Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers a highly constrained experience in Outriders, with the benchmark data showing a system that is fundamentally limited by its graphics solution. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings presets place this combination near the very bottom of the database, at rank 2679 out of 2913 tested combos. This analysis walks through the CPU and GPU contributions, scaling behavior, and specific frame rate data to explain why this pairing struggles to deliver a playable experience in this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 16 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. It sits within 0.4% of rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Core i7-13620H, indicating that its raw compute capability is solidly mid-range.

However, in Outriders, the CPU's potential is largely untapped. The data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 104 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire measured set for this combo. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 41 FPS, a 60% reduction. This pattern—where frame rates collapse as graphical load increases—indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient to feed the Arc B370 at 1080p, as evidenced by the 104 FPS Low result. The processor's 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and 2-thread score of 1874 further confirm that it can handle the game's threading demands without becoming a limiting factor.

The CPU's role here is essentially to provide a stable foundation, which it does. The data shows no scenario where the CPU appears to cap performance; instead, the frame rate scales inversely with resolution and settings, a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 25,000 million transistors and 178 mm² die size are irrelevant to the game's outcome—what matters is that the processor is never the constraint. Even the Passmark multi-thread score of 24389, which is 77th percentile, suggests headroom that the Arc B370 cannot exploit. In practical terms, this CPU could drive far higher frame rates with a more capable GPU, but the measured data for this specific combo shows it idling behind a graphics bottleneck.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combination's poor performance. It uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process, with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2400 MHz, and it has 10 ray tracing cores. Crucially, its memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on shared system memory rather than dedicated VRAM, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." The GPU's TDP is just 25 W, and it is classified as an integrated graphics processor (IGP).

The benchmark data for this GPU is stark. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, delta -0.2%) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, delta -0.5%), both are over a decade old. This places the Arc B370 in a performance tier that is fundamentally unsuited for modern gaming at standard resolutions. In Outriders, the GPU's limitations are immediately visible: at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 104, but at 1080p High, it drops to 57, and at 1080p Ultra, it falls to 41. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is 63 FPS, a 60% reduction that points directly at the GPU's inability to handle increased shading and texture work.

The shared memory architecture is a likely contributor to these results. With no dedicated VRAM, the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the "System Dependent" bandwidth figure means performance can vary based on the platform. The 25 W TDP also indicates a power ceiling that limits clock sustainability under load. At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed: High settings yield 19 FPS, Medium yields 25 FPS, and Ultra yields just 13 FPS. These numbers are consistent with a GPU that has 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate—figures that are simply too low for the demands of Outriders at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile rank of 5 confirms that it is not just weak for this game, but weak relative to nearly all other GPUs in the database.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling behavior across resolutions is a textbook case of GPU-bound performance. Starting at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 65 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 34 FPS, which is a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This scaling is far steeper than what a CPU-bound system would show; if the CPU were the limit, frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a consistent decline as pixel count increases, confirming that the Arc B370's fill rate and shading capacity are the limiting factors.

The pattern repeats at Medium settings: 1080p Medium averages 75 FPS, 1440p Medium drops to 48 FPS (a 36% reduction), and 4K Medium falls to 25 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p). At High settings, 1080p yields 57 FPS, 1440p yields 36 FPS (a 37% drop), and 4K yields 19 FPS (a 67% drop). Ultra settings show the same trend: 1080p Ultra at 41 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 26 FPS (a 37% drop), and 4K Ultra at 13 FPS (a 68% drop). The consistency of these percentage reductions—roughly 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 67% from 1080p to 4K across all settings—is a strong indicator that the GPU's pixel processing throughput is the sole bottleneck. A CPU-limited system would not exhibit such uniform scaling, as the CPU's workload does not increase with resolution in the same way.

The only data points with min/max frame rates are at Medium settings: 1080p Medium has a min of 64 FPS and max of 87 FPS, 1440p Medium has a min of 40 FPS and max of 55 FPS, and 4K Medium has a min of 21 FPS and max of 29 FPS. These ranges show a tight band around the average, with the 4K result having a spread of just 8 FPS. This narrow variance suggests that the GPU is consistently hitting its performance ceiling rather than experiencing intermittent spikes or drops, which would indicate a CPU or driver issue. The data points to a GPU that is simply outpaced by the game's rendering demands at every resolution above 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679 out of 2913 combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that aligns with the GPU's 5th percentile rank among all GPUs. The combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capability—the Ryzen 5 8400F sits in the 77th percentile of CPUs—but rather a direct consequence of the Arc B370's severe underperformance. This is a case where the weakest link in the chain completely defines the outcome.

