Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Outriders, a looter shooter known for its dense particle effects and fast-paced combat. The measured data reveals a system that can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The performance scaling across resolutions suggests a configuration where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, though the CPU's capabilities are sufficient to avoid major limitations in most scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this setup in Outriders?*

A: According to the measured data, the best experience is at 2560x1440 with Low settings, which yields an average of 123.3 FPS. For a more balanced visual/performance ratio, 1920x1080 at Medium settings provides 144.4 FPS, and 2560x1440 at High settings still achieves 67.8 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The data shows 3840x2160 with Low settings produces an average of 68 FPS. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops to 49.8 FPS, and at High settings it falls to 32.8 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850. It performs within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Core i5-11600K, and is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700. This indicates it is statistically tied with these previous-generation processors in general compute workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 holds an average benchmark score of 23021. It is 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 but 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. Its performance is also within 0.3% of the NVIDIA P106-100, placing it in a competitive mid-range tier.

*Q: How does this specific combo rank against all other tested combinations in Outriders?*

A: The combo ranks 1283 out of 1693 tested combinations. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance in this specific title.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in Outriders?*

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 196.6 FPS, which is close to the CPU's capability. However, the frame rate drops significantly with higher settings and resolutions, indicating the Arc B580's rendering limits are reached before the i5-12400's processing capacity is exhausted.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the decisive component in this configuration's Outriders performance. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers a substantial memory pool and a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, which is ample for the game's textures and geometry at 1440p. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set to 2670 MHz, a high frequency that helps drive its 2560 shading units. The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is crucial for a modern title like Outriders.

The data highlights the GPU's influence. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Medium settings reduces the average frame rate from 196.6 to 144.4 FPS, a drop of 52.2 FPS. This is a direct consequence of increased pixel shading and texture work. The Arc B580's raw compute power, measured at 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, is sufficient for high-refresh 1080p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, even Medium settings can only muster 49.8 FPS, illustrating the exponential increase in GPU load when rendering four times the pixels of 1080p. The data clearly shows that this GPU is optimized for resolutions up to 1440p, where it can maintain playable frame rates across most settings presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides a solid foundation for the Arc B580, ensuring the GPU is not starved of data. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, it offers a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. Its performance in Cinebench R23, scoring 15935 in multi-core and 2249 in single-core tests, indicates a capable processor for gaming workloads.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's role is best observed at the lowest settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 196.6 FPS. This is a high frame rate, but it suggests the CPU is nearing its maximum output for this title. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3456, is strong enough to handle the game's main simulation thread without becoming a severe bottleneck. However, it is not so powerful that it can push frame rates beyond 200 FPS in Outriders. This means that while the CPU is not the primary constraint at higher settings, it does set a ceiling for maximum achievable frame rates, even when the GPU is underutilized at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend entirely on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering 144.4 FPS. This is likely high enough for most high-refresh monitors and offers significantly better visuals than Low, which achieves 196.6 FPS but at a substantial visual quality cost. High settings at 1080p drop to 108.6 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices some smoothness for marginal visual gains.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is a viable option, providing 67.8 FPS. This falls just short of the 70 FPS mark but is generally considered smooth for a looter shooter. If players prioritize higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 1440p yields a more comfortable 93.2 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p, at 123.3 FPS, is for competitive players who value response time over visual fidelity. At 4K, the data strongly suggests that only Low settings are viable, as it produces 68 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 49.8 FPS, which will feel less responsive. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 78.1 FPS at 1080p and falls to a disappointing 28.4 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 1283 out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This rank places it in the bottom 25% of all tested systems, which is a surprising result given the individual component scores. The CPU's percentile ranking is 77, meaning it performs better than 77% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile is 66. However, the combo's performance in this specific game is lower than the sum of its parts might suggest.

This discrepancy indicates that Outriders may favor other hardware architectures or that the specific driver optimizations for this title are not fully realized. The ranking suggests that while this setup is perfectly capable of running the game, users with similar budgets might see better performance with different component pairings. The data shows that the combo is not a top-tier performer for this game, and users should set their expectations accordingly, relying on the "Low" or "Medium" presets to achieve a satisfactory experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieves 196.6 FPS, Medium hits 144.4 FPS, High reaches 108.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 78.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 118.5 FPS difference, highlighting the significant GPU cost of higher visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are more pronounced. Low settings produce 123.3 FPS, Medium drops to 93.2 FPS, High falls to 67.8 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 50.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 73.1 FPS, but the absolute numbers suggest that Medium to High settings are the most practical range for 1440p gaming. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings yield 68 FPS, Medium drops to 49.8 FPS, High falls to 32.8 FPS, and Ultra barely manages 28.4 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only feasible with Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is not optimal for high-refresh displays.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 196.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 123.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, falling to 68 FPS, a further 45% reduction. This indicates that the Arc B580's rendering capabilities are being exhausted by the increasing pixel count.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values. The frame rate goes from 108.6 FPS at 1080p to 67.8 FPS at 1440p, a 37% drop, and then to 32.8 FPS at 4K, a 52% drop. This pattern confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's performance, with its high single-thread score, is not the cause of these dramatic frame rate reductions. The data suggests that the Arc B580 simply lacks the raw pixel throughput to maintain high frame rates at 4K, and users should treat 1440p as the effective maximum resolution for this setup in Outriders.