Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture and codenamed Cezanne. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. In synthetic testing, the chip scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,916 in single-core, while its 3DMark results range from 901 in single-thread to 6,628 in 16-thread workloads. The processor sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,220. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27,043 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27,006 (0.8% lower). This places the Ryzen 7 5700 in a tightly contested performance band where a fraction of a percent separates it from its closest competitors.

For a looter shooter like Outriders, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, enemy AI, and physics calculations. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample parallelism for these tasks, and the high boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-thread responsiveness. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 205.6 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. Even at 4K with Low settings, the average FPS remains at 92.6, suggesting that the processor can sustain high frame rates across resolutions when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700’s multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655, is more than sufficient for the demands of Outriders, which is not known for extreme CPU-intensive scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, alongside 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card is rated for a 220 W TDP and requires a suggested 550 W power supply. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 scores 22,214 in Passmark G3D and 123,479 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 28,238. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 27,985 (0.9% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 27,956 (1% lower).

In Outriders, the GPU is the primary driver of visual fidelity. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game’s texture and geometry demands, though the data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 37.9, indicating that the VRAM and processing power are pushed to their limits. At 1440p High, the combo averages 93.1 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for most users. The RTX 3070’s 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a key asset for high-resolution textures, as it allows quick data transfer between the VRAM and the GPU cores. The card’s boost clock of 1725 MHz contributes to its compute throughput, with FP32 performance rated at 20.31 TFLOPS. Benchmark results indicate that while the RTX 3070 is capable of handling Outriders at high frame rates in lower resolutions, it becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear progression of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 205.6 FPS, which drops to 171.9 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 92.6 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 55% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, highlighting the GPU’s increasing workload. At High settings, the frame rates are 154.1 FPS at 1080p, 93.1 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at High is 69%, which is more pronounced than at Low, indicating that the GPU is more heavily taxed at higher settings. The data suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU has more headroom, allowing the GPU to push higher frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 37.9, a 63% drop from 1080p Ultra’s 106.6 FPS.

This scaling pattern reveals that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p Low, the high frame rates suggest that the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU’s pixel processing and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 4K at Low and Medium settings, where the combo averages 92.6 FPS and 63.5 FPS respectively. However, at 4K High and Ultra, the frame rates of 48 FPS and 37.9 FPS indicate that the GPU is struggling to maintain fluid gameplay, making the RTX 3070 the definitive bottleneck in this scenario. The data illustrates that for optimal performance in Outriders, users should target 1440p High, where the combo achieves 93.1 FPS, striking a balance between visual quality and frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 728th out of 1,693 tested combos for Outriders, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects a balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s capable rasterization power. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27,220 places it slightly above the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27,043, while the GPU’s average score of 28,238 is marginally below the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT’s 27,985. The combination of these two components yields a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the measured FPS data, but falls short of top-tier 4K performance.

The ranking indicates that while this combo is not among the elite performers, it still offers a solid gaming experience for most users. The data shows that the combo excels at 1080p, where it achieves an average of 154.1 FPS at High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the frame rates remain playable, with 93.1 FPS at High settings. The combo’s rank of 728 out of 1,693 suggests that there are many combinations with more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K resolution. However, for a balanced system, this pairing provides consistent performance across a range of settings, making it a viable option for Outriders players who prioritize frame rate over maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the expected average FPS for this combo at 1440p with High settings?

A: The data shows an average FPS of 93.1 at 2560x1440 with High settings, which is a comfortable frame rate for most gaming monitors.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads compared to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27,043 in average benchmark tests, indicating the Ryzen is 0.7% ahead in overall average score.

Q: Is the GPU sufficient for 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the combo averages 92.6 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37.9, suggesting that 4K gaming requires lower settings for playable frame rates.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity of the RTX 3070, and does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows that at 4K High, the average FPS is 48, indicating that the VRAM and bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution but become a limiting factor at Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 728th out of 1,693 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack with a balanced performance profile.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the CPU in 3DMark?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 901 in the 3DMark single-thread test, which is lower than its 8-thread score of 5,585, indicating strong multi-threading capabilities.