Outriders

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination reveals a clear pattern across all three tested resolutions. The Medium preset consistently delivers the most balanced experience, offering substantial frame rates while maintaining visual fidelity above the Low baseline. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 154 avg FPS, which sits comfortably between the Low preset's 173 avg FPS and the High preset's 138 avg FPS. The Medium preset also provides the only complete min/max FPS data in the entire measured set, with a 131 FPS minimum and 177 FPS maximum at 1080p, indicating stable frame delivery.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Medium preset again demonstrates its strengths with 132 avg FPS, a 112 FPS minimum, and a 152 FPS maximum. This represents only a 14.3% drop from the Low preset's 148 avg FPS while delivering noticeably better visual quality. The High preset at this resolution produces 119 avg FPS, which remains playable but begins to show the performance cost of higher settings. At 3840x2160, Medium yields 106 avg FPS with a 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum, maintaining smooth gameplay even at 4K resolution.

The Ultra preset, while visually superior, incurs significant performance penalties. At 1080p, Ultra produces 123 avg FPS, which is 20.1% lower than Medium's 154 avg FPS. The gap widens at higher resolutions: at 1440p, Ultra delivers 105 avg FPS versus Medium's 132 (a 20.5% deficit), and at 4K, Ultra drops to 64 avg FPS versus Medium's 106 (a 39.6% deficit). The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay, making this preset impractical at that resolution.

For players prioritizing frame rate stability, the Medium preset offers the best measured experience. The data shows that Low settings provide only marginal FPS gains over Medium — 12.3% higher at 1080p, 12.1% higher at 1440p, and 12.3% higher at 4K — while sacrificing considerable visual quality. The High preset, conversely, costs 10.4% of Medium's FPS at 1080p, 9.9% at 1440p, and 17.0% at 4K. Medium represents the optimal balance point in this measured dataset, particularly given that it is the only preset with complete minimum and maximum FPS measurements, suggesting more consistent frame pacing.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process node. This CPU operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate solid general-purpose performance, with the CPU ranking in the 85th percentile among all tested processors.

In Outriders, the CPU's role varies by resolution and settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves 173 avg FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. The substantial FPS headroom at this resolution suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5090 without becoming a limiting factor. The CPU's 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's physics and AI computations.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in close competition with several rivals. Its avg benchmark score of 36945 sits nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (0.5% higher). These negligible differences indicate that the 5600F performs essentially on par with its nearest competitors in synthetic workloads.

When examining the FPS scaling from Low to Ultra settings, the CPU's influence becomes apparent. At 1080p, the FPS drops from 173 at Low to 123 at Ultra, a 28.9% reduction that reflects increased CPU workload from more complex scene geometry and physics calculations. The 5600F's boost clock of 4.00 GHz provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's primary simulation thread, while its 12 threads handle background tasks. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 1043 and floating-point math score of 34548 indicate adequate computational capability for Outriders' gameplay mechanics.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's relative importance diminishes as GPU load increases. The FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings is 14.3%, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is 19.7%. This scaling pattern indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600F maintains consistent frame delivery even as the GPU becomes more heavily utilized, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecking at any tested configuration.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for this CPU-GPU combination in Outriders?

A: The Medium preset provides the most balanced experience, delivering 154 avg FPS at 1080p, 132 avg FPS at 1440p, and 106 avg FPS at 4K. It is the only preset with complete minimum and maximum FPS measurements across all resolutions, indicating stable frame delivery.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2% faster, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4% faster, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% faster.

Q: Can this system maintain 60+ FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at Medium settings the system achieves 106 avg FPS at 3840x2160 with a 90 FPS minimum. The Low preset reaches 119 avg FPS, and High manages 88 avg FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to 64 avg FPS, which barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much FPS is lost when switching from Low to Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra produces 123 avg FPS versus 173 at Low, a 28.9% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 148 to 105, a 29.1% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 119 to 64, a 46.2% reduction.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any tested configuration?

A: No. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent GPU-bound behavior. At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 154 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p to 106 at 4K, with the CPU maintaining sufficient throughput at all resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic performance ranking?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, placing it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 878th out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the 69.9th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the measured performance across all settings and resolutions, with the combo demonstrating strong capability in the game.

The rank of 878 out of 2913 indicates that this system outperforms approximately 70% of all tested combinations, a respectable position given the hardware configuration. The Ryzen 5 5600F's 85th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 5090's 92nd percentile GPU ranking suggest that the combination should theoretically perform better than its 878th position, but the game's specific requirements and the measured data determine the final rank.

The CPU's position among its nearest rivals provides context for this ranking. With an average score of 36945, the 5600F sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T. This tight clustering suggests that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would produce minimal performance differences in Outriders, as the game's engine likely does not heavily differentiate between processors with similar synthetic scores.

The GPU's benchmark performance is more distinctive. The RTX 5090's average score of 79842 places it slightly above the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (0.3% higher) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (0.6% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% lower) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (1.4% higher). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 5090 performs competitively with its nearest rivals, though the ranking in Outriders depends on how the game utilizes the GPU's specific features.

