Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a highly playable Outriders experience across most modern resolutions, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 71st percentile among all tested CPU combos and the 66th percentile for the GPU, suggesting a balanced pairing that leans more on the graphics card for heavy lifting as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, all settings presets exceed 60 FPS, with High averaging 119 FPS, Medium at 145 FPS, and Low at 163 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 75 FPS, while Low and Medium reach 137 FPS and 100 FPS respectively, making 1440p viable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The benchmark scores show the RTX 5050 has an average score of 21035, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT's average score of 20713. This indicates the RTX 5050 holds a slight performance edge over this particular rival in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance relative to its closest competitor, the Intel Core i3-14100T?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17507 on average, which is 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100T's average score of 17648. This means the AMD processor is marginally faster in overall benchmark averages, despite having a different core and thread configuration.

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5050 sufficient for Outriders at 4K resolution?

A: The measured FPS data shows that at 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 52 FPS, while High drops to 39 FPS and Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 320.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the performance degradation from Medium to Ultra is substantial.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested system configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 2061 out of 2913 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all system configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier setup, it offers solid performance for the game.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's single-threaded CPU performance compare to its own GPU compute score?

A: The comparison is not direct, but the CPU's single-thread score in 3dMark is 726, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score is 17326. The data shows the GPU is significantly more dominant in raw graphics tasks, which is expected given their respective roles in the system.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver of Outriders' visual performance, and its specifications directly explain the measured FPS patterns across different settings. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests it becomes a bottleneck at 4K with higher presets.

The GPU's clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2560 shading units and 80 texture mapping units, allow for strong pixel throughput at 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS indicates the card can handle complex shader workloads, which is reflected in the 119 FPS average at 1080p High.

The RTX 5050's 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores are present, though Outriders does not heavily utilize these features. The data shows that the GPU's raw rasterization power is what matters most here. At 1080p, the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor, as even Ultra settings achieve 86 FPS. However, at 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 28 FPS, which is a 67% drop from 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra in this game.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17326 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher. This suggests the RTX 5050 is a mid-range performer. The data from the measured FPS shows that the GPU can deliver smooth frame rates at 1440p High (75 FPS), but pushing to 4K requires dropping to Low settings (72 FPS) to maintain playability. This pattern reveals that the RTX 5050 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being reserved for lower fidelity presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combo. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 119 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset, which averages 145 FPS but with less detail. The Low preset at 163 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains the best option, averaging 75 FPS. This is playable and looks substantially better than the Medium preset at 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests that the visual improvements from High to Ultra do not justify the 21 FPS drop. For users with 1440p 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 100 FPS provides a smoother experience, though it comes at the cost of some graphical details.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 72 FPS, which is the only 4K option that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 52 FPS is playable for slower-paced sections but may feel choppy during combat. The High preset at 39 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS are not recommended for a responsive looter shooter experience. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises, and users should stick to Low or Medium settings if they prioritize frame rate.

The best overall experience according to the data is 1080p High, which combines strong visual quality with 119 FPS average. This preset is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, offering a 38% performance headroom over the 60 FPS baseline. For users with more capable displays, 1440p High at 75 FPS is a solid alternative that maintains good visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is wide and consistently high. The Low preset delivers an average of 163 FPS, while Medium averages 145 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 167 FPS. High settings achieve 119 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 86 FPS. This resolution shows a clear linear scaling where each preset step down from Ultra adds roughly 30-40 FPS.

The 2560x1440 results show a more pronounced impact from settings. Low averages 137 FPS, Medium averages 100 FPS with a range of 85-115 FPS, High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 54 FPS. The jump from Medium to High represents a 25 FPS drop, while High to Ultra drops another 21 FPS. This suggests that the GPU starts to feel the pressure at 1440p with higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance cliff is evident. Low averages 72 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium averages 52 FPS with a range of 44-60 FPS, showing notable frame time variance. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 44 FPS, which is a 61% reduction in performance. This stark contrast highlights the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

The data shows that the RTX 5050's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear. At 1080p High, the average is 119 FPS, which drops to 75 FPS at 1440p High and 39 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. The 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely the cause of this accelerated degradation at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 119 to 75, a 37% reduction. From 1440p to 4K High, the average drops from 75 to 39, a 48% reduction. This disproportionate scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is more favorable. From 1080p to 1440p, the average drops from 163 to 137, a 16% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 137 to 72, a 47% reduction. The low preset reduces the GPU's workload, allowing it to maintain better performance at 1440p, but the 4K jump still causes a significant hit.

The scaling at Medium settings shows a similar trend. From 1080p to 1440p, the average drops from 145 to 100, a 31% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 100 to 52, a 48% reduction. This consistent 48% drop from 1440p to 4K across all presets suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth is the limiting factor. The 320.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not sufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The data implies that the RTX 5050 is most efficient at 1080p and 1440p. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is manageable, but the jump to 4K represents a fundamental barrier. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as the Ryzen 5 4600G's 12 threads and 8 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for the game's logic. The bottleneck is purely on the GPU side, as evidenced by the consistent performance degradation at 4K across all settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir) with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 3dMark max threads score of 4889 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 indicate solid multithreaded performance. For Outriders, a looter shooter with many simultaneous enemies and particle effects, this CPU provides sufficient processing power.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as shown by the 3dMark single thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1919, is adequate for the game's main thread. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 163, which is likely near the CPU's limit for frame generation. This suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU can become a secondary bottleneck, though the GPU is generally the limiting factor.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, has an average score of 17482, which is 0.1% lower than the 4600G's 17507. This places the 4600G in a competitive position within its tier. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node make it an efficient processor, though the data does not directly measure power consumption in game.

The 8 MB of shared L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but it appears sufficient for Outriders. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (86 FPS) and 1440p High (75 FPS) shows that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands at these settings. The bottleneck analysis from the resolution scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the FPS drops more steeply with resolution than would be expected from CPU limitations alone.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 2061 out of 2913 tested system configurations for Outriders. This places it in the 71st percentile of all combos, indicating that it outperforms roughly 70% of tested systems. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 is lower than the CPU's percentile rank of 71, suggesting that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing.

The combo's ranking implies that while it is not a top-tier setup, it offers competitive performance for a mid-range configuration. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core 7 150U with an average score of 17395, are all within 0.8% of the 4600G's score, indicating that the processor is well-matched to its peers. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, is 1.6% slower, giving the RTX 5050 a slight edge.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 119 FPS, which is in the upper range for playable experiences. At 1440p High, 75 FPS is solid for most users. The 4K performance is weaker, but the ranking suggests that this is expected for the combo's tier. The data shows that this setup is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high refresh rates, and it can handle 4K with reduced settings.

The rank of 2061 out of 2913 means there are 852 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs. However, the combination of the 4600G and RTX 5050 provides a balanced experience that matches the expectations for a mid-range system. The data indicates that the CPU is not holding back the GPU significantly, as the performance scaling with resolution follows a GPU-bound pattern. This combo represents a sensible pairing for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p play.