Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1002nd out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. That places this pairing in the lower-middle portion of the field, which is a meaningful context for expectations. The data indicates this is not a combo that will dominate at maximum settings, but it is also far from the bottom of the pile. With a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs and 65 among all GPUs, the components are individually mid-pack performers in their respective categories.

What matters more than the raw rank is what it represents for gameplay. This combo sits in a zone where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to avoid being a bottleneck at lower settings. The benchmark results show a wide spread between Low and Ultra presets, which suggests that the combo's position in the rankings is heavily influenced by how aggressively the user pushes graphical settings. At 1080p, the pairing can reach very high frame rates, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to just 32 FPS. That range of outcomes is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a solid six-core CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the centerpiece of this combo's gaming performance. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it features 2560 shading units. In Outriders, the data shows that this memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands at most settings, but it does become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 32.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 18169, which places it at the 65th percentile overall. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (scoring 22307, which is 0.5% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (scoring 21670, which is 2.5% lower). The RTX 2070 SUPER sits just 0.9% above the GeForce GTX TITAN Z and 2.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile. In practical terms for Outriders, this means the GPU can handle 1440p High settings comfortably at 79.8 FPS, but pushing to 4K High cuts that down to 43 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures at 1440p, but the framerate collapse at 4K Ultra suggests memory bandwidth and compute limits are being hit simultaneously.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience according to the measured data, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the strongest balance of visual quality and performance. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 107.1 FPS, which is smooth for a looter shooter where fast reactions matter. Dropping to Low at the same resolution pushes the average to 143.7 FPS, but the visual hit is unnecessary given that Medium already clears the 100 FPS threshold. At 1080p, the story is different: Medium yields 167.8 FPS, which is excellent, but High at 121.5 FPS is still very fluid and likely worth the visual upgrade.

At 4K, the recommendation changes entirely. High settings produce 43 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced shooter. Medium drops to 52.8 FPS, still not hitting the 60 FPS target. Low at 4K reaches 77.9 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that feels genuinely responsive. For users with a 4K display, the data suggests either accepting Low settings for smoothness or dropping to 1440p for the best overall experience. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as it yields 87.7 FPS at 1080p but only 54.4 FPS at 1440p and 32 FPS at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data paints a clear picture of how this combo scales across resolutions and settings. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 203.5 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 167.8 FPS, High at 121.5 FPS, and Ultra at 87.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 115.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p even when pushed harder.

At 2560x1440, the numbers drop but remain strong. Low yields 143.7 FPS, Medium 107.1 FPS, High 79.8 FPS, and Ultra 54.4 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% of the framerate at each preset level. At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more punishing. Low produces 77.9 FPS, Medium 52.8 FPS, High 43 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, making it effectively unusable for competitive play.

The data also shows a consistent pattern: the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra. At 1440p, Medium to High drops 27.3 FPS, while High to Ultra drops 25.4 FPS. At 4K, Medium to High drops 9.8 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 11 FPS. This suggests the Ultra preset adds a disproportionately heavy load for its visual benefit.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 60 FPS on 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 107.1 FPS, and High delivers 79.8 FPS. Both comfortably exceed 60 FPS. Even Ultra at 54.4 FPS is close to the target, but Medium or High are the safer choices.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo?

A: Low is the only 4K preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 77.9 FPS. Medium reaches 52.8 FPS, High 43 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. For smooth 4K gameplay, Low is the recommended setting.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU scores 18169 in Passmark G3D, placing it 0.5% below the NVIDIA RTX A400, 0.9% above the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, and 2.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile. It is 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 203.5 FPS, which suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. At 4K Ultra, the framerate drops to 32 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads appear sufficient for Outriders' demands.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and High at 1080p?

A: Medium averages 167.8 FPS, while High averages 121.5 FPS. The difference is 46.3 FPS, which is significant but still leaves High well above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM enough for Outriders?

A: The measured data shows the GPU handles all tested settings without exceeding memory limits. At 4K Ultra, the framerate drops to 32 FPS, but this is likely due to compute limits rather than VRAM capacity, as the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides the computational foundation for this combo. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU is built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, and it features 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes evident at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 203.5 FPS, which indicates the processor can feed the GPU at high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark results show it performs well above average. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18309, and its single-core score is 2584. In Passmark, it achieves a single-thread score of 3256 and a multi-thread score of 21541. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all tested processors, and its average benchmark score of 21765 places it close to several rivals. It is 0.6% above the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 9554P, and 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-11700F.

For Outriders specifically, the CPU's 12 threads handle the game's background tasks and physics without issue. The data shows that even at 4K Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the combo still manages 77.9 FPS. This indicates the CPU is not holding back performance in any tested configuration. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support keep the platform efficient, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU, though the RTX 2070 SUPER operates on PCIe 3.0 x16. Overall, the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable partner for the RTX 2070 SUPER, ensuring the GPU is the primary driver of Outriders' performance.