Outriders

# Outriders Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + Intel Arc B570

The benchmark data for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Arc B570 reveals a configuration that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining largely out of reach at higher settings. The measured FPS values show a clear hierarchy across resolutions and quality presets, with the combo ranking 2329th out of 2913 tested combinations in this game. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it handles Outriders adequately at mainstream resolutions, it is not a top-tier performer for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 becomes the limiting component as pixel count rises. At Low settings, average FPS falls from 176 at 1920x1080 to 111 at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction, and then to 58 at 3840x2160, a 48% drop from 1440p. This steep decline suggests that the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU, governs performance at higher resolutions. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus width, providing 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, appear sufficient for 1080p but become strained at 4K where pixel throughput demands more from the memory subsystem.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern holds: 128 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p (37% lower), and 42 FPS at 4K (48% lower from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium presets suggests the GPU's compute resources scale predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing variability. High settings show a similar trajectory: 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 32 FPS at 4K (48% lower). Ultra settings deliver 70 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p (37% lower), and 23 FPS at 4K (48% lower). The near-identical relative declines across all four presets point to a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution, with the Ryzen 7 9700F providing ample headroom.

The transition from High to Ultra at each resolution costs roughly 27-31% of average FPS, which is a significant hit for visual improvements that may be marginal in a fast-paced looter shooter. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 58 FPS, which barely maintains smoothness, while Medium drops to 42 FPS and High to 32 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal. The 1440p results are more encouraging, with Low and Medium both exceeding 60 FPS, and High hitting 61 FPS, making this resolution the practical ceiling for a balanced experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This Granite Ridge chip, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong processing power that should not bottleneck most games. In Outriders, the CPU's role appears secondary; the FPS scaling with resolution changes at nearly identical rates regardless of quality preset, which is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 (0.2% lower). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 9700F sits in a tightly contested performance band. The average benchmark score of 69996 for the 9700F, versus 69875 for the 7940HX and 70163 for the 14700KF, confirms that this CPU is competitive with high-end desktop and mobile parts from the previous generation. For Outriders, which is not known to be heavily CPU-threaded, the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides more than enough parallel processing capability.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with dual-channel 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data feeding the Arc B570 is not a limiting factor. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across cores is adequate for game workloads, and the high boost clock of 5.50 GHz helps maintain consistent frame pacing in scenes with many AI entities or physics calculations. However, the benchmark data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck; even at 1080p Low with 176 FPS, the GPU still determines the frame rate, as evidenced by the smooth scaling to 111 FPS at 1440p. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 2122 and integer math score of 120788 suggest robust general-purpose performance, but these metrics do not translate into measurable FPS advantages in Outriders given the GPU constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Low or Medium settings provides the best balance, with 111 FPS and 81 FPS respectively. At 1080p, frame rates are higher (176 FPS Low, 128 FPS Medium), but 1440p offers more visual detail while staying above 60 FPS. 4K is only playable at Low settings with 58 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 9700F bottleneck the Arc B570 in Outriders?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows consistent percentage drops (roughly 37% and 48% respectively) across all settings. This pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution, and the CPU's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.50 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 176 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 70 FPS. This represents a 106 FPS difference, or about 60% lower performance at Ultra. Medium settings provide 128 FPS, and High provides 96 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 58. Medium drops to 42 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 23 FPS. None of these higher presets reach the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, so 4K is not recommended above Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 2329th out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the lower 20% of the database. This suggests that while the pairing is functional, many other CPU-GPU combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS values indicate that the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 176 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, but this preset sacrifices visual quality. Medium settings at 128 FPS still exceed 120 Hz refresh rates and provide better image fidelity, making it the recommended preset for 1080p gaming. High settings at 96 FPS are also viable for 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 70 FPS remains playable but with diminishing returns on visual improvements.

For 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 111 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, but Medium at 81 FPS offers a better balance of visuals and smoothness, comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings at 61 FPS just meet the 60 FPS standard, but any demanding scene could cause drops below that threshold. Ultra at 44 FPS is not recommended for action-heavy gameplay, as the frame rate falls below playable levels. The sweet spot is Medium, which provides a 33% FPS increase over High while still looking significantly better than Low.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 58 FPS, which is borderline for a looter shooter. Medium at 42 FPS and High at 32 FPS are too low for smooth gameplay, and Ultra at 23 FPS is unplayable. For 4K users, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings and accept the visual compromises, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The measured data shows that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient for high-detail 4K rendering in Outriders, so users should prioritize frame rate over fidelity at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Outriders is 2329 out of 2913 tested combinations, placing this pairing in the 80th percentile from the bottom, meaning about 80% of tested combos perform better. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the Intel Arc B570's position in the GPU hierarchy; its PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 65th percentile among all GPUs indicate mid-range performance. The CPU, by contrast, ranks in the 94th percentile, so the GPU is clearly the weaker link in this pairing for Outriders.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B570 sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X in average benchmark score. This tight clustering suggests that any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Outriders, assuming comparable CPU performance. The combo's rank of 2329 reflects that most higher-ranked configurations likely pair stronger GPUs with CPUs like the 9700F, which is capable of supporting much faster graphics cards without bottlenecking.

The rank also implies that for players seeking higher FPS in Outriders, upgrading the GPU would yield more significant improvements than upgrading the CPU. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 9 7940HX, Core i7-14700KF, Ryzen 9 7950X, and Core i7-14700K — all score within 0.9% of the 9700F, meaning there is no meaningful CPU upgrade path within this performance class that would affect game performance. Instead, the data suggests that the Arc B570, with its 65th percentile ranking, is the component limiting this combo's position in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 176, Medium 128 (with min 109 and max 148), High 96, and Ultra 70. The 1080p results show a clear stepwise progression, with each higher preset reducing FPS by roughly 20-30% from the previous level. The Medium preset's min-max range of 109-148 indicates some frame variability, but the average of 128 is stable enough for consistent gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low 111, Medium 81 (min 69, max 93), High 61, and Ultra 44. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 37% at Low to 36% at High, showing consistent GPU scaling. The Medium preset's min of 69 FPS stays above 60, while High's 61 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low 58, Medium 42 (min 36, max 49), High 32, and Ultra 23. The 4K results reveal the GPU's limitations, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 36 FPS and max of 49 FPS show significant frame time spikes, which would result in noticeable stuttering during gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 35 FPS, representing a 60% performance loss for the highest visual quality.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage generation), features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. Its base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, and it has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 compute is 11.52 TFLOPS, and its texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. These specifications place it in the mid-range segment, and the benchmark data confirms this positioning.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is decisive across all tested settings. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (176) approaches the GPU's maximum achievable frame rate, while 4K Ultra (23) represents its minimum viable performance. The 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556, aligns with the game performance; the Arc B570 is competitive with the RTX 3070 Mobile (within 0.1%) and Arc A750 (within 0.1%). The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 72 and Vulkan score of 96844 in Geekbench suggest that modern API utilization is solid, which is relevant for Outriders' DirectX 12 rendering.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, and the data does not indicate VRAM-related stutters at these resolutions. However, at 4K, the combination of higher memory pressure and reduced bandwidth (380.0 GB/s) likely contributes to the steep FPS drops. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its mid-range performance class. For Outriders, the Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, but its 4K performance is marginal at best, making it a suitable choice for mainstream gaming rather than high-end 4K experiences.