Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 desktop processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, an Ada Lovelace flagship with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, delivers a fascinating performance profile in Outriders. The measured data reveals a system that excels at high refresh rates at 1440p, yet shows surprising scaling behavior at 4K where the GPU workload becomes the dominant factor. Benchmark results indicate that this combo ranks highly among tested configurations, but the FPS deltas across settings and resolutions tell a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck truly lies.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 79th out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which puts it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.3% each.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achieved at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 237.7 FPS average, which is the highest measured FPS across all tested settings and resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2520 MHz.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many threads does it support?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F boosts to 5.00 GHz and supports 12 threads across its 6 cores. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 64, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but represents the most demanding scenario in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 79 out of 1693 tested combinations places this system in the upper echelon of Outriders performance. This ranking reflects the synergy between the RTX 4090's raw compute power and the Ryzen 5 7500F's capable single-thread performance. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 974 and Geekbench single-core score of 2759 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for a looter shooter where gameplay mechanics often depend on consistent frame pacing.

The gap between this combo and lower-ranked systems likely stems from the RTX 4090's dominance in GPU-bound scenarios. With a Passmark G3D score of 38194 and an average benchmark score of 66473, the GPU sits in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. However, the CPU's percentile rank of 82 suggests it's not the absolute top-tier processor, so the combo's overall rank of 79 reflects how well these two components complement each other in Outriders specifically.

Interestingly, the GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are professional-grade cards like the Tesla T4 and Quadro P6000, which are not designed for gaming workloads. This context highlights that the RTX 4090's gaming performance is exceptional compared to its compute-class counterparts, and the combo rank confirms that this translates into real-world Outriders performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 4090's specifications are central to understanding the measured FPS results. With 16384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs, the GPU has immense parallel processing capability. Its 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide additional headroom for any ray tracing or DLSS workloads, though the measured data focuses on traditional rasterization.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is particularly relevant for Outriders at high resolutions. At 4K, the game's texture and geometry data can consume significant VRAM, and the 4090's ample memory capacity ensures no capacity-related stutters. The 384-bit memory bus provides the bandwidth needed to feed the 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute throughput, though the measured FPS suggests the GPU is rarely the sole bottleneck except at 4K Ultra.

The boost clock of 2520 MHz, paired with a base clock of 2235 MHz, allows the GPU to maintain high sustained performance. The measured FPS at 4K Low (155.5 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (64 FPS) shows a 58.8% performance drop, which is consistent with the GPU being heavily utilized at higher settings. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s further support the GPU's ability to handle demanding scenes, but the data indicates that Outriders' Ultra preset pushes even this flagship to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset averages 237.7 FPS, which drops to 210.1 FPS at Medium (-11.6%), 192.1 FPS at High (-19.2%), and 167.4 FPS at Ultra (-29.6%). These numbers indicate that even at the most demanding 1080p settings, the system maintains frame rates well above typical high-refresh display capabilities.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scaling remains strong. Low settings yield 205.1 FPS, while Medium produces 181.2 FPS (-11.7% from Low), High delivers 159.8 FPS (-22.1%), and Ultra drops to 119.8 FPS (-41.6%). The percentage drop from Low to Ultra grows at 1440p compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings average 155.5 FPS, Medium hits 116.1 FPS (-25.3% from Low), High achieves 86.1 FPS (-44.6%), and Ultra falls to 64 FPS (-58.8%). The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this is the point where the RTX 4090's capabilities are fully taxed.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. Comparing Low settings across resolutions, the FPS drops from 237.7 at 1080p to 205.1 at 1440p (-13.7%) and then to 155.5 at 4K (-34.6% from 1080p). This relatively modest scaling at Low settings suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU can keep pace, and the GPU still has headroom.

However, at Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The 167.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 119.8 FPS at 1440p (-28.4%) and then to 64 FPS at 4K (-61.8% from 1080p). This steeper decline indicates that at Ultra quality, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor, especially as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is exactly 100.8% higher than the 1080p Low result of 237.7 FPS when inverted, but more importantly, it shows that the RTX 4090's compute resources are nearly saturated.

The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration with 32 MB of L3 cache is sufficient to feed the GPU. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's workload dominates, and the FPS is constrained by the 4090's raw throughput rather than any CPU limitation. This is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, but the 7500F's strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 974) ensures the CPU doesn't become a bottleneck until very high frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F's specifications provide context for its role in this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, the CPU offers solid multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and Passmark multithread score of 26825. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock ensure responsive single-thread performance, which is critical for Outriders' game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which benefits gaming workloads. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support provides adequate data throughput for feeding the GPU, though it pales in comparison to the RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks shows that the 7500F is competitive with the Intel Core i7-11850H (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.4% faster). Its percentile rank of 82 indicates it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role appears to be sufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the measured FPS often exceeds 200. However, the fact that the 4K Ultra result (64 FPS) is not CPU-bound suggests that the 7500F has headroom to spare even in the most demanding scenarios.

The CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1902 and 4-thread score of 3621 demonstrate that it scales well with moderate thread counts, which aligns with Outriders' likely utilization of a handful of threads for game logic. The Passmark single-thread score of 3841 further confirms that the CPU can handle per-core workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings (167.4 FPS) deliver frame rates far above the 144 Hz threshold, so players with high-refresh monitors can comfortably use Ultra without sacrificing smoothness. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p is only a 13.8% FPS drop (192.1 to 167.4 FPS), making Ultra the clear choice for visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. Ultra settings average 119.8 FPS, which is excellent for 120 Hz displays but may not fully satisfy 144 Hz monitor owners. High settings at 159.8 FPS provide a 33.4% performance boost over Ultra while still offering strong visual quality, making High the sweet spot for 1440p high-refresh gaming. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Medium at 181.2 FPS offers a 51.3% improvement over Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. High settings (86.1 FPS) provide a smooth experience for 60 Hz displays and offer a 34.5% FPS improvement over Ultra (64 FPS). Medium settings at 116.1 FPS are ideal for 120 Hz 4K displays, delivering an 81.4% improvement over Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS is playable but leaves minimal headroom for demanding scenes, so High or Medium is recommended depending on whether the user prefers visual fidelity or frame rate stability.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p (159.8 FPS) or Medium at 4K (116.1 FPS) offer the strongest balance of visual quality and performance. These configurations leverage the RTX 4090's strengths while avoiding the steep performance penalties of Ultra settings at higher resolutions.