Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Outriders, with benchmark data revealing that the integrated graphics solution is the dominant bottleneck across all tested resolutions. The measured results provide a clear picture of how this combination scales under load, with frame rates that range from playable at 1080p Low to effectively unplayable at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a dramatic and consistent FPS decline as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 104 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that figure to 65 FPS, a 37.5% reduction. At 4K Low, the average further falls to 34 FPS, which represents a 67.3% decline from the 1080p baseline. This steep scaling curve indicates that the Arc B370's rendering throughput is being saturated well before the 14-core processor can become a limiting factor.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At Medium quality, the 1080p average of 75 FPS drops to 48 FPS at 1440p and then to 25 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings costs 23 FPS, or roughly 47.9% of the 1440p performance. At High settings, the frame rate falls from 57 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p and finally to 19 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the most severe scaling, with 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p, and just 13 FPS at 4K.

The nature of this scaling strongly suggests that the limiting component is the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity rather than memory bandwidth or CPU overhead. The Arc B370 operates with system-shared memory and a system-dependent bandwidth, which means that as resolution increases, the demands on this shared memory pool grow exponentially. The data shows that the 1080p to 1440p step at Low settings costs 39 FPS, while the 1440p to 4K step at the same settings costs 31 FPS. This non-linear behavior is typical of a GPU that is running out of raw pixel processing capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its synthetic benchmark results place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. In Cinebench R23, it achieves a multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, indicating substantial headroom for gaming workloads.

However, in Outriders, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU's limitations. At 1080p Low, where the CPU would typically be most stressed, the combo still manages 104 FPS. This suggests that the processor is capable of feeding frames at a rate well above what the Arc B370 can render at higher resolutions. The nearest CPU rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% delta), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% delta), all score within 1% of the i5-14600KF, reinforcing that this processor's compute capability is not the constraining factor here.

The 125W TDP and 24 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample resources for game logic and draw call processing. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2445, is more than sufficient for Outriders' engine. The benchmark results indicate that even at 4K Ultra, where the combo only manages 13 FPS, the CPU is likely idling while waiting for the GPU to complete its work. The data supports the interpretation that the i5-14600KF is effectively overqualified for this pairing, as its performance ceiling is never approached in any of the measured configurations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process node. It features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its compute capabilities are modest, with an FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. The GPU's benchmark presence is minimal, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all legacy parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (-0.2% delta), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (-0.5% delta), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (-0.7% delta). This positioning makes it clear that the Arc B370 is not designed for high-end gaming, and the Outriders data confirms this. With 10 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support, the GPU has modern feature support, but its raw rasterization throughput is limited.

The memory configuration is a critical weakness. The GPU uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, meaning it competes with the CPU for the same memory pool. This shared architecture explains why the frame rates drop so precipitously at 4K, where the memory subsystem must handle four times the pixel data of 1080p. The 25W TDP for the GPU indicates a power-constrained design that prioritizes efficiency over performance. The result is a component that can manage 104 FPS at 1080p Low but falls to 13 FPS at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 87.5%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2679 out of 2913 total combos. This places it in approximately the 92nd percentile from the bottom, meaning only about 234 combinations perform worse. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's limitations, as the CPU alone would likely rank much higher given its 90th percentile standing among all processors.

The ranking reflects the severe imbalance in this pairing. While the i5-14600KF provides flagship-class compute performance, the Arc B370's integrated nature and 5th percentile GPU ranking drag the overall combo down. The data suggests that this combination is only suitable for the lowest graphical demands, and even then, only at 1080p. The combo's position in the bottom 8% of tested configurations indicates that most other pairings in the database offer better Outriders performance.

Looking at the deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B370 is essentially tied with ATI Radeon HD 5770-level performance. This means that despite being a modern architecture with 3 nm manufacturing, the integrated design cannot compete with even decade-old discrete graphics solutions. The combo rank of 2679 out of 2913 is a direct consequence of this GPU performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS results provide clear guidance on which settings to use for this combo. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 104 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 75 FPS, still comfortably playable, while High drops to 57 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users. Ultra at 1080p falls to 41 FPS, which is borderline for action games like Outriders.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset produces 65 FPS, which is playable, while Medium drops to 48 FPS and High falls to 36 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended, as the 26 FPS average is below playable standards. At 4K, only the Low preset at 34 FPS approaches playability, with Medium at 25 FPS and High at 19 FPS being too low for a looter shooter that requires responsive aiming.

The optimal experience per the measured data is 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration provides 75 FPS, which offers a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. Users who prioritize frame rate above all else should select 1080p Low for 104 FPS. Users who value visual fidelity should note that the jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 18 FPS, a 24% reduction, for what is likely a modest visual improvement. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset at 34 FPS will struggle to provide an enjoyable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 104 FPS. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. High settings average 57 FPS. Ultra settings average 41 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 65 FPS. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS. Ultra settings average 26 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 34 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High settings average 19 FPS. Ultra settings average 13 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but only at Low settings with an average of 34 FPS. Medium settings drop to 25 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 13 FPS, which is not a playable experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data indicates 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently high frame rates. At 1080p Low, it averages 104 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it averages 75 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2% delta) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5% delta).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Outriders?

A: The GPU is the clear limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 90th percentile with an average benchmark score of 49394, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile with a score of 1184. The FPS scaling with resolution confirms the GPU bottleneck.

Q: What settings provide the most balanced experience?

A: 1080p Medium offers the best balance, averaging 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. This provides a stable frame rate while maintaining moderate visual quality.

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

A: This pairing ranks 2679 out of 2913 total combos in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations.