Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a clear performance hierarchy in Outriders, one that shifts decisively based on resolution and preset. Across the measured data, this combination shows a pattern where 1080p gameplay is heavily frame-rate bound, 1440p offers a strong balance, and 4K pushes the GPU to its limits. The benchmark results indicate that the choice of settings is as impactful as the resolution itself, with frame rates varying by over 100% between Low and Ultra presets at the same resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 227 FPS, which drops to 175 FPS at 1440p and 92 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, showing that even at the lowest graphical load, the resolution scaling is substantial.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With High settings, the system delivers 152 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48%. This indicates that the performance penalty for each resolution step grows as the preset quality increases, a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting component at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the measured frames include minimum and maximum values, providing additional context. At 1080p Medium, the average is 202 FPS with a minimum of 171 and maximum of 232. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average falls to 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 147. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77. The consistency of these frame times, with the minimum staying within roughly 15% of the average, suggests stable performance without major hitches.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 109 FPS, which is still playable. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 69 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 36 FPS. The difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is a 67% reduction, the largest percentage drop across all settings levels. This steep decline points to the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus being saturated at 4K with maximum quality settings.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, as evidenced by the 227 FPS Low result. At 4K, the frame rates align more closely with the GPU's raw compute limits, particularly at Ultra where the 36 FPS result indicates the graphics card is the primary bottleneck. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is more severe than between 1080p and 1440p, which is consistent with the pixel count quadrupling from 1080p to 4K while only doubling from 1440p to 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs.

In Outriders, the CPU's role appears most critical at 1080p where frame rates are highest. The jump from 109 FPS at Ultra to 227 FPS at Low at 1080p is a 108% increase, which cannot be attributed to GPU load alone. This indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU's single-thread performance and cache efficiency are driving the higher frame rates. The 3072 single-core score in Cinebench R23 correlates with the ability to maintain high minimum frame rates, though the measured data shows that the 1080p Medium preset holds a minimum of 171 FPS.

The CPU's 12 threads are utilized in Outriders, a looter shooter that benefits from multi-threaded scene management. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25645 and data compression score of 289999 suggest the CPU can handle the game's background tasks without bottlenecking the GPU. However, at 4K Ultra, the 36 FPS result shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is clearly saturated.

Comparing the Ryzen 5 7400F to its nearest rivals, it sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. The deltaPct values are all under 1%, meaning the CPU's performance is effectively tied with these alternatives. This suggests that in Outriders, any of these processors would produce similar results when paired with the same GPU, reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions.

At 1440p, the frame rates range from 69 FPS at Ultra to 175 FPS at Low, a spread that shows the CPU can still push high frame rates when the GPU is not fully loaded. The 128 FPS average at Medium with a 108 FPS minimum indicates the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery. The benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F is more than adequate for Outriders, with headroom remaining even at 1440p High where the 96 FPS result is likely GPU-limited rather than CPU-limited.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process, featuring 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock is 1725 MHz, and the card has a TDP of 220 W. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 22214 in PassMark G3D and 112821 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 61st percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU's role in Outriders becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the RTX 3070 is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at Medium and Low settings, showing that the card has ample compute headroom at lower pixel counts. The 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient to handle the game's effects at 1080p without becoming the primary constraint.

At 1440p, the GPU's load increases significantly. The drop from 175 FPS at Low to 69 FPS at Ultra is a 61% reduction, which is a direct consequence of the increased pixel count and the more demanding shader and texture work. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at 1440p, as evidenced by the stable frame rates, but the card's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s begins to show limitations at higher settings.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The 92 FPS at Low drops to 36 FPS at Ultra, with the 50 FPS at High showing that even moderate settings tax the card heavily. The 4K Medium result of 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS indicates that the card can maintain playable frame rates at medium quality, but the Ultra preset's 36 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K Ultra, where higher-resolution textures can exceed the memory capacity, though the measured data does not explicitly show VRAM usage.

Comparing the RTX 3070 to its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M are 1% and 1.1% behind respectively. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% ahead. These deltaPct values are all within 2%, indicating that the RTX 3070's raw compute performance is closely matched by these alternatives, though the modern feature set of the RTX 3070 may provide advantages in specific game scenarios.

