Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen architecture (specifically Zen+ Pinnacle Ridge) and built on a 12 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz, boosting to 3.90 GHz. This CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19616. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the Intel Core i5-1345U (scoring 19691, a 0.4% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (scoring 19508, a 0.6% difference). For a game like Outriders, a looter shooter, the CPU's 12 threads and boost clock of 3.90 GHz provide the baseline for maintaining frame pacing. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 139.3 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower graphical loads, as the frame rate scales significantly with settings changes.

The Ryzen 5 2600's multi-threaded capabilities are demonstrated in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186, while its single-core score is 1579. In Passmark's multi-thread test, it scores 13160, and its single-thread score is 2239. These numbers suggest a balanced performance profile that can handle the game's logic and AI without major issues. However, the processor's memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 interface are older standards compared to the GPU's capabilities. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's performance is adequate for this pairing, as the frame rates at lower resolutions and settings are high, but the scaling between 1080p and 4K will reveal where the system's limits lie. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11600KF, scores 19740 (a 0.6% difference), which shows that the Ryzen 5 2600 is competitive with newer parts in aggregate benchmarks, though its architecture is older.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it operates on the Ada Lovelace architecture built on a 5 nm process. The RTX 4070 has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 29.15 TFLOPS, and it achieves a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. This GPU sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (scoring 37507, a 0.6% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (scoring 38135, a 2.2% difference).

The RTX 4070's VRAM capacity of 12 GB is substantial for a game from 2021, and the high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are handled efficiently. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the combo drops to 43.2 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 94.3 FPS. This wide gap indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's demands, likely due to increased shading and effects loads. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is fully utilized by Outriders, and its Vulkan 1.4 API support offers alternative rendering paths. In Passmark's DirectX 12 test, the GPU scores 103, and in DirectX 11, it scores 244, showing strong performance across different API levels. The RTX 4070's 200 W TDP is a modest figure for its performance class, and its dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector makes it a manageable addition to most systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across settings ranges from 99.5 (Ultra) to 139.3 (Low). Moving to 2560x1440, the range shifts to 87 FPS (Ultra) to 119.8 FPS (Low). At 3840x2160, the range drops to 43.2 FPS (Ultra) to 94.3 FPS (Low). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is from 111.4 FPS to 57.5 FPS, representing a 48% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance ceiling is not reached until the GPU is saturated.

At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (139.3 FPS) to 4K (94.3 FPS) is 32%, which is less severe but still significant. This suggests that even at minimal graphical loads, the GPU's rendering pipeline becomes a constraint at 4K, while the CPU can keep up with the frame generation demands. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 51.1 FPS (94.3 vs 43.2), whereas at 1080p that gap is 39.8 FPS (139.3 vs 99.5). This widening gap at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070's performance headroom is exhausted by the Ultra preset's effects, and the system transitions from a balanced state at 1080p to a clearly GPU-limited state at 4K. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users would need to compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates, while 1440p offers a more balanced experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 111.4 FPS, while at 4K High it drops to 57.5 FPS. This represents a 48% reduction in average FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508) and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-10700F (19485). It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.4% (19691) and the Intel Core i5-11600KF by 0.6% (19740).

Q: Is the RTX 4070's VRAM sufficient for Outriders at 4K?

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 43.2 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 94.3 FPS, suggesting that VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor, but rather the GPU's processing power under high graphical loads.

Q: What is the best resolution for a balanced experience with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 87 (Ultra) to 119.8 (Low), with High settings achieving 96.6 FPS. This resolution provides a solid balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, as the 4K Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS.

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

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507) and 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008). It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5% (36371).

Q: What is the frame rate drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 119.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 87 FPS. This is a 27% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset's additional effects significantly tax the GPU even at a mid-range resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves 111.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 99.5 FPS. The Medium preset hits 121.7 FPS, and Low reaches 139.3 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, High at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it provides a 12% improvement over Ultra with minimal visual compromise. At 2560x1440, High achieves 96.6 FPS, which remains excellent, while Ultra drops to 87 FPS. The Medium preset at 104.5 FPS offers a slight boost over High, but the visual difference is likely negligible. For 1440p, High is again the best option, as it stays well above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes drastically. The Ultra preset falls to 43.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for many users. The High preset at 57.5 FPS is borderline, while Medium at 82.8 FPS and Low at 94.3 FPS are the only presets that provide comfortable frame rates. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 82.8 FPS, which is 44% higher than High and 91% higher than Ultra. This suggests that the Ultra preset's demands are disproportionate to its visual gains, and users should avoid it at 4K. The data indicates that the High preset is the sweet spot for 1080p and 1440p, while Medium is the practical ceiling for 4K with this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, as measured in the data:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 139.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 121.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 111.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 99.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 119.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 104.5 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 96.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 87.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 94.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 82.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 57.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43.2 |

At 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high, with the lowest being 99.5 FPS at Ultra. This indicates that the combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4070 is well-balanced for this resolution, with the GPU having enough headroom to handle even the most demanding preset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 28% drop (139.3 to 99.5), which is moderate. At 1440p, the frame rates remain strong, with all presets above 85 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 27% (119.8 to 87.0), similar to 1080p, suggesting that the GPU can still manage the increased pixel count without a disproportionate performance penalty.

At 4K, the data reveals a significant shift. The Low preset at 94.3 FPS is the only setting that maintains a high frame rate, while Medium at 82.8 FPS is still playable. The High preset at 57.5 FPS is marginal, and Ultra at 43.2 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 54% (94.3 to 43.2), which is nearly double the percentage drop seen at lower resolutions. This confirms that the Ultra preset at 4K places an excessive load on the GPU, and the RTX 4070's capabilities are stretched to their limits. The data suggests that for 4K, users should prioritize the Medium preset to maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS, as it offers a 44% improvement over High and a 91% improvement over Ultra. The combo's rank of 1015 out of 1693 combos in this game indicates that it is a mid-to-upper tier configuration, with the measured data providing a clear picture of its performance envelope across all resolutions.