Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination defined by extreme imbalance. In Outriders, this pairing ranks 3424th out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. The data indicates that the Arc B370, an integrated-class part, is the overwhelming bottleneck, leaving the 12-core CPU almost entirely unused in most scenarios. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data to show how this combo behaves across resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3424 out of 3710 places it firmly in the lower echelon of tested systems for Outriders. With a percentile rank of 5 for the GPU against all other GPUs, the Arc B370 is performing at a level that places it below 95% of the database's tested graphics hardware. This low GPU percentile is the primary driver of the poor overall combo ranking. In contrast, the CPU's percentile rank of 87 against all other CPUs shows a processor that is in the top 13% of all tested parts. This massive disparity between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile means the system's overall rank is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics solution.

Benchmark results confirm this asymmetry. The Ryzen 9 5900X achieves an average benchmark score of 41376, placing it within a tight competitive cluster. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, scores 41263, a mere 0.3% difference. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is also close, with a score of 41576, which is 0.5% higher. These small deltaPct values show the CPU is a consistent, mid-range performer. However, the GPU's average benchmark score is just 1184, with its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scoring 1186. The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing, while the GPU represents a severe performance ceiling for any game, including Outriders.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a high-end desktop part designed for multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its 3DMark max-thread score of 10075 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16262. Its 64 MB of L3 cache provides a large pool for game data, and its 105 W TDP is typical for a processor of this class.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is largely theoretical. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU load is typically highest, the system only produces 104 FPS. This is a solid result, but it is not evidence of the CPU's power; rather, it is a reflection of the GPU's limitations. The Ryzen 9 5900X has ample headroom to push far beyond this frame rate. The 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and Passmark single-thread score of 3469 indicate strong single-core performance, which is what most games rely on. The bottleneck is so severe that the CPU is effectively idle, waiting for the GPU to render each frame. For a looter shooter like Outriders, which can have many entities on screen, the CPU's 12 cores could help maintain consistent frame pacing, but the data shows that the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough to make that a relevant factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Panther Lake generation. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it uses the system's main memory instead of dedicated VRAM. This is a critical limitation, as memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent" and will be far lower than what a discrete GPU offers. The GPU has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's performance, as measured by the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, is a score of 1184. This places it in the 5th percentile for all GPUs, a very low result. Its nearest rivals are older integrated and entry-level discrete parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. The data confirms that the Arc B370 is not designed for demanding gaming. In Outriders, this translates to very low frame rates. The GPU's low pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are enough for basic desktop tasks but are insufficient for rendering a modern game at playable frame rates. The 25 W TDP and lack of any power connectors further confirm its IGP classification. This GPU is the sole reason for the combo's low rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern of underperformance. At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 104 FPS, Medium produces 75 FPS (with a min of 64 and max of 87), High produces 57 FPS, and Ultra produces 41 FPS. These are the best-case scenarios for this system, and only the Low preset approaches a frame rate that could be considered smooth for a fast-paced shooter.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset delivers an average of 65 FPS, which is still playable. Medium drops to 48 FPS (with a min of 40 and max of 55), High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. At this resolution, the system begins to struggle, with only the Low preset providing a consistently playable experience.

At 4K (3840x2160), the system is overwhelmed. The Low preset can only muster an average of 34 FPS. Medium drops to 25 FPS (with a min of 21 and max of 29). High is reduced to 19 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 13 FPS. These numbers show that the Arc B370 cannot handle the pixel count of 4K resolution in Outriders, regardless of the graphics settings.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 104 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 65 FPS, a decrease of 37.5%. At 4K Low, it falls to 34 FPS, a 67.3% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline with increasing resolution indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. A system where the CPU was the bottleneck would show a much smaller FPS drop when resolution increases, as the CPU's workload would remain similar.

The data for the High preset tells a similar story. From 57 FPS at 1080p, it drops to 36 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% decrease) and then to 19 FPS at 4K (a 66.7% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different presets confirms that the limiting factor is the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The Ryzen 9 5900X is not being stressed by these resolutions; it is waiting for the GPU to finish rendering. The system's performance is directly tied to the number of pixels the Arc B370 can push, which is very few.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the only preset that offers a consistently playable experience is the Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 104 FPS. This is the only configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, which is generally considered the minimum for a smooth experience in a looter shooter. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS, is also viable and provides better visual fidelity while staying above 60 FPS for the most part.

For users who want to play at 1440p, the Low preset is the only option, yielding an average of 65 FPS. This is playable, but it is close to the edge of what many would consider acceptable. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 48 FPS and a minimum of 40 FPS, is a compromise that may be tolerable for some, but it risks dropping below 40 FPS in busy scenes. At 4K, no preset is recommended for a good experience. The Low preset's 34 FPS average is too low for a game that requires quick reactions. The data suggests that for the best experience, users should stick to 1080p with Medium settings, sacrificing some visual quality for a stable frame rate. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as even at 1080p it only achieves 41 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Outriders at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The measured data shows an average of 104 FPS on Low and 75 FPS on Medium at 1920x1080, both of which are above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is above 60 FPS, with an average of 65 FPS. The Medium preset averages 48 FPS, and High and Ultra are lower at 36 FPS and 26 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 34 FPS. The High preset drops to 19 FPS, and Ultra is at 13 FPS, making the game unplayable at this resolution.

Q: Why is the combo's overall rank so low?

A: The combo ranks 3424th out of 3710 due to the GPU's very low performance. The Intel Arc B370 is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 87th percentile, indicating that the GPU is the severe bottleneck.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use?

A: The 1080p Medium preset offers the best balance, with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS. This keeps the frame rate above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than the Low preset.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. This shows the GPU is performing at a level comparable to very old integrated graphics.