Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This pairing combines a 2018 six-core Zen+ processor with a 2024 flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, creating a heavily GPU-bound configuration for Outriders. The data shows this combo ranks 2111th out of 3710 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field despite the GPU's strength. The measured frame rates reveal that the RTX 4080 SUPER is doing the heavy lifting at every resolution, while the Ryzen 5 2600's older architecture keeps overall scores from reaching the top tier.

FAQ

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 110 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This drops to 98 FPS at Ultra, while Low and Medium produce 138 and 123 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance does the RTX 4080 SUPER lose when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 110 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p, then to 76 at 4K. That represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU remains the primary bottleneck throughout.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 holding back the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests limited CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 138 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 56 FPS. The smaller resolution gap between Low and High settings at each resolution points to GPU scaling dominating the performance curve.

Q: Which settings preset delivers the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The only preset with measured minimum FPS is Medium. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 104 FPS with a maximum of 141 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 89-121 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 72-97 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 average, sitting 0.1% below the RTX 4080 (54247), 1.1% below the Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), and 2.7-2.8% below the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S. It ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, scores 21440 (0.2% lower), while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223 (1.2% lower).

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 2295 MHz with a boost of 2550 MHz, and the memory operates at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores supporting ray tracing and DLSS workloads.

For Outriders, a looter shooter that relies on dense particle effects and physics-driven combat, the GPU's raw throughput matters more than its ray tracing capabilities. The fp32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS gives the card ample headroom for high-resolution rendering, and the 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate ensures detailed environments stay crisp during fast camera movement. The 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate directly supports the measured frame rates, particularly at 4K where pixel fill becomes the limiting factor.

The benchmark results show the GPU scaling predictably with settings. At 1080p, the spread from Low (138 FPS) to Ultra (98 FPS) is 40 FPS, while at 4K the same settings range from 95 FPS down to 56 FPS. This 39 FPS spread at 4K indicates the GPU is still the dominant processor even at extreme resolutions, with the CPU's influence remaining minimal. The card's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209, confirms it sits near the top of the performance hierarchy, though slightly behind its closest rivals in synthetic tests.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of GPU-bound scaling across all three resolutions. At High settings, the progression from 1080p (110 FPS) to 1440p (95 FPS) to 4K (76 FPS) shows a 13.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, then a 20% drop from 1440p to 4K. This accelerating decline is typical of a system where the GPU's pixel throughput becomes increasingly strained as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the scaling is steeper: 138 FPS at 1080p, 118 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. The 31% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings versus the 31% reduction at High settings (110 to 76 FPS) suggests the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks at lower graphical loads. If the Ryzen 5 2600 were severely limiting performance, we would expect the Low-setting frame rates to plateau more dramatically as resolution drops, but the data shows continued scaling.

The Medium preset provides the only complete FPS range data, with minimum and maximum values recorded at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 104-141 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 89-121 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 72-97 FPS. The variance between minimum and maximum (37 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, 25 FPS at 4K) narrows as resolution increases, which indicates the GPU's workload becomes more consistent at higher pixel counts, reducing frame-time spikes from CPU-side variations.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing smooth gameplay at high refresh rates, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best measured combination of average FPS (123) and minimum FPS (104). The maximum of 141 FPS keeps the experience above typical 144 Hz monitor thresholds for most of the session. At 1440p, Medium delivers 105 average FPS with an 89 FPS minimum, which remains playable on 100 Hz displays but may feel less consistent during intense combat sequences.

The High preset at 1440p (95 FPS average) represents a reasonable compromise for visual fidelity, but the Medium preset's 105 FPS average and 89 FPS minimum provide more headroom for frame drops. At 4K, Medium (85 average, 72 minimum) is the only preset that maintains an average above 80 FPS, while High (76 average) and Ultra (56 average) fall below comfortable thresholds for fast-paced action.

Ultra settings produce the lowest measured averages at every resolution: 98 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. Given that Outriders is a looter shooter where reaction time matters during enemy encounters, the visual gains from Ultra rarely justify the 20-36% performance penalty compared to High. The data supports Medium as the optimal preset across all three resolutions, with the only complete minimum/maximum data confirming consistent frame delivery.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the four presets produce these averages: Low scores 138 FPS, Medium scores 123 FPS with a minimum of 104 and maximum of 141, High scores 110 FPS, and Ultra scores 98 FPS. The 40 FPS gap between Low and Ultra represents a 29% performance range, with each step up in settings costing roughly 13-15% of average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 118 FPS at Low, 105 FPS at Medium (minimum 89, maximum 121), 95 FPS at High, and 84 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 34 FPS, or a 29% reduction, showing consistent scaling behavior. The Medium preset's maximum of 121 FPS approaches the Low setting's average, indicating that occasional frame spikes can reach near-Low performance levels.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 95 FPS at Low, 85 FPS at Medium (minimum 72, maximum 97), 76 FPS at High, and 56 FPS at Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra spread expands to 39 FPS, representing a 41% performance range. This wider spread at 4K suggests the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint, with each settings tier having a more pronounced impact on the final frame rate. The Medium preset's maximum of 97 FPS nearly matches the Low average, indicating the GPU can occasionally deliver higher performance even at increased graphical loads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 provides six cores and twelve threads, running at a 3.40 GHz base clock with a 3.90 GHz boost. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core support the game's asset streaming, while the 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth on dual-channel DDR4 keeps data flowing to the GPU. The 65 W TDP reflects its efficiency, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking headroom for users seeking extra performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core, with Geekbench scores of 5648 multi-core and 1154 single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 13160 and single-thread score of 2239 place it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. These figures put it in close competition with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% higher average score) and Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% higher), while slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.7% lower) and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% lower).

For Outriders, the CPU's role appears minimal based on the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 138 FPS, which is well below the CPU's theoretical maximum throughput. If the Ryzen 5 2600 were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across different settings at the same resolution, but the data shows a clear 40 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p. This indicates the GPU remains the bottleneck even at the lowest graphical settings, allowing the six-core processor to feed frames without becoming a constraint.

The 12 threads provide adequate parallel processing for the game's AI and physics workloads, while the 3.90 GHz boost clock handles single-threaded game logic. The combination's 2111th rank out of 3710 combos reflects the CPU's mid-range standing rather than a severe pairing mismatch, as the RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking dominates the overall performance profile. For users considering upgrades, the data suggests the GPU can be fully utilized at all tested resolutions, with the CPU contributing steady but not exceptional performance.