Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a wide spread of performance in Outriders, ranging from highly playable at lower resolutions to nearly unplayable at maximum settings in 4K. The benchmark data shows a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but becomes increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops and settings are minimized. This combination is a viable option for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, particularly on higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve, with the most significant performance drops occurring as the render resolution increases. At the Low preset, the average frame rate falls from 228 FPS at 1920x1080 to 144 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 36.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 3840x2160 at Low settings drops the average to 75 FPS, another 47.9% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s rendering pipeline is being saturated by the sheer pixel count at 4K, even with the workload reduced by low-quality settings.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced on higher presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p (a 37.1% reduction), and then falls to 41 at 4K (a 47.4% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic collapse: 90 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and only 30 FPS at 4K. This indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and shading capacity are the primary bottlenecks at 4K, as the demands of higher-quality textures and effects scale disproportionately with pixel count.

The data suggests that the limiting component is overwhelmingly the RTX 2070 SUPER. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is unlikely to be the constraint at these frame rates, especially at 4K where the GPU is clearly struggling. The jump from 124 FPS at 1080p High to 228 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the CPU can feed the GPU far more frames than the GPU can render at higher settings. At 1440p Low, the 144 FPS average is still well above what most displays can show, indicating headroom remains in the CPU.

The gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 138 FPS (228 vs. 90); at 1440p, it narrows to 87 FPS (144 vs. 57); and at 4K, it shrinks to 45 FPS (75 vs. 30). This narrowing is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the absolute frame rate ceiling is lowered, making the relative impact of settings smaller. The data shows that for 4K gaming, even dropping to Low only yields 75 FPS, which is below the 90+ FPS threshold many players prefer for a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this specific CPU-GPU combination. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 124 FPS is the recommended starting point. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset at 166 FPS offers even more headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the jump from Medium to High only costs 42 FPS, making High a better visual investment for most users. The Ultra preset at 90 FPS is playable, but the marginal visual gains over High do not justify the 27% performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 78 FPS is the sweet spot. It is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides good visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 105 FPS is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, but the drop to High is only 27 FPS, which is a reasonable trade-off for improved image quality. The Low preset at 144 FPS maximizes frame rate but sacrifices too much visual detail for a game like Outriders, which relies on environmental storytelling. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is playable but dips close to the 60 FPS mark, and the 21 FPS loss from High is not worth the extra effects.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 75 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium at 55 FPS is playable but will have noticeable frame drops in heavy combat. High at 41 FPS is a slideshow, and Ultra at 30 FPS is not recommended for anything other than screenshots. The data shows that for 4K, users must accept a significant reduction in settings to achieve playable frame rates. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 46 and max of 63 indicate significant frame time variance, which can cause stuttering.

The data suggests that the best overall experience for this combo is at 1440p with the High preset. It delivers a 78 FPS average, which is smooth on most displays, and the visual quality is high enough to appreciate the game’s art direction. For 1080p users with 144Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 166 FPS is the optimal choice, as it provides a large margin over the refresh rate while still looking good. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions except for those who prioritize absolute visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with the High preset (78 FPS average) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the High preset (124 FPS) is also excellent, but 1440p provides a sharper image without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The measured data shows a 75 FPS average at 3840x2160 with the Low preset. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 41 FPS and 30 FPS respectively, which are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: The gap is substantial. At 1920x1080, the difference is 138 FPS (228 vs. 90). At 2560x1440, it is 87 FPS (144 vs. 57). At 3840x2160, the gap narrows to 45 FPS (75 vs. 30), demonstrating that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as frame rates drop significantly regardless of settings. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve in Outriders?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 228 at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. The data also shows a max FPS of 191 at the same resolution on Medium, and 191 FPS is the highest single-frame value recorded in the provided data.

Q: How does the Medium preset compare to High in terms of frame rate stability?

A: For the Medium preset, the data includes min and max FPS values. At 1920x1080, it ranges from 141 to 191 FPS. At 2560x1440, it ranges from 89 to 120 FPS. At 3840x2160, it ranges from 46 to 63 FPS. The High preset only has average FPS values, but the Medium data shows a wide variance, especially at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers strong performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 228 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for esports-level competitive play. The Medium preset follows at 166 FPS, with a measured range of 141 to 191 FPS, indicating good frame pacing. The High preset drops to 124 FPS, which remains smooth and is the recommended setting for most users. The Ultra preset rounds out the 1080p results at 90 FPS, which is playable but shows the cost of maximum effects.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. The Low preset averages 144 FPS, still a very high number that will satisfy users with 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a range of 89 to 120 FPS, providing a solid experience for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset averages 78 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS standard and offers a good balance of visuals and speed. The Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, as it falls below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. The Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 55 FPS, with a range of 46 to 63 FPS, showing significant frame drops that can be distracting. The High preset averages 41 FPS, which is too low for most players. The Ultra preset averages 30 FPS, which is the absolute minimum for playability and is not recommended for action-heavy scenes.

The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 2070 SUPER is capable of high frame rates at 1080p, but its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (30 FPS) is exactly half of the 4K Low (75 FPS), highlighting the massive computational cost of the Ultra preset. The lack of min/max FPS data for most settings makes it difficult to assess frame time consistency, but the Medium preset’s data at all resolutions shows a spread of roughly 20-30% from average to max, indicating typical variance for a mid-range GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2026 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the 45th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 45% of all tested systems. This is a lower-mid-range ranking, indicating that while this combo is capable of playing the game, it is far from the top of the performance charts. The ranking reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER’s age, as it is now several generations old and faces stiff competition from newer GPUs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20282 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, -1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, -1.2% delta). This suggests the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly slower than a mobile RTX 3070, which is a notable finding. The Intel Arc B570 (20556, -1.3% delta) and Intel Arc A750 (20582, -1.5% delta) are also marginally ahead in synthetic benchmarks, indicating that the 2070 SUPER’s performance is competitive with modern entry-level cards.

The CPU, in contrast, is a much stronger component. The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, +0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, +0.4% delta), showing that the 7600 holds its own against higher-tier and older flagship processors. This disparity between CPU and GPU performance explains why the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU.

The combo’s rank of 2026 suggests that in Outriders, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance. A system with a weaker CPU but a stronger GPU would likely rank higher, as the game appears to be heavily GPU-bound based on the resolution scaling data. The fact that the CPU scores in the 78th percentile while the combo ranks in the 45th percentile underscores this point. For users looking to improve performance in this specific title, upgrading the GPU would yield far greater gains than upgrading the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and has a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and uses DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. These specifications indicate a modern, high-performance desktop processor that is well-suited for gaming workloads.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 228 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that could potentially be CPU-limited in certain scenes. However, the CPU’s single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852. The 12 threads ensure that background tasks and game logic do not cause bottlenecks.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13413. This suggests that the CPU can handle the various threads spawned by a modern game like Outriders, which uses multiple cores for physics, AI, and streaming. The Passmark multithread score of 27058 further confirms its capability. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates that it is a top-tier performer, unlikely to be the cause of any frame rate drops.

The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is particularly relevant for gaming, as many titles are sensitive to single-thread performance. The data shows that the CPU can drive the RTX 2070 SUPER to its limits at 1080p, as evidenced by the 228 FPS result at Low settings. At 4K, the CPU’s workload is significantly reduced, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s 65-watt TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC ensure it runs efficiently, but this has no direct impact on in-game performance. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Outriders, which does not appear to require more than 12 threads based on the frame rate data.