Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a mid-table result for Outriders, ranking 2115 out of 2913 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 27th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it handles the game at playable levels, a substantial portion of the test pool outperforms it. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other at most settings, though the data shows the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The 2115th rank out of 2913 combos positions this system firmly in the lower half of the performance distribution for Outriders. The 27th percentile standing suggests that roughly 73% of tested configurations achieve higher average frame rates. This is not a top-tier pairing for competitive play, but the measured results indicate it remains capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings.

The CPU contributes a percentileVsAllCpus of 71, placing it above roughly 71% of all processors in general benchmarks. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 66, meaning it outperforms about 66% of all graphics cards tested. The combination of a 71st-percentile CPU with a 66th-percentile GPU yields a system that is consistently average for Outriders, with the 2115 rank reflecting the game’s particular demands rather than a mismatch between components.

When examining the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Ryzen 5 3600 shows a deltaPct of 0.2% against the Intel Core i7-1260P, and -0.2% against both the Intel Core i5-11400 and AMD EPYC 7573X. This indicates the CPU’s general performance is statistically indistinguishable from these processors, with differences under a single percentage point. For the GPU, the RTX 5050 sits within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT and within 1% of the AMD Radeon HD 8970M, showing that its raw compute power is comparable to those older or lower-tier cards.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and its memory runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. These specifications are modest by current standards, and the measured FPS data shows how they translate to Outriders performance.

At 1080p, the GPU provides ample headroom: High settings average 119 FPS, while Low settings reach 158 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the RTX 5050 is not the limiting factor, as even the most demanding preset (Ultra) hits 86 FPS. However, as resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop noticeably: High settings fall to 75 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s limitations become clear—High settings average only 39 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Outriders at 1080p and 1440p, as the game’s textures do not appear to exceed this limit at those resolutions based on the consistent frame rates. The GPU’s 32 ROPs and 80 TMUs are adequate for the game’s rendering workload, but the 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance places a hard ceiling on 4K performance. The data indicates that the RTX 5050 is best suited for 1080p gaming with high refresh rates, or 1440p at medium settings, rather than 4K play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all tested resolutions. At 1080p, Medium settings average 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS, providing a smooth experience with minimal frame drops. This is only 18 FPS below Low settings (158 FPS) but offers significantly better visual fidelity.

At 1440p, Medium settings average 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS, maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. The High preset at 1440p averages 75 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, the Medium preset averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS, which dips below the ideal 60 FPS target but remains playable for slower-paced content.

The Ultra preset consistently delivers the lowest frame rates: 86 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. The drop from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly steep—39 FPS to 28 FPS, a 28% reduction—suggesting that Ultra settings impose a heavy penalty without a proportional visual gain. For most users, Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p will deliver the best experience, while High settings are viable at 1080p for those who prioritize visual quality.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Outriders at 60 FPS on High settings?*

A: Yes, at 1080p the High preset averages 119 FPS, and at 1440p it averages 75 FPS. However, at 4K the High preset drops to 39 FPS, which is below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p provides the most consistent performance, with Medium settings averaging 140 FPS and even Ultra hitting 86 FPS. 1440p is also viable at Medium (100 FPS), but 4K struggles with all presets.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 5050’s average benchmark score is 21035, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and 1% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237). This indicates near-identical general performance.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for this GPU in Outriders?*

A: At 1080p Low settings, the CPU keeps up with the GPU, as the 158 FPS average suggests no severe bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s demands.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only minimum FPS values in the data are 119 FPS at 1080p Medium, 85 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 44 FPS at 4K Medium. Other settings do not have minFPS recorded.

*Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance affect Outriders?*

A: The CPU scores 15045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 17700 in Passmark multi-thread, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities. Outriders does not appear to be CPU-bound based on the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 140 at 1080p to 100 at 1440p (a 29% reduction), and then to 52 at 4K (a 63% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5050’s compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel count at 4K.

For High settings, the scaling pattern is similar: 119 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p (37% lower), and 39 FPS at 4K (67% lower). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic drop: 86 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p (37% lower), and 28 FPS at 4K (67% lower). The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the GPU is the dominant constraint, as the CPU’s performance is not affected by resolution.

The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly punishing, with FPS nearly halving in most cases. For instance, High settings drop from 75 FPS at 1440p to 39 FPS at 4K, a 48% reduction. This indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p but insufficient for 4K textures and shading workloads. Users targeting 4K should expect to use Low settings (72 FPS) to maintain playable frame rates, though this sacrifices visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its Zen 2 architecture on the 7 nm process delivers a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which is ample for Outriders’ threading needs. The CPU’s benchmark scores are solid: 15045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2124 in single-core, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 17700.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 158 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game. However, the fact that FPS scales down as resolution increases—even at Low settings (158 at 1080p to 135 at 1440p to 72 at 4K)—indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s 71st percentile ranking versus all CPUs places it ahead of many modern processors, and its nearest rivals (Intel Core i7-1260P, Intel Core i5-11400) show performance differences under 0.2%. This means the Ryzen 5 3600 is not holding back the RTX 5050 in Outriders; rather, the combination is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield minimal FPS gains, as the GPU is the limiting component in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 delivers its best results. Low settings average 158 FPS, Medium averages 140 FPS (min 119, max 161), High averages 119 FPS, and Ultra averages 86 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 72 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant penalty. The Medium preset’s minimum of 119 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences.

At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains playable. Low settings average 135 FPS, Medium averages 100 FPS (min 85, max 115), High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 85 FPS is still above the 60 FPS target, making it the recommended setting for 1440p. The High preset’s 75 FPS average is acceptable for most users, but the Ultra preset’s 54 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 72 FPS, Medium averages 52 FPS (min 44, max 60), High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. Only the Low preset provides a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K. The Medium preset’s minimum of 44 FPS falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while High and Ultra are not recommended for 4K play.

The data shows a clear trend: the RTX 5050 is a 1080p-centric card that can handle 1440p with reduced settings, but 4K is only viable at Low settings. The lack of minFPS data for many presets limits a full frame-time analysis, but the available minimums (119 at 1080p Medium, 85 at 1440p Medium, 44 at 4K Medium) indicate that frame pacing is consistent at lower resolutions.