Outriders

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces 195.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 149.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 24%. At 4K High, the average falls to 75.1 FPS, which is roughly half of the 1440p figure and about 62% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline as pixel count rises indicates the rendering load is scaling heavily with resolution, which is the expected signature of a GPU-bound scenario at the highest settings.

However, the story changes when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 243.2 FPS, while 1440p Low yields 208.6 FPS, and 4K Low still manages 143.2 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 41%, far less dramatic than the 62% decline seen at High. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to assert more influence on the frame rate ceiling, particularly at 1080p where the GPU has less work to do. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.10 GHz, appears capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1080p Low, but the GPU still has headroom as resolution climbs.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend to High, with 215 FPS at 1080p, 185.2 FPS at 1440p, and 106.1 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, by contrast, presents the most severe scaling: 166.8 FPS at 1080p, 106.6 FPS at 1440p, and just 57.6 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra figure is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target, which is noteworthy for a GPU that sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The implication is that Outriders' Ultra preset imposes an exceptionally heavy load, likely through a combination of shadow quality, post-processing, and draw distance effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at high pixel counts.

What this scaling pattern implies about the limiting component is nuanced. At 1080p, the delta between Low (243.2 FPS) and Ultra (166.8 FPS) is about 76 FPS, showing the GPU is still the primary constraint even at lower resolutions. But the relatively small gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low (243.2 vs 208.6 FPS) suggests the CPU is starting to cap throughput. The Ryzen 5 7600's 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and multi-thread score of 6503 indicate strong per-core performance, yet no desktop CPU can fully saturate a GPU like the RTX 4080 SUPER at extreme frame rates. The data points to a system that is GPU-limited in virtually all settings, but the CPU becomes a more meaningful factor at 1080p Low, where the frame rate approaches the practical ceiling for this pairing.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings substantial resources to Outriders, and the measured results reflect its capability. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This is ample for a looter shooter that rarely needs more than 8-10 GB even at 4K, so memory capacity is unlikely to be a bottleneck in any of the tested configurations. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz, paired with a base clock of 2295 MHz, helps sustain high throughput across the 10240 shading units. The card's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS gives it raw compute headroom that shows up clearly in the 4K High result of 75.1 FPS, which is well above playable for most users.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's performance relative to rivals reinforces its position. The GPU's average benchmark score of 53610 places it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which scores 53489, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 53414. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti trails by 2.9% with a score of 52086. These narrow margins in synthetic benchmarks suggest that in a game like Outriders, the RTX 4080 SUPER's advantage over its nearest competitors is modest, yet the measured 4K Ultra result of 57.6 FPS shows that even this high-end card struggles with the most demanding preset.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its 320-watt TDP, indicates a card designed for high-resolution gaming, but Outriders' Ultra preset at 4K appears to exceed what the hardware can comfortably deliver at 60 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 106.1 FPS is far more comfortable, suggesting that the Ultra preset's incremental visual gains come at a steep performance cost. The VRAM capacity is never stressed, so the performance differences across settings stem primarily from shader complexity and memory bandwidth utilization rather than capacity limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 75.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26574) and essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, which is 0.2% behind).

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RX 6900 XT in this game?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER (53610) is only 0.2% ahead of the RX 6900 XT (53489), indicating near-parity in general compute performance.

Q: What is the best 4K result achievable with this configuration?

A: The highest measured 4K average is 143.2 FPS at Low settings, while the Ultra preset yields just 57.6 FPS, showing a wide range depending on visual quality.

Q: How many cores does the Ryzen 5 7600 have and what is its boost clock?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

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

A: The combo ranks 101st out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 101st out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the upper echelon of systems. This rank is notable given that the GPU sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs and the CPU in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The top 100 combos presumably feature even more powerful processors, likely with higher core counts or newer architectures, but the 101st position still means this system outperforms approximately 94% of all tested configurations in this specific game.

The rank reflects the synergy between the two components. The Ryzen 5 7600's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246, ensures the GPU is well-fed in Outriders' mostly single-threaded game logic. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, paired with the GPU's 88th percentile, suggests a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other. The 0.2% delta between the Ryzen 5 7600 and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in average benchmark scores indicates that the 5800X3D's additional 3D V-Cache does not translate into a meaningful advantage in general compute, though game-specific results could differ.

