Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 pairing delivers a solid 1080p experience in Outriders, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K on higher presets. The data shows that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 2500 MHz boost clock are sufficient for the game’s demands at lower resolutions, though the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across three resolutions and four quality presets, offering recommendations based strictly on the observed frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly indicates that the Low preset is the only reliable choice for 4K gaming with this combo. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 58 FPS, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target but remains highly playable. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 42 FPS average with a minimum of 36 FPS, which will introduce noticeable stutter during intense combat. High and Ultra presets at 4K are effectively unplayable, with averages of 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively.

For 1440p gaming, the data suggests that High is the optimal preset, yielding a solid 61 FPS average. This provides a balanced visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 81 FPS, which is smoother but comes at a visual cost, while Low reaches 111 FPS for competitive play. Ultra at 1440p drops to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for an action-heavy looter shooter.

At 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 96 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for visual fidelity and performance. The Medium preset reaches 128 FPS, and Low hits 176 FPS, both of which are excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra at 1080p still manages 70 FPS, which is playable but not ideal given the visual demands of the preset. The data indicates that High at 1080p is the best experience for most users, as it stays well above 60 FPS while providing the best image quality that remains fluid.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s memory configuration plays a critical role in Outriders. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, the card provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This proves adequate for the game’s texture streaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a sharp performance cliff at 4K. The GPU’s 2500 MHz base and boost clock, paired with 2304 shading units, drives the frame rates observed. The card’s 18 ray tracing cores are present, though the benchmark data does not isolate ray tracing performance, so their impact remains unquantified here.

The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the theoretical ceiling, but real-world results show that the card is more constrained by memory bandwidth at higher resolutions. The transition from 1440p High (61 FPS) to 4K High (32 FPS) represents a 47.5% drop, which is steeper than the pixel count increase alone would suggest. This indicates that the 160-bit memory bus becomes a bottleneck at 4K, especially with the High preset’s texture and shadow quality demands. The card’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is unlikely to be a limiting factor, as the game’s data transfer rates do not appear to exceed the bus’s capabilities in these measurements.

The Arc B570’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 0.1% higher on average, while the Intel Arc A750 sits 0.1% lower. This marginal difference suggests that the B570’s performance in Outriders is representative of its class, neither overperforming nor underperforming relative to its synthetic benchmark scores. The GPU’s 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are standard for this performance tier, and the 1x 8-pin power connector is sufficient for the card’s demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5800X and Arc B570 combination ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the lower 20% of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual component specifications. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is a strong performer, while the GPU’s 65th percentile is more modest. The combo’s low rank suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter in this pairing, dragging down the overall system performance relative to other tested configurations.

The rank discrepancy is notable because the CPU has significant headroom in this game. The 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Outriders, which is not a heavily threaded title. The CPU’s 15476 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 1574.5 single-core score demonstrate its capability, but the GPU cannot keep pace at higher resolutions. The combo rank of 2329 indicates that many other pairings with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs achieve better frame rates in this specific game.

This ranking also reflects the GPU’s position relative to its peers. The Arc B570’s nearest rivals all score within 0.5% of each other in synthetic benchmarks, but the in-game rank suggests that Outriders favors certain GPU architectures. The data does not show a direct correlation between synthetic scores and game performance, as the combo rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s real-world behavior in this title. The 2913 total combos include a wide range of hardware, and this pairing’s placement indicates that it is better suited for less demanding games or lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression across presets. The Low preset achieves 176 FPS average, which is extremely high and ideal for competitive play. Medium reaches 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 148 FPS, providing a smooth experience with some visual improvements. High delivers 96 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors. Ultra drops to 70 FPS, which remains playable but shows the performance cost of maximum settings. The 1080p results show that the combo has substantial headroom, with even Ultra maintaining a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low achieves 111 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium reaches 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS, offering a good balance. High delivers 61 FPS, which is right at the standard refresh rate and provides a smooth experience. Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for a fast-paced looter shooter. The 1440p data shows that High is the maximum viable preset, as Ultra’s 44 FPS will cause noticeable input lag and stuttering during gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are more challenging. Low achieves 58 FPS, which is nearly playable but falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium drops to 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, which will be noticeably choppy. High falls to 32 FPS, and Ultra reaches only 23 FPS, both of which are unplayable for this genre. The 4K data clearly shows that the combo is not designed for native 4K gaming, with only the Low preset approaching playability. The 36 FPS minimum at Medium indicates that even this preset will have severe frame drops during intense scenes, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, all presets remain playable, with High delivering 96 FPS and Ultra still reaching 70 FPS. The 1440p and 4K results show significant performance drops, especially at higher presets.

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

A: Only at the Low preset, which achieves 58 FPS average. Medium falls to 42 FPS, and High and Ultra are unplayable at 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively. The data indicates that 4K is not viable for this pairing except at the lowest settings.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 0.1% higher than the B570.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor. The 5800X ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, and its 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample processing power. The combo’s low rank of 2329 out of 2913 is more likely due to the GPU’s performance ceiling.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this combo at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 61 FPS, which is the minimum playable threshold. Medium reaches 81 FPS for smoother gameplay, while Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the acceptable range for this fast-paced game.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 96 FPS. At 4K High, it drops to 32 FPS. This represents a 66.7% performance loss, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are severely strained at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X provides a strong foundation for this pairing. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU offers 32 MB of L3 cache and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The 5800X’s synthetic benchmarks show robust single-threaded performance with a Geekbench single-core score of 2032 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s primary thread without becoming a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is more stressed.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476 and a Geekbench multicore score of 11036. Outriders does utilize multiple threads for physics and AI, and the 5800X’s 16 threads provide ample headroom. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 confirms that the CPU scales well with additional threads. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as even at 1080p Low with 176 FPS, the CPU maintains frame delivery without apparent throttling.

The 5800X’s 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node contribute to its efficiency, allowing sustained performance without thermal throttling. The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all processors places it well above the Arc B570’s 65th percentile, creating a slight imbalance where the CPU outperforms the GPU. This is evident in the frame rates: at 1080p Low, the CPU can push 176 FPS, but the GPU’s limits become apparent at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU’s 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures that even the most demanding scenes in Outriders are processed without delay, but the GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS of compute performance is the ultimate arbiter of frame rates in this pairing.