Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers strong performance in Outriders, with the measured data showing a clear progression from CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions to GPU-bound scenarios at 4K. The RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle the game's texture streaming demands easily, while the Ryzen 5 7500F's Zen 4 architecture provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's core logic. At 1080p, the combo reaches 236 FPS on Low settings, while 4K Ultra still maintains a playable 68 FPS, indicating headroom for demanding visual configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations in Outriders?

A: This pairing ranks 151st out of 2913 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.2% of all recorded configurations. This percentile positioning reflects the combination's ability to handle the game's requirements across all resolution and setting tiers.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores an average of 24964, with the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% slower), and the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 (0.4% slower). These deltas are all within a narrow band, indicating the 7500F performs competitively with these alternatives.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% slower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants (2.1% and 2.4% slower).

Q: Does the game show better scaling from 1080p to 1440p or from 1440p to 4K on High settings?

A: The data shows a 14.3% FPS drop from 1080p High (189 FPS) to 1440p High (162 FPS), and a larger 42.0% drop from 1440p High (162 FPS) to 4K High (94 FPS). The steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes progressively more limiting.

Q: What is the largest FPS difference between settings at any single resolution?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low (163 FPS) and Ultra (68 FPS) is 95 FPS, representing a 58.3% reduction. At 1080p, the same settings comparison shows a difference of 69 FPS (236 FPS Low versus 167 FPS Ultra), or 29.2% reduction.

Q: Are there any measured minimum FPS values in the dataset?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at each resolution includes minimum FPS values: 178 FPS at 1080p, 153 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The corresponding maximum FPS values are 241, 207, and 144 respectively, showing consistent frame time behavior.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D provides the graphical foundation for this combo, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is particularly relevant for Outriders, a looter shooter that streams large texture sets and particle effects during combat encounters. The measured frame rates across all settings suggest the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions but becomes increasingly dominant at 4K.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 680 texture mapping units and 176 ROPs, combined with 21760 shading units, provide the raw throughput needed for the game's visual effects. The RTX 5090 D also includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, though Outriders' benchmark data does not specifically isolate ray tracing performance.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a PassMark G3D score of 44065 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310674, with Vulkan scoring 376915. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 14326 points. These synthetic scores correlate with the measured game performance: at 4K High, the combo achieves 94 FPS, which indicates the GPU is handling the game's rendering load efficiently.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 92 places it among the top hardware available, and its nearest rivals in the benchmark database—including the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT—show deltaPct values within 1.6% of the 5090 D's average score. This narrow margin in synthetic benchmarks contrasts with the substantial FPS differences seen in Outriders at 4K, where the 5090 D's memory bandwidth and capacity likely provide real-world advantages in texture-heavy scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F contributes 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core provide fast access to frequently used game data, while the 5 nm process node from TSMC keeps power consumption at a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth over dual-channel DDR5 ensures the GPU receives data without starvation.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p resolution, where the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 69 FPS (236 versus 167). At 1080p Low, the game presents fewer GPU-intensive effects, allowing the CPU to push frame rates toward the 236 FPS mark. The single-thread performance, measured at 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, directly impacts the game's physics and AI calculations.

The 7500F's multi-threaded capabilities, shown in a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and Geekbench multicore of 12362, provide headroom for background tasks and game engine threads. The PassMark multithread score of 26825 and physics score of 1788 indicate the CPU can handle Outriders' particle simulations and destructible environments without becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7500F shows a balanced profile: it trails the Ryzen 5 8400F by 0.2% but leads the Core i7-11850H by 0.1% and the Core i7-13620H by 0.2% in average benchmark score. These differences are negligible in practice, meaning the 7500F's 5.00 GHz boost clock and efficient Zen 4 architecture position it well for games like Outriders that benefit from strong per-core performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 151st out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top percentile of configurations. This rank reflects the synergy between the 7500F's capable single-thread performance and the RTX 5090 D's enormous graphical throughput. The ranking suggests that while there are 150 faster configurations, this combo represents a high-performing pairing for the game.

The percentile position of 77 for the CPU and 92 for the GPU individually indicates that the combo's in-game rank of 151/2913 (approximately the 94.8th percentile) is higher than the CPU's standalone percentile. This implies the GPU is the dominant contributor to the game's performance, which aligns with the FPS data showing larger drops at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

When examining the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, the combo demonstrates consistent performance without anomalies. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (178 at 1080p, 153 at 1440p, 106 at 4K) show that frame pacing remains stable even under load, and the maximum values (241, 207, 144) indicate the hardware can burst beyond average performance when scenes allow.

