Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Benchmark results for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 show a system that handles this looter shooter with considerable headroom at most settings, though the data reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern as resolution climbs. The measured FPS rows span 1080p, 1440p, and 4K across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets, providing a complete picture of how this combination scales under load. With a combo rank of 1451 out of 2913 tested configurations, this pairing sits near the middle of the database, which is notable given the strong individual component scores. The RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, appears to be the primary driver of performance variance across the resolution spectrum, while the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 5600F provides ample processing headroom even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a classic GPU-limited scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 138 FPS at 1920x1080 to 96 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 50 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a significant decline that points squarely at the graphics card as the limiting component. The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being pushed hard at higher resolutions, and the data shows the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K across all presets.

Low settings tell a similar story, albeit with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 173 FPS, dropping to 148 FPS at 1440p and 92 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling: even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU cannot break the 100 FPS barrier, reinforcing that resolution, not settings, is the dominant factor. Medium settings show the same pattern, with 154 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding 109 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and just 36 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern indicates that the CPU, with its 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost clocks across 6 cores, is not the bottleneck at any resolution. If the processor were limiting performance, we would expect the FPS gap between 1080p and 1440p to be minimal, as the GPU would still have headroom. Instead, the consistent 30–45% FPS drops between each resolution step at every preset confirm that the RTX 3070 is working at its limits, particularly at 4K where even Low settings cannot sustain playable frame rates above 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1451 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 50th percentile of all configurations in the database. That ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component strengths, but it reflects the game's specific demands and the balance between the Ryzen 5 5600F and the RTX 3070. The CPU itself sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 36945, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile with an average score of 17208. The disparity between these percentiles suggests the combo is slightly underperforming relative to what the CPU alone would predict, likely due to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions in this title.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (−0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (−0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (−0.5%). These deltas are all within half a percent, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600F is virtually tied with its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% ahead), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% ahead), while the NVIDIA Tesla K40c trails at 17468 (−1.5%). These small deltas suggest the RTX 3070 is positioned in a tightly contested performance band.

The combo rank of 1451 out of 2913 means there are 1462 configurations that perform better and 1451 that perform worse in Outriders. Given that the GPU is at the 61st percentile while the CPU is at the 85th, the rank indicates that this pairing is not fully utilizing the CPU's potential in this game. The data suggests that a stronger GPU would likely push this combo significantly higher in the rankings, while the current configuration is balanced toward CPU capability that Outriders does not fully exploit.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the star of this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance patterns. With 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the GPU has substantial compute resources. Its base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1725 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, deliver a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective, and the GPU achieves a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS places this card as a strong mid-to-high-range performer, though the data shows it is not sufficient for 4K Ultra in Outriders.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 36, which is likely influenced by memory pressure as the game textures and geometry exceed the available frame buffer. At 4K High, the average improves to 50 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77. The 4K Low setting yields 92 FPS, showing that reducing texture and shading loads can mitigate the VRAM constraint, but the overall trend is clear: the RTX 3070's memory and bandwidth are not sufficient for smooth 4K gameplay in this title.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162, Geekbench OpenCL score of 112821, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 21022 all indicate solid performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 22214 and GPU compute score of 11195 confirm its capability. The GPU's percentile rank of 61% among all GPUs means it outperforms roughly 61% of the database, but it is clearly not a top-tier card for 4K gaming. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, is only 0.7% ahead in average score, showing that the RTX 3070 is competitive with its direct peers, but none of these cards are designed for 4K Ultra settings in demanding games like Outriders.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce 173 FPS average, Medium yields 154 FPS with a range of 131 to 177, High reaches 138 FPS, and Ultra drops to 109 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3070 has ample headroom, and the Ryzen 5 5600F is sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64 FPS, or 37%, showing that settings have a meaningful impact at this resolution, but even the most demanding preset stays above the 100 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but still playable. Low settings average 148 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS with a range of 108 to 147, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the first point where the system dips below 70 FPS, which may be marginal for high-refresh-rate displays. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, or 53%, indicating that the GPU is becoming more sensitive to settings changes as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become evident. Low settings average 92 FPS, Medium averages 67 FPS with a range of 57 to 77, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages just 36 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for a smooth experience, and even then, the 92 FPS average is well below the 1080p Low result of 173 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable for competitive or fast-paced gameplay, as 36 FPS will result in noticeable stutter and input lag. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 57 FPS minimum, is the lowest playable option for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system averages 96 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 128 FPS, both of which are playable. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 92 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS, making 1440p the optimal balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is likely a limiting factor at 4K. Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce just 36 FPS average, and High settings only reach 50 FPS, suggesting that memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the game's demands at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070?

A: The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads at 4.00 GHz boost, does not appear to bottleneck the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 173 FPS, and the consistent FPS drops across resolutions indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, not the processor.

Q: What is the combo's ranking compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1451 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the middle of the database. The CPU is at the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 61st percentile, suggesting the ranking is held back by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions.

Q: Which preset provides the most consistent frame rate at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver 128 FPS average with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. This provides the tightest frame time consistency among the tested presets at this resolution, making it ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% ahead in average benchmark score, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% ahead and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% ahead. The RTX 3070's score is 17208, placing it in a tightly contested performance band.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, a 5000-series processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, provides 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This CPU is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors packed into a 74 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, though the benchmark results do not indicate whether this was utilized.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The Passmark single-thread score is 2872, while the multi-thread score is 19236, with a floating-point math score of 34548 and an integer math score of 59339. The data compression score is 232836, and the encryption score is 13839, demonstrating solid computational capability. The CPU ranks at the 85th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (−0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (−0.4%), all within a fraction of a percent.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data indicates it performs this task admirably. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 173 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game, but the fact that 4K Low only yields 92 FPS shows the GPU is the constraining factor. The CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI computations, and its 85th percentile ranking suggests it is well above the average processor in the database. However, the combo rank of 1451 out of 2913 is lower than the CPU's individual percentile would suggest, indicating that the GPU holds back the overall system performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide the optimal balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 128 FPS and a minimum of 108 FPS. This preset avoids the frame rate dips that could occur at High settings (96 FPS average) while maintaining a smoother experience than Ultra (69 FPS average). The 1440p Medium configuration is ideal for players with 144 Hz monitors, as the 128 FPS average is close to the refresh rate ceiling, and the 108 FPS minimum ensures consistent gameplay.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the recommended choice, as the 109 FPS average remains above the 100 FPS threshold while delivering the highest visual quality. The 1080p Ultra preset does not suffer from the same performance penalties seen at higher resolutions, making it the best option for players who prioritize graphics fidelity. For those with 240 Hz displays, 1080p Low at 173 FPS is the only preset that approaches this refresh rate, but the visual compromises may not be worth the frame rate gain.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding Ultra and High presets, as they produce averages of 36 and 50 FPS, respectively, which are below the playable threshold for most players. Medium settings at 4K yield 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may still feel sluggish in combat. Low settings at 4K provide 92 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that delivers a smooth experience, though the visual quality is significantly reduced. For players who insist on 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, while those who prioritize frame rate should drop to 1440p Medium or High for a much better experience.