Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 presents a curious case in Outriders, a looter shooter that scales heavily with both resolution and graphical presets. The data shows a system that can dominate at 1080p but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K, pointing to a complex interaction between a modern GPU and a mid-range Zen 2 processor. The following analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and ranking to understand where this combo excels and where it bottlenecks.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 131 FPS at 1920x1080 to 112 FPS at 2560x1440, a decline of 19 FPS, and then plummets to 65 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 50% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the RTX 5070 is the primary limiting factor at the highest resolution. The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average drops from 116 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p and then to 47 FPS at 4K, a 59.5% decrease from the lowest to highest resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is less punishing but still significant. The average FPS goes from 163 at 1080p to 140 at 1440p and finally to 113 at 4K. This 50 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings suggests that even with reduced graphical load, the sheer pixel count at 4K creates a substantial workload. The data implies that for players targeting 60 FPS, 4K is feasible only on Low or Medium presets, while 1440p offers a much broader range of playable settings. The gap between 1080p and 1440p performance is consistently smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, suggesting that the RTX 5070's memory bandwidth and processing power are increasingly strained as pixel count rises, making 4K the definitive boundary for this configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the star of this pairing, and its specifications explain much of the performance ceiling observed in Outriders. With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU offers a substantial 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures. The data shows that at Medium settings, the GPU maintains playable averages across all resolutions, from 145 FPS at 1080p down to 87 FPS at 4K, with minimum frame rates of 124 FPS and 74 FPS respectively. This suggests that the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the Medium preset at 4K, but the demanding Ultra preset likely pushes memory capacity and bandwidth to their limits, resulting in the 47 FPS average at 4K.

The clock speeds of 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost are relatively modest for a modern high-end card, yet the GPU's architecture delivers strong raw performance. Benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 29137 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (deltaPct -1.2), indicating that while the RTX 5070 is not the absolute fastest, it competes with professional-grade workstation cards. In Outriders, the GPU's role is dominant at 4K, where the frame rates at High (65 FPS) and Ultra (47 FPS) are clearly limited by the graphics card rather than the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. While it has a modest 8 MB of shared L3 cache, its multi-threaded capabilities are decent for gaming. Cinebench R23 scores show a multicore result of 13593 and a single-core result of 1919, placing the CPU in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core 7 150U (deltaPct 0.6), indicating that the 4600G is competitive with newer low-power and mobile chips.

In Outriders, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 163, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. The difference between 1080p Low (163 FPS) and 1080p High (131 FPS) is 32 FPS, showing that as the GPU workload decreases, the CPU becomes more relevant. However, at 4K, the CPU's role diminishes; the difference between 4K Low (113 FPS) and 4K Medium (87 FPS) is 26 FPS, but the absolute frame rates are much lower. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 4600G provides sufficient single-thread performance for high refresh rates at 1080p, but its Zen 2 architecture may not fully leverage the RTX 5070's potential at lower resolutions, where a faster CPU could push frame rates even higher.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 1590 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is surprisingly modest given the GPU's high percentile (82nd), suggesting that the CPU is holding back the overall system performance. The combo rank indicates that in a game like Outriders, which benefits from strong single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 4600G's older architecture creates a bottleneck that prevents the RTX 5070 from achieving its full potential.

The data implies that while this combo is far from the worst, it is not optimized for maximum frame rates. Many users with this GPU likely pair it with newer processors, which could explain why the combo ranks lower than the GPU's individual percentile. The rank of 1590 out of 3710 means that roughly 2120 other combinations perform better, which is a significant portion of the tested field. This suggests that for players prioritizing high FPS in Outriders, investing in a stronger CPU would yield better results, but for those who play at 4K, the combo's performance is adequate, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the averages are 163 FPS (Low), 145 FPS (Medium), 131 FPS (High), and 116 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, indicating a stable experience with minor fluctuations. At 2560x1440, the averages are 140 FPS (Low), 125 FPS (Medium), 112 FPS (High), and 90 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at 1440p records a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS, showing a wider variance than at 1080p but still maintaining playable performance.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop significantly: 113 FPS (Low), 87 FPS (Medium), 65 FPS (High), and 47 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, revealing that even the minimum frame rate is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K, however, falls below 60 FPS on average, making it unsuitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by roughly 10-25%, with the largest absolute drops occurring between 1440p and 4K. This breakdown highlights that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across most settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 131 FPS is the best choice, as it offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, staying above the 120 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 116 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visuals, but the 15 FPS difference may not justify the increased graphical load. For 1440p users, the High preset at 112 FPS is recommended for smooth gameplay on 120Hz displays, while the Medium preset at 125 FPS is better for those with 144Hz monitors, as it provides a higher average with a minimum of 106 FPS.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is the clear winner, as it offers a playable experience with a minimum of 74 FPS, making it suitable for 60Hz displays and even some 75Hz monitors. The High preset at 65 FPS is borderline, with an average that may dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, while the Low preset at 113 FPS is surprisingly playable but sacrifices significant visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for any serious gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Overall, the data suggests that Medium settings at 4K, High settings at 1440p, and High settings at 1080p provide the best experience per the measured rows, balancing frame rates with visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium settings. At 4K Low, the average is 113 FPS, and at 4K Medium, the average is 87 FPS, both above 60 FPS. High settings at 4K average 65 FPS, which is also above 60 FPS.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate is 163 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At High settings, the best is 131 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 74 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. No other settings presets report min FPS values in the data.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1590 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 57th percentile of all configurations.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the RTX 5070?

A: The data suggests so, especially at 1080p, where the CPU's performance limits frame rates. The combo's rank of 1590 is lower than the GPU's individual percentile (82nd), indicating the CPU holds back performance.