Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B580 pairing delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Outriders, with performance scaling that clearly favors lower resolutions and settings. The data shows this combo ranks 1283rd out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, but the measured frame rates tell a more nuanced story about where this system shines and where it struggles.

FAQ

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

A: 1920x1080 is clearly the strongest resolution. At Low settings, the combo achieves 198.4 fps average, and even at Ultra it maintains 75.4 fps. At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly, with Ultra falling to 51.4 fps. At 3840x2160, only Low settings (64.2 fps) remain playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, placing it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. This is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, putting the Arc B580 just 0.7% behind. It is also 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM help at higher resolutions?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. However, the measured data shows that even with this VRAM capacity, 4K Ultra only reaches 29.2 fps, indicating the GPU's compute power, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor at that resolution.

Q: Which settings preset delivers the smoothest experience at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium settings produce 141.5 fps, which is a substantial jump from High's 110.4 fps and nearly double Ultra's 75.4 fps. Low settings hit 198.4 fps. For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, Medium is the sweet spot.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to its performance?

A: The combo ranks 1283rd out of 1693, which seems low given the 1080p results. This disparity suggests that while the CPU and GPU are individually mid-tier (83rd percentile CPU, 66th percentile GPU), their combined performance in this specific title is competitive at lower resolutions but falls behind at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, and it has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. The GPU includes 20 ray tracing cores and delivers 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Memory configuration is substantial: 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus yields 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. This memory subsystem provides ample bandwidth for Outriders' texture-heavy environments, but the measured results show that raw throughput alone cannot overcome the GPU's compute limits at 4K.

The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s are respectable for the mid-range segment. In practice, these specifications translate to 198.4 fps at 1080p Low, which drops to 64.2 fps at 4K Low — a 67.6% reduction. The GPU's 190 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance tier, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth.

The Arc B580's benchmark scores reinforce its positioning. It scores 15748 in Passmark G3D and 7729 in GPU compute, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672. These numbers align with its 66th percentile ranking, showing it sits between the RTX 4060 (0.7% higher average score) and the Radeon 760M (0.1% lower).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Ryzen 7 5700X and Arc B580 ranks 1283rd out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places the pairing in the 24th percentile of all tested configurations, which is lower than the individual components' percentiles might suggest (83rd for CPU, 66th for GPU).

This rank discrepancy indicates that Outriders is particularly demanding on the GPU at higher resolutions. The CPU, which scores 22620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3193 in single-core, has the headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The combo's rank of 1283 reflects the fact that many other systems with stronger GPUs outperform it at 4K, even if the CPU is competitive.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows it trading blows with the Ryzen 5 7600X (0.2% lower average score) and Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.1% lower). The GPU's nearest rival is the RTX 4060, which scores 0.7% higher on average. This suggests the pairing is well-matched in terms of tier, but the overall combo rank suffers because Outriders' Ultra settings at 4K (29.2 fps) drag down the average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings reach 198.4 fps, Medium hits 141.5 fps, High achieves 110.4 fps, and Ultra falls to 75.4 fps. The jump from Low to Medium is a 28.7% drop, while moving from High to Ultra costs 31.7% of the frame rate. These numbers indicate that 1080p is where this combo is most comfortable, with even Ultra clearing the 60 fps threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings still deliver 125.7 fps, but Medium drops to 92.3 fps, High to 67.5 fps, and Ultra to 51.4 fps. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 23.9%, suggesting diminishing returns from the GPU at this resolution. The 1440p High result of 67.5 fps is just above the 60 fps target, making it playable but not ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain viable at 64.2 fps. Medium falls to 49.3 fps, High to 35.9 fps, and Ultra to 29.2 fps. The drop from 1080p Low (198.4 fps) to 4K Low (64.2 fps) represents a 67.6% reduction, while the same comparison at Ultra shows a 61.3% reduction (75.4 to 29.2 fps). This data confirms that 4K gaming is only feasible at the lowest settings with this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low reduces the frame rate from 198.4 to 125.7 fps, a 36.6% drop. The same resolution step at Ultra drops from 75.4 to 51.4 fps, a 31.8% reduction. This relatively consistent scaling suggests a balanced load between CPU and GPU at these settings.

However, the jump from 1440p to 4K tells a different story. At Low settings, the drop is from 125.7 to 64.2 fps — a 48.9% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 51.4 to 29.2 fps, a 43.2% reduction. These steeper declines indicate that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter at 4K. The Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of settings.

The CPU's role is more prominent at 1080p. With a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, the Ryzen 7 5700X can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low reaches 198.4 fps shows the CPU is not holding back performance at this resolution. But as resolution increases and the GPU becomes saturated, the CPU's advantage diminishes.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, Medium settings offer the best balance, delivering 141.5 fps. This is 28.2% higher than High's 110.4 fps and 87.7% higher than Ultra's 75.4 fps. The visual difference between Medium and High is often minimal in Outriders, while the frame rate gain is substantial. For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, Low at 198.4 fps is the optimal choice.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to High settings at 67.5 fps. This stays above the 60 fps threshold while maintaining visual quality. Medium at 92.3 fps is a solid alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, but the drop to High is only 26.8%, which is acceptable. Ultra at 51.4 fps is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls below the 60 fps target.

At 3840x2160, Low settings at 64.2 fps are the only viable option. Medium at 49.3 fps and High at 35.9 fps both dip below playable thresholds for most users. Ultra at 29.2 fps is essentially a slideshow. Users with 4K displays should accept the visual compromises of Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The overall verdict is that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle Ultra at 75.4 fps. For 1440p, users should stick to High or Medium. For 4K, only Low settings are playable, and the experience will be marginal. The 12 GB VRAM does not compensate for the GPU's compute limitations at high resolutions.