Outriders

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Outriders, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six cores provide a stable foundation that rarely becomes the primary bottleneck. This combination lands near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations, ranking 2679 out of 2913 combos, indicating that while it is functional for lower-resolution play, it struggles to deliver smooth frame rates at demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, a classic indicator of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 57 FPS; dropping to 1440p High reduces that to 36 FPS, a 37% loss; and at 4K High, the average plummets to 19 FPS, an 82% drop from the 1080p baseline. This dramatic scaling curve points directly at the Intel Arc B370’s limited pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, as the GPU’s fill rate and texture rate (48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s) are simply insufficient for 4K workloads.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. Moving from 1080p Medium (75 FPS) to 1440p Medium (48 FPS) yields a 36% reduction, while 4K Medium (25 FPS) represents a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. The Low preset shows the least relative degradation: 104 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (38% lower), and 34 FPS at 4K (67% lower). This suggests that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, the GPU’s architectural limits—particularly its 1280 shading units and 20 ROPs—cap performance at roughly 104 FPS in the best case, with 4K Low still failing to hit 60 FPS.

The fact that Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at any resolution above 1080p reinforces this analysis. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 41 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 13 FPS. This 4K Ultra result is 87% lower than the 1080p Low figure, showing that the GPU’s compute resources are exhausted by the combination of high resolution and heavy graphical effects. The measured data indicates that the Arc B370 is the limiting component across all tested configurations, as the CPU’s 3DMark scores (4,748 for 16 threads) are more than adequate for a game like Outriders.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,283 and a single-core score of 1,451. These figures place the CPU in the 68th percentile of all processors, indicating solid mainstream performance. In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that typically relies more on GPU throughput than multi-threaded CPU grunt, this processor should not be the primary constraint.

The benchmark data supports this conclusion. The CPU’s 3DMark scores show healthy scaling from 1,350 (2 threads) to 4,748 (16 threads), with a max-thread score of 4,735 that is nearly identical to the 16-thread result. This suggests that the processor is efficiently utilizing its physical cores, and the 12 MB of shared L3 cache provides adequate data locality for game workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 12,115 and single-thread score of 2,541 further confirm that the i5-10400F is a capable gaming CPU.

However, the GPU is a different story. The Intel Arc B370, with its 25 W TDP and integrated graphics design, is positioned far below the CPU in capability. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M. The GPU’s boost clock of 2400 MHz cannot compensate for its limited 1280 shading units and 40 TMUs. In Outriders, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (104 FPS) is likely near the GPU’s ceiling, while the CPU could handle significantly higher frame rates if paired with a stronger graphics card.

The combination of a 68th-percentile CPU with a 5th-percentile GPU creates a severe imbalance. The data shows that even at 4K Low (34 FPS), the frame rate is more than triple the 4K Ultra result (13 FPS), but still far from the 60 FPS target. This indicates that the CPU is never the bottleneck; rather, the GPU’s memory bandwidth, listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," limits performance at every resolution above 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p with Low settings, where the measured average is 104 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 75 FPS, still above 60. At 1440p, even Low settings only produce 65 FPS, and at 4K, no setting preset achieves 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1080p as the only viable resolution for smooth gameplay. At 1080p High, the average is 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. At 1440p, the highest average is 65 FPS on Low, while High settings fall to 36 FPS. 4K is only playable on Low at 34 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1,184, which is 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1,186) and 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1,190). It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000 (1,168). This places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, indicating entry-level performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,748 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,283 are sufficient for gaming, while the GPU’s Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is extremely low. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that aligns with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Low averages 104 FPS while Ultra averages 41 FPS, a 63 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 39 FPS (65 FPS Low vs. 26 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the difference is 21 FPS (34 FPS Low vs. 13 FPS Ultra). This shows that Ultra settings disproportionately tax the GPU.

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

A: The combo ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. This low rank is driven by the GPU’s weak performance, as the CPU alone would rank much higher in a CPU-only comparison.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo is 1080p Low, which delivers an average of 104 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 1080p also shows the smallest performance drop from the theoretical maximum, suggesting that the game’s visual downgrades are outweighed by the playability gains.

If visual fidelity is a priority, 1080p Medium is a viable alternative, averaging 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This preset provides a better balance of quality and performance, as the frame rate remains above 60 FPS in most scenes. However, the 29 FPS drop from Low to Medium indicates that the GPU is already struggling with moderate effects.

For 1440p users, the recommendation is Low settings, which produce 65 FPS. This is marginal for a 60 Hz display, and any higher preset drops below 48 FPS. At 4K, the data suggests that even Low settings (34 FPS) are insufficient for smooth play, making this resolution impractical for the Arc B370. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it only yields 41 FPS at 1080p and 13 FPS at 4K, rendering the game nearly unplayable.

The Medium preset at 1440p (48 FPS) and 4K (25 FPS) offers a middle ground but falls short of playable thresholds. Given the GPU’s 5th-percentile ranking and its nearest rivals all scoring below 1,200 in Steel Nomad, users should prioritize frame rate over visual effects. The data clearly shows that Low settings maximize the hardware’s potential, and any increase in graphical load results in disproportionate FPS losses.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of the database. This rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s 68th-percentile standing is far above the GPU’s 5th-percentile score. The combo’s measured FPS at 1080p High (57 FPS) is below the 60 FPS target, and the 4K Ultra result (13 FPS) is among the lowest possible playable scores.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1,186, 0.2% faster), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1,190, 0.5% faster), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1,192, 0.7% faster). All of these are legacy or mobile parts, underscoring the Arc B370’s position as an entry-level solution. The CPU, meanwhile, sits near the Intel Xeon 6756E (score 14,163, 0.2% slower) and AMD EPYC 7552 (score 14,115, 0.5% slower), indicating that it is a competent mid-range processor.

In the context of Outriders, this rank means the combo is suitable for esports-style play at 1080p Low but cannot handle modern AAA visuals. The 2913-combo field includes many configurations with discrete GPUs that far exceed the Arc B370’s capabilities, making this rank predictable given the hardware mismatch. Users seeking higher scores would need to pair the i5-10400F with a more powerful graphics card, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows:

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 34 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, 21 FPS minimum, 29 FPS maximum
• High: 19 FPS average
• Ultra: 13 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 48 FPS average, 40 FPS minimum, 55 FPS maximum
• High: 36 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 104 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, 64 FPS minimum, 87 FPS maximum
• High: 57 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution costs approximately 35-40% of the frame rate, while each step up in settings costs roughly 25-30%. The Medium presets are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing a range of 21-29 FPS at 4K, 40-55 FPS at 1440p, and 64-87 FPS at 1080p. These ranges indicate that the Medium preset at 1080p is the most stable configuration, with a 23 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

The jump from 1080p Medium (75 FPS) to 1440p Medium (48 FPS) represents a 36% reduction, while the jump from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium (25 FPS) is a 48% reduction. This accelerating decline at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU’s memory bandwidth, listed as "System Shared" and "System Dependent," is the primary constraint. The 1080p Low result of 104 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS, making it the clear best case for this hardware.