Outriders

Outriders on the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination shows a clear pattern: this is a system that scales predictably with resolution, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that the Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the 9850X3D provides ample headroom for the CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p. Benchmarks show a wide performance spread, from a highly playable 176 FPS at 1080p Low to a stutter-prone 23 FPS at 4K Ultra, making settings and resolution choices critical for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a GPU-limited system. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 96 at 1920x1080 to 61 at 2560x1440, then to 32 at 3840x2160. This represents a 36.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47.5% drop when moving to 4K. The scaling is not linear; the transition to 4K is particularly punishing, suggesting the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are saturated.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system produces 176 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The relative performance drop from 1440p to 4K is 47.7%, nearly identical to the High preset drop. This consistency indicates that the limiting factor is the GPU’s raw rendering throughput, not a specific setting like textures or shadows, as the percentage loss remains stable regardless of the graphical load.

At Medium settings, where min and max FPS data is available, the trend is confirmed. The average FPS at 1080p is 128, dropping to 81 at 1440p, and finally to 42 at 4K. The 4K result also shows a minimum FPS of 36 and a maximum of 49, indicating significant frame time variance. This is a clear sign that the Intel Arc B570 is working at its limit, and any complex scene in Outriders can cause the frame rate to dip below the average.

The Ultra preset pushes the system to its breaking point. The average FPS at 4K is just 23, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability. Even at 1440p, the Ultra preset only achieves 44 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 70 FPS. The data shows that the scaling from 1440p to 4K on Ultra results in a 47.7% performance loss, mirroring the other presets. This reinforces the conclusion that resolution, not the preset, is the dominant factor in performance degradation for this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the decisive component in this system’s gaming performance. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Benchmark results show this GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, a negligible 0.1% difference, placing the B570 effectively on par with its predecessor in synthetic tests.

The GPU’s clock speeds are fixed at a base and boost of 2500 MHz. This constant clock rate means the card operates at a consistent frequency, but its performance is still bound by its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The 4K High result of 32 FPS illustrates this limitation; the GPU simply does not have enough throughput to feed the 8.3 million pixels of a 3840x2160 display at a high frame rate in Outriders.

The GPU’s memory configuration is also a factor. While 10 GB is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, the data suggests it may be a constraint at 4K Ultra, where texture demands are highest. The 58 FPS at 4K Low versus 23 FPS at 4K Ultra shows a 60.3% performance swing, indicating that the higher preset’s memory and shading requirements severely tax the B570. The card’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is not a bottleneck here, but its 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the database, the B570’s performance in Outriders aligns with its synthetic scores. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% delta, and the R9 M390X scores 20662, a -0.5% delta. This indicates that in this game, the B570 is performing as expected for its class. However, the measured FPS shows that this class of GPU is not suited for 4K gaming at high settings in Outriders, as the 32 FPS average at 4K High is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D provides a robust foundation, but its role in Outriders is secondary to the GPU. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, this CPU has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It also features a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 and a single-core score of 2228.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 58386 places it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900, scores 58115, a 0.5% delta, showing the 9850X3D is slightly ahead in synthetic tests. This processing power is more than adequate for Outriders, as evidenced by the 176 FPS at 1080p Low. At this resolution, the GPU is not the limiting factor, and the CPU’s high single-thread performance ensures the game logic and draw calls are processed quickly.

The 9850X3D’s 120 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for this game. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound at lower settings, as the frame rate scales inversely with GPU load. The 176 FPS at Low versus 70 FPS at Ultra at 1080p represents a 60.2% difference, which is entirely due to GPU rendering load, but the fact that 176 FPS is achievable shows the CPU is not holding the system back. The CPU’s 16 threads are not fully utilized in most games, but the high boost clock is key for maintaining high frame rates.

In this specific combination, the CPU’s performance headroom means that upgrading the GPU would yield significant FPS gains. The bottleneck is firmly on the graphics card. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking and its minimal delta to rivals like the Xeon w5-2545 (which scores 58504, a -0.2% delta) confirm that it is not the source of any performance limitations seen in the measured FPS data. The system is balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, but falls short at higher resolutions due to the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 176, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D in this game?

A: Yes, at resolutions above 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows a significant FPS drop when moving from 1440p to 4K, indicating the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU’s capabilities.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: It can run at 4K, but not at high frame rates. The best 4K result is 58 FPS on Low settings. On High settings, it drops to 32 FPS, and on Ultra it falls to 23 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 has an average score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the A750 is slightly faster by a negligible margin.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 111 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 44 FPS. This is a 60.4% reduction in average frame rate when moving to the highest settings.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested hardware combinations for Outriders?

A: The combination is ranked 2329 out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the lower 20% of systems. This indicates it is not a top-tier setup for this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this hardware depends heavily on the display resolution. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the best balance, delivering 96 FPS. While Low yields 176 FPS, the visual quality trade-off is often not worth it for a 80 FPS gain. The Ultra preset, at 70 FPS, is also playable, but the jump from High to Ultra results in a 27.1% performance drop, which may not be justified by the visual improvements in a fast-paced looter shooter.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It achieves 81 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset drops to 61 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for intense combat scenarios. The Low preset at 111 FPS is very smooth but sacrifices too much visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playability threshold.

At 4K resolution, none of the presets provide an ideal experience. The Low preset is the only option that approaches playability, with an average of 58 FPS. However, the Medium preset at 42 FPS and High at 32 FPS are both below 60 FPS and will likely result in noticeable stuttering. The Ultra preset at 23 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K, users should accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a significantly better experience.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for this GPU, as it offers a balance between visual quality and performance. At 1080p, it provides 128 FPS, at 1440p it provides 81 FPS, and even at 4K it manages 42 FPS. The min FPS data for Medium settings shows a 14.8% drop from the average at 1080p (109 min vs 128 avg), which is acceptable. For most users, starting with Medium and adjusting individual settings is the most practical approach.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 176. Medium settings yield an average of 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 148. High settings produce 96 FPS on average. The Ultra preset drops to 70 FPS, which is a 60.2% reduction from Low. This resolution is where the CPU’s power is most evident, as the GPU is not fully saturated at lower presets.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings achieve 111 FPS, a 36.9% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93. High settings deliver 61 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 44 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60.4%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are all lower, confirming the GPU’s growing limitation.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings are the only preset that breaks 50 FPS, averaging 58 FPS. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 49. High settings drop to an average of 32 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS. The performance cliff is severe; the Ultra preset at 4K is 86.9% slower than the Low preset at 1080p. This data clearly shows that 4K gaming is not viable for this hardware combination in Outriders.