Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a solid 1080p experience in Outriders, but its performance curve shows a sharp cliff as resolution increases. The data indicates that the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become the decisive limiting factors at 4K, where even the High preset struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Outriders?

A: This combination ranks 1155th out of 1693 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database for this specific game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,064 on average, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,993) and statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25,099) by only 0.1%.

Q: What is the best 1080p result for this combo?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 208.1 FPS average. The High preset still delivers 110.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 84.2 FPS.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 71 FPS. At High settings, the average falls to 37 FPS, and at Ultra, it drops to just 26 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600 scores 20,258 on average, sitting 0.6% behind the RX 7600 XT (20,146) and 0.8% behind the older RX 460 (20,088). It outperforms the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) by 1.3% and the Intel Arc B570 (20,556) by 1.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RX 7600 places in the 63rd percentile, indicating it outperforms the majority of GPUs in the database but is not a top-tier part.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key specification for understanding Outriders' performance. The GPU's boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are high, but the memory subsystem appears to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient to push high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 208.1 FPS. However, as resolution climbs, the limited 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus become increasingly strained. At 1440p, the High preset drops to 70.5 FPS, a 36% reduction from 1080p High. This scaling suggests that the GPU is being pushed past its comfortable operating range.

The RX 7600's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute is respectable, but Outriders appears to be heavily dependent on memory throughput. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the combo manages only 26 FPS. This is a classic case of a GPU that excels at 1080p but cannot sustain playable performance at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At 1080p High, the combo averages 110.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average falls to 70.5 FPS, a 36% decrease. At 4K High, the average plummets to 37 FPS, a 66% drop from 1080p High.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 208.1 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are overwhelmed. The 8 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for Ultra settings at 4K, causing the frame rate to collapse to 26 FPS.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (208.1 FPS) and Ultra (84.2 FPS) is 123.9 FPS. At 4K, the difference shrinks to 45 FPS (71 FPS vs 26 FPS), but both are far below what would be considered smooth. This suggests that at 4K, even reducing settings cannot fully compensate for the hardware limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 208.1 FPS average, Medium hits 151 FPS, High reaches 110.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84.2 FPS. All four presets are playable, with even Ultra comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings still deliver 130.7 FPS, Medium achieves 92.9 FPS, and High manages 70.5 FPS. Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 49.8 FPS, making it a less desirable choice for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low settings average 71 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 50.3 FPS, High falls to 37 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 26 FPS. Only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience at 4K.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows the GPU's compute capacity. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 123.9 FPS (a 59.5% reduction). At 1440p, the drop is 80.9 FPS (a 61.9% reduction). At 4K, the drop is 45 FPS (a 63.4% reduction), indicating that the GPU is increasingly limited by memory, not compute, at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1155 out of 1693 combos, this system sits in the 32nd percentile of all tested configurations for Outriders. This is a below-average ranking, reflecting the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions despite the CPU's solid performance.

The CPU itself ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F is a strong performer. Its average benchmark score of 25,064 places it alongside the Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057) and slightly above the Ryzen 5 7500F (24,993). The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo.

The GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is more modest. Its average score of 20,258 is close to the RX 7600 XT (20,146) and RX 460 (20,088), but it trails the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534) and Arc B570 (20,556). The GPU's mid-pack standing drags the overall combo rank down.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications are sufficient for Outriders, which is not a particularly CPU-intensive title.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. It scores 20,851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,943 in single-core. The 3DMark results show strong scaling from 1,874 (2 threads) to 6,165 (max threads), indicating good multi-threading efficiency. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24,530 further validates its performance.

In this combo, the CPU is never the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 208.1 FPS, which is a CPU-limited scenario, but the Ryzen 5 8400F handles it without issue. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support ensure it can feed the GPU adequately. The 65 W TDP shows it does so efficiently.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 84.2 FPS is the best choice. It provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. If higher refresh rates are preferred, the High preset at 110.3 FPS is a strong alternative.

For 1440p, the High preset at 70.5 FPS is the recommended choice. It offers a good balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset at 92.9 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize frame rate over visuals. The Ultra preset at 49.8 FPS should be avoided as it dips below playable levels.

For 4K, only the Low preset at 71 FPS is recommended. The Medium preset at 50.3 FPS is borderline, and both High (37 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) are not suitable for smooth gameplay. Players seeking a 4K experience should consider this combo's limitations and stick to Low settings.

Overall, the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. These settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, given the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints. The CPU has ample headroom, so users can focus on GPU-bound settings adjustments.