Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling mid-range combination in Outriders, though the data reveals significant performance scaling challenges across resolutions and settings. The measured FPS rows show a system that delivers high refresh rate potential at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets. This analysis examines the measured data to determine optimal settings, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combo ranks among the 2,913 tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. The jump from Low to Medium costs 48 FPS (from 176 to 128), but the visual fidelity improvements typically justify this trade-off for most players. The High preset at 1080p drops to 96 FPS average, which remains playable but sacrifices the headroom needed for consistent frame pacing in intense combat scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the recommended choice, delivering 81 FPS average with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS. This keeps the experience above 60 FPS even during demanding scenes, while the High preset at 61 FPS average sits dangerously close to the minimum playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 44 FPS average, which is noticeably below the smoothness standard for a looter shooter where quick reactions matter.

For 4K resolution, the data shows a stark reality: only the Low preset achieves a remotely playable average at 58 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, which will feel stuttery during action sequences. High and Ultra at 4K drop to 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively, making them impractical for serious gameplay. Players targeting 4K should strongly consider the Low preset, accepting significant visual compromises to maintain functional frame rates.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570’s specifications explain much of the performance pattern observed in the measured FPS data. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory capacity for Outriders at 1080p and 1440p, but the bandwidth constraint becomes apparent at 4K where higher resolution textures demand more data throughput. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both rated at 2500 MHz, and the 150 W TDP suggests a power-efficient design that performs consistently under sustained load.

The Arc B570’s benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20,534 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20,582 (0.1% higher). This tight clustering indicates the B570 performs essentially on par with these competitors in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in Outriders shows the card’s real-world limitations. The 2,304 shading units and 80 ROPs contribute to the card’s pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s, which supports the observed frame rates at lower resolutions but becomes insufficient at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 18 ray tracing cores suggest a modern architecture, but the data indicates that Outriders at higher resolutions pushes the card beyond its comfortable operating range. The performance cliff between Medium and Ultra settings at every resolution reveals that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern that highlights the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 176 at 1080p to 111 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and further to 58 at 4K (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This scaling curve is steeper than the pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate become increasingly strained as resolution rises.

At Medium settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 128 FPS at 1080p drops to 81 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (67% reduction from 1080p). The High preset shows 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K, following a similar proportional decline. The Ultra preset demonstrates the most severe scaling, with 70 FPS at 1080p dropping to 44 FPS at 1440p and 23 FPS at 4K.

This consistent scaling pattern across all settings strongly suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The Ryzen 9 7900X with 12 cores and 24 threads provides ample processing power, and the FPS drops align with GPU-bound behavior. The 4K results, particularly the 23 FPS Ultra average, indicate that the Arc B570 simply does not have the raw throughput to handle Outriders at native 4K with high fidelity settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2,329 out of 2,913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency, as the processor’s individual performance metrics are strong. The combo’s rank suggests that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the overall system falls behind many other pairings in this game’s demanding scenarios.

The CPU’s individual benchmark scores support this interpretation. The Ryzen 9 7900X achieves a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,288. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 (0.2% lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53,469 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53,620 (0.6% higher). This tight grouping shows the 7900X performs nearly identically to these alternatives, confirming its capability is not the bottleneck.

However, the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,556, places it in the mid-range tier. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU creates an imbalance that the combo rank of 2,329 reflects. In Outriders, where GPU load dominates at higher resolutions, this pairing underperforms relative to systems with more balanced component selections.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Medium settings provides the best experience, delivering 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 81 FPS average, which remains playable but offers less headroom.

*Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Outriders?*

A: Only the Low preset at 4K comes close, averaging 58 FPS. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 FPS, while High and Ultra average 32 FPS and 23 FPS respectively, all falling short of the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20,556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, 0.1% higher). The AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20,662, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X holding back the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck. The 7900X ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, and the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern across all settings, suggesting the Arc B570 is the limiting component.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 176 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 70 FPS. This represents a 106 FPS difference, with Medium at 128 FPS and High at 96 FPS providing intermediate performance levels.

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

A: This combination ranks 2,329 out of 2,913 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all systems. This rank reflects the GPU’s mid-range performance relative to other tested graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 176, Medium at 128 (with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148), High at 96, and Ultra at 70. This resolution provides the widest range of playable options, with all presets exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 111, Medium at 81 (with a minimum of 69 and maximum of 93), High at 61, and Ultra at 44. The Medium preset remains the sweet spot, while High barely maintains playability and Ultra falls below acceptable levels.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 58, Medium at 42 (with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 49), High at 32, and Ultra at 23. Only the Low preset approaches playable frame rates, and the steep drop from Medium to High (10 FPS) illustrates the GPU’s limitations at this resolution.

The Ultra preset consistently shows the largest performance penalty across all resolutions, with a 60% reduction from Medium at 1080p (128 to 70), a 46% reduction at 1440p (81 to 44), and a 45% reduction at 4K (42 to 23). The min and max FPS data for the Medium preset at each resolution reveals consistent frame pacing, with the 4K minimum of 36 FPS being the lowest recorded value in the dataset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process node. Its base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,016.5. The 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU without creating processing bottlenecks.

The CPU’s multithreaded capabilities are equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,300 and a Geekbench multicore score of 19,267. The PassMark multithread score of 51,406 and 3DMark max threads score of 12,536 further confirm the processor’s robust performance. These numbers place the 7900X in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,288.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The consistent FPS scaling pattern across resolutions and settings demonstrates that the 7900X provides sufficient processing power even at 1080p with Low settings, where the 176 FPS average suggests the CPU is not limiting frame delivery. The 12 cores and 24 threads handle the game’s physics, AI, and game logic without issue, allowing the Arc B570 to become the sole determinant of performance. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $549, and its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 7313P and Intel Core i7-14700F, both scoring within 0.6% of the 7900X’s average.