Outriders

The data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers a wide performance spread across Outriders, from a highly playable 86 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 173 FPS at 1080p Low. This pairing ranks in the 69th percentile for this game, sitting at rank 887 out of 2913 tested combinations, indicating strong but not top-tier performance. The benchmark results reveal a system where the GPU is the clear primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU still plays a significant role in maintaining high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data paints a clear picture of how the performance scales as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the system delivers 138 FPS, which rises to 119 FPS at 1440p High, and finally drops to 86 FPS at 4K High. This represents a 27% performance drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 38% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario: as the pixel count increases, the rendering load on the RTX 4090 grows, directly reducing the frame rate.

The trend becomes even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. Here, the system achieves 123 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and only 62 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a massive 41% reduction, highlighting that the 4K Ultra setting is exceptionally demanding. In contrast, the Low preset shows a different scaling pattern. The system hits 173 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. While still a significant drop, the 4K Low result is higher than the 4K High result, which confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings.

This scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU's limits start to become visible, but the RTX 4090 is still the dominant bottleneck. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, suggesting that the GPU has enough headroom at 1080p to keep the frame rate high, but the workload scales rapidly as resolution increases. The data suggests that for the smoothest experience, users should prioritize resolution scaling over other settings, as the cost in performance is steep and predictable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. In the benchmark data, this CPU achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. These scores place the processor in the 85th percentile for all CPUs, showing it is a capable performer for gaming workloads. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with delta percentages of 0% and -0.2%, respectively.

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes apparent when looking at the frame rate differences between resolutions. At 1080p, the system produces 173 FPS on Low settings, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high performance. However, the 4K Low result of 119 FPS is identical to the 4K High result, which indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The CPU is not holding back the system at 4K, but at 1080p, its performance ceiling is likely being approached.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for gaming. The data shows that the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid being a major limiting factor in this game, especially at higher resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's role is to provide a stable platform that allows the RTX 4090 to stretch its legs. While a more powerful CPU might squeeze out a few more frames at 1080p, the differences would be marginal, as the system is already achieving well over 100 FPS in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed star of this benchmark. This GPU, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on a 5 nm process, features 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its memory subsystem is equally impressive, with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a staggering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2520 MHz, and it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 38194, placing it in the 88th percentile for all GPUs.

The GPU's performance in Outriders is exemplary. The 4K Ultra result of 62 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset, and even that is close to the 60 FPS target. The 4K High setting yields a very playable 86 FPS, while 4K Medium produces 106 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 4090 has the raw power to handle Outriders at 4K with high settings. The GPU's massive memory bandwidth and 24 GB of VRAM ensure that even the most demanding textures and effects don't cause stuttering or frame drops.

The scaling of performance with settings further highlights the GPU's capabilities. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 148 FPS versus 105 FPS, a 29% reduction. At 1080p, the same comparison shows 173 FPS versus 123 FPS, a 29% reduction as well. This consistent scaling shows that the GPU is efficiently utilizing its resources across all resolutions. The RTX 4090's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc Pro A60 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, have nearly identical benchmark scores, but the actual in-game performance data shows the RTX 4090 is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming. The GPU's performance is the primary reason the system achieves such high frame rates, and it is clearly the dominant component in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this hardware?

A: According to the measured data, 1440p provides an excellent balance. The system achieves 119 FPS on High settings and 105 FPS on Ultra, both of which are well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra setting perform?

A: The 4K Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration tested, yielding an average of 62 FPS. This is playable but leaves little headroom for dips below 60 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 4K, the frame rates are nearly identical between Low and High settings, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, but the GPU is still the dominant component.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 173 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 123 FPS. This is a 50 FPS difference, showing a 29% performance cost for the highest visual quality.

Q: Does the system maintain a stable frame rate with the Medium preset?

A: Yes, the Medium preset shows strong consistency. At 1080p, the average is 154 FPS with a minimum of 131 FPS and a maximum of 177 FPS. At 1440p, the average is 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 887th out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the 69th percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080

• Low: 173 FPS
• Medium: 154 FPS (min 131, max 177)
• High: 138 FPS
• Ultra: 123 FPS

2560x1440

• Low: 148 FPS
• Medium: 132 FPS (min 112, max 152)
• High: 119 FPS
• Ultra: 105 FPS

3840x2160

• Low: 119 FPS
• Medium: 106 FPS (min 90, max 122)
• High: 86 FPS
• Ultra: 62 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance. At each resolution, the Low preset provides the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS data, showing a consistent frame delivery across all resolutions. The system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS in every configuration tested, with the only sub-60 FPS result being the 4K Ultra preset, which still achieves an average of 62 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended configuration. It delivers a strong 119 FPS average, which is well-suited for fast-paced gameplay, while providing a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset. The data shows that the jump from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 14 FPS (from 119 to 105 FPS), but the visual difference is often less noticeable than the performance drop. Therefore, High is the sweet spot for a balanced experience.

For users with a 4K display, the High preset is the best choice, offering 86 FPS. This provides a smooth and detailed experience. The Ultra preset at 4K is only recommended for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, as the 62 FPS average is close to the edge of playability. The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as the visual compromise is severe, and the performance gain is not necessary given the high frame rates already achieved at Medium and High settings.

Considering the Medium preset, it offers a compelling middle ground. At 1080p, it achieves 154 FPS, which is 19 FPS lower than Low but provides better visual quality. At 4K, it hits 106 FPS, which is 20 FPS higher than High, making it the best option for 4K users who want high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The minimum FPS data for Medium shows it maintains a stable experience, with the lowest recorded frame rate being 90 FPS at 4K. Therefore, the Medium preset is a strong recommendation for those seeking high refresh rates at 4K or those who want a smooth experience at 1440p with a margin of safety.