To contextualize the rank, consider that the CPU's nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, Intel Core i7-11850H, Intel Core i7-13620H) all have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the 8400F. If those CPUs were paired with a stronger GPU, their combos would rank significantly higher. The fact that this combo ranks 2679 means that the GPU is dragging the entire system down to a level where even the weakest CPUs in the database might outperform it when paired with a better graphics solution. The data shows that the CPU is not the differentiator here; swapping in a more powerful GPU would likely move this combo up hundreds of places, while swapping the CPU would have minimal impact given the GPU's ceiling.

The combo's rank also implies that the measured FPS values are near the floor for the game. With an average of 104 FPS at 1080p Low, it is possible that some lower-end combos perform worse, but the 5th percentile GPU score suggests that only a handful of GPUs are weaker. The rank of 2679 out of 2913 means that 234 combos tested worse, likely featuring even older or more integrated graphics solutions. For any user, this rank signals that the system will not provide a smooth Outriders experience at standard settings, and the measured frame rates confirm this.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The full set of measured frame rates for this combo is as follows:

1080p: Low averages 104 FPS, Medium averages 75 FPS (min 64, max 87), High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS.

1440p: Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 48 FPS (min 40, max 55), High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS.

4K (3840x2160): Low averages 34 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS (min 21, max 29), High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS.

Looking at the data row by row, the 1080p Low result of 104 FPS is the only figure that approaches a comfortable playable threshold. It is more than double the 1080p High result of 57 FPS, showing how sensitive the game is to settings on this hardware. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a playable 75 FPS, but the min frame rate of 64 FPS indicates occasional dips that could be noticeable. At 1440p, only Low (65 FPS) and Medium (48 FPS) cross the 30 FPS line, with High at 36 FPS being borderline and Ultra at 26 FPS being sub-30. At 4K, every preset fails to reach 35 FPS, with Ultra at 13 FPS being essentially unplayable.

The min/max data at Medium settings offers insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from 64 to 87 FPS (a 23 FPS spread) shows moderate variance. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 15 FPS (40 to 55), and at 4K, it tightens to 8 FPS (21 to 29). This narrowing at higher resolutions is expected for a GPU-bound scenario—as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, frame times become more uniform because the GPU is consistently saturated. The 4K Medium result of 25 FPS average with a 21 FPS minimum suggests that even the lowest frame rate is not a severe outlier, but the overall performance is too low for playability.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the measured data, the only settings preset that delivers a consistently playable experience is 1080p Low, with an average of 104 FPS. This is the sole configuration where the frame rate comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, and it is the recommended starting point for any user. At 1080p Medium, the average of 75 FPS is also playable, but the 64 FPS minimum means there will be moments of slowdown, particularly in busy combat scenes. For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Medium is a viable compromise, but 1080p Low is the safest choice for maintaining a smooth experience.

At 1440p, no preset achieves a truly comfortable frame rate. Low at 65 FPS is playable, but Medium at 48 FPS and High at 36 FPS are borderline, with Ultra at 26 FPS being too inconsistent. For 1440p, the data suggests that Low is the only reasonable option, and even then, users should expect occasional dips. At 4K, all presets are below 35 FPS, and none are recommended for actual gameplay. The 4K Low result of 34 FPS could be used for screenshots or static scenes, but it is not suitable for action.

The data clearly shows that the best experience is at 1080p with Low settings, followed by 1080p Medium. There is no scenario where Ultra settings provide a playable frame rate at any resolution, as the highest Ultra result is 41 FPS at 1080p, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most players prefer. The recommendation is to accept the visual compromises of Low settings to achieve a stable frame rate, or to consider upgrading the GPU if higher settings are desired. The CPU is not the issue; the Arc B370's performance ceiling is the defining constraint.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The data shows that 1080p Low settings is the only configuration that averages above 100 FPS, at 104 FPS. 1080p Medium averages 75 FPS, but with a minimum of 64 FPS. All other presets and resolutions fall below 65 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Outriders?*

A: This pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate drops uniformly by about 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 67% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, indicating GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's 77th percentile rank and high multi-core scores show it is not the constraint.

Q: What are the average FPS figures at 1080p for each settings preset?

A: At 1080p, the averages are: Low at 104 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS, High at 57 FPS, and Ultra at 41 FPS.

Q: Are there any playable configurations at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings average 65 FPS, which is playable, while Medium averages 48 FPS. High (36 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a 5th percentile rank among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% faster) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% faster), indicating it is on par with decade-old hardware.