Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p experience in Outriders, though it struggles at 4K Ultra. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across settings, with the combo ranking in the 22nd percentile of tested configurations. This is a balanced mid-range setup where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?*

A: Based on measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the clear choice. At Medium settings, the combo averages 137 FPS, which is well above the 65 FPS seen at 2560x1440 High and the 34 FPS at 3840x2160 High.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290. It sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171), 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and 0.1% of the AMD Radeon 680M (15270). Its performance is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a strong performer in synthetic CPU tests?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. It scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2319 in single-core. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, scores 19617, a negligible -0.1% difference.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Just barely. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47. This is playable but not smooth for a fast-paced looter shooter. For a more consistent experience, Medium settings at 87 FPS or High settings at 65 FPS are better options.

Q: What kind of frame rate can I expect at 4K with this setup?

A: Performance at 3840x2160 is limited. Low settings yield an average of 62 FPS, while Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 34 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM buffer and memory bandwidth are likely constraints at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's single-threaded performance affect gaming?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 836 in 3DMark single-thread and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These scores indicate adequate single-thread performance for Outriders, as the measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 189 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with 1920 shading units, 30 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory operates on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but shows its limits at 4K.

The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 6.451 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 14111 in Passmark G3D and 1242 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its percentile rank is 58, meaning it outperforms 58% of all GPUs in the database. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 places it in a tight cluster with the GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600, all within 0.8% of each other.

In Outriders, the GPU's influence on frame rate is evident when evaluating the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 189 on Low to 74 on Ultra, a reduction of 115 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher graphical presets, particularly at higher resolutions. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a notable factor; at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 24, which suggests the memory buffer is overwhelmed by the game's texture and geometry demands.

The RTX 2060's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility are relevant for Outriders, which utilizes modern rendering features. The GPU's texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the game's effects, but the 192-bit memory bus becomes a bottleneck at 4K. The measured results show that at 3840x2160, even High settings only achieve 34 FPS, reinforcing that this GPU is best suited for 1080p or moderate 1440p gaming.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Cezanne. It operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it an efficient and overclockable option.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 16429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6900 in R20. Its single-core score of 2319 in R23 is solid for gaming. The CPU's overall average benchmark score of 19593 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, the Ryzen AI 5 430 and Intel Core i5-12500, score 19617 and 19668 respectively, indicating the Ryzen 5 5500 is within 0.4% of these competitors.

For Outriders, the CPU's role becomes clear when analyzing the frame rates at lower settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 189 FPS, which is higher than any other resolution-settings combination. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 24, where the GPU's limitations are the primary constraint. The CPU's 12 threads and 16 MB L3 cache provide enough headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates at 1440p Medium (87 FPS) and High (65 FPS).

The CPU's 3DMark scores further illustrate its capability: 5386 in 16-thread, 4593 in 8-thread, and 3151 in 4-thread tests. The single-thread score of 836 is modest but sufficient for Outriders. The Passmark multi-thread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 indicate balanced performance. In the context of this game, the Ryzen 5 5500 does not bottleneck the RTX 2060 at any tested setting, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load changes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Outriders reveals a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results: Low settings average 189 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 and maximum of 158, High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. This resolution offers the most playable experience, with all settings above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 119 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (min 74, max 99), High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 47 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a 37% reduction in FPS at High settings (from 103 to 65), highlighting the GPU's workload increase.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 60 FPS. Medium averages 45 FPS (min 38, max 52), High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38 FPS, indicating a steep performance penalty for higher visual fidelity.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides a balanced experience at each resolution. At 1080p, Medium offers 137 FPS, which is 49 FPS faster than High and 63 FPS slower than Low. At 1440p, Medium's 87 FPS is a sweet spot, offering 22 FPS more than High and 32 FPS less than Low. At 4K, Medium's 45 FPS is the best compromise between visual quality and playability, though it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2881 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the 22nd percentile, meaning 78% of tested systems perform better. This rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components; the CPU is in the 73rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile, but their combined performance in this specific game is lower than the individual percentiles might suggest.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 5 5500 is competitive in synthetic tests, with the Intel Core i7-10700F scoring 19499 (0.5% lower) and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scoring 19723 (0.7% higher). However, in Outriders, the combo's rank indicates that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and Turing architecture limit performance at higher settings. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600, has a nearly identical average score (15171 vs 15290), but the combo rank of 2881 suggests that other factors, such as driver optimization or memory bandwidth, play a role.

The rank of 2881 out of 3710 means that this combo is positioned in the lower-middle tier of tested systems. For context, the 3710 total combos include higher-end CPUs and GPUs that achieve significantly better frame rates at 4K Ultra. The data shows that this combo's performance is more competitive at 1080p, where it would likely rank higher than at 4K, but the overall rank is dragged down by the 4K results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the resolution target. For 1920x1080, Medium settings provide the best balance, delivering 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay with minimal frame drops. High settings at 103 FPS are also viable, but Ultra at 74 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering in action-heavy scenes.

For 2560x1440, Medium settings are the recommended choice, averaging 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. This provides a responsive experience without sacrificing too much visual quality. High settings at 65 FPS are playable but may feel less fluid during intense combat. Low settings at 119 FPS are an option for competitive play, but Medium offers a better visual experience.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that Low settings are the only viable option for a smooth experience, averaging 62 FPS. Medium settings at 45 FPS may be acceptable for less demanding scenarios, but the minimum of 38 FPS indicates potential dips below playable thresholds. High and Ultra settings are not recommended, as they average 34 and 24 FPS respectively, which is too low for a looter shooter.

Overall, the Medium preset is the best choice for most users, providing a consistent frame rate across all resolutions. The measured data shows that Medium offers a 33% FPS increase over High at 1080p (137 vs 103) and a 34% increase at 1440p (87 vs 65). This makes Medium the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity and performance with this hardware combination.