Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a severely GPU-bound experience in Outriders, with the combo ranking in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. The data shows a system where the CPU’s substantial multi-threaded capabilities are almost entirely wasted at higher resolutions, while even at 1080p the graphics processor becomes the decisive bottleneck. This pairing is only viable for 1080p gaming at lower presets, and the measured frame rates indicate that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary limiting component across every tested scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and unequivocal. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 57 FPS at 1920x1080 to 36 FPS at 2560x1440, then plummets to 19 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 67% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, clearly demonstrating that the Intel Arc B370 cannot handle the pixel throughput required at higher resolutions. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that has a very low fillrate and memory bandwidth ceiling, as the frame rate drops are almost perfectly proportional to the increase in pixel count.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is even more revealing. The average FPS goes from 104 at 1080p down to 65 at 1440p, and then to 34 at 4K. The fact that even at the lowest graphical preset the 4K performance (34 FPS) is barely playable shows that the bottleneck is not shader complexity but rather raw pixel processing and memory throughput. The Intel Arc B370’s specifications support this interpretation: with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, the GPU simply lacks the hardware throughput to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, regardless of the visual quality settings.

The data suggests that the limiting component at all resolutions is the GPU. This is evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU should be most relevant, the average FPS of 104 is the highest recorded for this combo, but it is still far below what the Ryzen 7 5700X3D could theoretically feed. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11086 indicate substantial processing headroom, yet the frame rates never approach the CPU’s potential ceiling. The performance scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling: at Medium settings, the drop from 48 FPS to 25 FPS is a 48% reduction for a 125% increase in pixel count, which is a nonlinear decline typical of a GPU that is hitting memory bandwidth limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is characteristic of the X3D series. In terms of benchmark scores, the CPU’s single-thread performance is moderate, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 804 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3157. The multi-threaded scores are more impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a 3dmark 16-thread score of 6764.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU role is largely secondary due to the GPU bottleneck. However, the data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is able to push the frame rate to 104 FPS, which suggests that the CPU can handle the game’s threading requirements. Outriders is a looter shooter that typically benefits from strong single-thread performance for game logic and AI, but the 3dmark 2-thread score of 1575 and 4-thread score of 3097 indicate that this CPU has adequate headroom for such tasks. The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs confirms that it is a capable processor, but its performance is essentially irrelevant at 4K where the GPU is the sole limiting factor.

The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 24728 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822 (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i5-11600 scores 24563 (0.6% lower). This tight clustering means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would have virtually no effect on the game’s frame rates, as the GPU bottleneck would remain unchanged. The CPU’s 105 W TDP and 8-core configuration are more than sufficient for Outriders, but the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is never the limiting component, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is still far from being fully utilized.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 8.0th percentile. This is a very low ranking that reflects the GPU’s severe performance limitations. The combo outperforms only 234 other tested configurations, making it one of the weakest pairings in the database for this game.

The ranking is almost entirely determined by the Intel Arc B370’s GPU performance. The GPU’s percentile rank against all GPUs is a mere 5, and its average benchmark score is 1184. The nearest GPU rivals are all older or lower-end models: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). This places the Arc B370 in the same performance tier as GPUs from over a decade ago, which explains why the combo rank is so low.

The CPU’s high performance (77th percentile) does nothing to improve the combo’s ranking because the GPU bottleneck is absolute. If the CPU were replaced with a significantly weaker processor, the ranking might drop slightly at 1080p Low, but at higher resolutions the frame rates would remain identical. The data shows that the combo’s rank in Outriders is a direct reflection of the GPU’s capabilities, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the Arc B370’s fundamental throughput limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates across the four tested settings: Low produces 104 FPS, Medium produces 75 FPS (with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS), High produces 57 FPS, and Ultra produces 41 FPS. The 1080p results are the only resolution where any setting achieves a consistently playable frame rate. The Low setting at 104 FPS is the clear standout, while Medium at 75 FPS is also acceptable for smooth gameplay. High at 57 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 41 FPS shows visible stutter potential.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably. Low yields 65 FPS, Medium yields 48 FPS (minimum 40 FPS, maximum 55 FPS), High yields 36 FPS, and Ultra yields 26 FPS. Only the Low and Medium settings are remotely playable at 1440p, with High and Ultra dipping into territory where frame pacing becomes an issue. The Medium setting’s minimum of 40 FPS is particularly concerning, as it suggests occasional drops below the refresh rate of standard 60 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low produces 34 FPS, Medium produces 25 FPS (minimum 21 FPS, maximum 29 FPS), High produces 19 FPS, and Ultra produces 13 FPS. None of the 4K settings achieve a frame rate that would be considered smooth, and the Ultra setting at 13 FPS is effectively a slideshow. The Medium setting’s minimum of 21 FPS confirms that even the more moderate presets suffer from severe performance dips.

The scaling between settings at each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 29 FPS (a 28% drop), from Medium to High costs 18 FPS (a 24% drop), and from High to Ultra costs 16 FPS (a 28% drop). This indicates that the GPU is struggling with the increased shader complexity at higher presets, but the relative costs are similar across the board. At 4K, the same transitions cost 9 FPS, 6 FPS, and 6 FPS respectively, showing that the GPU is so saturated that preset changes have diminishing absolute impact.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Outriders at 4K?

A: No. The measured data shows average frame rates between 13 FPS (Ultra) and 34 FPS (Low) at 3840x2160, none of which are playable. The GPU’s low pixel rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and texture rate (96.00 GTexel/s) make 4K rendering impractical.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for this combo?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 delivers the highest average frame rate of 104 FPS. Medium at 75 FPS is also viable, but the data shows that Low provides the most headroom for consistent performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% lower). All are within a 1.4% performance delta.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this setup?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions and settings. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU is most utilized, the frame rate of 104 FPS is far below what the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366) could support.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking for Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This rank is driven by the GPU’s 5th percentile performance against all GPUs.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 96 MB L3 cache help in this game?

A: The cache size does not appear to provide any benefit in Outriders for this setup, as the GPU bottleneck prevents the CPU from being a limiting factor. The CPU’s nearest rivals all perform within 0.6% of it, confirming that CPU choice has minimal impact on the measured frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only recommended settings for this combo are at 1920x1080. The Low preset offers the best experience with an average of 104 FPS, which provides smooth gameplay with significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is also acceptable, and its minimum of 64 FPS ensures that frame drops never go below the standard refresh rate. The High preset at 57 FPS is questionable, as it is below 60 FPS and could result in noticeable judder, while the Ultra preset at 41 FPS is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 65 FPS is the only setting that maintains a playable average frame rate, though it is close to the edge. The Medium preset at 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS is borderline playable but will likely show stuttering in action-heavy scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 36 FPS and 26 FPS respectively should be avoided.

At 3840x2160, none of the settings are recommended. The Low preset at 34 FPS is the highest achievable average, but it still falls short of a playable experience. The Ultra preset at 13 FPS is entirely unplayable.

The data suggests that users should prioritize resolution over visual fidelity with this combo. The 1080p Low preset provides the most consistent experience, and users who prefer visual quality over frame rate can select Medium, but anything beyond that setting at any resolution will result in a subpar experience. The Intel Arc B370’s low fillrate and memory bandwidth (system shared) make it unsuitable for Outriders at higher resolutions or quality settings.