Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a starkly unbalanced configuration for Outriders. The CPU is a high-end 12-core processor, while the GPU is an entry-level integrated-class part. Benchmark data confirms that the graphics card is the overwhelming bottleneck, resulting in playable frame rates only at 1080p with lower settings. The following analysis details the measured performance, scaling behavior, and component roles based strictly on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate stays above 60 FPS. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 104 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the highest average is 65 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, the highest average is only 34 FPS on Low. For a consistently smooth experience, 1080p is the clear choice.

Q: How does this system's performance rank among all tested combos for Outriders?

A: This specific pairing ranks 2679 out of 2913 total tested combinations in the game's database. This puts it in the bottom 8 percent of all configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from a high-performance setup for Outriders.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B370 a discrete graphics card?

A: No. The data lists its slot width as "IGP" (Integrated Graphics Processor) and its bus interface as "IGP". It also has a TDP of just 25 W and uses "System Shared" memory, confirming it is an integrated solution rather than a discrete card.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 104 FPS on Low settings to 41 FPS on Ultra settings. This represents a 60.6% decrease in average FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D have integrated graphics that could be used instead?

A: The CPU's specifications list "Radeon Graphics" as its integrated graphics. However, the benchmark results are specifically measured with the Intel Arc B370, so the data provided does not include any performance figures for the CPU's integrated GPU.

Q: What is the GPU's overall performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370's average benchmark score places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include older cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, with performance deltas of -0.5% and -0.7% respectively, showing it is a very low-performance part by current standards.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this system's Outriders performance. Its specifications are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2400 MHz, with a base clock of 300 MHz. It features 10 ray tracing cores, but its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup is typical of integrated graphics and contributes to its low performance ceiling.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its entry-level positioning. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 1184 points. This score places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, a very low ranking. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (a -0.5% delta). This proximity to decade-old hardware underscores the Arc B370's lack of raw compute power for modern gaming.

In Outriders, this GPU limitation is immediately visible. The measured frame rates show a hard ceiling even at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 104 FPS average. While this is playable, it is not a high refresh rate experience. The performance collapses as resolution and settings increase, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. The system's inability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p or 4K is directly attributable to the Arc B370's limited compute and memory bandwidth.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a predictable and severe drop as resolution increases, confirming the GPU as the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 104 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 2560x1440, a 37.5% decrease. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 34 FPS, a 67.3% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU that is maxed out, as the number of pixels to render increases geometrically.

The trend is similar across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS is 57 at 1080p, 36 at 1440p, and 19 at 4K. At Medium settings, the averages are 75 at 1080p, 48 at 1440p, and 25 at 4K. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal; a powerful processor like the Ryzen 9 9900X3D could easily feed frames to a more capable GPU. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as the frame rate drops are almost entirely proportional to the increase in pixel count.

The performance at 4K is particularly telling. With Low settings, the system only manages 34 FPS average, which is not a smooth experience for a looter shooter. Even at this lowest quality preset, the GPU is overwhelmed. The frame rate at 4K Ultra is just 13 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable. This data indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is not suited for high-resolution gaming in this title, and users should stick to 1080p for any reasonable level of performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of which settings presets offer the best experience for this hardware. The primary goal for a playable frame rate in a fast-paced game like Outriders is to maintain at least 60 FPS average. Based on the data, this is only achievable at 1920x1080 resolution.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 104 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a significant headroom above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 75 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold and offers better visual quality. The High preset drops to 57 FPS average, which is just below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as it falls to 41 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that achieves a 60+ FPS average is Low, with 65 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 48 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a shooter. All other settings at 1440p fall below 40 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches a playable average frame rate, with the highest being 34 FPS on Low.

Therefore, the optimal experience for a balance of visual quality and performance is the Medium preset at 1920x1080, which provides a 75 FPS average. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers the best performance. The data shows that attempting to play at higher resolutions or with higher settings will result in a sub-60 FPS experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average frame rates for all tested resolutions and settings.

1920x1080:

• Low: 104 FPS average.
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS.
• High: 57 FPS average.
• Ultra: 41 FPS average.

2560x1440:

• Low: 65 FPS average.
• Medium: 48 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.
• High: 36 FPS average.
• Ultra: 26 FPS average.

3840x2160:

• Low: 34 FPS average.
• Medium: 25 FPS average, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS.
• High: 19 FPS average.
• Ultra: 13 FPS average.

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The frame time data for Medium settings shows a variance of 23 FPS between minimum and maximum at 1080p, indicating some inconsistency, but the average is still in a playable range. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 39 FPS, which is a significant loss. The 4K results are uniformly poor, confirming that this resolution is not viable with the Intel Arc B370 for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a high-end desktop processor, and its specifications are in stark contrast to the GPU. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It features a massive 128 MB of L3 cache, which is a key characteristic of the X3D series for gaming performance. Its architecture is Zen 5, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 47737 points in multi-core and 6739 points in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 54762, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF with an average score of 55093 (a -0.6% delta) and the Intel Core i7-14700F with an average score of 53620 (a 2.1% delta). This indicates the 9900X3D is a top-tier processor, capable of handling any modern game's CPU demands.

However, in this specific configuration, the CPU's power is entirely wasted. The benchmark data for Outriders shows that the frame rates are constrained by the GPU at every resolution and settings level. The CPU is never the bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 104 FPS, but this is a modest result for such a powerful CPU. A stronger GPU would allow the 9900X3D to push frame rates much higher. The data suggests that this CPU is far more capable than what the Intel Arc B370 can utilize, making the pairing inefficient for gaming. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and it does so without breaking a sweat, but the GPU simply cannot render the frames fast enough.