Given that Outriders is a looter shooter with fast-paced combat and dense enemy encounters, the combo's rank suggests it can handle the game's most demanding moments without dropping below playable frame rates, except at 4K Ultra where the 57.6 FPS average may cause occasional stutter on high-refresh displays. The 1693-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, from entry-level systems to flagship configurations, so the 101st position is a strong endorsement of this pairing's capability.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide the per-core speed that Outriders, as a looter shooter with complex enemy AI and physics calculations, benefits from. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame times in combat-heavy scenes. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6499 and single-thread score of 999 indicate the processor delivers strong multi-threaded throughput while maintaining excellent single-core responsiveness.

In the context of the measured FPS results, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 243.2 FPS, which approaches the practical limit for many display technologies. The fact that 1440p Low still achieves 208.6 FPS suggests the CPU is not yet a hard bottleneck, but the diminishing returns from 1080p to 1440p (a 14% drop) versus 1440p to 4K (a 31% drop) indicate the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor as resolution rises. At 1080p Ultra, the 166.8 FPS result likely reflects the GPU's workload from higher-quality effects, but the CPU still has headroom, as evidenced by the 243.2 FPS at Low.

The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26617 places it just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900K (26546). This tight grouping suggests that among the CPU's nearest rivals, there is little to separate them in general compute tasks. For Outriders specifically, the 6-core configuration with high clocks is well-suited, as the game likely does not scale perfectly across many cores. The 65 W TDP also indicates efficient power delivery, which helps maintain boost clocks under sustained loads without thermal throttling.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear hierarchy across presets. Low settings deliver 243.2 FPS average, Medium drops to 215 FPS, High yields 195.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 166.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 76.4 FPS, representing a 31% reduction in frame rate when maxing out visual quality. This indicates that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset's additional effects impose a significant GPU load, but all results remain far above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive players target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 208.6 FPS, Medium achieves 185.2 FPS, High drops to 149.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 106.6 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 102 FPS, a 49% reduction, showing that the Ultra preset's cost increases with resolution. Notably, 1440p Ultra still clears 100 FPS, which is respectable for a high-resolution gaming setup, though it is less than half the 1080p Low result.

At 3840x2160, the results reveal the GPU's limits. Low settings still manage 143.2 FPS, which is excellent for 4K and suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw compute power can handle minimal settings at high pixel counts. Medium drops to 106.1 FPS, High falls to 75.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 57.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, which may be disappointing for users with 4K 120 Hz displays. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 85.6 FPS, a 60% reduction, illustrating how the Ultra preset's heavy shader work and memory bandwidth demands scale with resolution.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For users prioritizing a consistent 60 FPS or higher experience across all resolutions, the data points to Medium as the most balanced preset. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 106.1 FPS, which is 76% higher than Ultra and still 29 FPS above the 75.1 FPS seen at High. At 1440p Medium, the 185.2 FPS result is well above any display refresh rate commonly available, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh monitors. The 1080p Medium result of 215 FPS is similarly robust, offering a 10% improvement over High and a 19% improvement over Ultra.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users who want better visual fidelity than Medium but still need high frame rates. At 4K High, the 75.1 FPS is above 60 FPS, making it playable on standard 4K displays, but it does not leave much headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p High, the 149.1 FPS result is excellent, and at 1080p High, 195.4 FPS is more than sufficient for any monitor. The primary drawback of High versus Medium is the 29% FPS reduction at 4K (from 106.1 to 75.1), which may not justify the visual improvements for all players.

The Ultra preset, while offering the best visual quality, is only recommended for users who play at 1080p or 1440p and accept the lower frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, 166.8 FPS is still fast, and at 1440p Ultra, 106.6 FPS is playable. However, 4K Ultra at 57.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so users with 4K displays should avoid this preset unless they are willing to tolerate occasional frame drops. The Low preset, while achieving the highest frame rates, sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal gains over Medium at 1080p (243.2 vs 215 FPS) and 1440p (208.6 vs 185.2 FPS). For most users, Medium at any resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with High as a strong alternative for those who prioritize image quality and play at 1440p or below.