The GPU's pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are relevant to Outriders' rendering workload. At 4K, the pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck, explaining why the frame rates scale down dramatically. The card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this game, which does not rely on ray tracing for its core rendering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 128 FPS average with a 108 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay, while the 147 FPS maximum shows there is headroom for occasional spikes. This combination delivers a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 227 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The 175 FPS at 1440p Low also provides excellent performance, though the visual quality reduction may be noticeable. The data shows that the Low preset at 1440p is a viable option for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, with 67 FPS average and a 57 FPS minimum. This remains above the 60 FPS target for most of the time, though the minimum does dip below it. The High preset at 4K produces 50 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 36 FPS result falls below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The 1080p Ultra preset at 109 FPS is a strong option for users with 1080p displays who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance. The 1440p High preset at 96 FPS is also acceptable, though it is noticeably lower than the Medium preset's 128 FPS. The measured data indicates that the step from Medium to High at 1440p costs 32 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 27 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at higher settings.

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1080p delivers 202 FPS with a 171 FPS minimum, offering both high frame rates and moderate visual quality. The 1440p Medium preset is the sweet spot for most users, providing a high refresh rate experience without the need for 4K resolution. The data supports the conclusion that Medium settings are the most efficient use of the hardware's capabilities across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1042 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 36% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's mid-range compute capability.

This rank of 1042 out of 2913 indicates that the combo is above average but not at the top tier. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs is stronger than the GPU's 61st percentile ranking, suggesting that the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this pairing. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield more significant performance gains in Outriders than upgrading the CPU.

The combo's rank is influenced by the fact that the RTX 3070, while capable, is not a high-end card in the current landscape. The 61st percentile GPU ranking means that many tested combos feature more powerful graphics cards, which would outperform this setup at higher resolutions and settings. However, the 1042 rank also indicates that many configurations are worse, particularly those with older or less capable GPUs.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are all under 0.5%, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 7400F for an Intel Core i5-14600T or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H would change the combo rank by a negligible amount. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are within 1.5%, so the RTX 3070's position is stable relative to comparable cards. This suggests that the combo rank is primarily determined by the GPU's tier rather than the specific CPU or GPU model.

In the context of Outriders, the combo's rank of 1042 reflects its ability to handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but with limitations at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at lower resolutions, which is consistent with a mid-range GPU paired with a strong CPU. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all settings and resolutions, and the data indicates that this combo is a solid mid-range option for Outriders.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves 227 FPS, while Medium reaches 202 FPS with a minimum of 171 and maximum of 232. High settings produce 152 FPS, and Ultra drops to 109 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each step up in quality costs a significant number of frames.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still robust. Low settings produce 175 FPS, Medium delivers 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 147, High settings achieve 96 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 106 FPS, indicating that the GPU is more heavily taxed at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. Low settings yield 92 FPS, Medium produces 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77, High settings reach 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 57 FPS at Medium is the only 4K result that stays close to the 60 FPS target, while Ultra's 36 FPS is well below playable levels.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max measurements across all resolutions, providing a consistent point of comparison. At 1080p Medium, the average is 202 FPS with a spread of 61 FPS between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the average is 128 FPS with a spread of 39 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 67 FPS with a spread of 20 FPS. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

The High preset shows the most significant drop from 1080p to 4K, falling from 152 FPS to 50 FPS, a 67% reduction. The Low preset drops from 227 FPS to 92 FPS, a 59% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 109 FPS to 36 FPS, a 67% reduction. This pattern suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are the primary factors limiting performance at 4K, regardless of the quality preset.

FAQ

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

A: The 1440p Medium preset delivers 128 FPS average with a 108 FPS minimum, offering the best combination of frame rate and visual quality. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 67 FPS with a 57 FPS minimum, which is still playable but less consistent.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at different resolutions?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 109 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 69 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this setup?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is capable of driving frame rates up to 227 FPS at Low settings, indicating it is not the primary bottleneck. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, as evidenced by the 36 FPS result at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core. It is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-14600T.

Q: What is the frame rate consistency at 1440p Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 128, with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 147. The 20 FPS spread between the average and minimum indicates consistent frame delivery without major stutters.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 rank against comparable GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 22214 in PassMark G3D. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% behind. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% ahead.