Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D lands at rank 1172 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. That places this configuration in the 60th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for this title, meaning it outperforms roughly 60% of the combinations in the database. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is the dominant performer, but the CPU's mid-range standing prevents the combo from climbing higher.

Benchmark results indicate this is a lopsided pairing. The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which trails by 1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which leads by 2.4%. The GPU is clearly a top-tier part. Conversely, the Ryzen 5 3600 ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11400 (0.2% faster) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (0.2% slower). The CPU is competent but not elite.

The data shows that in Outriders, this combo's ranking is dragged down by the CPU rather than elevated by the GPU. The RTX 5090 D is capable of far higher frame rates, but the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and twelve threads, while sufficient for many titles, create a bottleneck in this looter shooter. The measured FPS numbers confirm this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 158 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 68 FPS. The scaling pattern suggests the GPU is still the primary driver at higher resolutions, but the CPU limits the ceiling at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations in Outriders?

A: This pairing ranks 1172 out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the bottleneck. The RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile among GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 ranks in the 71st percentile among CPUs. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows diminishing returns that align with CPU limitations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Outriders?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 158 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The minimum FPS for that configuration was not recorded, but the Medium preset at the same resolution shows a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS.

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

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77712 on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.6% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB leads by 2.4% with a score of 79605.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 135 FPS average, while Ultra settings produce 96 FPS average. That is a 39 FPS drop, or about 29% lower performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the combo achieves 87 FPS on High settings and 68 FPS on Ultra. Even the most demanding preset remains above 60 FPS, indicating the GPU has enough headroom for 4K gaming in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why it performs so well in Outriders. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. That memory capacity and bandwidth are far beyond what Outriders requires, but they ensure the GPU never runs out of memory or bandwidth headroom. The base clock runs at 2017 MHz, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz, or 28 Gbps effective.

The GPU's architecture is Blackwell 2.0, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The shading units number 21760, with 680 texture mapping units and 176 raster operations pipelines. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, which is substantial for rasterized games like Outriders. The GPU also has 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, though Outriders does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

In the context of Outriders, the GPU's role is to push high frame rates across all resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 68 FPS average. At 1080p Low, it reaches 158 FPS. The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its status: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915. The Passmark G3D score of 44065 places it well above the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant. With 32 GB of VRAM, the RTX 5090 D has no risk of VRAM overflow in Outriders, even at 4K with the highest settings. The 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and asset loading never become bottlenecks. The GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate high power draw, but the benchmark results justify the power consumption in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D covers three resolutions and four settings presets. The results show a clear pattern: higher resolutions and higher settings reduce frame rates, but the combo remains playable across all configurations.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 158 FPS average. Medium settings produce 140 FPS average, with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. High settings drop to 126 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 112 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 46 FPS drop, or about 29% lower performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain strong. Low settings produce 135 FPS average. Medium settings produce 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. High settings produce 108 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 96 FPS average. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is consistent: High settings drop from 126 to 108 FPS (14% lower), and Ultra settings drop from 112 to 96 FPS (14% lower).

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop further but stay above 60 FPS. Low settings produce 109 FPS average. Medium settings produce 97 FPS average, with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High settings produce 87 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 68 FPS average. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced: High settings drop from 108 to 87 FPS (19% lower), and Ultra settings drop from 96 to 68 FPS (29% lower).

The data shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1440p, where all settings presets stay above 96 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but approaches the lower bound of smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K, with 97 FPS average and an 82 FPS minimum, offers a better balance for high-resolution gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling patterns reveal how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Outriders. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by approximately 14% across all settings. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is more variable, ranging from 14% at Low settings to 29% at Ultra settings.

At Low settings, the FPS progression is 158 (1080p) to 135 (1440p) to 109 (4K). That represents a 31% drop from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression is 112 (1080p) to 96 (1440p) to 68 (4K), representing a 39% drop from 1080p to 4K. The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is working harder at higher settings, and the CPU bottleneck becomes less relevant as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The scaling data suggests that the CPU is the limiting component at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 158 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output in this game. The GPU, with its 92nd percentile ranking, could push higher, but the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and twelve threads cap the frame rate. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as the 68 FPS average is well below what the CPU could theoretically feed.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively uniform across settings, indicating a balanced scaling. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper at higher settings, which aligns with the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions. The Medium preset shows the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 119 to 161 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 102 to 139 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 82 to 112 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU's frame pacing becomes more consistent as it becomes the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players prioritizing high frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 158 FPS average, which is well above any competitive threshold. However, this configuration likely sacrifices visual quality for performance.

For a balanced experience at 1080p, the Medium preset is recommended. It produces 140 FPS average with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 119 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The High preset at 126 FPS average is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a better safety margin with its 119 FPS minimum.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the strongest recommendation. It produces 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. The 102 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 120 FPS average provides headroom for monitor refresh rates up to 120 Hz. The High preset at 108 FPS average is also acceptable, but the Medium preset's higher minimum frame rate makes it more consistent.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum FPS. It produces 97 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. The 82 FPS minimum is comfortable for most gaming scenarios. The High preset at 87 FPS average is also viable, but the Medium preset's 82 FPS minimum provides more consistent performance. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS average is playable but approaches the lower bound of smooth gameplay, and its minimum FPS was not recorded.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. It consistently produces the highest minimum frame rates among the presets with complete data, and its average FPS remains high enough for a smooth experience. Players with high refresh rate monitors should consider the Low preset at 1080p or 1440p, while players with 4K displays should stick with Medium or High settings to stay above 80 FPS average.