Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 show a clear and expected trend: performance degrades as resolution increases. The most telling comparison is at High settings, where the average frame rate drops from 134 FPS at 1920x1080 to 84 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 44 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to push out 134 FPS on High, but the workload on the graphics card is still substantial. Moving to 1440p increases the pixel count by 78%, which directly translates to more work for the RTX 4060's shading units and ROPs. The result is a significant frame rate reduction.

The transition to 4K is even more punishing. The pixel count jumps another 125% from 1440p, pushing the RTX 4060 to its limits. The 44 FPS average at 4K High is only slightly above what many would consider a playable threshold, and it suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The data shows that the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and the 128-bit memory bus, which provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are likely contributing to this bottleneck at 4K.

When looking at the Low settings, the scaling is different. The average frame rates are 216 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The relative drops are 28% and 48% respectively. While the drop from 1440p to 4K is nearly identical to High settings, the 1080p to 1440p drop is smaller. This is because at Low settings, the GPU load is reduced, allowing the CPU to become more of a factor at 1080p, where it can achieve a very high 216 FPS, which is likely close to a ceiling for this combination. As resolution increases, the GPU load becomes more dominant, and the scaling becomes more linear.

The Ultra settings data reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 32, a 28% drop from the already low 44 FPS at High. This steep scaling curve indicates that the RTX 4060 does not have enough raw compute power or memory bandwidth to handle the highest visual fidelity at 4K. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is 15 FPS (59 vs 44), while the difference between High and Ultra is 12 FPS (44 vs 32), showing that the cost of each additional step in settings becomes more severe as the resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a position of 1459 out of 2913 tested combos. This places it roughly in the 50th percentile of all systems tested for this game. The data indicates that while this is a capable setup, it is not at the top end of performance; many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver higher frame rates.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual standings. The RTX 4060 has a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs, indicating it performs better than 61% of all graphics cards in the database's benchmark suite. However, its nearest rivals in the overall GPU benchmark are not modern high-end cards but rather the AMD Radeon HD 7790, the AMD Radeon 780M, the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460. The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 is only 0.2% to 0.7% higher than these cards, showing that in synthetic tests, it sits in a performance tier that is closely matched by a range of other options.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, is a stronger performer relative to its peers. It holds a percentile rank of 89 against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44573 is competitive with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.5% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.6% faster). It also narrowly beats the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%. This suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, and its high performance level is what allows the system to achieve the frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p.

The overall combo rank of 1459 suggests that while the CPU is a strong component, the GPU's mid-range performance holds the system back from ranking higher. The data shows that the combination is well-balanced enough to provide a solid 1080p experience, but less competitive at 4K, where the GPU's limitations are more apparent. The ranking reflects a system that is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings preset offers the best experience for this hardware in Outriders. The goal is to find a balance between visual quality and a smooth, playable frame rate. For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for most resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 178 FPS, which is far above any target. The High preset still provides an excellent 134 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 97 FPS. While any of these are playable at 1080p, the data suggests that High is a sweet spot, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium with a still-massive frame rate advantage.

At 2560x1440, the choices become more critical. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset averages 84 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Ultra preset averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. For the best balance, the Medium or High presets are recommended, as they provide a large performance buffer. The Ultra preset is viable for a 60 FPS experience but is close to the limit.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 starts to struggle. The Medium preset is the only one that consistently hits a playable frame rate, averaging 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. The High preset averages 44 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 81 FPS is a viable option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, but the Medium preset offers a much better visual experience at only a 22 FPS cost.

Therefore, the data recommends the Medium preset as the default choice for a consistent 60+ FPS experience across all resolutions. For 1080p and 1440p, the High preset is a better choice for those with higher refresh-rate monitors or who prefer better visual quality, as the performance headroom is substantial. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest setting that reliably maintains a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Outriders with this hardware is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 216 FPS. This is the highest measured value in the entire dataset.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 178 FPS, with a minimum of 152 FPS and a maximum of 205 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 134 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 97 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 155 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 112 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 84 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 61 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 81 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 44 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 32 FPS.

The data shows a consistent hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The frame rate deltas between settings are not uniform. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 38 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 44 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 37 FPS. At 1440p, the deltas are 43 FPS, 28 FPS, and 23 FPS, respectively. At 4K, the deltas are 22 FPS, 15 FPS, and 12 FPS. This indicates that as resolution increases, the absolute cost of each settings tier decreases, because the GPU is already so heavily loaded that the incremental work from higher settings has a smaller absolute impact on FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary component responsible for rendering Outriders, and its specifications dictate the performance ceiling at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, this configuration is sufficient to deliver high frame rates, but at 4K, its limitations become clear.

The GPU's memory subsystem is a key factor in its performance. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is a relatively narrow memory interface for a modern graphics card. In Outriders, at 4K resolution, the high pixel count and texture data requirements likely saturate this bandwidth, contributing to the significant frame rate drop observed between 1440p and 4K. The 8 GB capacity is also a potential constraint at 4K with high-resolution textures, which can lead to performance dips.

The RTX 4060's overall benchmark standing places it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals in the database are not high-end cards, but rather the AMD Radeon HD 7790, the AMD Radeon 780M, and the Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460. This indicates that while the card is a solid performer, it is not in the same performance tier as more powerful options. In terms of raw compute, it offers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s. These figures are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data confirms that 4K gaming is a challenge for this GPU, particularly at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Crucially, it features a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant advantage in gaming workloads. The CPU is built on a 5 nm process and supports DDR5 memory. Its performance is well above average, as indicated by its 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D is more than capable of this task. At 1080p, the system is able to achieve 216 FPS on Low settings, which is a very high frame rate that would require a strong CPU to feed the GPU. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3494, ensures that the game's main thread is not a bottleneck.

The large L3 cache is likely a major contributor to this strong CPU performance. It allows for faster access to frequently used data, which can improve frame pacing and minimum frame rates. The data shows that the CPU's average benchmark score of 44573 is competitive with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and the Intel Core i9-13950HX. This indicates that the 7500X3D is not holding back the RTX 4060 in this game. The bottleneck is clearly on the GPU side, especially as resolution increases. The CPU's contribution to performance remains consistent, while the GPU's frame rate drops, proving that this is a balanced pairing for 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS gaming experience at 4K with this hardware?

A: The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one that reliably hits 60 FPS at 3840x2160, with an average of 59 FPS and a minimum of 50 FPS. The High preset averages 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 32 FPS, making them less suitable for a smooth 60 FPS target.

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combination achieve high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 178 FPS on Medium and 134 FPS on High. Even on Ultra, it maintains an average of 97 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target and suitable for 144Hz displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 44573. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% slower than the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. It is 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 a high-end GPU according to the benchmark database?

A: No. The RTX 4060 has a percentile rank of 61 against all GPUs, meaning it performs better than 61% of them. Its average benchmark score of 17639 is very close to that of the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which is only 0.2% slower, indicating it sits in a mid-range performance tier.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1440p to 4K on High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 2560x1440 on High is 84 FPS. At 3840x2160 on High, it drops to 44 FPS. This represents a 48% reduction in performance, highlighting the significant load increase that 4K resolution places on the GPU.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this hardware combination for Outriders?

A: This specific combo is ranked 1459 out of 2913 tested combinations for Outriders. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating that while it is a competent setup, there are many other combinations that deliver higher performance in this game.