threshold of smooth gameplay, while Low at 62.7 FPS is the only preset that achieves a console-like 60 FPS target. The 1080p results show the combo’s strength, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 100 FPS, and Low reaching nearly 200 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the Arc B580 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Outriders, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises to remain playable.