Outriders

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 1645 out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders. That places this combo in the 56th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slim majority of configurations but sits firmly in the middle of the pack rather than at the top. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically boosts the other; instead, the combo delivers consistent, mid-tier performance across the measured settings and resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that this system is capable of handling Outriders at playable frame rates in most scenarios, but the data shows clear limitations at the highest settings and at 4K resolution. The combo's mid-pack ranking is consistent with its component-level benchmark scores: the CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, particularly as resolution and graphical load increase.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory operates at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Radeon 780M (deltaPct 0.3), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (deltaPct 0.5) — all within a fraction of a percent in average score, highlighting how tightly grouped this performance tier is.

In Outriders, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a relevant factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 32 FPS average, which strongly suggests the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The 128-bit memory bus, while adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, limits the card's ability to feed data quickly enough at 4K with demanding settings. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide sufficient raw throughput for mid-range performance, but the data shows that at 4K Ultra, these resources are insufficient to maintain smooth frame rates.

The GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and 48 ROPs further contextualize the 4K results. At 3840x2160, the card must fill over 8 million pixels per frame; at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 32, indicating that pixel throughput becomes a bottleneck. Interestingly, at 4K Low, the same GPU achieves 81 FPS average, showing that when shading and texture loads are reduced, the card can still deliver acceptable performance even at the highest resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a 3.00 GHz base clock with a 4.00 GHz boost clock, has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's average benchmark score is 36945, placing it at the 85th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals are closely bunched: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (deltaPct -0.2), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (deltaPct -0.4), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (deltaPct -0.5).

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution drops. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 173 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach high refresh rates. The single-thread performance, reflected in a PassMark single-thread score of 2872, is strong for a mid-range desktop processor and helps maintain frame pacing in a game that relies on consistent physics and AI updates.

However, the data does not show the CPU becoming a significant bottleneck at any measured configuration. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is less stressed than at higher resolutions, the combo still delivers 97 FPS average, indicating that the 6-core/12-thread configuration with 32 MB of L3 cache provides sufficient headroom for Outriders' CPU demands. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die suggest efficient power management, which allows sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K). Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers 173 FPS at Low, 154 FPS at Medium (with a minimum of 131 and maximum of 177), 134 FPS at High, and 97 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, every setting is playable with headroom above 60 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain nearly 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop proportionally: 148 FPS at Low, 112 FPS at Medium (min 96, max 129), 84 FPS at High, and 61 FPS at Ultra. At this resolution, the GPU begins to show its limitations — Ultra settings barely reach 60 FPS average, and the minimum frame rate at Medium (96 FPS) still holds above the 60 FPS threshold, but the trend is clear.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens significantly. Low settings yield 81 FPS, Medium drops to 59 FPS (min 50, max 68), High falls to 44 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 32 FPS. These figures demonstrate that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low or Medium settings, and even then, the frame rates are marginal for a smooth experience. The minimum FPS of 50 at 4K Medium indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS target, which could be noticeable in fast-paced combat scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU as the primary limiting component. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 173 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p (a 14.5% reduction) and further to 81 FPS at 4K (a 53.2% reduction from 1440p). This pattern shows that even at the lightest settings, the GPU's rendering capacity decreases sharply as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 154 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p (27.3% drop), and 59 FPS at 4K (47.3% drop from 1440p). The High settings follow a similar trajectory: 134 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (37.3% drop), and 44 FPS at 4K (47.6% drop). Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline: 97 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (37.1% drop), and 32 FPS at 4K (47.5% drop from 1440p).

The percentage drops from 1440p to 4K are remarkably consistent across all settings, hovering around 47-53%, which indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is the dominant constraint at 4K regardless of graphical complexity. The larger relative drops from 1080p to 1440p at High and Ultra settings (around 37%) compared to Low settings (14.5%) suggest that at higher settings, both shading and pixel load contribute to the bottleneck, whereas at Low settings, pixel fill rate is the primary factor.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 97 FPS average, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 4K, only Low settings (81 FPS average) provide a comfortable frame rate. Medium settings average 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, while High (44 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) fall below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark standing compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, placing it at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rivals are within 0.5% — the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (deltaPct -0.4), and Intel Core i9-12900T (deltaPct -0.5).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This configuration limits performance at 4K, where the average FPS drops to as low as 32 at Ultra settings.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 148 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 61 FPS average — a 58.8% reduction.

Q: Does the combo rank above or below the median of tested systems in Outriders?

A: It ranks 1645 out of 2913 combos, which places it slightly above the median (1456.5), at roughly the 56th percentile.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are clearly the best choice, delivering 97 FPS average with no minimum FPS reported below that threshold. This provides the full visual experience while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS standard, leaving headroom for high-refresh-rate displays up to 144 Hz.

For 2560x1440 users, High settings at 84 FPS average offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra settings drop to 61 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little margin for drops in demanding scenes. Medium settings at 112 FPS average provide a smoother experience if frame rate consistency is prioritized over visual fidelity, with a minimum of 96 FPS ensuring no noticeable stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is more constrained. Low settings at 81 FPS average provide the only consistently smooth experience, but the visual compromise is significant. Medium settings at 59 FPS average (min 50, max 68) are borderline — the average is just below 60 FPS, and the minimum of 50 FPS may be noticeable during intense combat. High and Ultra settings at 44 and 32 FPS respectively are not recommended for playable frame rates.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p with High settings, where the 84 FPS average provides a solid balance of visual quality and performance. For users with 1080p displays, Ultra settings are the clear winner, while 4K users should accept Low settings if they prioritize frame rate, or Medium if they can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus make it better suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the measured results show consistent performance across all settings.