Outriders

# Outriders CPU Role — Cores, Clocks, and How They Relate to This Game's Results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, paired with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The chip's 83.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5, 24-lane support position it as a modern mid-range CPU with a 65 W TDP. Its average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong general processing capability.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing and feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is well-suited for a looter shooter, which typically scales across multiple threads for enemy AI, loot generation, and particle effects. The Ryzen 5 7400F's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-14600T (average score 32707, deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, deltaPct -0.2), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, deltaPct 0.3). These deltas are all within 0.3%, meaning the 7400F is effectively performance-identical to these peers in CPU-centric workloads. For Outriders, this means the processor will not be a limiting factor at any resolution tested, as the game's thread utilization is modest compared to the CPU's available throughput.

At 1080p, where the GPU has less rendering overhead, the CPU must keep up with high frame rates. The measured data shows 227 FPS at Low settings and 161 FPS at Ultra settings at 1920x1080. These numbers suggest the CPU can handle the game's simulation load even when the GPU is producing over 200 frames per second. The 66 FPS drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is attributable to increased GPU work, not CPU saturation, as the Ryzen 5 7400F's multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765) provides ample headroom for Outriders' engine. The CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a PassMark single-thread score of 3689, ensures responsive gameplay in scenarios where the game's main thread becomes the bottleneck, though the data does not indicate such a bottleneck in this combination.

# GPU Role — VRAM, Clocks, and How They Relate to This Game's Results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation pipelines, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz effective 28 Gbps. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, while the card's FP32 compute reaches 104.8 TFLOPS. The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 places it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs.

In Outriders, the RTX 5090 D's enormous memory capacity and bandwidth are largely overkill, but they ensure zero texture thrashing at any settings combination. The game's visual fidelity, with volumetric effects and detailed environments, benefits from the card's raw compute power. The nearest rival comparisons for the RTX 5090 D in synthetic benchmarks show AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (average score 76904, deltaPct 1.1), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, deltaPct -1.6), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, deltaPct -2.1), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, deltaPct -2.4). These deltas indicate the RTX 5090 D is within 2.4% of these competitors, which is surprising given the architectural differences, but the benchmark scores are what they are. For Outriders specifically, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM is far more than the game requires, which means memory pressure is non-existent even at 4K Ultra.

The RTX 5090 D's 2407 MHz boost clock and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance drive the measured frame rates. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the card averages 68 FPS, while at 1920x1080 Ultra it reaches 161 FPS. This scaling shows the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, as expected for a graphically demanding title. The card's 176 ROPs and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate ensure efficient rasterization, and the 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth prevents any stall due to data starvation, even when the game streams in high-resolution textures at 4K. The RTX 5090 D's performance percentile of 92 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs, and the Outriders results reflect this tier of capability.

# Resolution Scaling — How FPS Drops from 1080p to 4K and What It Says About the Limiting Component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 182 FPS at 1920x1080 to 156 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 94 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the scaling is steeper: 227 FPS at 1080p falls to 195 FPS at 1440p and 157 FPS at 4K, a 31% drop from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows 202 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, and 125 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result falling 38% below the 1080p figure. Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling: 161 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K, a 58% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

These patterns indicate that the RTX 5090 D is the primary performance limiter at 4K, particularly at higher quality presets where pixel throughput demands increase. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises, since the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the Ryzen 5 7400F ample time to prepare the next frame. The fact that 4K Ultra still achieves 68 FPS average, despite being the most demanding configuration, underscores the GPU's capability — but the 161 FPS at 1080p Ultra shows the card is not fully utilized at lower resolutions, likely due to frame rate ceilings or CPU-side limitations that prevent higher output. At 1440p, the frame rates remain competitive with 1080p in relative terms, with Ultra dropping from 161 to 130 FPS (a 19% reduction), which confirms that 1440p is a sweet spot where the GPU still dominates but the CPU can keep up.

The medium preset's minimum frame rates provide additional context: at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 171 FPS with a maximum of 232 FPS; at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 147 FPS with a maximum of 199 FPS; and at 4K Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS with a maximum of 144 FPS. The consistent scaling of these minimums suggests the GPU's frame time variance increases with resolution, but the CPU does not introduce stutter or frame pacing issues. The overall data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is sufficiently fast to avoid becoming the bottleneck, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering load is the clear limiting factor, as evidenced by the 58% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings.

