Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It sits in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260. In this pairing, it drives an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 6144 shading units and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The combination of an older, high-core-count CPU with a current-generation GPU creates a specific dynamic for Outriders, a looter shooter where frame pacing and responsiveness matter as much as raw visual fidelity.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game’s background simulation and enemy AI, but its single-thread performance is a limiting factor at lower resolutions. Benchmark results show that at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 48 FPS (164 vs. 116), which is a smaller relative drop than at 4K. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is doing more work relative to the GPU, but the RTX 5070 still has enough headroom to push high frame rates. The processor’s 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are sufficient for feeding the GPU data, but they are not modern by current standards.

In terms of rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X is nearly identical in average score to the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD EPYC 4244P (deltaPct 0.1), while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. These margins are negligible, meaning the 3700X is not a bottleneck in a way that separates it from its immediate peers. The data indicates the CPU’s role is to keep the RTX 5070 fed with frames; at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, but at 1080p, the CPU’s older architecture can be felt in the smaller performance delta between settings.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, which puts it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and the AMD EPYC 4244P, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-13450HX, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H. These differences are within a single percentage point, indicating the 3700X is effectively tied with these processors in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a smooth experience in Outriders?

A: At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 141 on Low to 90 on Ultra, which is a playable span. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, while High at 4K hits 65 FPS. The data suggests 1440p is the sweet spot, as even Ultra stays above 90 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s percentile ranking affect its suitability for gaming?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 84% of processors tested. However, for a game like Outriders, the single-thread score of 1593 in Geekbench is more relevant for frame pacing; this score is not exceptional, but the 8-core count helps maintain consistent minimums in demanding scenes.

Q: Is the RTX 5070’s performance in Outriders limited by the CPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 48 FPS (164 to 116), while at 4K, the same settings gap is 66 FPS (113 to 47). The larger absolute drop at 4K indicates the GPU is more stressed at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the CPU’s older Zen 2 architecture may prevent the GPU from reaching its full potential, as the FPS gains from lowering settings are smaller.

Q: What does the combo’s rank of 1580 out of 3710 tell us?

A: This combo ranks in the 42.6th percentile of all tested combinations for Outriders, meaning it performs better than roughly 57% of combos but worse than the top 43%. This is a mid-pack result, reflecting that while the RTX 5070 is powerful, the older CPU holds the combo back from top-tier performance.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 113, which is smooth. At 4K Medium, it drops to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. At 4K High, it falls to 65 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 47 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, Medium is the highest playable preset at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data offers a clear picture of which preset to choose for the best experience. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 116 FPS, which is high enough for any monitor, but the High preset at 131 FPS and Medium at 146 FPS offer diminishing returns for visual quality. The Low preset at 164 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum refresh rates. At 1440p, the High preset at 112 FPS is the best balance, as it stays well above 100 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity; the Medium preset at 125 FPS is also viable, but High offers a better visual-to-performance ratio. The Ultra preset at 90 FPS is still playable, but the 22 FPS drop from High is noticeable.

For 4K, the recommendation is more constrained. The Medium preset at 87 FPS (with a minimum of 74 FPS) is the only setting that keeps the average above 80 FPS while providing acceptable visuals. The High preset at 65 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 113 FPS is technically the smoothest, but it sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that relies on environmental readability. Therefore, the data suggests that for a balanced experience, users should select High at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium at 4K. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings (124 at 1080p, 106 at 1440p, and 74 at 4K) indicate that this preset provides the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, avoiding the stutters that can occur with Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 1580 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places the pairing in the 42.6th percentile, which is a mid-table result. The data shows that while the RTX 5070 is a strong GPU (82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377), the Ryzen 7 3700X’s 84th percentile CPU score is not enough to boost the combo into the top tier. The gap between this combo and the best-performing ones is likely due to the CPU’s single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic but not reflected in the multi-threaded synthetic scores.

Comparing to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (deltaPct 0.1), AMD EPYC 4244P (deltaPct 0.1), and Intel Core i5-13450HX (deltaPct -0.2). This means swapping in any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical results in Outriders, confirming that the CPU is not the primary differentiator in this rank. The RTX 5070’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (deltaPct 0.8), are close in average score, but the 5070’s 2% lead over the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile shows it is a step above those mobile parts. The rank of 1580 suggests that to move up the ladder, a newer CPU with better single-core performance would be needed, as the GPU already provides sufficient horsepower for high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS for High settings is 131, dropping to 112 at 1440p (a 14.5% decrease) and further to 65 at 4K (a 50.4% decrease from 1080p). For Ultra settings, the progression is 116 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p (a 22.4% drop), and 47 FPS at 4K (a 59.5% drop from 1080p). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rate drops disproportionately compared to the resolution increase.

However, looking at Low settings, the FPS goes from 164 at 1080p to 141 at 1440p (a 14% drop) and then to 113 at 4K (a 31% drop from 1080p). The smaller drop at 4K Low compared to 4K Ultra suggests that when the GPU is less stressed, the CPU becomes more of a factor. At 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-limited, as the RTX 5070 can render the scene faster than the Ryzen 7 3700X can feed it draw calls. The data shows that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p yields a 48 FPS gain, but at 4K, the same settings change yields a 66 FPS gain. This larger absolute gain at 4K confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds back performance at 1080p.

The Medium settings provide the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 146 with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 167. At 1440p Medium, the average is 125 with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 144. At 4K Medium, the average is 87 with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (74) is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combo can maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Medium settings, but the 47 FPS average at 4K Ultra shows that pushing to the highest quality is not viable. The scaling data points to a system where the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of performance at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 3700X introduces a ceiling at 1080p that prevents the GPU from reaching its maximum potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values for Outriders with this combo is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 164 FPS average
• Medium: 146 FPS average (min 124, max 167)
• High: 131 FPS average
• Ultra: 116 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 141 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average (min 106, max 144)
• High: 112 FPS average
• Ultra: 90 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 113 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average (min 74, max 100)
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 47 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers a minimum of 116 FPS even on Ultra, which is exceptionally smooth. The jump from Low to Medium is 18 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 15 FPS, and from High to Ultra is another 15 FPS. This linear progression indicates that the settings have a consistent impact on performance at this resolution. At 1440p, the lowest setting (Low) provides 141 FPS, which is still very high, and the Ultra setting at 90 FPS remains playable. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 51 FPS, which is a 36% reduction. At 4K, the performance envelope tightens significantly: Low is 113 FPS, Medium is 87 FPS, High is 65 FPS, and Ultra is 47 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 18 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset, indicating that Ultra settings at 4K place a significant load on the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and its 672.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The minimum FPS values, only available for Medium settings, show that the combo maintains good frame consistency: 124 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. These minimums are within 15-18% of the averages, suggesting that the Ryzen 7 3700X’s 8 cores help prevent major stutters, even at 4K. The maximum FPS values for Medium (167 at 1080p, 144 at 1440p, and 100 at 4K) show that the system has headroom in less demanding scenes, but the averages are more representative of typical gameplay. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can exceed 90 FPS on Ultra, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium settings to maintain a playable frame rate above 60 FPS.