Outriders

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a strong foundation for playing Outriders, though the optimal experience depends heavily on your target resolution. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the system can push exceptionally high frame rates even on Ultra settings, while 4K Ultra requires more compromise. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to determine the best settings for your hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth experience?

A: The data shows that 1440p on High settings delivers a 67 FPS average, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. For the highest fidelity, 1080p Ultra achieves a 77 FPS average, while 1440p Ultra drops to 46.5 FPS, which may not be smooth enough for a fast-paced looter shooter.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with different presets?

A: The measured FPS at 1080p ranges from 199 FPS on Low to 77 FPS on Ultra. Medium settings produce 143.5 FPS, and High settings yield 106.6 FPS. This indicates a wide range of performance headroom, making the system capable of high refresh rate gaming on lower presets.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data indicates significant scaling issues at 4K. The average FPS at 4K High is 32.5 FPS, which is less than half the 67 FPS achieved at 1440p High. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 26.5 FPS, suggesting the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K's performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The processor's average benchmark score is 47282, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334, showing a negligible delta of -0.1%. This indicates the 13700K is virtually identical in performance to its KF counterpart.

Q: What is the GPU's relative performance among its peers?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score is 23021, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. It is a very close competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181, a delta of -0.7%. The B580 is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M, which scores 22999, by 0.1%.

Q: Does the system provide a good experience on the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The 1440p Medium preset yields an average of 89.2 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 67 FPS on High and provides a smoother experience, making it a strong candidate for players who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual detail.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as the 77 FPS average provides a fully playable experience while showcasing the game's highest visual quality. If you have a high refresh rate monitor, the High preset at 106.6 FPS or the Medium preset at 143.5 FPS will better utilize its capabilities. The Low preset's 199 FPS is only useful for competitive play where frame rate is the sole priority.

At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. The 67 FPS average is the minimum for a smooth, immersive experience. The Medium preset, at 89.2 FPS, is an excellent alternative if you prefer a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset's 46.5 FPS is a substantial drop and is not recommended for consistent play, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most consider the standard for action games.

For 4K gaming, the data shows this hardware combination is not well-suited for high or ultra settings. The 4K Medium preset, with a 50.2 FPS average, is the most viable option for a playable experience, though it still requires compromises. The 4K High preset at 32.5 FPS and Ultra at 26.5 FPS are too demanding and will result in a subpar, choppy experience. The 4K Low preset at 67 FPS is an option for those who prioritize resolution over all other visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At the High settings preset, the system achieves 106.6 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 67 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 32.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 51% reduction from 1440p to 4K.

This steep decline in frame rate as resolution scales up indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's workload increases exponentially with pixel count, and its performance, as measured by its 66th percentile ranking, is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU, with its high multi-threaded performance, is not the bottleneck in this scenario.

The scaling between the Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution also highlights the GPU's load. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 122 FPS, showing the GPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, this difference shrinks to just 40.5 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is nearing its maximum capacity and cannot compensate for the increased graphical demands of the Ultra preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a detailed view of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 199 FPS for Low, 143.5 FPS for Medium, 106.6 FPS for High, and 77 FPS for Ultra. These numbers show a clear and consistent performance hierarchy across the presets.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 127.1 FPS for Low, 89.2 FPS for Medium, 67 FPS for High, and 46.5 FPS for Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p is substantial for each preset, with the Ultra preset being the only one to fall below the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 67 FPS for Low, 50.2 FPS for Medium, 32.5 FPS for High, and 26.5 FPS for Ultra. This resolution showcases the GPU's limitations, as only the Low preset manages to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, with an average of 26.5 FPS, is effectively unplayable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. This is a significant asset for Outriders, which can be memory-intensive at higher resolutions and texture settings. The 12 GB capacity is generally sufficient for the game's demands, even at 4K, though the GPU's raw compute power is the limiting factor.

The GPU's core clocks are listed with a base and boost of 2670 MHz. With 2560 shading units, it delivers a theoretical FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS. This compute capability is what drives the frame rates seen in the benchmarks. The data shows that while it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, its performance at 4K is constrained, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS averages on every preset except Low.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in the 66th percentile, and its performance is almost identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with a delta of only -0.7%. This context is crucial; it means the Arc B580 is a solid mid-range performer, but it should not be expected to excel at 4K Ultra settings in demanding titles. The 4K Ultra result of 26.5 FPS aligns with this positioning.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a high-end processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, capable of boosting up to 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are excellent, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. This processing power ensures that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Outriders, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

The processor's average benchmark score of 47282 ranks it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, demonstrating its top-tier performance. The data confirms that the 13700K is a perfect match for the Arc B580 in this game, as the CPU can easily feed the GPU with data. This is evident in the 1080p Low preset result of 199 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that requires a very capable processor to achieve.

The CPU's architecture, Raptor Lake, and its 30 MB of shared L3 cache contribute to its strong gaming performance. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is purely a function of GPU load, as the CPU's performance headroom is more than sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI calculations, even at the highest frame rates measured. The system rank of 1304 out of 1693 combos reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, though the GPU remains the limiting factor for high-resolution gaming.