The rank of 151 out of 2913 also contextualizes the combo's position relative to other pairings that might use different CPUs or GPUs. Given that the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier GPU and the 7500F is a mid-range CPU, the in-game result suggests that Outriders does not heavily penalize the CPU choice, allowing the GPU to carry performance at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers 210 FPS average with a minimum of 178 FPS and maximum of 241 FPS, delivering the best balance of visual quality and frame stability. The High preset at 189 FPS is also viable, but the 21 FPS gap between Medium and High suggests diminishing returns on visual improvements.

For 1440p, Medium again stands out with 180 FPS average (153 minimum, 207 maximum), while High drops to 162 FPS and Ultra to 130 FPS. The Medium preset's 180 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors, while High's 162 FPS still exceeds that threshold. Ultra at 130 FPS may be preferable for users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, but the 50 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra is significant.

At 4K, the choice becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver 94 FPS, which is playable for a looter shooter, while Medium achieves 125 FPS (106 minimum, 144 maximum) and Low reaches 163 FPS. Ultra drops to 68 FPS, which may feel less responsive during intense combat. For 4K users, Medium offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, with 125 FPS providing headroom above 60 FPS and good frame consistency.

The Low preset at each resolution (236 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p, 163 FPS at 4K) serves as a competitive option for players prioritizing maximum frame rates, but the visual compromise is substantial. Given the hardware's capabilities, Medium at any resolution appears to be the sweet spot, balancing the game's visual effects with strong frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured data shows a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce an average of 236 FPS, Medium delivers 210 FPS (178 minimum, 241 maximum), High reaches 189 FPS, and Ultra achieves 167 FPS. The spread of 69 FPS from Low to Ultra demonstrates the GPU's ability to handle the game's effects at this resolution, with the CPU likely providing sufficient headroom for all presets.

Moving to 1440p, the averages shift downward. Low settings yield 203 FPS, Medium produces 180 FPS (153 minimum, 207 maximum), High achieves 162 FPS, and Ultra hits 130 FPS. The 73 FPS spread from Low to Ultra is slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to take on more load as pixel count increases.

At 4K, the performance gap widens considerably. Low settings maintain 163 FPS, Medium delivers 125 FPS (106 minimum, 144 maximum), High produces 94 FPS, and Ultra falls to 68 FPS. The 95 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K, compared to 69 FPS at 1080p, shows the GPU becoming the dominant factor as resolution scales.

The Medium preset's minimum FPS values across resolutions (178 at 1080p, 153 at 1440p, 106 at 4K) show a consistent degradation pattern. The 106 FPS minimum at 4K remains above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during heavy scenes. Maximum FPS values (241 at 1080p, 207 at 1440p, 144 at 4K) indicate the hardware can exceed averages when the game presents less demanding moments.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows that scaling from 1080p to 4K produces significant FPS reductions across all settings. On Low settings, the drop from 236 FPS at 1080p to 163 FPS at 4K represents a 30.9% reduction. Medium settings fall from 210 FPS to 125 FPS, a 40.5% reduction. High settings decline from 189 FPS to 94 FPS, a 50.3% reduction, and Ultra drops from 167 FPS to 68 FPS, a 59.3% reduction.

The increasing percentage losses at higher settings indicate that the GPU becomes more limiting as both resolution and visual complexity rise. At Low settings, the 30.9% loss from 1080p to 4K suggests the CPU still contributes meaningfully to performance, as the GPU has less work per frame. At Ultra settings, the 59.3% loss points to the GPU being almost entirely responsible for the frame rate.

When examining the 1440p midpoint, the scaling is more gradual. From 1080p to 1440p, Low drops 14.0% (236 to 203), Medium drops 14.3% (210 to 180), High drops 14.3% (189 to 162), and Ultra drops 22.2% (167 to 130). The consistent 14% reduction for Low through High suggests a balanced CPU-GPU relationship at these resolutions, while Ultra's 22.2% drop indicates the GPU's fill rate limits begin to appear.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows much steeper declines: Low drops 19.7% (203 to 163), Medium drops 30.6% (180 to 125), High drops 42.0% (162 to 94), and Ultra drops 47.7% (130 to 68). These figures confirm that 4K resolution, particularly with higher settings, shifts the bottleneck firmly to the GPU. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the rendering workload at 3840x2160 with Ultra effects overwhelms even this flagship hardware.

The pattern indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 7500F's performance is adequate to feed the GPU, with FPS differences between settings reflecting GPU workload. At 4K, the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth determine the outcome, and the data shows that even the RTX 5090 D cannot maintain 60 FPS at Ultra, settling at 68 FPS average. This suggests that for 4K Ultra play, users should consider the Medium preset (125 FPS) or High preset (94 FPS) for a smoother experience.