Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B580 combo ranks 2733rd out of 3710 tested combinations for Outriders, placing it in the 26th percentile of all tested systems. This is a mid-to-low tier ranking, indicating that while the hardware is capable of running the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to the broader database of tested combos. The data shows a system that can handle the game at playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles significantly at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2733 out of 3710 tested combinations places it in the lower third of all systems in the database for Outriders. This suggests that while the individual components are competent, their combined performance in this specific title does not push into the upper echelons. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU is in the 68th percentile, meaning the pairing is slightly CPU-heavy in relative terms, but the overall result is constrained by the GPU’s capabilities at higher resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it within a tight competitive cluster. It is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 with a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning the Arc B580 is essentially a performance peer to that older card. It is also 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895) and 0.7% behind the RTX 3080 (score 23172). This puts the B580 in a strange middle ground, performing like a high-end card from two generations ago but falling short of modern high-end parts.

The Ryzen 5 8400F, with an average benchmark score of 25005, is closely matched with its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (score 24964) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (score 24935). It trails the AMD EPYC 9474F by 0.4% (score 25103), but that is a server-class chip. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Outriders, but the data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor when pushing higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 1080p with high settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 109 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes it a solid choice for 1080p gaming at high quality.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system delivers an average of 92 FPS on Medium settings and 69 FPS on High settings. For a 60Hz monitor, High settings are viable, but for higher refresh rate displays, Medium is the more practical choice to maintain higher framerates.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: 4K is possible but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 66 on Low, 48 on Medium, 36 on High, and 26 on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, while Low provides a playable but visually reduced experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balanced experience?

A: The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p provide an excellent balance, with an average of 145 FPS and minimum framerates of 124 FPS. This ensures consistent performance without dipping below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU’s thread count affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is sufficient for Outriders. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the high framerates at 1080p Low (200 FPS). The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases.

Q: Is this combo better than using an RTX 2080?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the Arc B580 is 0.6% faster than the RTX 2080. In real-world Outriders performance, this difference is negligible, so you can expect similar framerates in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience measured in the data, Medium settings at 1920x1080 are the clear choice. The average FPS of 145 with a minimum of 124 FPS ensures smooth gameplay with no noticeable drops, even in intense firefights. This preset provides a strong visual quality uplift over Low settings while maintaining high framerates that can take advantage of 144Hz monitors.

If you prefer higher visual fidelity, High settings at 1080p are also viable, as the average of 109 FPS remains comfortably above 60. However, the minimum framerate is not recorded for this preset, so the consistency is less certain compared to Medium. At 1440p, Medium settings are recommended, delivering 92 FPS average and 78 FPS minimum, which is playable on most displays. High at 1440p drops to 69 FPS average, which is acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution, as it yields 79 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra is not justified by the visual gains, especially when High offers a significant framerate boost. For 4K, only Low settings (66 FPS average) provide a playable experience, but the visual trade-off is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance. Low settings achieve an average of 200 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at this resolution. Medium settings deliver 145 FPS average, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 109 FPS, while Ultra drops to 79 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a clear trend: each step up in quality costs roughly 20-50% of the framerate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates scale down predictably. Low settings still produce an excellent 126 FPS average, making this a viable option for competitive play. Medium settings provide 92 FPS average (minimum 78, maximum 105), which is a solid sweet spot for quality and speed. High settings yield 69 FPS average, which is borderline for 60Hz displays but fine for adaptive sync monitors. Ultra falls to 50 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for smooth action.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings produce 66 FPS average, which is technically playable but not ideal. Medium drops to 48 FPS average (minimum 41, maximum 55), which will feel stuttery in fast-paced combat. High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 FPS. The data shows a steep decline in performance at 4K, with the B580’s 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth not being enough to maintain high framerates at this resolution with quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU as the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 200 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p (a 37% drop) and then to 66 at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). This scaling is steeper than expected for a purely GPU-bound scenario, suggesting that the Arc B580’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are stretched thin at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the drop is similar: 145 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 48 FPS at 4K (a 48% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops indicates that the limiting factor remains the GPU across all presets. The CPU’s role becomes less significant as resolution increases, which is typical for modern games.

The data strongly suggests that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU’s 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are more than adequate for these resolutions, but the GPU’s 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for 4K at high quality. If 4K is a priority, the B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is simply not enough to maintain high framerates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which is evident in its 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. This makes it well-suited for Outriders, which benefits from strong per-core performance.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a passmark multithread score of 24389. However, in Outriders, the data shows that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 200 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s limit, but at higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to prevent stuttering, as evidenced by the consistent minimum framerates at Medium settings (124 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p).

The 8400F’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but it does not appear to hinder performance in this game. The CPU’s position in the 77th percentile against all processors confirms it is a capable mid-range part, and its pairing with the Arc B580 is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data indicates that the CPU will not hold back the GPU in Outriders until you drop to very low resolutions where framerates exceed 200 FPS.