Outriders

# Outriders CPU + GPU Performance Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B370 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p with Low settings, but the combination struggles significantly at higher resolutions and quality presets. The data shows this combo ranks 2679th out of 2913 tested configurations in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This is a configuration that requires careful settings management to achieve acceptable performance, and the bottleneck is overwhelmingly on the graphics side.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The processor has a 105 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

For Outriders, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at most settings. The processor's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and max-thread score of 7680 indicate that the processor scales well across all cores, which matters for a looter shooter that needs to handle numerous enemies, particle effects, and physics calculations simultaneously.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 81 among all processors in the database confirms it is a high-performing chip. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both at 29955 with a -0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 with a 0.6% delta. These rivals are all mobile or newer desktop parts, yet the 5800XT holds its own, sitting within 0.6% of the Ryzen 5 9600X and essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 7840H.

In Outriders specifically, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The measured FPS data shows that performance drops dramatically when settings increase, which points to GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 104 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 41 FPS. This pattern holds across all resolutions, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as resolution increases, a classic sign that the graphics card is the bottleneck. The 5800XT's 32 MB of L3 cache likely helps maintain stable frame pacing in busy combat scenarios, but the data does not indicate any CPU-bound scenarios in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It uses Intel's 3 nm process and operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance of 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s.

Crucially, the Arc B370 uses system-shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM. Memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," meaning performance is tied to the host system's DDR4 memory configuration. This is a significant limitation for Outriders, a game that benefits from dedicated video memory for textures and geometry. The GPU's TDP is 25 W, and it connects via IGP (integrated graphics), making it a low-power solution that cannot compete with discrete graphics cards.

The Arc B370's benchmark results are poor, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs is 5, placing it in the bottom 5% of all graphics cards tested. The nearest rivals are all older or low-end parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 with a -0.2% delta, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 with a -0.5% delta, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 with a -0.7% delta, and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 with a 1.4% delta. These comparisons underscore how weak the Arc B370 is for gaming, and Outriders' results reflect this.

The measured FPS in Outriders shows the GPU's limitations clearly. At 1080p Low, the system hits 104 FPS average, but this is the only setting where the frame rate approaches smooth territory. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 75 FPS, and at High it falls to 57 FPS. The Ultra preset only manages 41 FPS at 1080p. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset still achieves 65 FPS, but Medium drops to 48 FPS, High to 36 FPS, and Ultra to just 26 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only produce 34 FPS, with Medium at 25 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at an unplayable 13 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling in Outriders for this combo reveals a GPU-bound system across the board. From 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the frame rates drop proportionally, but the pattern changes depending on the quality preset, which indicates where the GPU's limited resources are being stressed.

At Low settings, the system delivers 104 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (a 37.5% drop), and 34 FPS at 4K (a 67.3% drop from 1080p). This scaling shows that even at the lowest quality settings, the Arc B370 cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The 1440p result of 65 FPS is still respectable, but the 4K performance falls well below the 60 FPS target.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 75 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 25 FPS at 4K (a 66.7% drop). The min FPS values at Medium are 64, 40, and 21 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, with max FPS of 87, 55, and 29. These min/max ranges show that frame pacing is relatively stable, but the overall performance is too low for anything above 1080p.

At High settings, the system manages 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% drop), and 19 FPS at 4K (a 66.7% drop). The 1080p result is borderline playable, but 1440p and 4K are not viable. At Ultra settings, the performance drops to 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p (a 36.6% drop), and 13 FPS at 4K (a 68.3% drop).

The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions. The CPU's performance does not appear to factor into these results, as the scaling pattern is uniform regardless of quality preset. For this combo, 1080p is the only resolution that offers playable frame rates, and even then, only at Low or Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2679 out of 2913 tested configurations places this system in the bottom 8% of all combos tested in Outriders. This is a very poor ranking, but it is not unexpected given the GPU's percentile of 5 among all graphics cards. The CPU's strong performance (81st percentile) cannot compensate for the weak integrated GPU.

This ranking means that the vast majority of tested systems deliver better Outriders performance. The Arc B370's nearest GPU rivals are all over a decade old, and the delta percentages are within 1.4% of the Arc B370's score. This suggests that the Arc B370 performs at the level of a mid-range GPU from the early 2010s, which is inadequate for a 2021 looter shooter like Outriders.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is minimal. The Ryzen 7 5800XT is a capable processor, but in this pairing, it is effectively wasted. The system would likely perform identically with a much weaker CPU, as the GPU is the limiting factor at every settings and resolution combination tested. The data shows that the GPU's 5th percentile ranking is the primary driver of the 2679th combo rank.

For context within the database, the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average benchmark score, indicating that the 5800XT is a well-rounded processor. However, this does not translate into gaming performance when paired with the Arc B370. The combo rank reflects the weakest link in the system, and in this case, the GPU is unequivocally the weakest component.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Outriders is achieved at 1080p with Low settings, where the system delivers 104 FPS average. This is the only configuration that provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS, is also viable and offers a better visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the Low preset produces 65 FPS average, which is playable, but the visual quality is significantly reduced compared to what the CPU could drive with a better GPU. The Medium preset at 1440p, at 48 FPS, is borderline, with the min FPS of 40 dipping below acceptable levels for a fast-paced shooter. For players who prioritize resolution over detail, 1440p Low is a reasonable choice, but 1080p Medium offers a better balance of smoothness and visual fidelity.

The High and Ultra presets are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p High, the 57 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset at 41 FPS is noticeably choppy. At 1440p and 4K, all presets above Low produce frame rates that are too low for an action-oriented game like Outriders, where responsiveness is critical.

The 4K resolution is not viable for this combo under any settings. The best 4K result is 34 FPS at Low settings, which is below playable thresholds. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 21, and the Ultra preset at 13 FPS is effectively a slideshow. Players with 4K displays should either reduce resolution to 1080p or accept that this hardware cannot run Outriders at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following average FPS: Low settings produce 104 FPS, Medium settings produce 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, High settings produce 57 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 41 FPS. The 1080p results show a clear progression, with each quality tier costing roughly 20-30% performance. The Medium preset's min FPS of 64 ensures that even during intense combat, the frame rate stays above 60 FPS, making this the best quality-to-performance tradeoff.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly: Low settings produce 65 FPS, Medium settings produce 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, High settings produce 36 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 26 FPS. The 1440p results show that only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, and even that is close to the threshold. The Medium preset's min FPS of 40 would cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced encounters, making it a poor choice for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable: Low settings produce 34 FPS, Medium settings produce 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, High settings produce 19 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 13 FPS. The 4K results show that the Arc B370 is completely outmatched at this resolution, with even the Low preset failing to reach 35 FPS. The min FPS at 4K Medium of 21 confirms that the experience would be inconsistent and frustrating.

The delta between 1080p and 1440p is approximately 37% across all settings, and the delta between 1080p and 4K is approximately 67% across all settings. These consistent percentages indicate that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, rather than any CPU-related bottleneck. The system-shared memory architecture of the Arc B370 likely compounds these issues, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for the same memory bandwidth, which is a particular problem at higher resolutions where larger textures and buffers are needed.