Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination lands at rank 507 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the upper third of all systems benchmarked. This is a pairing where the GPU clearly dominates the workload, and the data reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at most settings, though the CPU’s older PCIe Gen 3 interface and modest 16 MB L3 cache become relevant at lower resolutions. This is a practical setup for 1440p high-refresh play, but you will need to make deliberate choices at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 507 out of 1693 tested systems puts it in the 70th percentile overall, which is respectable but not elite. That ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance; the RTX 5070 sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500 sits in the 79th percentile among CPUs. The data shows that the CPU’s average benchmark score of 20875 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: it is 0.1% slower than the Intel Core i5-12500 and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-12600T, but 0.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 7J13. This means the processor is a known quantity, and it will not be the source of surprising bottlenecks in most games.

However, in Outriders specifically, the ranking suggests that the combination works well because the game’s engine leans on the GPU heavily. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, as the benchmark data shows it scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is a strong result for a 65 W part. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems is likely due to CPUs with higher single-thread scores; the Ryzen 5 5500’s single-core score of 2319 in Cinebench R23 is adequate but not class-leading. For a looter shooter where action can get chaotic, the rank indicates you are getting a stable platform, but you are not at the top of the leaderboard.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 is the star here. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for Outriders’ texture streaming and particle effects. The GPU’s boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz allow it to push high frame rates, but the memory configuration is the more important factor. The 12 GB capacity is sufficient for this game’s high-resolution textures, and the 28 Gbps effective memory speed ensures that data is fed to the processing units without stutter.

The GPU’s benchmark scores confirm its strength: it scores 29137 in Passmark G3D and 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% slower), which puts its raw compute in the same class as a previous-generation flagship. The RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ample for Outriders, which is not an exceptionally demanding title by 2025 standards. The data indicates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, its 48.5 FPS average shows that even this powerful card hits a wall.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The measured FPS shows that 1440p High delivers 127.2 FPS, which is excellent, while 1080p High delivers 149.7 FPS. The gap between them is smaller than the jump to 4K, so 1440p is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500’s average benchmark score of 20875 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900), with deltaPct values of -0.1% for both. It is also 0.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845).

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K?

A: At 4K, the High preset yields 65.3 FPS, which is playable, while the Medium preset yields 90.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.5 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced game, so High is the recommended ceiling.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests a partial bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 191.3 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 134.9 FPS. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2319 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient, but the scaling from Low to Ultra is 29.5%, which is less than ideal, indicating the CPU is limiting the GPU’s full potential at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components?

A: The CPU’s launch MSRP is $159, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is 549 USD.

Q: How does the GPU rank against the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 5070’s average benchmark score is 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090’s 41441, making it slightly faster in synthetic tests.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the frame rates are uniformly high. The Low preset produces 191.3 FPS, Medium produces 170.2 FPS, High produces 149.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 134.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 56.4 FPS, which shows that the GPU has headroom but the CPU starts to matter at higher settings. The step from Low to Medium is a 21.1 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 14.8 FPS drop, indicating diminishing returns on the higher presets.

Moving to 1440p, the numbers remain strong. Low produces 163.5 FPS, Medium produces 143.5 FPS, High produces 127.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 90.6 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is significant at 36.6 FPS, which is the largest single-settings jump at this resolution. This suggests that Ultra’s additional effects are disproportionately expensive. The 1440p results are 14.5% lower than 1080p on average across all settings, which is a reasonable penalty for the resolution increase.

At 4K, the picture changes dramatically. Low produces 120.4 FPS, Medium produces 90.2 FPS, High produces 65.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 48.5 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 24.9 FPS, making High the first preset that approaches the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is not viable for consistent play, as it falls below 50 FPS. The 4K results are 40.4% lower than 1440p on average, showing that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops at an accelerating rate. From 1080p High to 1440p High, the FPS falls from 149.7 to 127.2, a 15.0% decrease. From 1440p High to 4K High, the FPS falls from 127.2 to 65.3, a 48.7% decrease. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s role becomes evident at 1080p.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 191.3 FPS, but at 4K Low it hits 120.4 FPS. The 1080p result is likely capped by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU, as the Ryzen 5 5500’s PCIe Gen 3 interface and 16 MB L3 cache are not ideal for high-frame-rate scenarios. The 1440p Low result of 163.5 FPS is 14.5% lower than 1080p, which is a smaller gap than the 4K versus 1440p gap of 26.4%. This indicates that the CPU is the limiting component at 1080p, while the GPU takes over at 1440p and 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 48.5 FPS is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result, showing that the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1440p, the High preset is the clear choice. It delivers 127.2 FPS, which is well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it avoids the 36.6 FPS penalty that Ultra incurs. If you have a high-refresh monitor, Medium at 143.5 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, Ultra is the best pick if you want maximum quality, as the 134.9 FPS average is still excellent, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra effects.

For 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. High produces 65.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. Medium produces 90.2 FPS, which is a better experience if you prioritize frame rate over shadows and reflections. The data suggests that Medium is the safe choice for 4K, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as the 48.5 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter in busy firefights. The Low preset at 4K produces 120.4 FPS, which is surprisingly high, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for a looter shooter where seeing enemy telegraphs matters. In summary, use Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K for the most consistent experience.