The 878th rank out of 2913 combinations suggests that while this hardware pair is capable, other combinations achieve higher FPS in Outriders. The measured FPS data shows that this system can exceed 170 FPS at 1080p Low settings, but the rank reflects performance across all tested configurations, including the more demanding 4K Ultra settings where FPS drops to 64.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance in Outriders. At Medium settings, the system produces 154 avg FPS at 1920x1080, 132 avg FPS at 2560x1440, and 106 avg FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 14.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 19.7% drop from 1440p to 4K, totaling a 31.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The scaling pattern at Low settings shows similar characteristics: 173 avg FPS at 1080p, 148 avg FPS at 1440p (14.5% drop), and 119 avg FPS at 4K (19.6% drop from 1440p). The consistent proportional drops across resolution steps indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution while the GPU's pixel processing demands increase substantially.

The High settings demonstrate a more pronounced scaling penalty. At 1080p, High produces 138 avg FPS, dropping to 119 at 1440p (13.8% decrease) and then to 88 at 4K (26.1% decrease from 1440p). The larger drop between 1440p and 4K at High settings suggests that the increased shading and texture quality demands begin to strain the GPU more heavily at higher pixel counts.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling behavior. From 123 avg FPS at 1080p to 105 at 1440p (14.6% drop) and then to 64 at 4K (39.0% drop from 1440p), the system experiences a 48.0% total reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5090's capabilities are heavily taxed by Ultra settings at 4K, with the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck.

The resolution scaling analysis points to the GPU as the limiting component across all tested configurations. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides ample memory bandwidth, but the compute demands of higher resolutions and settings consume the GPU's processing resources. The Ryzen 5 5600F's consistent frame delivery across resolutions confirms that the CPU maintains adequate performance headroom, with no evidence of CPU-induced frame drops at any resolution.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values across settings show a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce the highest average at 173 FPS, followed by Medium at 154 FPS with a 131 FPS minimum and 177 FPS maximum. High settings deliver 138 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 123 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 28.9% performance difference, indicating that the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom at this resolution but that Ultra settings impose meaningful computational costs.

The 2560x1440 measurements follow a similar pattern with slightly lower absolute values. Low settings achieve 148 FPS, Medium delivers 132 FPS with a 112 FPS minimum and 152 FPS maximum, High produces 119 FPS, and Ultra reaches 105 FPS. The percentage differences between settings at 1440p are consistent with those at 1080p, with Ultra being 29.1% slower than Low.

At 3840x2160, the performance gaps widen considerably. Low settings produce 119 FPS, Medium delivers 106 FPS with a 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum, High achieves 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.2%, a substantial increase from the 28.9% gap at 1080p, demonstrating that the GPU's workload scales superlinearly with resolution when combined with higher quality settings.

The Medium preset provides the most complete dataset, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the 131 FPS minimum and 177 FPS maximum represent a 35.1% spread, indicating some frame variability. At 1440p, the 112 FPS minimum and 152 FPS maximum show a 35.7% spread. At 4K, the 90 FPS minimum and 122 FPS maximum demonstrate a 35.6% spread. This consistent variability across resolutions suggests that the game's frame pacing remains stable regardless of resolution, with the GPU consistently delivering frames within a predictable range.

The Ultra preset at 4K represents the most demanding configuration in the measured dataset, with 64 FPS average. This falls below the 90 FPS minimum observed at Medium 4K settings, highlighting the significant performance cost of Ultra quality. The data indicates that players seeking maximum visual fidelity at 4K must accept frame rates near the 60 FPS threshold, while those prioritizing smoothness should select Medium or lower settings.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node, featuring the GB202 chip with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz for 28 Gbps effective speed. The card includes 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

The RTX 5090's compute resources are substantial, with 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 ray tracing cores, and 680 tensor cores. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. Its PassMark G3D score of 39650 and GPU compute score of 26756 reflect strong synthetic performance, with the GPU ranking in the 92nd percentile among all tested graphics cards.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is central to FPS delivery, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows that the RTX 5090 can produce 173 FPS at 1080p Low settings but drops to 64 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are progressively taxed as pixel count and visual quality increase. The 32 GB memory capacity provides ample VRAM for the game's textures and assets, with no indication of memory-related performance limitations in the measured data.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with an average score of 79605 (0.3% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 80959 (1.4% higher). These comparisons show that the RTX 5090 performs competitively with its nearest peers, though its actual in-game performance in Outriders depends on how the game engine utilizes the GPU's specific architecture features.

The GPU's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth is a critical factor in Outriders' performance, particularly at 4K resolution where texture bandwidth demands are highest. The measured FPS drop from 106 at Medium 4K to 64 at Ultra 4K suggests that the Ultra preset increases memory pressure and compute workload beyond what the GPU can efficiently process at that resolution. The GPU's 575 W TDP indicates substantial power draw, but the measured FPS data does not show evidence of thermal or power-related throttling affecting performance.