Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a combination that is fundamentally constrained by its graphics solution in Outriders. Across all tested resolutions, the frame rate scales sharply with both resolution and graphical settings, revealing that the Arc B370 is the definitive bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo can deliver playable frame rates on lower presets, but the experience degrades rapidly as resolution increases, culminating in single-digit performance at 4K Ultra. This is a configuration best suited for 1080p gaming with adjusted expectations.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent across all settings presets, confirming that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are the primary limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 57 FPS at 1920x1080 to 36 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 21 FPS, and then plummets to 19 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66.7% decrease in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a decline that far exceeds what would be expected if the CPU were the limiting component.

The Low preset shows a similar trajectory, with average FPS dropping from 104 at 1080p to 65 at 1440p and finally to 34 at 4K. The scaling factor here is slightly less dramatic in percentage terms—a 67.3% drop from 1080p to 4K—but the absolute numbers tell a clear story: even at the lowest visual fidelity, the GPU cannot maintain adequate performance at higher resolutions. Medium settings follow the same pattern, with 75 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, starting at 41 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 26 FPS at 1440p, and collapsing to 13 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K (approximately four times the pixels) imposes a load that the Arc B370 simply cannot handle. The frame rate does not halve neatly with pixel count; instead, the drop is proportionally larger, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are exhausted well before 4K resolution is reached. The fact that even Low settings at 4K only achieve 34 FPS—barely playable—underscores that this is a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, is not the constraint here; the evidence points entirely to the integrated graphics solution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing ranks near the bottom. The comboRankInGame places this configuration at rank 2679 out of 2913 total combos, positioning it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. This is a decisive verdict: among the thousands of CPU and GPU pairings evaluated in this game, the Intel Core i5-12400 with the Intel Arc B370 is one of the weakest performers.

The percentile data corroborates this ranking. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 5, meaning it outperforms only 5% of all graphics cards in the database. This is an extraordinarily low standing, placing the Arc B370 in the company of legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark data are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000—all of which are within 1.4% of the Arc B370's average benchmark score. The deltaPct values are tight: -0.2% for the HD 5570, -0.5% for the HD 5770, -0.7% for the HD 7650M, and +1.4% for the FirePro M2000. This indicates that the Arc B370 is statistically indistinguishable from these older parts in raw compute terms.

The CPU, by contrast, performs much better relative to its peers. The percentileVsAllCpus for the Core i5-12400 is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmarks are the AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and Intel Core i3-14100F, with deltaPct values of -0.1%, -0.3%, -0.7%, and +0.9% respectively. This places the i5-12400 in a solid mid-to-upper tier for processor performance. The stark contrast between the CPU's 72nd percentile standing and the GPU's 5th percentile standing illustrates the extreme imbalance of this pairing. The processor has ample headroom, but the graphics solution drags the entire combination down to the bottom of the rankings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combination's poor performance. Its specifications reveal a part designed for integrated use, not discrete gaming. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, the GPU has a wide clock range, but the architecture (Xe3-LPG on a 3 nm process) is fundamentally limited by its memory configuration. The memory is listed as "System Shared" with "System Dependent" bandwidth, meaning the GPU borrows from system RAM rather than having dedicated VRAM. This is a critical handicap in a game like Outriders, which benefits from fast, dedicated video memory.

The GPU's compute resources are modest: 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 20 raster output units (ROPs). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, figures that are adequate for low-resolution rendering but insufficient for the pixel throughput demanded at 1440p and 4K. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS with FP16 at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1), which places it in the entry-level segment. The TDP is a mere 25 W, further confirming that this is an integrated graphics solution rather than a dedicated card.

