Outriders

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Outriders, and how many total combinations were tested?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders. This puts it in the lower-middle portion of the field, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is also far from the bottom.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved with this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 176 FPS. This is the highest measured average across all tested resolutions and settings for this pairing.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, scores 20534, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 is also extremely close, scoring 20582, a -0.1% delta from the B570.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs, and what does that suggest?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong showing, indicating that the processor is capable of high performance relative to the broader CPU market.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 1440p Medium preset?

A: For the 2560x1440 Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 69, with a maximum of 93 and an average of 81. This provides a stable frame pacing window for that configuration.

Q: Is there any data on frame times or 1% lows for the 4K High setting?

A: For the 3840x2160 High preset, the data only lists an average FPS of 32, with no minimum or maximum values provided. The 4K Medium preset, however, does have a min of 36 and a max of 49.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, specifically the Battlemage generation. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, meaning the core frequency is consistent under load. It has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is pivotal, as the game's rendering load scales heavily with resolution and settings. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: at 1080p, the GPU can push very high frame rates, but at 4K, performance drops significantly. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 176, which suggests the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution and settings level. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 23, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are heavily taxed.

The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is a relevant factor. At 4K with high or ultra settings, the game likely consumes a substantial amount of video memory. The bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s is moderate for a modern GPU, and the 160-bit bus width may limit performance in memory-intensive scenarios. The data shows a steep drop from 58 FPS at 4K Low to 32 FPS at 4K High, which suggests that texture quality and shading complexity are major drivers of the GPU load. The GPU's raw compute throughput is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32, which is on the lower end for contemporary desktop graphics cards, explaining the struggles at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the Intel Arc B570 ranks 2329 out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders. This ranking places it in the 20th percentile of all tested combos, meaning that roughly 80% of the systems tested perform better in this specific game. This is a notable data point, as it indicates that the combination is not well-suited for high-end Outriders play, particularly at higher resolutions.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 65, which is decent but not exceptional. The CPU, however, ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, showing a significant mismatch between the two components for gaming performance in Outriders. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the CPU has ample headroom to drive higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

When looking at the nearest rivals for the GPU, the Arc B570 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750 in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Outriders, the actual performance may differ due to driver optimizations and game-specific rendering paths. The combo rank of 2329 out of 2913 is a stark indicator that this pairing does not excel in this title, and users seeking higher frame rates would likely need a more powerful GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 176 FPS, Medium yields 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 148, High yields 96 FPS, and Ultra yields 70 FPS. This shows a smooth scaling curve from Low to Ultra, with each step up in quality costing a significant number of frames. The gap between Low and Medium is 48 FPS, which is substantial, while the gap between High and Ultra is 26 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across the board. Low settings produce 111 FPS, Medium produces 81 FPS with a min of 69 and a max of 93, High produces 61 FPS, and Ultra produces 44 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear; for example, the Low setting drops from 176 to 111 FPS, a 37% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck as the pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, performance falls further. Low settings average 58 FPS, Medium averages 42 FPS with a min of 36 and a max of 49, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The 4K results show that the combo is only playable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target that many gamers prefer. The Ultra setting at 4K is nearly unplayable, with an average of 23 FPS. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates at most settings, and can handle 1440p at Medium or Low settings with acceptable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the combo's performance degrades as the pixel count increases. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 176 to 111, a 37% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the FPS drops from 111 to 58, a 48% reduction. This pattern shows that the GPU's rendering load increases disproportionately with resolution, which is expected given the fixed pixel pipeline.

For the Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p Medium averages 128 FPS, 1440p Medium averages 81 FPS, and 4K Medium averages 42 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. This consistency suggests that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution, and there are no anomalies in the data.

The High settings show a similar trend: 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 36% and 48%, respectively. The Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline: 70 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%.

This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, not the CPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller performance delta between resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The fact that performance drops by roughly 37% from 1080p to 1440p and then 48% from 1440p to 4K strongly suggests that the Arc B570's compute and memory resources are being saturated. The 4K results, in particular, show that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates, with even the Low setting only achieving 58 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset provides an average of 96 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing. The Ultra preset drops to 70 FPS, which is still playable but may not be worth the visual gain for some users. The Medium preset at 128 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a balance between quality and performance. For the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 176 FPS is ideal for competitive play, though it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the best recommendation, with an average of 81 FPS and a minimum of 69 FPS. This provides a stable experience that is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 61 FPS is also viable, but it may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, as the minimum is not listed. The Low preset at 111 FPS is excellent for fast-paced action, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Ultra preset at 44 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playability threshold for most users.

For 4K gaming, the data shows that none of the settings provide an ideal experience. The Low preset at 58 FPS is the only option that comes close to 60 FPS, but it requires a substantial reduction in graphical quality. The Medium preset at 42 FPS is playable but not smooth, and the High and Ultra presets at 32 and 23 FPS, respectively, are not recommended for anything other than screenshots or non-interactive viewing. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p High for a balanced experience, 1080p Medium for higher frame rates, and 1440p Medium for a higher resolution without sacrificing too much performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The processor has a TDP of 125 W and is unlocked, allowing for overclocking.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the GPU's performance drops significantly with resolution. The CPU's single-core performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594, and its multi-core score of 32544 is also high. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the game's threading requirements with ease.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs further supports this conclusion. In contrast, the GPU's 65th percentile ranking suggests that it is the weaker link in this pairing. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, have an average score of 49228, which is only 0.3% higher than the i5-14600KF's average score of 49394. This shows that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors.

Given the CPU's high performance and the GPU's moderate performance, it is clear that the Arc B570 is holding back the system in Outriders. If a more powerful GPU were paired with this CPU, the frame rates would likely be significantly higher, especially at 1080p and 1440p. However, the data provided only covers this specific combo, so any extrapolation is speculative. The CPU's 20 threads and high boost clock ensure that it can handle the game's requirements, but the GPU's 10 GB of VRAM and 11.52 TFLOPS of compute are the primary constraints on performance.