Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a strong Outriders experience across all tested resolutions, with the data indicating a clear shift from CPU-bound performance at 1080p to GPU-bound performance at 4K. The measured frame rates show that this combination can comfortably handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and maintains playable performance at 4K, though the most demanding preset at the highest resolution requires careful consideration.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combination produces an average of 159.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, indicating a very fluid experience well beyond the 144 Hz refresh rate common in modern monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 41687, placing it 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, while being 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580X.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 174.3 FPS while the Ultra preset drops to 92.7 FPS, representing a significant 81.6 FPS gap that illustrates the substantial GPU workload increase from the higher visual fidelity settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a capable processor for this game?

A: Yes, the data shows the CPU achieves a 79th percentile ranking among all processors with an average benchmark score of 21765, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provides ample processing power for Outriders' demands.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rates?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers the highest measured average of 203.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset at the same resolution still achieves 144.3 FPS, making 1080p the optimal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multithreaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600's average score of 21765 is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635) and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957), while trailing the AMD EPYC 9554P by 0.6% and the AMD EPYC 9534 by 0.6%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps power consumption modest. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This processor connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 5070's PCIe 5.0 interface.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5600 demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2584. The multithreaded results are equally impressive, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309 and a passmark_multithread score of 21541. The CPU's overall average benchmark score of 21765 places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors on the market.

The measured FPS data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU plays a significant role in determining performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 203.2, while at 4K with the same Low preset, the average FPS drops to 120.7. This 82.5 FPS difference at identical settings indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rate remains high. However, the data shows that when comparing the Ultra preset across resolutions, the FPS drops from 144.3 at 1080p to 48 at 4K, a 96.3 FPS reduction that highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with a 250 W TDP that requires a 600 W suggested PSU. The card comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5070 achieves a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 5077 and a passmark_g3d score of 29137. Its average benchmark score of 41687 places it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, demonstrating strong overall performance. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 with a deltaPct of 0.6%, meaning the RTX 5070 scores slightly higher than this previous-generation flagship.

The GPU's role in Outriders becomes increasingly apparent at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48, while at 1920x1080 with the same preset, the average FPS is 144.3. This substantial difference indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's performance remains constant across resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the FPS drops accordingly, confirming that the RTX 5070 is the primary determinant of performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates show a wide range across presets. The Low settings produce an average of 203.2 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings achieve 180.9 FPS, High settings reach 159.7 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 144.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 58.9 FPS, demonstrating the performance cost of higher visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more variation. Low settings produce 174.3 FPS, Medium settings achieve 153.2 FPS, High settings reach 123 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 92.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 81.6 FPS, which is larger than the gap at 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes more stressed as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings produce 120.7 FPS, which remains highly playable, while Medium settings achieve 84.7 FPS. High settings drop to 66 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 48 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 72.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset's 48 FPS average suggests that this setting combination is only suitable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales with resolution. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 203.2 at 1080p to 174.3 at 1440p, a decrease of 28.9 FPS (14.2%). Further increasing to 4K drops the FPS to 120.7, a reduction of 53.6 FPS (30.7%) from 1440p and 82.5 FPS (40.6%) from 1080p. This scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is handling a significant portion of the workload, as the frame rates remain relatively high even at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The FPS drops from 144.3 at 1080p to 92.7 at 1440p, a decrease of 51.6 FPS (35.8%). Moving to 4K drops the FPS to 48, a reduction of 44.7 FPS (48.2%) from 1440p and 96.3 FPS (66.7%) from 1080p. This steeper decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at Ultra settings, particularly at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K has a more significant impact on performance than the transition from 1080p to 1440p. This is particularly evident at High settings, where the FPS drops from 159.7 at 1080p to 123 at 1440p (a 23% decrease) but then drops to 66 at 4K (a 46.3% decrease from 1440p). This pattern confirms that the GPU workload scales non-linearly with resolution, making 4K the most demanding scenario for the RTX 5070.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset with an average of 159.7 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, easily exceeding the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors. Players seeking maximum performance can use the Low preset at 203.2 FPS, while those prioritizing visuals can use Ultra at 144.3 FPS, which remains above the 144 Hz threshold.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 123 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it provides a smooth experience suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 153.2 FPS offers a better frame rate for competitive play, while the Ultra preset at 92.7 FPS still provides a playable experience for those who prioritize visual fidelity. The Low preset at 174.3 FPS is ideal for maximizing performance, though the visual quality trade-off may be noticeable.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset with an average of 120.7 FPS is the only setting that provides a truly smooth experience, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 84.7 FPS is acceptable for players who want improved visuals while maintaining playable frame rates, and the High preset at 66 FPS is suitable for those who prioritize graphics over smoothness. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for general play, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for a comfortable experience.