The measured FPS data aligns perfectly with these specifications. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages 104 FPS, showing that it can handle light loads. However, the frame rate drops by 29 FPS when moving from Low to High at 1080p (104 to 57 FPS), and by 63 FPS from Low to Ultra (104 to 41 FPS). This sensitivity to settings suggests that the GPU's limited ROP count and memory bandwidth are quickly saturated as shader complexity increases. The fact that the GPU only has a single benchmark score in the database—3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 1184—and sits at the 5th percentile confirms its low-end status.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive picture of this combo's capabilities across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 104 at Low settings to 41 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset achieves 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and maximum of 87, while High settles at 57 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where playable frame rates are achievable, and even then, only on lower presets. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 63 FPS, a 60.6% reduction, demonstrating that the GPU's performance is heavily dependent on visual complexity.

At 2560x1440, the situation worsens considerably. Low settings yield 65 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 48 FPS (minimum 40, maximum 55), High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. The 1440p data shows a 39 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, representing a 60% drop. None of the Ultra or High settings at 1440p reach the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth, and even Medium is borderline.

At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable. The best result is 34 FPS at Low settings, followed by 25 FPS at Medium (minimum 21, maximum 29), 19 FPS at High, and 13 FPS at Ultra. The 4K data reveals a consistent pattern: the GPU cannot deliver acceptable frame rates at this resolution regardless of settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 21 FPS, a 61.8% reduction, mirroring the scaling seen at lower resolutions. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium (21 FPS) is below the average for 4K High (19 FPS), indicating instability in frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience with this hardware is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The 104 FPS average at this configuration provides a smooth, responsive experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only setting and resolution combination that offers both high frame rates and a comfortable margin for gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 75 FPS and a minimum of 64 FPS, is also viable, offering better visual fidelity while maintaining playable performance. The minimum frame rate of 64 FPS ensures that dips do not fall below the playable threshold.

For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p (57 FPS) is a reasonable compromise, though it sacrifices the smoothness of the lower presets. Ultra at 1080p (41 FPS) is not recommended for fast-paced action, as the frame rate may feel sluggish. Moving to 1440p, only the Low preset (65 FPS) provides a consistently playable experience; Medium (48 FPS) and High (36 FPS) are borderline, and Ultra (26 FPS) is too slow. At 4K, no preset is recommended—even Low (34 FPS) fails to provide a satisfactory experience.

The data suggests that players should accept a significant reduction in visual quality to achieve playable frame rates. The sweet spot is 1080p Medium, which balances the 75 FPS average with the 64 FPS minimum, ensuring stability. Those who demand the highest frame rates can drop to Low at 1080p for 104 FPS, but the visual trade-off is substantial. The 1440p Low setting (65 FPS) is an alternative for those with higher-resolution displays, but it offers no advantage over 1080p Medium in terms of frame rate while providing a sharper image at the cost of lower fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a supporting role in this combination, providing ample processing power that the GPU cannot fully utilize. With six cores and twelve threads, the CPU is well-equipped for modern gaming workloads. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz offer solid single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257. The Geekbench single-core score of 1848 further confirms strong per-thread capabilities.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and the Geekbench multicore score of 8564 indicate that the processor can handle heavily threaded workloads with ease. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1692 at 2 threads to 5890 at max threads, demonstrating efficient utilization of all 12 threads. The PassMark multithread score of 18747 and the average benchmark score of 18683 place the i5-12400 in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, a solid mid-range standing.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, but the Arc B370's limitations mean that the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The evidence for this is the frame rate scaling: if the CPU were the constraint, we would expect more consistent frame rates across resolutions. Instead, the frame rates drop dramatically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide sufficient bandwidth for the system, but the GPU's "System Shared" memory means that the CPU and GPU compete for the same memory resources, potentially adding latency.

The nearest CPU rivals—AMD EPYC 7643, Intel Core i7-1355U, AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and Intel Core i3-14100F—all have average benchmark scores within 1% of the i5-12400, indicating that the processor is not a differentiator in this pairing. The bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU, and the CPU's performance headroom is wasted in this configuration. For a game like Outriders, which is not particularly CPU-intensive, the i5-12400 is more than sufficient, but the Arc B370 prevents the system from realizing its potential.