Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 pairing in Outriders presents a clear study in component scaling. The data shows a CPU with strong multi-threaded capacity paired with a mid-range GPU, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal exactly where the bottleneck shifts. This analysis walks through the role each component plays, how the combination ranks among tested systems, and which settings deliver the most playable experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, with 512 KB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core. This is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, supporting DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X demonstrates balanced performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13184, while the single-core score is 1499. Geekbench results show 10779 multi-core and 2016 single-core. The 3DMark thread scaling tests are revealing: 2-thread score is 1821, 4-thread is 3512, 8-thread is 5768, and max-thread is 6850. The jump from 4 to 8 threads is substantial, indicating that the processor scales well with additional cores, which matters for games that can utilize more than a few threads.

For Outriders, a looter shooter that relies on consistent frame delivery during combat with multiple enemies and effects, the 5700X’s 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than adequate. The percentile rank against all CPUs is 79, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, has an identical average benchmark score of 27578, with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% behind at 27535, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% ahead at 27636. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails by 0.3% at 27507.

In the context of the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most visible at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 176 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is feeding frames efficiently. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 70 FPS, but that is more likely a GPU limitation given the higher graphical load. The 5700X provides enough headroom to avoid being the primary constraint in most scenarios tested, though at very high frame rates the CPU’s single-thread performance may start to matter more.

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

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU (Arc 5 family) built on the Xe2-HPG architecture at 5 nm on TSMC. The chip is BMG-G21 with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, yielding 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s, texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 11.52 TFLOPS.

In the benchmark database, the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% ahead at 20582, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind at 20480, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X is 0.5% ahead at 20662. This places the B570 in a competitive mid-range tier.

The GPU’s role in Outriders is clearly the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 23, which is unplayable. At 4K High, it rises to 32 FPS, still below a smooth threshold. Even at 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 49. The 10 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but at 4K with Ultra textures, the memory bandwidth and capacity may be stretched. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is decent, but the 160-bit bus limits how much data can be pushed at high resolutions.

The GPU’s performance characteristics are consistent with its benchmark scores. The B570 handles 1080p very well, achieving 176 FPS at Low and 96 FPS at High. At 1440p, it still delivers playable results at Medium (81 FPS) and High (61 FPS), but Ultra drops to 44 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution and settings increase, which is expected for a card in this tier.

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

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a consistent scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 176 at 1080p to 111 at 1440p, then to 58 at 4K. That is a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep but not linear, suggesting that the GPU is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the averages are 128 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. The minimum frame rates at Medium also scale: 109 at 1080p, 69 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K. The maximums are 148, 93, and 49 respectively. This consistency in percentage drops across settings suggests a stable GPU-bound scenario where the CPU is not introducing variability.

At High settings, the averages are 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. At Ultra settings, the averages are 70 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%.

The consistent 36-37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and the 48% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings strongly indicate a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, these percentages would vary more significantly as settings change, because lower settings would put more relative load on the CPU. Instead, the uniform scaling shows that the Arc B570’s rendering throughput is the deciding factor. The CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration is sufficient to keep up at 1080p Low (176 FPS) without introducing a noticeable ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 in Outriders ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combos in the database. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, around the 20th percentile of all systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance of this pairing across all measured settings and resolutions.

Given that the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU at the 79th percentile, the combo rank might seem lower than expected. This discrepancy suggests that the GPU’s performance in Outriders specifically may be weaker than its general benchmark average would indicate. The game’s engine may not be fully optimized for the Xe2-HPG architecture, or the 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus could be limiting factors in this title’s rendering demands.

The rank of 2329 out of 2913 means that roughly 80% of tested combinations outperform this pairing in Outriders. This is not a flattering result, but it is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 4K, the combo fails to reach 60 FPS at any setting, and at 1440p, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS. Even at 1080p, Ultra settings fall to 70 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium-to-high settings, or 1440p with low-to-medium settings if higher frame rates are desired.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset delivers 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS, which is smooth and responsive for a looter shooter. The High preset at 1080p offers 96 FPS average, which is still very playable and likely provides better visual fidelity. Ultra at 1080p drops to 70 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for a game where quick reactions matter.

For 1440p, the Low preset achieves 111 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual quality may be lacking. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS, which is a good balance between visuals and performance. The High preset at 1440p drops to 61 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended.

For 4K, none of the settings provide a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset reaches 58 FPS average, which is playable but barely, and the Medium preset at 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS will feel stuttery. High and Ultra at 4K are not viable at 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively. Given the data, the best experience is at 1080p with Medium or High settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings if a higher resolution is preferred. The Medium preset at 1440p offers the best compromise, with a minimum frame rate of 69 FPS that keeps the action fluid.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with High settings is 96 FPS. This is a smooth experience for most gameplay scenarios.

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

A: At 4K, the highest average FPS is 58 with Low settings. Medium settings at 4K drop to 42 FPS average with a minimum of 36 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth play. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K’s score of 27578, with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p with Medium settings is 69 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 176 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 70 FPS. The Low preset is roughly 2.5 times faster in terms of average FPS.

Q: What percentile does the GPU rank among all GPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B570 ranks at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556.

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

The following data is taken directly from the measured FPS table for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 combination in Outriders.

3840x2160 (4K)

• High: Average FPS 32
• Low: Average FPS 58
• Medium: Average FPS 42, Minimum FPS 36, Maximum FPS 49
• Ultra: Average FPS 23

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High: Average FPS 61
• Low: Average FPS 111
• Medium: Average FPS 81, Minimum FPS 69, Maximum FPS 93
• Ultra: Average FPS 44

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High: Average FPS 96
• Low: Average FPS 176
• Medium: Average FPS 128, Minimum FPS 109, Maximum FPS 148
• Ultra: Average FPS 70

These numbers illustrate a clear performance hierarchy. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even Ultra averaging 70 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the sweet spot, while Ultra drops below 45 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability at 58 FPS, and any setting above Medium results in averages below 32 FPS. The data confirms that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with moderate settings, and that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for a smooth experience.