Outriders

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is a substantial frequency range for a desktop part in the 7000 series. The chip draws a 65 W TDP and fits into the AMD Socket AM5 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22799, while the single-core score reaches 3218. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 12362 and a single-core score of 2374. These numbers place the Ryzen 5 7500F in the 77th percentile among all CPUs tested in the database.

For Outriders, a looter shooter that typically responds well to high single-thread performance for game logic and AI, the 7500F's boost clock of 5.00 GHz is particularly relevant. The game's frame pacing at lower resolutions often depends on how quickly the CPU can feed draw calls to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves 236 FPS average — a figure that suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario, as the GPU is being pushed to its limits rather than waiting on processor cycles. The 6-core layout with 12 threads is sufficient for modern game engines that utilize multiple threads for streaming, physics, and rendering tasks, and the data shows no signs of thread saturation limiting performance in Outriders.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 (0.4% delta). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 7500F's compute performance is essentially tied with these parts. In gaming scenarios like Outriders, such small differences in raw CPU benchmarks rarely translate into measurable FPS differences, especially when the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. The GPU has 40 ray tracing cores and operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Memory is a significant asset here: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for a card in this class, and it directly impacts Outriders' ability to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes without stuttering or texture thrashing.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 scores 20974 in Passmark G3D and 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL. It sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, -0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, -1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, -1.7% delta). These comparisons show the RX 7700 is competitive with the RTX 3060 Ti, trailing by just 1.7% in average score, which places them in a similar performance tier.

In Outriders, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 34 FPS average, indicating the RX 7700's computational limits are being reached with the highest settings. The 16 GB VRAM buffer, however, ensures that memory capacity is not the bottleneck — rather, it is raw shading and rasterization throughput. The boost clock of 2459 MHz helps maintain performance in scenes with heavy particle effects and dynamic lighting, which are common in looter shooters. The 200 W TDP and dual 8-pin power connectors suggest this is a power-hungry part, but the performance data confirms it delivers accordingly.

# 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 scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 236 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 164 FPS, a reduction of approximately 30.5%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 86 FPS, which is a 63.6% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom at lower resolutions is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's workload increases dramatically with pixel count.

For High settings, the scaling is similar but with a different starting point. At 1080p High, the average is 142 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 89 FPS (a 37.3% reduction), and at 4K High, it falls to 47 FPS (a 66.9% reduction from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid limiting frame rates. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, but the data shows continuous scaling up to 236 FPS at 1080p Low, which is well beyond typical CPU-bound ranges.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 102 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 65 FPS (a 36.3% reduction), and at 4K Ultra, it plummets to 34 FPS (a 66.7% reduction from 1080p). The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combination is not suitable for maximum settings at 4K. The pattern across all settings — where the FPS roughly halves from 1080p to 4K — is a classic signature of GPU-bound performance, as the number of pixels quadruples but the frame rate only decreases by about 60-67%, reflecting the GPU's ability to handle some of the increased load through parallelism.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1220 out of 2913 total combos. This places it in the top 41.9% of all tested configurations, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-threaded performance and the GPU's adequate but not top-tier rasterization power.

The combo's position is influenced by the GPU's 58th percentile ranking and the CPU's 77th percentile ranking. The CPU is clearly a stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU is more middling. This asymmetry means that in CPU-light scenarios at lower resolutions, the combo performs better than its overall rank might suggest — the 1080p Low result of 236 FPS is excellent. However, at higher resolutions and settings, the GPU's limitations pull the combo down, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 7700's performance is within 1.7% of the RTX 3060 Ti, so this combo would likely rank similarly to one pairing the 7500F with that NVIDIA card. The CPU's nearest rivals (i7-11850H, Ryzen 5 8400F, i7-13620H, Core 5 210H) all have average scores within 0.4% of the 7500F, meaning that swapping the CPU for any of these would not meaningfully change the combo's rank in Outriders. The rank is thus primarily determined by the GPU's capabilities, and users seeking a higher rank would need to upgrade the graphics card rather than the processor.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 189 FPS average, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and even exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates for competitive play. The High preset at 142 FPS is also excellent, but the Medium preset's additional headroom makes it more forgiving in intense combat scenes with many enemies and effects.

At 1440p, the Medium preset yields 119 FPS average (min 101, max 137), which is still very smooth and suitable for high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 89 FPS is playable but leaves less margin for frame drops in chaotic moments. For a 1440p display, Medium is the recommended choice, as it maintains a comfortable buffer above 100 FPS while offering better visuals than Low (164 FPS but with reduced detail).

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset provides 62 FPS average (min 53, max 72), which is just playable on a 60 Hz display but with occasional dips below the refresh rate. The High preset at 47 FPS is not smooth enough for most players, and Ultra at 34 FPS is unplayable for action-oriented gameplay. For 4K users, Medium is the only viable preset that stays near 60 FPS, and even then, players should expect some frame variability. The Low preset at 86 FPS is smoother but sacrifices significant visual fidelity.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with the measured minimum FPS being within 15% of the average, indicating stable performance. The Low preset maximizes frame rates but at the cost of detail, while High and Ultra push the GPU too hard at higher resolutions. For the best experience, Medium settings are recommended at 1080p and 1440p, with Medium being the only acceptable option at 4K.

# FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F powerful enough for Outriders?

A: Yes. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient performance. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 236 FPS average, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7700 have, and is it enough for Outriders?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. This is ample for Outriders, even at 4K Ultra, where the bottleneck is GPU compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo?

A: 1440p with Medium settings offers the best balance, delivering 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay with good visual fidelity. At 4K, Medium settings are the only viable option, with 62 FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. This means performance is essentially comparable, with the NVIDIA card holding a slight edge.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 34 FPS average on Ultra settings and 47 FPS on High. Only the Medium preset reaches near 60 FPS at 62 FPS average, but with a minimum of 53 FPS, so 4K gaming is only playable with reduced settings.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking, and what does it mean?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F is in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 77% of tested processors. This is a strong result, placing it well above the median for desktop processors.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset. All values are average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080:

• Low: 236 FPS average
• Medium: 189 FPS average, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS
• High: 142 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 164 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average, with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS
• High: 89 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 86 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 53 FPS and a maximum of 72 FPS
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces FPS by roughly 20-30%, and each resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by approximately 30-40% at the same settings. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, indicating it was the focus of more detailed testing. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings are 161 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K, showing that even the lowest frame dips remain playable at 1080p and 1440p, but become marginal at 4K.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant drop-off, with 4K Ultra producing only 34 FPS average — a 66.7% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 102 FPS. This highlights the GPU's limitations at the highest settings and resolution combination. The Low preset, by contrast, maintains playable frame rates even at 4K with 86 FPS, though visual quality is substantially reduced.

For users with 144 Hz monitors, the 1080p Medium and High presets (189 FPS and 142 FPS) and the 1440p Medium preset (119 FPS) all exceed or approach the refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay. For 60 Hz displays, the 4K Medium preset (62 FPS) is the only option that stays above 60 FPS, while the 1440p High preset (89 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (102 FPS) offer comfortable margins. The measured data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's capabilities across the full spectrum of settings and resolutions.