Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a dominant performance profile in Outriders, characterized by exceptionally high frame rates that remain fluid even at demanding 4K Ultra settings. The data shows a system that is rarely bound by its components at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck only as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic progression where the GPU load intensifies, but the overall performance remains remarkably high. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 194.5 FPS, which drops to 163.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 86.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 55.5% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4090 is being increasingly stressed by the pixel count, though the absolute numbers remain very playable.

The Low preset tells a similar story with even higher absolute values: 240.9 FPS at 1080p, 207.1 FPS at 1440p, and 159.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is still above the 1440p High result, demonstrating that graphical settings have a more substantial impact on the GPU than resolution alone. Moving from Low to Ultra at 4K sees the frame rate collapse from 159.1 FPS to 60.5 FPS, a 62% drop that underscores how the Ultra preset’s additional effects tax the graphics card.

The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is handling the workload with ample headroom, as the frame rates exceed 200 FPS on lower presets. However, the 4K results show the RTX 4090 becoming the limiting component, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening to 98.6 FPS. This suggests that for players targeting the highest refresh rates, lower resolutions are preferable, while 4K gaming requires accepting either reduced settings or frame rates in the 60-90 FPS range.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 1,693 tested combinations in Outriders, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 4090 secures the 72nd position. This places it in the top 4.3% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank indicates that while there are faster combos, primarily those featuring more powerful CPUs, this system is far above the median experience.

The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 26,617. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26,574 (a 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900HK at 26,672 (a -0.2% delta). These margins are negligible, meaning the Ryzen 5 7600’s performance is effectively on par with these alternatives in general compute tasks. The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 91st percentile among all graphics cards with an average score of 66,473, placing it ahead of the vast majority of competing GPUs.

The combo rank of 72 suggests that the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of this high placement, as its performance ceiling is exceptional. The Ryzen 5 7600, while competent, does not push the combo into the top tier, indicating that a more powerful CPU could yield even higher rankings in CPU-bound scenarios, though the current pairing is already delivering elite results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance leader in this configuration, and its specifications align with the measured results. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This memory capacity is far beyond what Outriders requires, ensuring that VRAM limitations are never a factor at any resolution or setting tested. The 4K Ultra result of 60.5 FPS, while the lowest in the dataset, is still smooth and indicates the GPU is processing the game’s effects without memory-related stutters.

The GPU’s clock speeds are equally impressive: a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. With 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, the RTX 4090 has the raw compute power to handle the game’s particle effects and environmental details. The FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS correlates directly with the high frame rates observed, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated.

The measured FPS data confirms that the RTX 4090 scales predictably with settings. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium adds 47.3 FPS (from 159.1 to 111.8), but the leap to Ultra cuts performance nearly in half to 60.5 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU’s shader and ROP throughput, while the memory subsystem remains ample. The GPU’s 450 W TDP and triple-slot design are consistent with its high-performance nature, and the 1x 16-pin power connector indicates a power-hungry component that requires a robust power supply.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 240.9 FPS, Medium reaches 212.6 FPS, High produces 194.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 171.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound to some extent, as the frame rates do not increase linearly with reduced GPU load, but the results are uniformly excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

Stepping up to 1440p, the performance remains stellar but shows the GPU taking on more work. Low yields 207.1 FPS, Medium hits 184.8 FPS, High produces 163.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 118.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 88.3 FPS, which is narrower than the 1080p delta of 69 FPS, illustrating that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter. At 4K, the scaling is more pronounced: Low runs at 159.1 FPS, Medium at 111.8 FPS, High at 86.5 FPS, and Ultra at 60.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only figure below 60 FPS in the entire dataset, but it still maintains a playable frame rate.

The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low provides the highest possible frame rate at 240.9 FPS, while 4K Ultra offers the most visually demanding experience at 60.5 FPS. The gap between 1080p High (194.5 FPS) and 1440p High (163.5 FPS) is 31 FPS, while the gap between 1440p High and 4K High is 77 FPS, confirming that 4K resolution is the most significant performance hurdle.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset is the clear choice, offering 240.9 FPS which is ideal for 240 Hz displays. However, the jump to Medium at 1080p costs only 28.3 FPS (down to 212.6 FPS) while likely providing a noticeably better visual experience. The data suggests that 1080p Medium is a sweet spot for competitive play, as it remains above 200 FPS while improving image quality.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 163.5 FPS, which is an excellent balance for 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 184.8 FPS offers additional headroom for those with 165 Hz or 180 Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 118.8 FPS is still smooth but may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate panels. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 86.5 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (111.8 FPS) while remaining above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 60.5 FPS is viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but the 26 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the graphical gains for most users.

The measured rows indicate that Medium settings offer the best balance across all resolutions, with 212.6 FPS at 1080p, 184.8 FPS at 1440p, and 111.8 FPS at 4K. This preset consistently provides high frame rates without the performance penalty of Ultra, making it the most versatile recommendation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process, this CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 22,992 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,246 in single-core, indicating strong per-thread performance that is well-suited for gaming.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is evident at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on lower presets. The 1080p Low result of 240.9 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 4090 adequately, though the scaling from Low to Ultra (a 69 FPS drop) implies that the GPU is still the primary bottleneck even at this resolution. The 1440p and 4K results show even less CPU influence, as the frame rates are increasingly dictated by the GPU’s rendering load.

The Ryzen 5 7600’s nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Ryzen 7 5800X3D with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-11900K with a delta of 0.3%. These margins are within noise, indicating that the 7600 offers comparable compute performance to these older high-end chips. In the context of Outriders, the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient, as the game likely does not utilize more than a few threads effectively, and the high boost clock ensures responsive frame pacing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 240.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 72nd out of 1,693 total combos tested in the game.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 60.5 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as shown by the significant frame rate drops from Low (159.1 FPS) to Ultra (60.5 FPS), while the CPU’s impact is minimal.

Q: Does the RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM cause any performance issues?

A: No, the 24 GB memory capacity is more than sufficient for Outriders, as no VRAM-related performance dips are observed in the data.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26,617, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900K.