Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with 4K remaining playable only at lower presets. This combination ranks in the 49th percentile of tested combos, sitting at position 1829 out of 3710, which places it squarely in the mid-pack for this looter shooter. The data reveals a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming, handles 1440p respectably, but begins to show its limitations as resolution climbs toward 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data tells a clear story about how this combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 134 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 84 FPS — a 37% reduction. Pushing further to 4K High yields just 44 FPS, which represents a 67% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus struggling to feed the higher resolutions.

The Low preset scaling is even more revealing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 241 FPS, which drops to 155 FPS at 1440p (−36%) and 81 FPS at 4K (−66%). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution scaling follows a predictable pattern tied to pixel throughput rather than settings complexity. Interestingly, the gap between Low and High at each resolution remains relatively constant — roughly 107 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K — indicating that the GPU's compute capacity scales linearly with workload.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data in the measured results. At 1080p Medium, the average sits at 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205. At 1440p Medium, those figures become 112 average, 96 minimum, and 129 maximum. The 4K Medium preset drops to 59 average with 50 minimum and 68 maximum. These ranges show that the system maintains reasonably consistent frame pacing at lower resolutions, but the variance tightens at 4K, suggesting the GPU is operating near its ceiling.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. The system manages 97 FPS at 1080p Ultra, dropping to 61 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and finally 32 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 50 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for smooth gameplay, confirming that this resolution/settings combination is not viable for this hardware pairing. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Ultra (−37%) mirrors the High preset behavior, but the 1440p to 4K Ultra drop (−48%) is steeper, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes increasingly strained at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1830 MHz with a boost of 2460 MHz, and its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power drives all measured frames. The data suggests that this GPU is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gameplay but hits a wall at 4K, particularly at higher presets where the 8 GB frame buffer likely becomes a constraint.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the middle of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% slower), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% faster), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% faster), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% faster). These narrow margins indicate that the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance tier where architectural differences matter more than raw specifications.

Examining the benchmark scores, the RTX 4060 achieves 19,545 in Passmark G3D and 9,213 in Passmark GPU Compute. The DirectX 12 score of 76 versus DirectX 11's 175 suggests this GPU performs relatively better under older API workloads, which may partially explain why Outriders — a game that supports modern APIs — shows the scaling patterns observed. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,302 provides a synthetic reference point for the GPU's raw capabilities.

The GPU's 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU requirement indicate this is a power-efficient design, but the 8 GB memory capacity limits 4K performance. At 4K Ultra, the 32 FPS average suggests the GPU is both compute-bound and memory-constrained, while at 1080p Low the 241 FPS result shows the GPU can push very high frame rates when pixel workload is low. The 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate provide theoretical ceilings that align with the measured performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This Zen 4 architecture processor, built on a 5 nm process, features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s of dual-channel bandwidth. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above the GPU's 61st percentile, indicating the processor has headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize at higher resolutions.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 12,735, while single-core reaches 1,852. Geekbench results are similarly robust at 13,413 multi-core and 2,521 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 1,938 (2 threads) to 6,503 (max threads), demonstrating good thread scaling that benefits games like Outriders which can utilize multiple cores for physics and AI.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% slower), Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% faster), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.5% faster). These tight margins show the Ryzen 5 7600 performs competitively against both mobile and desktop processors from previous generations, with its 5.10 GHz boost clock providing excellent single-thread performance for game logic.

In Outriders specifically, the CPU appears sufficient for all tested scenarios. The fact that FPS scales consistently with resolution across all settings indicates the CPU is not bottlenecking at any point. Even at 1080p Low with 241 FPS, the CPU maintains frame delivery without becoming the limiting factor. The Passmark multi-thread score of 27,058 and single-thread score of 3,910 suggest the CPU can handle the game's threading demands while leaving GPU headroom.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node make it an efficient partner for the RTX 4060. The 6,570 million transistors packed into a 71 mm² die deliver strong performance per watt, though the DDR5 memory requirement adds platform cost. The integrated Radeon Graphics provide a fallback display output but are not relevant for gaming performance with a discrete GPU present.

How This Combo Ranks

This particular CPU-GPU combination ranks 1829 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 49th percentile. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing — neither component dramatically outperforms the other, and the system delivers predictable results across all tested settings and resolutions.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it also avoids the pitfalls of severe bottlenecking. The CPU's 78th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile create a reasonable balance, with the CPU having enough headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p while the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. This is the expected behavior for a mainstream gaming setup.

Compared to other tested combos, this system's performance profile shows it excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming. The 241 FPS at 1080p Low and 178 FPS at 1080p Medium position it well for competitive play, while the 134 FPS at 1080p High and 97 FPS at 1080p Ultra make it suitable for visually demanding games at lower resolutions. The 1440p results — 84 FPS High and 61 FPS Ultra — are playable but not exceptional, and the 4K results — 44 FPS High and 32 FPS Ultra — fall below ideal thresholds.

The ranking of 1829 out of 3710 indicates that roughly half of tested combos perform better and half perform worse. This places the Ryzen 5 7600 + RTX 4060 in the mainstream sweet spot, capable of handling most gaming scenarios but not pushing the boundaries of performance. The narrow margins between the GPU's nearest rivals suggest that small architectural differences could shift performance significantly in either direction.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, all presets are playable, but the data suggests specific recommendations. The Medium preset at 178 FPS average provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with the 152 FPS minimum ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 134 FPS is also viable, offering improved visuals while maintaining high refresh rates.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 112 FPS with 96 FPS minimum delivers the best experience — it remains above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while providing acceptable visual quality. The High preset at 84 FPS is playable but may show occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense moments. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is marginal, and the Low preset at 155 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the frame rate gain.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset at 81 FPS is the only setting that provides consistently smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline. The High preset at 44 FPS and Ultra at 32 FPS are not recommended for anyone seeking a playable experience. For 4K gaming, players should either accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

The Medium preset stands out as the most consistent option across all resolutions, with complete min/max data showing stable frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the 152 FPS minimum ensures no drops below 144 Hz refresh rates. At 1440p Medium, the 96 FPS minimum keeps gameplay above 90 FPS. At 4K Medium, the 50 FPS minimum is just above playability thresholds, though the 59 FPS average leaves little headroom.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K smoothly?

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 81 FPS average. The Medium preset drops to 59 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only at the lowest preset.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 112 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. High at 84 FPS is acceptable, while Ultra at 61 FPS is the threshold for playability.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 performs within 0.5% of its closest competitors, including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% slower), Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% faster), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.5% faster).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 61st percentile indicates the processor has headroom, while the GPU struggles at 4K with the frame buffer and bandwidth constraints.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system delivers 134 FPS average at 1080p High, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset offers 178 FPS, and Low reaches 241 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 1829 out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the 49th percentile. It sits in the mid-range of performance, with roughly equal numbers of systems performing better and worse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following average frame rates: Low preset achieves 241 FPS, Medium reaches 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205, High produces 134 FPS, and Ultra yields 97 FPS. These results show excellent 1080p performance across all presets, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining nearly 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably: Low produces 155 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 129, High delivers 84 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The 1440p results demonstrate playable performance at all presets, though Ultra sits at the edge of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limitations: Low achieves 81 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High drops to 44 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains consistently smooth frame rates at 4K, with Medium being borderline playable. The High and Ultra presets fall below acceptable thresholds for most players.