Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a stark picture in Outriders: a top-tier CPU hitched to a mid-range GPU, and the benchmark data shows exactly where that bottleneck lives. The 12-core, 24-thread processor is never the limiting factor; instead, the Arc B570’s 10 GB of VRAM and 160-bit memory bus define the performance envelope at every resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve. At 1080p with High settings, this combo delivers 96 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 61 FPS, a 35% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 32 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. These are steep declines, indicating that the graphics card is saturated well before the CPU’s headroom is exhausted.

The Low preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system hits 176 FPS average. At 1440p Low, it maintains 111 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still manages 58 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K on Low is a 67% reduction (from 176 to 58 FPS), which is nearly identical to the High preset’s percentage drop. This consistency suggests the GPU’s raw throughput, not its memory capacity, is the primary limiter.

Medium settings offer the most telling data, as this is the only preset with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 148. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 81 FPS (min 69, max 93). At 4K Medium, the average is 42 FPS (min 36, max 49). The spread between min and max FPS grows as resolution increases: a 39 FPS spread at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and only 13 FPS at 4K. This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is working near its limits, reducing frame time variance but also capping overall performance.

Ultra settings push the combo to its weakest results. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 70 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 44 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system barely manages 23 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K is a 28% performance loss (from 32 to 23 FPS), showing that the extra graphical features demand more from the GPU than the 10 GB frame buffer can comfortably supply at that resolution.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in any scenario. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s 12 cores and 24 threads are far more than Outriders requires, and the FPS drops are consistently tied to resolution increases, which stress the GPU. The Arc B570’s 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the ceiling here.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience, the data points to Medium as the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p Medium, the 81 FPS average (min 69) is playable for most titles, and even at 4K Medium, the 42 FPS average (min 36) is borderline acceptable for slower-paced gameplay.

High settings are viable only at 1080p, where the 96 FPS average is respectable. At 1440p High, the 61 FPS average is workable but leaves little headroom for drops. At 4K High, the 32 FPS average is not recommended for action-heavy sequences.

Low settings unlock the highest frame rates. At 1080p Low, 176 FPS average makes full use of fast displays. At 1440p Low, 111 FPS is excellent. At 4K Low, 58 FPS is the only way to get near 60 FPS at that resolution with this GPU.

Ultra settings should be avoided except at 1080p, where 70 FPS average is acceptable if visual fidelity is the priority. At 1440p Ultra, the 44 FPS average will feel stuttery in combat, and at 4K Ultra, 23 FPS is effectively unplayable.

The measured rows show that the jump from Medium to High costs about 25% performance at 1080p (128 to 96 FPS), 25% at 1440p (81 to 61 FPS), and 24% at 4K (42 to 32 FPS). The jump from High to Ultra costs 27% at 1080p (96 to 70 FPS), 28% at 1440p (61 to 44 FPS), and 28% at 4K (32 to 23 FPS). These consistent percentages indicate that the GPU is scaling predictably with graphical load, reinforcing Medium as the most balanced preset.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. That places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations tested, which is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-range positioning. The CPU is among the top performers — it holds the 91st percentile against all CPUs — but the GPU sits at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, and the pairing’s rank reflects the weaker component.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher on average, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 0.1% lower. This puts the Arc B570 in the same performance tier as a mobile RTX 3070, which is telling for desktop expectations. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which is 0.6% faster on average, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, which is 1.3% slower. The CPU is clearly not the source of this combo’s low rank.

In Outriders specifically, the combo’s rank of 2329 out of 2913 means that most other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates. The data indicates that pairing this high-end CPU with a stronger GPU would dramatically improve the rank, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed a faster graphics card without bottlenecking.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: Only on Low settings, where the average FPS is 58. On Medium, the average drops to 42 FPS, and on High it falls to 32 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 23 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 1080p is the sweet spot. The system achieves over 96 FPS on High and 128 FPS on Medium at this resolution. At 1440p, only Low settings (111 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS) approach smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D bottlenecking the Arc B570 in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s 12 cores and 24 threads are far beyond Outriders’ requirements. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all presets, which is a signature of GPU limitation.

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

A: The Arc B570 scores 0.1% lower on average than the Arc A750 in general benchmarks. In Outriders, the measured data shows the B570’s performance is solidly mid-range, with 96 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: What is the limiting factor for 4K gameplay?

A: The GPU’s memory subsystem. The 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K textures, as shown by the 32 FPS average on High and 23 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Is there any scenario where this combo excels?

A: Yes, at 1080p with Medium or High settings. The 128 FPS average on Medium (min 109) and 96 FPS on High provide smooth gameplay for fast-paced looter shooter action.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest for modern game loads. The 2304 shading units and 80 ROPs deliver 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. These specifications place the GPU at the 65th percentile against all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% higher).

The clock speeds are a notable point: both base and boost clocks are listed at 2500 MHz. This flat boost behavior means the card runs at a constant frequency under load, which is evident in the tight min/max FPS spreads at 4K Medium (36 min, 49 max). The GPU’s memory clock is 2375 MHz, effective 19 Gbps, which is standard for GDDR6 but not exceptional.

In Outriders, the GPU’s role is entirely dominant. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (23 FPS) versus 4K Low (58 FPS) shows a 60% performance swing based solely on graphical settings. The 10 GB VRAM is likely the culprit at Ultra settings, as the high-resolution textures exceed the frame buffer, causing the dramatic drop from High’s 32 FPS to Ultra’s 23 FPS at 4K. The GPU’s 18 ray tracing cores are present, but the data does not include ray tracing-specific benchmarks for this game.

The GPU’s power draw of 150 W and suggested 450 W PSU are modest, but the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface could limit performance on older platforms. In this tested combo, the x8 link is paired with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D which supports PCIe Gen 5, so the GPU’s interface is not a bottleneck. The 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms that this is a mid-tier card, and the Outriders data aligns with that positioning.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is overkill for Outriders, but its presence ensures zero CPU-related frame drops. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge), the CPU operates at a 4.40 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock. Its 128 MB of L3 cache is a defining feature, which likely helps with 1% lows in other games, but in Outriders, the measured data shows no sign of CPU limitation.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are exceptional: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 47737, and single-core reaches 6739. PassMark multithread scores 56154, and the 3DMark max threads test returns 13795. These numbers place the CPU at the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54762. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, which is 0.6% higher — a negligible difference.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without stuttering. The 24 threads are far more than the game can use, and the high boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensures single-threaded tasks are handled instantly. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the GPU’s needs.

The data confirms the CPU is not the bottleneck because the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes. If the CPU were limiting, we would see similar FPS across 1080p and 1440p, but instead, we see 96 FPS at 1080p High versus 61 FPS at 1440p High. This 35% drop is purely GPU-driven. The CPU’s 120 W TDP and 4 nm process node keep it efficient, but its 16,630 million transistors across two 70.6 mm² dies make it a substantial piece of silicon.

For this game, the CPU is effectively idle. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and 2-thread score of 2512 indicate that even lightly threaded workloads are handled with massive headroom. The combo’s rank of 2329 out of 2913 would be significantly higher with a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor in any measured scenario.