Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Outriders, with the combo ranking in the 80th percentile of tested configurations. The data shows a system that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, particularly at higher quality presets. This analysis walks through the measured FPS data across resolutions and settings, examines the CPU and GPU contributions, and provides practical guidance based solely on the benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario but the magnitude here is notable. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 176 FPS average; moving to 1440p Low drops that to 111 FPS, and 4K Low falls to 58 FPS. This represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 96 at 1080p, to 61 at 1440p, and down to 32 at 4K — a 67% drop from the lowest to highest resolution. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 70, 44, and 23 FPS respectively, showing a similar 67% decline. This consistency across presets suggests the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than setting-driven, pointing to the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth as the constraining resources.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data in the pack, which offers additional insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 and maximum of 93. At 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 49. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS remains relatively tight at each resolution, suggesting stable frame pacing rather than erratic spikes, even as the average drops.

The data indicates that 4K gaming at High or Ultra settings is not viable with this combination, as the 32 and 23 FPS averages fall below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. However, 4K at Low settings achieves 58 FPS, which is playable if visual fidelity is sacrificed. The sweet spot for 4K appears to be Medium at 42 FPS, though this may still feel sluggish for a looter shooter that benefits from responsive aiming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings substantial processing power to this pairing. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache and 8,300 million transistors on a 7 nm process from TSMC position it as a high-end desktop part from the 5000 series.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its multi-threaded strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,262 multicore and 1,527 single-core. The Geekbench results show 14,118 multicore and 2,083 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 1,852 with 2 threads to 10,075 with max threads, indicating that the processor effectively utilizes additional cores. The PassMark multi-thread score of 39,002 and single-thread score of 3,469 further confirm balanced performance across both lightly and heavily threaded workloads.

However, the game resolution scaling data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in Outriders for this combination. The consistent ~67% performance drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter, as a CPU-bound scenario would show less degradation at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 9 5900X's single-thread performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,527, is more than sufficient to feed the Arc B570 at 1080p, where the system achieves 176 FPS at Low settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,376, places it just ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41,263, +0.3%) and behind the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41,576, -0.5%). This proximity to mobile processors in synthetic benchmarks suggests that the desktop Ryzen 9 5900X is not being fully utilized in this game, further supporting the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable averages: Low at 176 FPS, Medium at 128 FPS, High at 96 FPS, and Ultra at 70 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh monitors, Low or Medium settings provide the headroom needed for smooth gameplay. For visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness, High at 96 FPS is a strong choice, while Ultra at 70 FPS is acceptable for those prioritizing image quality.

At 1440p, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. Low settings achieve 111 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. Medium drops to 81 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. High at 61 FPS is right at the threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra at 44 FPS falls below ideal levels. The data suggests that Medium is the best balance at 1440p, offering 81 FPS with the min/max range of 69-93 FPS providing reasonable consistency. High is viable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low at 58 FPS is the only preset that achieves near-60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. Medium at 42 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive, while High at 32 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not recommended for a game that requires precise aiming. The 4K Medium min/max of 36-49 FPS shows that even the playable presets have a narrower margin than at lower resolutions.

For the best overall experience per the measured data, Medium settings at 1440p offer the optimal combination of visual quality and performance, delivering 81 FPS with a stable frame pacing as evidenced by the 69-93 FPS min/max range. Players with 1080p displays can comfortably use High or Ultra, while 4K users should stick to Low unless they can tolerate reduced frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,329 out of 2,913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 80th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning rather than the CPU's high-end capabilities, as the data shows the system is primarily GPU-limited in this game.

The GPU itself ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, +0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5%). This clustering indicates that the Arc B570 performs similarly to a range of mid-tier options, with deltas of less than 1% separating these cards.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's 65th percentile, confirming that the processor is not the limiting factor. The combo rank of 2,329 out of 2,913 — roughly the 80th percentile — sits between the CPU's and GPU's individual percentiles, reflecting the fact that the GPU constrains overall game performance more than the CPU.

The data shows that this combo's ranking in Outriders is consistent with its synthetic benchmark positioning. The system performs as expected for a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, delivering playable performance at 1080p and 1440p while falling short at 4K with high settings. The 80th percentile rank suggests that the majority of tested combos perform better, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can better utilize the Ryzen 9 5900X's capabilities.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieves 58 FPS average. Medium drops to 42 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively, which are below comfortable playability thresholds.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1440p with Medium settings provides the best balance, delivering 81 FPS average with a min/max of 69-93 FPS. This offers good visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The consistent ~67% performance drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU's 87th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 65th percentile confirms the processor is not the constraint.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,556 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc A750, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X, with deltas ranging from -0.5% to +0.4%.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 176 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium (min 109, max 148), 96 FPS on High, and 70 FPS on Ultra. All presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 2,329 out of 2,913 tested configurations, placing it in the 80th percentile of all tested combos in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 176 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium with a min/max of 109-148, 96 FPS on High, and 70 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a predictable decline as settings increase, with a 60% reduction from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 111 FPS on Low, 81 FPS on Medium (min 69, max 93), 61 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 37% across all presets, indicating consistent scaling with resolution. The Medium preset's min/max range of 69-93 FPS shows a tighter spread than at 1080p, suggesting the system maintains stability even as average FPS decreases.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly: 58 FPS on Low, 42 FPS on Medium (min 36, max 49), 32 FPS on High, and 23 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is approximately 48% across presets, which is more severe than the 1080p to 1440p transition. This accelerating decline highlights the GPU's limitations at higher pixel counts, particularly with its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus providing 380.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at all resolutions, allowing for frame pacing analysis. At 1080p, the 109-148 FPS range shows a 39 FPS spread; at 1440p, the 69-93 FPS range shows a 24 FPS spread; at 4K, the 36-49 FPS range shows a 13 FPS spread. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions is counterintuitive but indicates that the system maintains relative consistency even as average FPS drops, which is positive for gameplay stability.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². Its 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units provide the core rendering pipeline, while 18 ray tracing cores handle RT workloads.

The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s indicate the theoretical fill rates that support the measured FPS data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B570 scores 14,195 in PassMark G3D and 72 in PassMark DirectX 12, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 96,844 and OpenCL score of 83,514. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,649 provides a modern gaming workload reference. The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,556 places it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest modest power requirements, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU's needs. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, supporting modern monitors.

The measured game data shows the GPU's strengths and limitations clearly. At 1080p, the Arc B570 delivers excellent performance across all settings, with even Ultra achieving 70 FPS. The 1440p results are good but show the GPU beginning to strain at High and Ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth prove insufficient for high-quality presets, with only Low settings maintaining playable frame rates. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking and close proximity to the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750 in synthetic benchmarks align with its real-world game performance, confirming that it is a capable mid-range card that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p reasonably well, but falls short at 4K with demanding settings.