Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a broad spectrum of performance in Outriders, ranging from a barely playable 32 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 181 FPS at 1080p Low. The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable of solid 1440p performance, but it falls short of the demands of 4K at higher presets. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where resolution and settings have a compounding effect on frame rates, with the most significant performance cliffs appearing as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For players using this specific hardware configuration, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the data shows that the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering an average of 134 FPS. This is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. While the Ultra preset is playable at 97 FPS, the 37 FPS drop from High suggests that the marginal visual improvements may not justify the performance cost for most users. The Low preset reaches 181 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play, but the visual sacrifice is significant for a game focused on environmental storytelling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset remains the recommended choice, achieving an average of 84 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. The Medium preset is also a strong contender at 112 FPS, offering a significant performance boost if players prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is technically playable but sits right at the edge of what is considered smooth, and any demanding combat sequences might cause noticeable dips. The Low preset at 155 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is clearly stressed. The Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, with a recorded minimum of 50 FPS suggesting potential stuttering in intense firefights. The High preset at 44 FPS is playable for some, but it is not recommended for action-heavy gameplay. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is effectively unplayable. Therefore, for 4K, the data strongly recommends the Low preset as the only viable option for a consistent and responsive experience.

The most balanced experience across all resolutions is the Medium preset, which offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance. It is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS data, indicating it was tested for stability. At 1080p, it provides a high 161 FPS average, at 1440p it hits a smooth 112 FPS, and even at 4K it manages a 59 FPS average. This preset appears to be the sweet spot for the RTX 4060, avoiding the steep performance penalties of the Ultra preset while providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the defining component in this system for resolution scaling. Its specifications, including 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, are central to understanding the measured FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, frame rates drop dramatically across all presets, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors.

The performance drop is most pronounced at the Ultra setting. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 97 FPS. This falls to 61 FPS at 1440p, a 37% decrease, and then to 32 FPS at 4K, which is a 67% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline suggests that the Ultra preset is heavily reliant on GPU-bound effects like high-resolution textures and complex lighting, which overwhelm the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the 128-bit memory interface at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS is a clear indicator that this combination is not suited for maximum settings at that resolution.

Even at the High preset, the GPU's limitations are evident. The transition from 1080p (134 FPS) to 1440p (84 FPS) represents a 37% drop, and then to 4K (44 FPS) is a 67% drop from the 1080p baseline. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical between the High and Ultra presets suggests that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck as resolution scales, independent of the specific settings. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows it is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

The RTX 4060's performance in this game is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score is 19545, and it sits at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. This indicates it is a mid-range performer. The data from Outriders confirms this positioning, as the GPU excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high performance at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, it is likely a limiting factor, causing texture streaming issues and performance dips.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's role in this pairing is to provide a stable foundation that does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, it offers ample processing power for Outriders. The CPU's performance is highlighted by its Passmark multithread score of 20363 and single-thread score of 2941. The data shows that at 1080p, especially at lower presets, the CPU is likely the primary driver of high frame rates.

Evidence for the CPU's capability comes from the 1080p Low preset, which achieves an average of 181 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain a very high level of performance. Similarly, the 1080p Medium preset at 161 FPS and the High preset at 134 FPS show that the CPU does not become a limiting factor until frame rates approach the 200 FPS range. The 5500X3D's large shared L3 cache of 96 MB (a key feature of the X3D series) likely contributes to this smooth performance by reducing memory latency and improving game logic processing.

However, the CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. At 1440p and 4K, the workload shifts to the GPU, and frame rates become more dependent on the RTX 4060's capabilities. The CPU's performance is more than adequate for these scenarios, as the GPU's limitations become the primary bottleneck. The CPU's score in the Passmark physics test is 2282, and its overall average benchmark score of 37018 puts it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing processor that will not be a weak link in this system.

The CPU sits in a competitive position, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% faster) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (0.2% slower). This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p, the 5500X3D will perform very similarly to these alternatives. The data implies that for this game, the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 4060, ensuring that the GPU is the primary factor in determining performance at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 5500X3D good for 1080p gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, the data shows excellent performance. At the High preset, the average FPS is 134, and it goes up to 181 FPS on Low. Even on Ultra, it maintains a playable 97 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p with this combo?

A: The High preset is the best choice for a balance of visuals and performance, delivering an average of 84 FPS. If you prefer higher frame rates, the Medium preset offers a significant boost to 112 FPS with a modest visual compromise.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: It can, but with limitations. The Low preset is the only option for a smooth experience, averaging 81 FPS. The Medium preset is borderline at 59 FPS, while High (44 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended for consistent gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500X3D compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is very competitive. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, being 0.2% faster.

Q: Is the frame rate stable on the Medium preset?

A: The data includes minimum FPS readings for the Medium preset, which suggests it was tested for stability. At 1080p, the minimum is 136 FPS, at 1440p it is 96 FPS, and at 4K it is 50 FPS. These minimums are relatively close to the averages, indicating a consistent experience.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 a high-end or mid-range GPU based on the data?

A: Based on its percentile rank, it is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, which places it in the mid-range tier. Its performance in Outriders confirms this, as it excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The frame rate drops are consistent, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. For instance, at the High preset, the average FPS drops from 134 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 44 at 4K (a 67% reduction from the 1080p baseline). This pattern is repeated at the Ultra preset, with 97 FPS at 1080p falling to 61 FPS at 1440p and 32 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior strongly suggests that the RTX 4060's GPU resources, particularly its 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The demands of rendering more pixels at 4K overwhelm the memory bandwidth and capacity, causing the significant performance drops. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as its performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands even at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck.

The most efficient resolution for this combo is clearly 1920x1080, where the GPU has ample resources to maintain high frame rates across all presets. At 2560x1440, the performance is still very good, with the High preset providing a smooth 84 FPS. However, the transition to 3840x2160 is not kind, with only the Low preset offering a consistently smooth experience. The data indicates that players targeting 4K should expect to significantly reduce graphical settings to achieve playable frame rates, as the GPU simply does not have the horsepower for high-fidelity 4K gaming in Outriders.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is characterized by high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves the highest average at 181 FPS. The Medium preset follows closely with 161 FPS, showing a 20 FPS penalty for increased visual quality. The High preset drops to 134 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the lowest at 97 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS, indicating a stable performance window.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but with a noticeable step down. The Low preset still delivers a high average of 155 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The High preset achieves a solid 84 FPS, which is suitable for most gaming scenarios. The Ultra preset falls to 61 FPS, which is the minimum recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, highlighting the GPU's limitations. The Low preset is the top performer with an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a concerning minimum of 50 FPS. The High preset drops to 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers only 32 FPS, making it unplayable for most users. This breakdown shows that the RTX 4060 is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at 1549 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the 47th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it is a mid-pack performer. This ranking is consistent with the component specs; the RTX 4060 is a mid-range GPU, and while the 5500X3D is a high-end CPU, the overall system performance is bounded by the GPU's capabilities.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is far from the top of the leaderboard, it is not at the bottom either. It outperforms a majority of the tested combinations, which likely include systems with older or lower-tier GPUs. The data implies that for Outriders, this system is capable of providing a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, which aligns with its mid-pack ranking. The high CPU performance does not significantly boost the ranking because the game is more dependent on GPU performance, especially at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1549 out of 2913 indicates that there are many other systems that perform both better and worse. The system's position suggests that users should not expect top-tier 4K performance, but rather a solid and reliable experience at mainstream resolutions. The combination of a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU is a common and balanced pairing, and the ranking reflects that balance, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack for Outriders.