Outriders

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

The measured FPS data for Outriders reveals a dramatic scaling curve as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo delivers 110.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 68.1 FPS — a 38.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset falls to 37.1 FPS, which is exactly 33.5% below the 1440p result and 66.5% below the 1080p figure. The pattern is not linear; the performance penalty accelerates as pixel count grows, suggesting the GPU is becoming the dominant constraint at higher resolutions.

Low settings tell a similar but less severe story. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 257 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 176.4 FPS (31.3% lower). At 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 94.2 FPS — a 46.6% drop from 1440p and a 63.3% drop from 1080p. The fact that even the lowest settings cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K indicates the RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated, not the CPU's compute capacity.

Medium settings show a midpoint: 199.5 FPS at 1080p, 126.9 FPS at 1440p, and 68.3 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p in every preset, which points to pixel fill rate becoming the bottleneck. With 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 317.4 GTexel/s texture rate, the GPU has fixed throughput limits that resolution scaling exposes. The data implies that for 4K gaming, this combination requires reduced settings or frame rate targets below 60 FPS for smooth gameplay.

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

The RTX 3070 operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, built on the GA104 chip with 5888 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Outriders, the VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p across all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 37.1 FPS suggests the memory subsystem is strained. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is not sufficient to feed the GPU's compute units at 4K Ultra, where texture and geometry demands multiply.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS and its 184 texture mapping units provide ample raw compute for this looter shooter. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low, the GPU is not the limiting factor — 257 FPS far exceeds what the CPU can sustain in many scenes. But at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 96 ROPs and 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate become the critical constraint. The measured data shows a 84.1 FPS difference between 4K Low (94.2 FPS) and 4K Ultra (37.1 FPS), which is a 60.6% performance swing purely from settings changes — demonstrating how much headroom the GPU has when memory bandwidth is not the limiting factor.

The RTX 3070's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985 in benchmarks with a deltaPct of 0.9% versus the RTX 3070's 28238 average. This close benchmark parity does not translate to identical gaming behavior, as Outriders' engine appears sensitive to memory bandwidth and pixel throughput — areas where the RTX 3070's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth gives it a measurable advantage over the RX 6600 XT's narrower bus. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU's memory configuration matters more than its raw shader count.

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

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 110.6 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High preset at 153.6 FPS offers a 38.9% improvement with presumably minimal visual degradation. The Medium preset at 199.5 FPS is the highest settings tier that exceeds 165 Hz refresh rates, making it ideal for high-refresh monitors. Low at 257 FPS is only beneficial for competitive play where maximum frame rate trumps visual fidelity, but the gap between Low and Medium (57.5 FPS) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (45.9 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at the lower end.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 94.2 FPS is the sweet spot — it stays above 90 FPS while maintaining quality. Medium at 126.9 FPS is sufficient for 120 Hz displays, but Ultra at 68.1 FPS drops below the 70 FPS mark and may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues. Low at 176.4 FPS is excessive for most 1440p monitors, which typically cap at 165 Hz. The data indicates that High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it preserves the visual experience while keeping frame rates high enough for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Ultra at 37.1 FPS is not playable for most users. High at 47.4 FPS is borderline, suitable only for slower-paced exploration. Medium at 68.3 FPS is the first playable tier, though it still falls short of 60 FPS targets for some users. Low at 94.2 FPS is the only preset that provides a consistently smooth 4K experience, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The measured rows suggest that for 4K, users should either accept Medium settings or consider lowering resolution to 1440p to maintain visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 607th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. That places it in the 64th percentile — meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the RTX 3070's 72nd percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7600X's 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The CPU's strong relative position does not fully compensate for the GPU's mid-tier placement, as Outriders' frame rates are heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 26272 places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U (26305, -0.1% delta). This suggests the Ryzen 5 7600X provides computational parity with those mobile parts, though with higher power draw at 105 W TDP. The GPU's average score of 28238 sits 0.9% above the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, but 0.6% below the AMD FirePro S7150. The combo's 607th rank out of 1693 indicates that while the individual components are competent, the pairing does not create a top-tier gaming experience in Outriders.

The rank data implies that combos with higher-end GPUs (like RTX 3080 or RTX 3090 class parts) would rank higher, but the CPU's contribution becomes less significant at those levels. The Ryzen 5 7600X's 3DMark scores — 6879 for 16 threads and 6845 for max threads — show strong multi-threaded performance that prevents CPU bottlenecking in most scenarios, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and mid-tier rasterization capability cap the overall experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for Outriders' gameplay. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24128 and single-core score of 3406 indicate strong performance that should not bottleneck the RTX 3070 in most scenarios.

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes apparent when comparing 1080p Low (257 FPS) versus 4K Low (94.2 FPS). The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 250 FPS demonstrates the CPU can drive very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2028 and 4-thread score of 3796 suggest the CPU has sufficient single-thread performance for game logic and physics, while the 8-thread score of 5715 and max-thread score of 6845 indicate it can handle multi-threaded workloads without issue.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 26214, 0.2% delta), shows that the 7600X is a solid but not exceptional processor. Its boost clock of 5.30 GHz is high, but the 6-core/12-thread configuration may limit performance in heavily threaded titles. For Outriders, the data suggests the CPU is rarely the bottleneck — the FPS differences between settings are almost entirely attributable to GPU load. The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 28390 and single-thread score of 4135 reinforce this conclusion, as both are well above what this game requires.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 94.2 FPS, which balances visual quality and frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 110.6 FPS, but 1440p High offers a better resolution-to-performance tradeoff.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 68.3 FPS, while 4K Low reaches 94.2 FPS. 4K Ultra drops to 37.1 FPS, which is not playable. Users must accept Medium or Low settings for 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, which is 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985) and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (27956). It trails the AMD FirePro S7150 by 0.6%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 257 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it hits 110.6 FPS. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406 and boost clock of 5.30 GHz indicate it can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low delivers 176.4 FPS while Ultra delivers 68.1 FPS — a difference of 108.3 FPS, meaning Ultra is 61.4% slower than Low.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 607th out of 1693 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested systems.

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

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low at 257, Medium at 199.5, High at 153.6, and Ultra at 110.6. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each preset tier reducing performance by approximately 22-28%. The difference between Low and Ultra is 146.4 FPS, meaning Ultra delivers 57% of Low's performance.

At 2560x1440, the values are: Low at 176.4, Medium at 126.9, High at 94.2, and Ultra at 68.1. The relative gaps are similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. Low to Medium is a 49.5 FPS drop, Medium to High is a 32.7 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is a 26.1 FPS drop. The diminishing absolute differences at higher settings suggest the GPU is hitting its memory bandwidth limits.

At 3840x2160, the values are: Low at 94.2, Medium at 68.3, High at 47.4, and Ultra at 37.1. The gap between Low and Ultra is 57.1 FPS, with Ultra delivering only 39.4% of Low's performance. Notably, the 4K High result (47.4 FPS) is nearly identical to the 1440p Ultra result (68.1 FPS) when considering the resolution difference — both represent the GPU working at similar utilization levels.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 257 FPS is 2.7 times higher than the 4K Low result of 94.2 FPS. The 1080p Ultra result of 110.6 FPS is 3 times higher than the 4K Ultra result of 37.1 FPS. These ratios confirm that the RTX 3070's pixel throughput is the dominant factor in Outriders' performance scaling. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation at any resolution, as the FPS drops align with pixel count increases rather than CPU workload changes.