# How This Combo Ranks — Use comboRankInGame vs Other Tested Combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 192nd out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 6.6% of all combinations. This rank reflects the overall performance of the system, which is dominated by the GPU's strength but tempered by the CPU's mid-range positioning. The rank of 192 out of 2913 means that roughly 191 other combos outperform this pairing, likely those with higher-end CPUs such as Ryzen 9 or Core i9 processors paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, the 7400F's 83rd percentile CPU performance and the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile GPU performance combine to produce a system that excels in Outriders, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

The rank is particularly notable because the RTX 5090 D is a flagship GPU, yet the combo sits outside the top 100. This indicates that in Outriders, CPU choice still matters for achieving the highest possible frame rates, especially at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed. The 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 7400F, while capable, may not extract the absolute maximum from the RTX 5090 D in CPU-limited scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 227 FPS, but higher-core-count CPUs might push beyond this, explaining the rank of 192 rather than higher. At 4K Ultra, the combo's 68 FPS is strong but not class-leading, as other combos with more powerful CPUs might achieve higher frame rates by reducing CPU overhead.

Given that the combo ranks 192nd out of 2913, it outperforms 2721 other combinations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. The rank suggests that for Outriders, the Ryzen 5 7400F is sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecking, but it does not unlock the full potential of the RTX 5090 D. Users seeking the highest possible frame rates at 1080p might benefit from a higher-end CPU, but the current combo still delivers exceptional performance, with 4K Ultra at 68 FPS being a playable experience. The rank also implies that the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are not the limiting factors; rather, the CPU's thread count and clock speeds determine the ceiling in certain scenarios.

# Settings Recommendations — Which Preset Gives the Best Experience per the Measured Rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo achieves an average of 202 FPS with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. This is only 25 FPS lower than Low settings (227 FPS) but provides significantly better visual fidelity, making it the optimal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, which remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common among gaming monitors. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average drops to 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS, which is still playable on high-refresh 4K displays, though not at the highest refresh rates.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rates. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 182 FPS; at 1440p High, 156 FPS; and at 4K High, 94 FPS. These numbers are respectable but show a notable drop from Medium, especially at 4K where the 31 FPS difference (from 125 to 94) could impact smoothness on 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, delivers 161 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and only 68 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth experience, and the 58% drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra makes this preset less appealing for 4K gaming.

For most users, the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best overall experience, with 173 FPS average and 147 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense combat scenes with multiple enemies and particle effects. At 4K, the Medium preset's 125 FPS average and 106 FPS minimum are sufficient for most displays, though users with 144 Hz or 160 Hz 4K monitors might prefer to drop to Low settings to achieve 157 FPS. The Low preset at 4K offers 157 FPS, which is higher than Medium at 1440p, but the visual compromise is significant. Given the data, the Medium preset is recommended for its combination of frame rate stability (as shown by the minimum FPS values) and visual quality across all three resolutions.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — Resolution by Resolution, Settings by Settings, Exact Numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 227 FPS, Medium yields 202 FPS with a minimum of 171 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS, High achieves 182 FPS, and Ultra reaches 161 FPS. The 66 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the GPU's ability to scale with settings, but even at Ultra, the frame rate is well above the 144 Hz threshold, making 1080p gaming exceptionally smooth. The Medium preset's maximum of 232 FPS indicates that the system can push beyond typical high-refresh monitors, suggesting headroom for future games or higher refresh displays.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings average 195 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, High averages 156 FPS, and Ultra averages 130 FPS. The 65 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is similar to 1080p, indicating that the GPU's performance scaling is consistent across these resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS is particularly notable, as it ensures that even the most demanding scenes do not drop below 144 FPS, making 1440p Medium an excellent choice for high-refresh gaming.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly, especially at higher settings. Low settings average 157 FPS, Medium averages 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. The 89 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the largest among all resolutions, highlighting the GPU's workload at higher pixel counts. The Medium preset's maximum of 144 FPS and minimum of 106 FPS show that the system can maintain playable frame rates even at 4K, though the Ultra preset's 68 FPS average may cause noticeable stutter on 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays. The 4K Medium result of 125 FPS is particularly impressive for a flagship GPU, and the Low preset's 157 FPS demonstrates that with reduced settings, the combo can drive 4K at refresh rates suitable for competitive play.