Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. That puts this pairing in the bottom 8% of all combinations tested, which is a poor result for a system built around a flagship-class CPU. The ranking reflects a severe imbalance: the CPU is among the most capable processors available, but the GPU is a low-power integrated part that holds the entire system back. Benchmark results indicate that this combo is not competitive for Outriders at any resolution above 1080p Low, and even at the lightest settings, the frame rates are only borderline playable.

The combo’s percentile placement is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s performance ceiling. The Intel Arc B370 scores in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its nearest rivals in that benchmark are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%). These are all legacy or low-end parts, which tells you exactly where the Arc B370 sits in the graphics hierarchy. In contrast, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 58386 places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with rivals like the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323, +0.1%), Intel Xeon w5-2545 (58504, -0.2%), Intel Core i9-14900 (58115, +0.5%), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58826, -0.7%). The delta between CPU and GPU capability is enormous, and Outriders’ measured FPS reflects that gap.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 120 W TDP. The cache configuration is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. That large L3 cache is a hallmark of the X3D line and helps in games that are sensitive to memory latency. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. It also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, but that is irrelevant here since the system uses the Arc B370.

In terms of compute benchmarks, the 9850X3D posts strong numbers: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and single-core score of 2228, Cinebench R15 multi-core of 3551 and single-core of 343. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 41318, single-thread of 4704, integer math at 123140, floating point math at 81998, and extended instructions at 39272. These are top-tier results, confirming that the CPU is not the bottleneck for Outriders. The game’s measured FPS does not scale with CPU capability; instead, it is capped by the GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for Outriders’ engine, which is a looter shooter from 2021 and is primarily GPU-bound even on modest hardware. The data shows that this CPU would be wasted in this pairing for this game, as the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU’s ability to feed frames.

FAQ

Q: Why does this combo rank so low if the CPU is in the 92nd percentile?

A: The combo rank is determined by the actual measured FPS in Outriders, not by component benchmarks. The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th GPU percentile with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, and its nearest rivals are legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770. The GPU’s low pixel rate (48.00 GPixel/s) and FP32 throughput (6.144 TFLOPS) directly limit frame output, dragging the combo to rank 2679 out of 2913.

Q: Can this CPU handle Outriders at high frame rates?

A: The CPU is not the limiting factor. With 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has more than enough compute headroom. The bottleneck is the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that dropping from 1080p Ultra (41 FPS) to 1080p Low (104 FPS) nearly triples the frame rate, which is a GPU-bound scaling pattern.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a discrete GPU or integrated graphics?

A: The Arc B370 is an integrated graphics part (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, no power connectors, and system-shared memory. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 RT cores, but its performance is comparable to very old discrete GPUs like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570. This is not a gaming GPU for modern titles.

Q: What is the best FPS this combo can achieve in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 104 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 75 FPS, and at High it falls to 57 FPS. At 1440p, the best is 65 FPS on Low, and at 4K, the best is 34 FPS on Low. These are the only playable scenarios, and even then, only at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU’s cache affect Outriders performance?

A: The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is designed to reduce memory latency, which can help in CPU-bound scenarios. However, Outriders is GPU-bound with this combo, so the cache advantage does not translate into higher FPS. The benchmark results show that FPS is determined by resolution and settings, not by CPU cache or core count.

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 19 on High, 25 on Medium, 34 on Low, and 13 on Ultra. None of these are playable for a looter shooter that requires fast reactions. The GPU’s 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate is far too low for 4K output, and the system-shared memory bandwidth is system-dependent, which further limits performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Outriders with this combo covers four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 104 FPS average, which is the only result above 100 FPS. Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87. High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41 FPS. These numbers show that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo can approach smooth gameplay, and only at Low or Medium settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance falls sharply. Low averages 65 FPS, Medium averages 48 FPS (minimum 40, maximum 55), High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. At this resolution, even Low settings are marginal for a fast-paced game, and anything above Medium is not viable. At 3840x2160, the results are poor across the board. Low averages 34 FPS, Medium averages 25 FPS (minimum 21, maximum 29), High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS. None of these are playable for Outriders, which requires consistent frame pacing for combat encounters.

The pattern is clear: the GPU’s performance collapses as resolution increases. The 1080p to 1440p drop is significant, and the 1440p to 4K drop is catastrophic. At 1080p Low, the combo can hit 104 FPS, which is the only time it feels responsive. At 1080p Ultra, the 41 FPS average is borderline, and at 4K, even Low fails to reach 35 FPS. The data indicates that this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming at reduced settings, and even then, the experience will be inconsistent in demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the sole limiting factor. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 34 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). At High settings, the drop is from 57 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p (37% reduction) and then to 19 at 4K (47% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU is rendering pixels at a rate proportional to its pixel throughput, which is 48.00 GPixel/s.

This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, you would expect FPS to stay relatively flat across resolutions, with only a minor drop at higher resolutions. Instead, the FPS halves at each resolution step, which is a clear sign that the Arc B370’s rendering pipeline is saturated. The GPU’s 20 ROPs and 1280 shading units are too few to handle 4K rasterization, and the system-shared memory bandwidth (system-dependent) adds further latency. The CPU, with its 5.60 GHz boost clock and 96 MB L3 cache, is never stressed; it simply waits for the GPU to finish each frame.

The implication for this combo is that you must sacrifice resolution or settings to get playable FPS. At 1080p, the GPU can produce 57 FPS on High, which is acceptable for a co-op looter shooter. At 1440p, even Low settings only yield 65 FPS, and at 4K, no setting reaches 35 FPS. The data shows that this is not a scaling issue but a hard ceiling imposed by the GPU’s architecture. For Outriders, the Arc B370 is effectively a 1080p-only part, and only at Low or Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the only viable settings for this combo are at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 104, which is smooth and responsive for Outriders’ fast combat. At 1080p Medium, the average is 75 FPS with a minimum of 64, which is still playable and offers better visual quality. The Medium preset is the best balance between performance and fidelity, as it provides a 64 FPS floor that avoids most stutter. High at 1080p drops to 57 FPS, which is borderline for a shooter, and Ultra at 41 FPS is too inconsistent for serious play.

At 1440p, the recommendations are more limited. Low settings average 65 FPS, which is acceptable for casual play, but Medium drops to 48 FPS with a minimum of 40, which is risky during intense firefights. High at 36 FPS and Ultra at 26 FPS are not recommended. At 4K, no settings are playable; even Low averages 34 FPS, which is below the threshold for a smooth experience in a looter shooter where you need to track enemies and react quickly.

The data suggests that if you own this combo, you should target 1080p Medium as your primary setup. It offers the highest visual quality that still maintains a 64 FPS minimum, which is adequate for Outriders’ gameplay loop. If you prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 104 FPS is the safest choice. For 1440p, only Low is acceptable, and 4K should be avoided entirely. The CPU’s capabilities are irrelevant here; the GPU dictates that this combo is a 1080p machine for Outriders.