Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a performance profile in Outriders that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher settings. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p delivers mostly smooth framerates, 1440p becomes demanding, and 4K is largely unplayable except at Low settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combination ranks among all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is drastic and reveals that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 96 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 36%. Moving to 3840x2160 at High settings, the average drops further to 32 FPS, which is a 67% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU’s rendering workload scales heavily with pixel count, and the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory bus are insufficient to maintain fluid performance at 4K.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 176 at 1080p, to 111 at 1440p, and finally to 58 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is another 48%. This shows that even when graphical load is reduced, the GPU still struggles to keep up with the pixel throughput required by 4K. The data suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the bottleneck at these resolutions; the consistent FPS drops align with the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth limits rather than any CPU constraint.

At Medium settings, the only preset with min/max data, the pattern continues. The average FPS is 128 at 1080p, 81 at 1440p, and 42 at 4K. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 36, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability. This resolution scaling analysis points to a simple conclusion: 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, 1440p is playable on lower presets, and 4K should be avoided for anything beyond the Low preset.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + Intel Arc B570 combo in Outriders?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the most viable resolution. At Low settings, the average FPS is 176, at Medium it is 128, and at High it is 96. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the only resolution where all tested settings provide a smooth experience.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: No, not at playable framerates. The measured data shows average FPS of 58 at Low, 42 at Medium, 32 at High, and only 23 at Ultra for 3840x2160. The Medium preset’s minimum FPS is 36, which is too low for consistent gameplay. 4K is only marginally playable at Low settings.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is significant. Low settings yield an average of 176 FPS, while Ultra drops to 70 FPS, a reduction of 106 FPS or roughly 60%. The gap narrows slightly at higher resolutions, but the trend remains: Ultra settings impose a heavy penalty.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 better or worse than its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: Based on the average benchmark scores, the Arc B570 scores 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. This is a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the B570 is effectively 0.1% slower than the A750 in synthetic benchmarks. The performance is essentially identical.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 951 in the 3dmark_single_thread test. This places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, has an average benchmark score of 24964, which is only 0.2% higher than the 8400F’s 25005 average, indicating near-parity.

*Q: Does the Arc B570 support modern graphics APIs needed for Outriders?*

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The game’s performance at High and Ultra settings, which typically rely on DirectX 12 features, indicates the API support is functioning correctly.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the dominant component in determining Outriders performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU has a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it comes with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. These specifications explain the performance ceiling observed in the data. The 10 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest that memory capacity and bandwidth become strained, leading to the low average FPS figures.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are modest, with an FP32 rating of 11.52 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. These figures correlate with the measured results: the card can handle the geometry and shading workload at 1080p, but the pixel fill rate requirement at 4K overwhelms it. The ROPs count of 80 also plays a role in the resolution scaling; at 4K, the number of pixels to process quadruples from 1080p, and the 80 ROPs cannot keep pace.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, a deltaPct of 0.1% in favor of the Arc B570. This indicates that the desktop Arc B570 performs similarly to a mobile RTX 3070. However, in Outriders, the measured FPS shows the card’s limits: at 1440p High, it only achieves 61 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 32 FPS. The data suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem, with its 160-bit bus, is a bottleneck for high-resolution textures.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo in Outriders is at 1920x1080 with High settings, yielding an average of 96 FPS. This provides a high framerate while maintaining visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 128 FPS, which is smoother but reduces graphical quality; the choice between High and Medium depends on whether the user prioritizes framerate or visuals. Ultra at 1080p drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable but shows diminishing returns.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently high framerate, with an average of 111 FPS. Medium at 1440p averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS, which is acceptable for most gamers. High at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is borderline; the minimum FPS is not recorded, but the average suggests potential stuttering in busy scenes. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as it averages only 44 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, with an average of 58 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 42 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target, and High and Ultra are unplayable with averages of 32 and 23 FPS respectively. The data indicates that for a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1440p or the High preset at 1080p are the best choices, depending on the user’s monitor resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: average 176 FPS
• Medium: average 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 148
• High: average 96 FPS
• Ultra: average 70 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: average 111 FPS
• Medium: average 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93
• High: average 61 FPS
• Ultra: average 44 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: average 58 FPS
• Medium: average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49
• High: average 32 FPS
• Ultra: average 23 FPS

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum of 109 FPS ensures smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the minimum of 69 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the minimum of 36 FPS indicates noticeable stuttering. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS at 1080p Medium is 39 FPS, which is reasonable, but at 4K Medium, the spread is 13 FPS, showing a tighter but lower range. These numbers confirm that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s single-thread performance is solid, scoring 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3685 in passmark_single_thread. In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic; the data shows that it does not bottleneck the system at 1080p, as evidenced by the high FPS numbers.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also strong, scoring 6165 in 3dmark_max_threads and 20851 in cinebench_r23_multicore. This helps in scenes with many enemies or particle effects. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 25005, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, has an average score of 24964, a deltaPct of 0.2% in favor of the 8400F. This means the two CPUs are virtually identical in performance.

The L3 cache of 16 MB is shared across all cores, which is a moderate amount for a gaming processor. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5) is sufficient for feeding the GPU. In Outriders, the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU load rather than CPU thread saturation. The 12 threads are more than adequate for this game, which typically utilizes fewer than 8 threads effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual components’ mid-range standing. The low rank is likely due to the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions, which drags down the overall score. The combo’s rank indicates that while the CPU is capable, the GPU’s 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus are not ideal for this game at 4K.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 65th overall, combined with the CPU’s 77th percentile, suggests that the system should perform better than its rank indicates. The discrepancy is due to the game’s specific demands on the GPU. In Outriders, the Arc B570’s architecture may not be fully optimized, leading to lower FPS than synthetic benchmarks suggest. The rank of 2329 out of 2913 means that most other tested combos achieve higher average FPS, likely because they pair stronger GPUs with similar CPUs.

The combo’s performance at 1080p High, with 96 FPS, is respectable, but the 4K results are poor. This suggests that the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, and users looking for 4K performance would need to consider a more powerful GPU. The rank reflects this, as it is based on average FPS across the measured scenarios, which includes the poor 4K results.