Outriders

Outriders is a looter shooter that scales heavily with both CPU and GPU, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p while remaining fully playable at 4K. The data shows a system that is exceptionally well-balanced for this title, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor only at the most demanding settings and resolutions. This combination ranks in the top 10% of all tested combos, indicating that it is a formidable pairing for this game, though the measured frame rates reveal specific scenarios where adjustments are necessary to hit higher refresh rates.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and clearly illustrates the shift in bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 182 FPS at 1920x1080 to 154 FPS at 2560x1440, a 15% reduction, and then to 81 FPS at 3840x2160, a 47% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets and indicates that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the RTX 5080's rendering workload becomes the dominant constraint at 4K.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, suggesting that the RTX 5080's compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated at the higher resolution. At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 173 FPS at 2560x1440 to 108 FPS at 3840x2160, a 38% decrease. The Ultra preset shows an even more dramatic drop, falling from 111 FPS at 1440p to just 58 FPS at 4K, a 48% reduction. This steep decline at 4K Ultra indicates that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity is too demanding for this setup to maintain smooth gameplay, pushing the GPU to its limits.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively mild, which suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F is able to keep up with the RTX 5080's output at these resolutions. At Low settings, the frame rate only drops from 227 FPS at 1080p to 195 FPS at 1440p, a 14% reduction. This relatively small drop implies that the CPU is still the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly, but the processor's single-thread performance becomes the bottleneck. The data confirms that this is a GPU-bound system at 4K, but a CPU-bound system at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080's memory configuration and clock speeds play a pivotal role in these results. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. This substantial bandwidth is critical for Outriders at 4K, where high-resolution textures and complex scenes demand rapid data transfer. The measured performance at 4K High (81 FPS) and 4K Medium (108 FPS) suggests that the memory subsystem is sufficient for these settings, but the drop to 58 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the combination of memory capacity and bandwidth is strained when all effects are enabled.

The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz, based on a base clock of 2295 MHz, allows for significant dynamic overclocking during gameplay. This is reflected in the strong performance at 1440p, where the card achieves 154 FPS at High and 111 FPS at Ultra. The RTX 5080's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs, provides the raw compute power necessary for this looter shooter's particle effects and enemy density. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are directly relevant to Outriders' visual fidelity, as the game relies heavily on texture detail and environmental effects.

The data shows that the RTX 5080 is not fully utilized at 1080p, where the frame rates at Low (227 FPS) and Medium (202 FPS) are likely limited by the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as no crashes or performance anomalies were observed, but the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be the limiting factor at the Ultra preset, where the frame rate drops below playable thresholds for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination holds a combo rank of 263 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 9% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing pairing for this game. The CPU alone has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, and the GPU has a percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs, suggesting that both components are well above average in their respective categories. The combination's strong rank is driven by the GPU's exceptional performance in this title, as the RTX 5080's benchmarks show it outperforming its nearest rivals by a significant margin.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F shows a nearly identical average benchmark score to the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a delta of just 0.1% in favor of the AMD chip. This indicates that the CPU's performance is highly competitive with other mid-range processors, and it is not a weak link in this combo. The GPU, however, shows a more varied competitive landscape. The RTX 5080 outperforms the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%, but it trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%. This suggests that while the RTX 5080 is a top-tier GPU, it is not the absolute fastest in every scenario, but in Outriders specifically, the combination's rank of 263 indicates that it performs exceptionally well.

The high combo rank is also evidence of the balance between the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, provide enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 at most settings. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where it achieves frame rates above 150 FPS on High settings. At 4K, the rank is still strong, but the system is clearly GPU-limited, as evidenced by the frame rate drops at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 161 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The data shows that even at Ultra, the frame rate is only 29% lower than at Low settings (227 FPS), but the visual fidelity improvement is substantial. For 1440p, the High preset is the best balance, offering 154 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, while the Ultra preset drops to 111 FPS, which is still playable but less ideal for fast-paced action.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides an average of 108 FPS with minimum and maximum frame rates of 91 and 124 FPS, respectively. This is a playable experience for most gamers, and the frame rate is significantly higher than the 81 FPS achieved at High settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 58 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The Low preset at 4K, while achieving 148 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality to be a practical choice for a game that relies on environmental detail.

The data indicates that the Medium settings are the "sweet spot" for this combo, as they offer a significant performance boost over High settings at all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 202 FPS compared to 182 FPS at High, a 11% increase. At 1440p, Medium delivers 173 FPS compared to 154 FPS at High, a 12% increase. At 4K, Medium delivers 108 FPS compared to 81 FPS at High, a 33% increase. This suggests that the Medium preset optimizes the balance between GPU load and CPU headroom, making it the most efficient choice for maximizing frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the benchmark data shows a clear progression across settings. The Low preset achieves the highest average frame rate at 227 FPS, followed by Medium at 202 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 171 and 232 FPS. High settings deliver 182 FPS, while Ultra drops to 161 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the frame rates are exceptionally high and the GPU has ample headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra is 66 FPS, showing that while the GPU scales with settings, the CPU's performance ceiling prevents even higher frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show a more pronounced GPU influence. Low settings deliver 195 FPS, Medium delivers 173 FPS (with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS), High delivers 154 FPS, and Ultra delivers 111 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 43% reduction, which is more significant than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is beginning to become a limiting factor. At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the only one that drops below 150 FPS, suggesting that this is the threshold where the RTX 5080's performance starts to degrade with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. Low settings achieve 148 FPS, Medium delivers 108 FPS (with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS), High drops to 81 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 61% reduction, highlighting the intense GPU load at 4K. The minimum frame rate of 91 FPS at Medium settings provides a consistent experience, while the 81 FPS at High is still playable but less smooth. The Ultra preset's 58 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for a smooth experience in this action-heavy game.

The measured data reveals that the combo's performance is most consistent at 1440p Medium settings, where the frame rate is high enough for competitive play without sacrificing too much visual detail. At 1080p, the system is overkill for most monitors, as even Ultra settings exceed 160 FPS. At 4K, the system requires careful settings management to maintain playable frame rates, with Medium being the recommended preset for a balance of performance and visual quality.

FAQ

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

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the ideal resolution, as it delivers high frame rates (154 FPS at High settings) while providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. At 4K, the frame rates are playable but require the Medium preset to stay above 100 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The frame rate is 47% lower than at Medium settings, making it unsuitable for a consistent experience.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 5080 outperforms the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7% in average benchmark scores. However, it trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%, indicating it is not the absolute fastest GPU in all scenarios.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5080?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the limiting factor, as frame rates are high (227 FPS at Low) but do not scale perfectly with settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, suggesting the CPU is sufficient for this game at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings is 147 FPS, with a maximum of 199 FPS and an average of 173 FPS. This indicates a consistent and smooth experience without significant frame drops.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 148 FPS, while Ultra achieves 58 FPS. This is a 155% increase in performance, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on frame rate at this resolution.