Outriders

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 in Outriders represents a highly unusual combination, pitting a high-end desktop CPU from late 2021 against a low-power integrated-class GPU from the Arc Graphics-M lineup. Benchmark data shows this pairing produces playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings, with the Arc B370 acting as the definitive bottleneck. The combo ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems for this game. While the i7-12700KF delivers strong synthetic CPU scores, the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs means the system’s real-world gaming performance is constrained by graphics throughput, not processor capability.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Outriders?*

A: The combo ranks 2679 out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, indicating that it is not well-suited for this title at higher quality settings.

*Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo in Outriders?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 104 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Medium settings, the average drops to 75 FPS, and with High settings it reaches 57 FPS.

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

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the primary performance limiter in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The Arc B370 has a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and a TDP of 25 W, while the i7-12700KF sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages only 13 FPS, demonstrating that graphics processing severely limits the experience.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 65 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 26 FPS. This represents a 60% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: What memory specifications does the GPU use, and how does that affect performance?

A: The Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, with a memory type, bus width, and size all listed as "System Shared." Its bandwidth is described as "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system’s main memory, and performance can vary based on the CPU’s memory configuration, which in this case supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this configuration at rank 2679 out of 2913 combos in Outriders. That ranking is a stark indicator of where this system falls in the broader performance hierarchy. With 2913 total combinations tested, this pairing sits in the bottom 8% of all results, meaning the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank is not a reflection of the CPU’s capability; rather, it is a consequence of the GPU’s limited throughput. The Arc B370’s 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its 1184 score in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, shows that it competes with graphics processors from over a decade ago. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with scores of 1186 and 1190 respectively, all within a 0.7% margin of each other.

The CPU, by contrast, is a top-tier desktop processor. The i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 35365 places it in a tight cluster with the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.2% lower). This means the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is. The combo’s rank in Outriders is thus a direct function of the Arc B370’s low computational power, which becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 104 FPS, which is respectable. But as resolution and quality increase, the frame rate collapses. At 2560x1440 with Ultra, the average drops to 26 FPS, and at 3840x2160 with Ultra, it falls to just 13 FPS. These numbers underscore that the combo is only viable for low-demand configurations, and the rank reflects that reality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12th Gen Alder Lake desktop processor with 12 cores and 20 threads. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.00 GHz. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has a TDP of 125 W. These specifications make it a strong performer in synthetic benchmarks: its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 28838, and its single-core score is 4071. In Geekbench, it scores 14367 multicore and 2255 single-core. The CPU’s 3DMark scores also show strong scaling, with 2065 for 2 threads, 4011 for 4 threads, 7211 for 8 threads, and 9983 for max threads.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. Given the measured FPS results, the CPU is not the bottleneck. Even at the lowest resolution tested, 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 104 FPS. This suggests the CPU can handle the game’s threading demands well. The i7-12700KF’s 20 threads and high boost clock provide ample headroom for a game like Outriders, which is a looter shooter with numerous enemies and particle effects. The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 34092 and integer math score of 113521 indicate strong computational throughput, but the GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient to translate that CPU power into high frame rates at higher settings.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combination. The gap between the CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 5th percentile ranking is enormous. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 104 FPS, which is a decent result for a low-end GPU. However, when settings are raised to High at the same resolution, the average drops to 57 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 41 FPS. These drops are consistent with GPU-bound performance, where the CPU has no trouble keeping up but the GPU cannot render frames fast enough. In essence, the i7-12700KF is overqualified for this GPU, and its potential in Outriders is severely limited by the Arc B370.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 104 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. Medium settings reduce the average to 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, indicating some frame time variance. High settings bring the average down to 57 FPS, while Ultra settings yield an average of 41 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combo is playable at Low and Medium, acceptable at High, and borderline at Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce an average of 65 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, making it a mixed experience. High settings average 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and Ultra settings fall to 26 FPS, which is not enjoyable for a fast-paced looter shooter. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p imposes a substantial load on the GPU, and the Arc B370 struggles to maintain playable frame rates above Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 34 FPS, which is marginal. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, showing severe frame pacing issues. High settings average 19 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 13 FPS. These numbers confirm that the combo is not viable for 4K gaming in Outriders under any quality preset. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the GPU is the limiting factor, and frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings. The data also shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial; at 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, and at 1440p it is 39 FPS.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a low-power integrated graphics processor from the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It has 10 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU’s TDP is just 25 W, and it uses system shared memory, which means its memory bandwidth is dependent on the host system’s memory configuration. Its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is 12.29 TFLOPS.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B370 scores 1184 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This places it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all older ATI and AMD parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% higher). Only the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) scores lower, by 1.4%. This performance level explains the measured FPS results. The GPU’s low pixel rate and texture rate directly limit how many pixels and textures it can process per second, which is why higher resolutions and settings cause such dramatic frame rate drops.

The GPU’s role in Outriders is critical because the game relies heavily on GPU-bound effects like lighting, shadows, and particle systems. The Arc B370’s 25 W TDP and system shared memory mean it operates at a fraction of the capability of discrete desktop GPUs. The measured data shows that even at 1080p Low, the GPU is working hard to produce 104 FPS. When settings are increased to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 41 FPS, a 61% reduction. This is consistent with a GPU that lacks the raw compute and memory bandwidth to handle higher quality presets. The 10 ray tracing cores are present, but enabling ray tracing would likely cause frame rates to plummet further, given the already low performance at standard settings. The GPU is the single most important factor in this combo’s low ranking, and its 5th percentile standing underscores that it is not designed for modern gaming at high fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution and tolerance for frame rate drops. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 104 FPS with Low settings, which is the best playable experience. Medium settings at 1080p yield 75 FPS on average, with a minimum of 64 FPS, which is still smooth and provides better visual quality. High settings at 1080p drop to 57 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive in intense combat. Ultra settings at 1080p average 41 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for a looter shooter where quick reactions matter.

For 2560x1440, Low settings are the only preset that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS, which can lead to noticeable stutters during heavy action. High settings at 1440p average 36 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS; both are not recommended for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, no settings preset is recommended. Even Low settings average only 34 FPS, and the minimum frame rates for Medium settings dip to 21 FPS, making the experience consistently choppy.

The data indicates that the best balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset provides an average of 75 FPS, a minimum of 64 FPS, and a maximum of 87 FPS, ensuring that the game remains fluid in most scenarios. If the user prefers higher visual fidelity, High settings at 1080p are acceptable, but the 57 FPS average may not be ideal for competitive play. For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, Low settings at 1080p offers the highest average of 104 FPS. At higher resolutions, users should stick to Low settings if they must play at 1440p, but they should be aware that the experience will be less smooth than at 1080p. Ultimately, the Arc B370’s limitations mean that users should target 1080p and choose between Medium and Low settings based on their preference for quality versus frame rate.