Outriders

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, yielding 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that typically relies on sustained frame throughput rather than extreme single-thread performance, this CPU's 12 threads and high boost clock provide sufficient headroom. The benchmark data shows the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score at 917, while the 8-thread score reaches 4811 and max-thread score is 5588. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11838 and single-core score of 1541 indicate balanced capability for gaming workloads.

The percentile rank of 75 versus all CPUs places this processor in the upper quartile. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (deltaPct -0.5), Intel Core i7-11700 (deltaPct -0.5), and AMD EPYC 9554P (deltaPct -0.6). These deltas are all within 0.6% of the 5600X's average score of 21771, indicating that for pure CPU throughput, the 5600X sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Outriders specifically, the measured FPS data reveals that even at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 208. This high frame rate at a CPU-sensitive resolution and low graphical load suggests the processor is not the primary limiter. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a substantial drop, which aligns with GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by the Passmark multithread score of 21858 and data compression score of 252306, support the game's background AI and physics calculations without bottlenecking.

At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 147, which is still high. The difference between 1080p Low (208 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (147 FPS) is 61 FPS, a 29% reduction. This indicates that even at lower resolutions where CPU load is proportionally higher, the 5600X maintains playable frame rates. The 75th percentile ranking confirms that this CPU is positioned well above average for gaming workloads.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip at TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. The base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective).

The RTX 4080's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are substantial, with FP32 performance at 48.74 TFLOPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 34457, with a DirectX 12 score of 132. The percentile rank versus all GPUs is 86, placing it in the top 14% of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct -1.1), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct -2.6), and AMD Radeon 8060S (deltaPct -2.7).

In Outriders, the GPU's role is dominant across all tested resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 56, which is the lowest recorded. This represents a 73% reduction from 1080p Low (208 FPS). The 16 GB VRAM is ample for the game's textures and effects at any preset, as even 4K Ultra does not show memory-related stuttering in the data. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s supports high-resolution rendering without bottlenecking.

The RTX 4080's performance in this game scales predictably with resolution. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 143, while at 1440p Ultra it is 108. At 1080p, the difference between High (166 FPS) and Ultra (147 FPS) is 19 FPS. The GPU's 86th percentile rank indicates it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards, and the measured FPS data confirms that it drives Outriders well beyond 60 FPS at 1440p High.

The gap between the RTX 4080 and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% in average benchmark score. This near-identical performance suggests that within the same architecture generation, the 4080 is operating near the top of its class. The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design are not directly reflected in FPS, but the high power envelope supports sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Outriders?

A: The highest average FPS is 208, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak measured performance across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21749. This represents a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the 5600X is essentially tied with the 4800H in average CPU performance.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fall below 60 FPS average?

A: The only configuration with an average FPS below 60 is 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 56. All other tested resolutions and settings combinations maintain at least 78 FPS average.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile versus all GPUs. This places it in the top 14% of graphics cards based on average benchmark scores.

Q: Does the combo show a larger FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the drop from 1080p (166 FPS) to 1440p (143 FPS) is 23 FPS, a 14% reduction. From 1440p (143 FPS) to 4K (78 FPS), the drop is 65 FPS, a 45% reduction. The larger drop occurs from 1440p to 4K.

Q: How many combos does this CPU+GPU pairing rank above in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 619th out of 3710 tested combos. This means it outperforms 3,091 other combinations in the game's benchmark database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Outriders experience with this hardware combination. At 1080p, all settings presets achieve average FPS above 147, with Low at 208, Medium at 185, High at 166, and Ultra at 147. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a min FPS of 157 and max FPS of 212, providing a smooth experience with a 185 average.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 143 average FPS, which is 35 FPS higher than Ultra (108 FPS) and 15 FPS lower than Medium (158 FPS). The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min FPS of 135 and max FPS of 182, indicating stable frame delivery. Given that High offers only a 15 FPS reduction from Medium but likely provides better visual quality, High at 1440p is the balanced choice.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra drops to 56 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High at 4K achieves 78 FPS average, while Medium reaches 104 FPS with min FPS of 88 and max FPS of 119. Low at 4K hits 143 FPS, but this preset sacrifices visual fidelity.

