Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Arc B580 combination in Outriders delivers a playable experience at 1080p and 1440p, but it struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K. The data shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower settings. This pairing ranks in the 21st percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it offers a balanced profile for this specific looter shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 111 at 1920x1080 to 67.9 at 2560x1440, a 38.8% reduction, and then to 37.9 at 3840x2160, a 65.9% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This substantial scaling penalty indicates that the Intel Arc B580’s compute and memory resources are saturated as pixel count increases, leaving the Ryzen 7 3700X with minimal impact on the final output.

The pattern is consistent across all quality presets. At Low settings, the drop from 161.7 FPS at 1080p to 123.1 at 1440p (a 23.9% decrease) and then to 63.1 at 4K (a 61% decrease from 1080p) shows that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. At Medium settings, the scaling is 142.2 to 90.1 (36.6% drop) and then to 44.9 (68.4% drop from 1080p). The most extreme case is Ultra, where 78.4 FPS at 1080p collapses to 49.4 at 1440p (37% drop) and 27.5 at 4K (64.9% drop), which is below playable thresholds for most users.

These results suggest that the limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU. The Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 192-bit bus width and 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are not enough to drive 3840x2160 at high refresh rates. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck here; the frame rate declines are too uniform across settings to implicate the processor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides a solid foundation for Outriders, but its influence on the measured FPS is secondary to the GPU. The CPU’s base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 16 threads, ensure that the game’s logic and draw calls are handled without introducing frame pacing issues. In single-core workloads, the processor scores 2694 in Cinebench R23, which is adequate for a title that does not heavily rely on single-thread performance.

The 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs. Data from synthetic benchmarks shows the CPU achieving a Passmark multithread score of 22458 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8083, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. This headroom means that at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU can push the frame rate to 161.7 FPS, but it does not become the limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X is competitive. It trails the Intel Core i5-12600 by 0.1% in average benchmark score and the Intel Core i5-12600H by the same margin, while leading the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT by 0.1% and the AMD EPYC 7203P by 0.2%. These negligible deltas mean that swapping to a different CPU in the same performance class would yield virtually identical results in Outriders. The conclusion is that the CPU role is supportive rather than decisive; it provides enough throughput to avoid stalling the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but it does not rescue frame rates at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combination is found at Medium settings for 1440p and High settings for 1080p. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 90.1, which is smooth for a looter shooter and leaves headroom for demanding combat scenarios. Dropping to Low at 1440p yields 123.1 FPS, but the visual quality loss is unnecessary given the Medium preset’s performance. High at 1440p produces 67.9 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced play but may feel less fluid during intense firefights.

At 1920x1080, the data favors High settings with an average of 111 FPS. This provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and speed. Medium at 1080p reaches 142.2 FPS, which is useful for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the jump from Medium to High costs 31.2 FPS (a 22% reduction) while likely offering a noticeable improvement in texture and shadow quality. Ultra at 1080p is not recommended, as it drops to 78.4 FPS, a 29.4% reduction from High, which is a steep penalty for marginal visual gains on this hardware.

At 4K, no preset is truly comfortable. Medium produces 44.9 FPS, which is borderline playable, while Low reaches 63.1 FPS. The data suggests that users with 4K displays should either lower resolution to 1440p or accept a significant frame rate compromise. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is not the constraint; rather, the raw compute throughput limits performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1334 out of 1693 combos, placing it in the bottom 21% of all configurations. This rank reflects the Arc B580’s mid-range positioning rather than a deficiency in the CPU. The GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 66, meaning it outperforms 66% of its peers, but the combination with the Ryzen 7 3700X does not boost it to a higher tier.

The rank indicates that while this setup is competent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it falls behind more powerful GPU pairings that can handle 4K or high-refresh-rate Ultra settings. The data does not suggest a bottleneck mismatch; both components are roughly aligned in performance class. A more powerful GPU would improve the 4K scores, while a faster CPU would have minimal impact given the resolution scaling patterns observed.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Outriders at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: The data shows no 4K preset achieves 60 FPS. The best 4K result is 63.1 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 44.9 FPS and High at 37.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 27.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p gaming?

A: High settings at 1920x1080 deliver 111 FPS, balancing visual quality and performance. Ultra reduces this to 78.4 FPS, a 29.4% drop.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 90.1 FPS, while Low reaches 123.1 FPS. The CPU’s 16 threads provide ample headroom, as shown by its 85th percentile ranking.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its closest rivals?

A: It is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600, Intel Core i5-12600H, AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, and AMD EPYC 7203P in average benchmark score.

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

A: Medium achieves 90.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49.4 FPS, a 45.2% reduction. The gap is significant and not recommended for competitive play.

Q: Does the GPU’s VRAM capacity affect performance in this game?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory is not the limiting factor. The bottleneck is the GPU’s compute power, as evidenced by the steep frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 161.7 FPS on Low, 142.2 on Medium, 111 on High, and 78.4 on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 83.3 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (31.2 FPS) and between High and Ultra (32.6 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the results are 123.1 FPS on Low, 90.1 on Medium, 67.9 on High, and 49.4 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 33 FPS, and from Medium to High is 22.2 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 18.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows 63.1 FPS on Low, 44.9 on Medium, 37.9 on High, and 27.5 on Ultra. The reduction from Low to Medium is 18.2 FPS, Medium to High is 7 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.4 FPS. The 4K results are consistently below 65 FPS, with only Low settings approaching a playable threshold.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the dominant factor in this configuration’s performance. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, and the 2560 shading units deliver 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but proves inadequate for 4K’s pixel throughput demands.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M, 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100, 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. These deltas show that the Arc B580 is competitive with mid-range options, but it cannot compete with higher-tier cards that would improve 4K performance.

The GPU’s TDP of 190 W and suggested PSU of 450 W are consistent with its performance class. In Outriders, the GPU’s role is to process the game’s visual effects, and the measured FPS indicates that it reaches its limits at 4K. At 1080p and 1440p, it provides a strong experience, but the resolution scaling data confirms that the Arc B580 is not designed for 4K gaming at high settings.