Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing delivers a strong foundation for Outriders, a looter shooter that thrives on consistent frame rates across intense combat scenarios. The data shows this combo ranks 398th out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the top tier for this title. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the measured results, how the pairing scales across resolutions, and which settings provide the best experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Phoenix) using a 4 nm process. Its base clock runs at 4.20 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It draws a 65 W TDP and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The processor also features an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking headroom.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 8400F shows a balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 20851, while the single-core score is 2943. The 3DMark single-thread score is 951, and the 2-thread score is 1874, indicating that lightly threaded workloads are handled capably. PassMark single-thread performance sits at 3685, and multi-thread at 24389. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 77, meaning it outperforms a majority of tested processors in aggregate benchmark scores.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 8400F include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which has an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2% (meaning the 8400F is slightly slower by 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.3% faster than the 8400F), the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.4% faster), and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (0.4% slower than the 8400F). These deltas are tiny, indicating that the 8400F’s CPU performance is effectively on par with those rivals for this game’s workload.

For Outriders, the CPU’s role is to maintain steady frame pacing, especially in scenes with many enemies or physics effects. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for the game’s multithreaded demands, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 228 FPS, which is likely CPU-limited given the GPU’s headroom. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps with single-threaded game logic, while the 12 threads handle background tasks and streaming. The L3 cache of 16 MB is modest, but the game does not appear to be cache-sensitive based on the results.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip on a 5 nm process. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and the memory runs at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). It features 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 48.74 TFLOPS. The card draws a 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W suggested PSU, using a 1x 16-pin power connector. It is a triple-slot card, 310 mm long, and supports PCIe 4.0 x16.

In benchmarks, the RTX 4080 scores 34457 in PassMark G3D, 20671 in GPU compute, and 214739 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its Vulkan score is 263779, and it achieves 6567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 86, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209 (0.1% faster than the 4080), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (2.6% faster), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (2.7% faster). These deltas are small, so the RTX 4080 sits in a tight competitive band.

For Outriders, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is more than enough for the game’s textures, even at 4K Ultra settings. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures smooth data transfer for high-resolution assets. The boost clock of 2505 MHz provides strong compute throughput, which is reflected in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 56 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at that extreme preset. The RTX 4080’s raw rasterization power drives the frame rates, while the CPU handles the game logic.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 398th out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders. This places it in the top 10.7% of all combos tested, which is a strong result for a modern mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The data indicates that the combo is well-balanced for this game, as the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at most settings and resolutions.

To put the rank in context, the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems, but it is not at the absolute top—likely due to the CPU’s relatively modest core count compared to higher-end Ryzen 9 or Core i9 processors with more threads. However, the 0.2% delta between the 8400F and the Ryzen 5 7500F suggests that CPU differences are minimal in this test. The GPU’s performance, on the other hand, is near the top, with only 0.1% separating it from the RTX 4080 SUPER. The rank of 398 reflects the combined effect: the GPU provides most of the gaming muscle, while the CPU keeps up without dragging down frame rates.

The measured FPS data supports this analysis. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 228 FPS, which is high but not maxed out, suggesting the CPU has some headroom. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 56 FPS, which is a GPU-bound scenario. The ranking of 398 out of 3710 is a practical indicator that this pairing delivers a consistently smooth experience in Outriders, with no single component acting as a severe bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The combo ranks 398th out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the top 10.7% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, a delta of 0.2%—meaning the 7500F is slightly slower. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.3% faster, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% faster.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a percentile of 86 vs all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 86% of all graphics cards in the database.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The highest average FPS is 228 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 56 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo averages 56 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 4K High average of 78 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component at ultra settings, as the CPU’s performance does not scale as dramatically with resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%—meaning the SUPER is slightly faster, but the difference is negligible.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 228 FPS on Low, 202 FPS on Medium, 182 FPS on High, and 161 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 195 FPS on Low, 174 FPS on Medium, 149 FPS on High, and 108 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the results are 143 FPS on Low, 104 FPS on Medium, 78 FPS on High, and 56 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep. At Low settings, the drop is from 228 FPS to 143 FPS, a reduction of 85 FPS (or about 37%). At High settings, the drop is from 182 FPS to 78 FPS, a reduction of 104 FPS (or about 57%). At Ultra, the drop is from 161 FPS to 56 FPS, a reduction of 105 FPS (or about 65%). These numbers indicate that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, which is expected given the RTX 4080’s role in pixel processing.

The data also shows that the CPU’s impact diminishes at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 228 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for this game. At 4K Low, the combo still achieves 143 FPS, meaning the GPU is handling the increased pixel load without the CPU becoming a limiting factor. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings (85 FPS) is smaller than the gap at High settings (104 FPS), suggesting that the GPU’s workload scales more with settings than with resolution alone.

The min FPS values are only available for Medium settings: 172 at 1080p, 148 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K. These min FPS numbers are close to the average FPS, indicating good frame pacing without major stutters. The max FPS at Medium settings are 233 at 1080p, 200 at 1440p, and 119 at 4K, showing that the combo can burst well above average in less demanding scenes.

Overall, the resolution scaling shows that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking even at 1080p. The combo is best suited for 1440p, where it delivers over 100 FPS on Ultra and 149 FPS on High, offering a smooth experience without the extreme GPU load of 4K.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver high frame rates: Low averages 228 FPS, Medium 202 FPS, High 182 FPS, and Ultra 161 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides 161 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual upgrade from Low to Ultra is substantial. For 1080p users, Ultra is the recommended choice because it offers the best visual quality without sacrificing playability—161 FPS is still very high.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a wider spread: Low averages 195 FPS, Medium 174 FPS, High 149 FPS, and Ultra 108 FPS. The High preset at 1440p strikes the best balance, delivering 149 FPS with improved visuals over Medium (174 FPS) but still maintaining a high refresh rate. Ultra at 1440p drops to 108 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays, but the 41 FPS difference between High and Ultra is significant. For users with 144 Hz monitors, High is the sweet spot; for those with 120 Hz displays, Ultra remains viable.

At 3840x2160, the presets show a dramatic drop: Low averages 143 FPS, Medium 104 FPS, High 78 FPS, and Ultra 56 FPS. The Low preset at 4K provides 143 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual quality is poor. Medium at 4K offers 104 FPS, which is a good middle ground for users who want decent visuals without sacrificing too much frame rate. High at 4K drops to 78 FPS, which is still playable on 60 Hz displays but may feel less smooth on higher refresh rate monitors. Ultra at 4K averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to feel choppy in fast-paced combat.

The best overall experience is at 1440p with High settings, which delivers 149 FPS—a frame rate that suits most high-refresh-rate monitors while maintaining strong visual fidelity. For 4K users, Medium settings at 104 FPS provide the best compromise between frame rate and quality, as the jump from Medium to High costs 26 FPS (104 to 78) for a marginal visual improvement. At 1080p, Ultra is recommended because the 161 FPS average is still well above any practical refresh rate ceiling, and the visual benefits are clear.

The data also shows that the combo’s performance is consistent, with min FPS at Medium settings staying close to the average (172 vs 202 at 1080p, 148 vs 174 at 1440p, 88 vs 104 at 4K). This indicates that the system maintains stable frame pacing, which is crucial for a looter shooter where combat can be chaotic. For the smoothest experience, users should prioritize frame rate over ultra settings, especially at 4K, where the Ultra preset’s 56 FPS average may lead to noticeable stutter during intense moments.