Outriders

Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that produces a starkly GPU-limited experience in Outriders. The data shows a processor with top-tier multi-threaded capability paired with an integrated graphics solution that ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B370 is the definitive bottleneck across all tested resolutions and settings, making this combo suitable only for low-resolution, low-fidelity play.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent, confirming that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component in this pairing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 104 FPS at 1920x1080 to 65 FPS at 2560x1440—a 37.5% reduction. Pushing to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields an average of just 34 FPS, which is a 67.3% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU that runs out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth long before the CPU becomes relevant.

The High preset shows a similar trajectory but with lower absolute numbers. The average goes from 57 FPS at 1080p to 36 FPS at 1440p, then collapses to 19 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and High at each resolution is notable: at 1080p, the difference is 47 FPS; at 1440p, it is 29 FPS; and at 4K, it narrows to 15 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is entirely saturated, and the incremental cost of higher-quality textures and effects becomes relatively smaller as raw pixel count dominates the workload.

Ultra settings are essentially unplayable at any resolution in this configuration. The average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 41 FPS, which is already below a smooth 60 FPS target. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 13 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra represents a 50% performance loss, demonstrating that the Arc B370's 20 ROPs and 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are wholly insufficient for the game's highest visual demands.

The Medium preset provides the only data with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, giving insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the average is 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 55. At 4K Medium, the average is 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 29. The tight spread between minimum and maximum FPS at each resolution suggests that the GPU is consistently delivering frames without major stutters, but the overall averages are too low for comfortable play at 1440p and above.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, running on the Socket 1851 platform. Its benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. The nearest rival in the data is the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64,823—a difference of -0.3%—while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64,438, putting the standard 265 just 0.3% ahead. This level of performance is far beyond what Outriders requires, even at its most CPU-intensive moments.

In this specific game and combo, the CPU's role is largely passive. The Arc B370's performance ceiling is so low that the Core Ultra 7 265 never becomes a constraint. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,216 and single-core score of 5,960 indicate a processor that can handle massive thread counts and high-frequency single-threaded workloads with ease. Outriders, as a looter shooter, benefits from strong single-thread performance for game logic and physics, but the GPU-limited frame rates mean the CPU is idle much of the time.

The processor's cache hierarchy—192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3—provides ample fast storage for game assets and instructions. The dual-channel DDR5 memory support with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is more than sufficient for feeding a GPU that relies on System Shared memory. However, this shared memory configuration is a double-edged sword: while the CPU has plenty of bandwidth, the GPU's performance is inherently tied to system memory latency and allocation, which is a significant factor in its low benchmark showing.

The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184 places it just 0.2% behind the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% behind the ATI Radeon HD 5770. These are ancient discrete GPUs from over a decade ago, and the comparison underscores how far behind modern standards this integrated solution is. The CPU's 65W TDP and 3nm process node from TSMC are modern, but they do nothing to compensate for the GPU's limitations.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 1080p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The data shows 104 FPS average at 1080p Low and 75 FPS average at 1080p Medium. High settings drop to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, which is below the typically desired 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup?

A: The only resolution that yields consistently playable averages is 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, even Low settings average only 65 FPS, and Medium drops to 48 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset exceeds 34 FPS average, making 4K impractical.

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

A: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 is 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770. It is 1.4% higher than the AMD FirePro M2000. These are all legacy parts, and the performance delta is minimal.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 the bottleneck in this combo?

A: No. The CPU is in the 93rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. The GPU is in the 5th percentile, with a score of 1,184. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at every resolution and setting tested.

Q: What should I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 48 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. While this is not a smooth 60 FPS experience, the frame pacing is consistent enough to avoid severe stutter, based on the recorded minimums.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest average frame rate?

A: Low settings at 1080p provide the highest average at 104 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p follow at 75 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K provides the lowest average at 13 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2,679 out of 2,913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the bottom 9% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's low percentile ranking. The rank is driven almost entirely by the graphics solution; the CPU's 93rd percentile standing is negated by the GPU's 5th percentile performance.

This ranking reflects the fundamental imbalance of the pairing. A top-tier CPU like the Core Ultra 7 265, which scores within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7343 and within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, is wasted when paired with a GPU that struggles to maintain 30 FPS at 1440p Medium. The data suggests that this combo is not designed for modern gaming at high resolutions, and its rank in Outriders reflects that reality.

For context, the combo's rank is just 234 spots above the bottom of the entire list. This means there are very few tested configurations that perform worse in this game. The nearest GPU rivals—ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M—are all legacy integrated or low-end discrete parts, and the Arc B370's performance is essentially tied with them. This is not a competitive gaming configuration by any measure.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable settings for this combo are Low or Medium at 1920x1080. The Low preset delivers an average of 104 FPS, which is the only result that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. Medium at 1080p averages 75 FPS, which is also acceptable, and the recorded minimum of 64 FPS ensures that the frame rate rarely dips below the target.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS. This is a borderline experience; it is playable but not smooth. The Low preset at 1440p averages 65 FPS, which is better, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. For a consistent experience, 1080p Medium is the recommended balanced choice, as it provides the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability.

High settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, the average is 57 FPS, which is below 60, and at 1440p it drops to 36 FPS. Ultra settings are entirely out of reach, with the best case of 41 FPS at 1080p being insufficient for a smooth experience. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely; even Low settings only produce 34 FPS average, and Ultra produces just 13 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 104 FPS average.
• Medium: 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS.
• High: 57 FPS average.
• Ultra: 41 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the results are as follows:

• Low: 65 FPS average.
• Medium: 48 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.
• High: 36 FPS average.
• Ultra: 26 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows:

• Low: 34 FPS average.
• Medium: 25 FPS average, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS.
• High: 19 FPS average.
• Ultra: 13 FPS average.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the only configuration that delivers a high-refresh experience. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the average frame rate across all settings, and the step from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 40-50%. This combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with modest settings, and any attempt to run higher resolutions or presets will result in a sub-60 FPS experience.