The best experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1440p. It delivers 143 average FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS minimum for competitive play, while maintaining visual quality. The 4K High preset at 78 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing resolution over frame rate, but 1440p High provides the best balance of fluidity and fidelity.

For players with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 147 FPS is recommended, as it offers the highest visual quality without dropping below 144 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset at 104 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance, as it maintains a min FPS of 88. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS averages.

How This Combo Ranks

In Outriders, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 619th out of 3710 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 16.7% of all combinations tested for this game. The rank reflects the overall capability of this hardware pairing across all tested resolutions and settings.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking and GPU's 86th percentile ranking both contribute to this strong position. The delta between the CPU and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, is 0.1%, indicating that the processor is not a differentiator in this ranking. Similarly, the GPU's delta of 0.1% versus the RTX 4080 SUPER shows that the graphics card is near the top of its performance class.

The 619th rank out of 3710 combos means this pairing outperforms 3,091 other combinations. This is a strong result, particularly considering that the RTX 4080 is rated at the 86th percentile, meaning 14% of GPUs could potentially score higher. The combination of a high-percentile GPU with a mid-high-percentile CPU results in a top-17% overall ranking.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of this ranking, given its higher percentile score. The CPU's 75th percentile is respectable but not exceptional, and in Outriders, the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. This ranking reflects a well-matched pairing where the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 208 average FPS, Medium reaches 185 average with min FPS of 157 and max FPS of 212, High delivers 166 average, and Ultra achieves 147 average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 61 FPS, with Ultra representing a 29% reduction from Low.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset records 178 average FPS, Medium achieves 158 average with min FPS of 135 and max FPS of 182, High delivers 143 average, and Ultra reaches 108 average. The spread at 1440p is 70 FPS, with Ultra showing a 39% reduction from Low. The Medium preset at 1440p has a 47 FPS range between min and max, indicating some frame time variability.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 143 average FPS, Medium reaches 104 average with min FPS of 88 and max FPS of 119, High delivers 78 average, and Ultra drops to 56 average. The spread at 4K is 87 FPS, with Ultra representing a 61% reduction from Low. The Medium preset at 4K shows a 31 FPS range between min and max, which is proportionally larger than at lower resolutions.

Across all settings, the 1080p Medium preset shows the tightest min-max range at 55 FPS (157 to 212), while the 4K Medium preset has the widest relative range. The data shows that higher resolutions compress the maximum FPS achievable, with 4K Low (143 FPS) matching 1440p High (143 FPS) exactly. This convergence indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K regardless of settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this configuration. At Low settings, the progression is 208 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 143 FPS at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively modest and indicates that at Low settings, the CPU still has headroom to drive higher frame rates.

At High settings, the progression is 166 FPS at 1080p, 143 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 65 FPS (45% reduction), compared to a 23 FPS drop (14% reduction) from 1080p to 1440p. This accelerating decline points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K High.

At Medium settings, the progression is 185 FPS at 1080p, 158 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 54 FPS (34% reduction), while from 1080p to 1440p it is 27 FPS (15% reduction). At Ultra settings, the progression is 147 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K, with the 1440p to 4K drop being 52 FPS (48% reduction).

The pattern across all settings shows that the largest FPS drops occur between 1440p and 4K, not between 1080p and 1440p. This is consistent with GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 (over 8.3 million pixels) demands more from the GPU's compute units.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is not the limiting component at any resolution, as even at 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 208 without CPU-related frame drops. The limiting component is the GPU, particularly at 4K where the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS. This analysis suggests that for this combo, players should prioritize GPU settings over CPU settings to optimize performance.