Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Outriders, one that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU limitation at 1080p. The data indicates a system capable of excellent frame rates across the board, though the scaling patterns reveal where the balance of power shifts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet telling progression as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 161 FPS, which drops to 137.5 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 76.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a substantial hit that indicates the GPU is taking on significantly more work at higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system hits 201.1 FPS, which only falls to 175.9 FPS at 1440p—a modest 12.5% decline. However, jumping to 4K Low brings the average down to 141.6 FPS, a 19.5% drop from 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that at lower settings and resolutions, the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are more actively engaged, and the frame rate is not purely dictated by the GPU.

The most revealing data point comes from the Ultra preset. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 141.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra yields 108.9 FPS, and 4K Ultra drops to 56 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure, showing that the heaviest settings create a massive GPU workload that dominates the performance equation. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, handles this load admirably, but the 4K Ultra ceiling is clearly set by the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing holds a comboRankInGame of 299 out of 1693 total combos. That places it in the top 17.7% of all tested systems for Outriders, a strong showing that reflects the hardware's capabilities. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU contributions, but given the game's nature as a looter shooter with heavy visual effects, the graphics card likely carries more weight in this specific title.

The Ryzen 7 5700's percentileVsAllCpus is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has an avgScore of 27043 versus the 5700's 27220, a deltaPct of only 0.7% in favor of the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 1.2%. This indicates the 5700 is a solid mid-range performer that won't bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in most scenarios.

The GPU itself has a percentileVsAllGpus of 88. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489 versus the 4080 SUPER's 53610, a deltaPct of just 0.2%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind. This puts the 4080 SUPER at the upper echelon of graphics cards, and the benchmark results confirm it delivers the expected high-end performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER's specifications directly explain its measured performance in Outriders. With a boost clock of 2550 MHz and 10240 shading units, the card has immense raw compute power. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory running at 23 Gbps effective provides a 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the texture-heavy environments typical of a looter shooter. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores also suggest headroom for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these were enabled.

The GPU's role becomes clear when comparing the Low and Ultra presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (201.1 FPS) and Ultra (141.8 FPS) is 59.3 FPS, a 29.5% reduction. At 4K, the gap widens dramatically: Low produces 141.6 FPS while Ultra drops to 56 FPS, a 60.5% reduction. This widening gap demonstrates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling with settings, and the 4080 SUPER's architecture responds predictably to increased shader and memory pressure.

The card's 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler are not directly reflected in frame rates, but the sustained performance across all measured rows suggests thermal throttling is not a limiting factor. The 112 ROPs and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide the fill rate needed to maintain high FPS even at 1440p High, where the system still manages 137.5 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset offers a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. Starting at 1920x1080, the system delivers 201.1 FPS on Low, 182.8 FPS on Medium, 161 FPS on High, and 141.8 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 18.3 FPS, while Medium to High costs another 21.8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 19.2 FPS. This near-linear scaling suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at 1080p, and the Ryzen 7 5700's 16 threads are sufficient to feed the 4080 SUPER.

At 2560x1440, the figures are 175.9 FPS (Low), 155.1 FPS (Medium), 137.5 FPS (High), and 108.9 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Low and Medium is 20.8 FPS, Medium to High is 17.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 28.6 FPS. The larger drop to Ultra indicates the GPU is beginning to feel the load, but the 1440p results remain highly playable even on the highest preset.

The 3840x2160 results show the most dramatic scaling: 141.6 FPS (Low), 103.2 FPS (Medium), 76.2 FPS (High), and 56 FPS (Ultra). The Low preset at 4K is still remarkably smooth, but the stepwise reductions—38.4 FPS from Low to Medium, 27 FPS from Medium to High, and 20.2 FPS from High to Ultra—show a GPU that is progressively more taxed. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the only measured row that falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The system achieves 141.6 FPS at 4K Low and 76.2 FPS at 4K High. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for many players, but the High preset provides a solid experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 201.1 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for many displays. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is relatively linear, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU's 84th percentile ranking suggests it is not a bottleneck.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's avgBenchmarkScore is 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's 53489. In practical terms, this means the two cards perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, and the measured FPS in Outriders reflects this competitive positioning.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: For a 144 Hz monitor, 1080p on any preset works, with the lowest being 141.8 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 137.5 FPS, which is just below 144 Hz, while the Medium preset at 155.1 FPS clears that threshold comfortably.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM matter for Outriders?

A: The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS does not show signs of VRAM capacity limiting performance, as the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is driven by compute load rather than memory constraints.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an avgScore of 27220 versus the i9-9900K's 27043, a deltaPct of 0.7% in favor of the AMD chip. This means the two CPUs are effectively tied in performance, and neither would be a bottleneck in this GPU-heavy title.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the smoothest experience, the data points to 1440p High as the sweet spot. At 137.5 FPS, this setting provides a high frame rate that exceeds most 120 Hz displays, while the visual quality is strong enough to appreciate the game's looter shooter environments. The 1440p Medium preset at 155.1 FPS is the choice for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, offering a 12.8% boost over High.

At 1080p, the High preset at 161 FPS is the default recommendation. The Ultra preset at 141.8 FPS is still excellent, and the 19.2 FPS cost is a fair trade for maximum visual quality on a 144 Hz panel. The Low preset at 201.1 FPS is only useful for competitive play, where the higher frame rate can reduce input latency.

For 4K users, the High preset at 76.2 FPS is the best balance. It stays above 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth gameplay, and the gap from High to Ultra is 20.2 FPS—a significant sacrifice for marginal visual gains. The 4K Medium preset at 103.2 FPS is a viable alternative for those who want extra headroom, while the Low preset at 141.6 FPS effectively eliminates any performance concerns but diminishes the visual experience.

The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the 141.8 FPS result keeps gameplay fluid. At 1440p Ultra, the 108.9 FPS figure is playable but not ideal for high refresh rate monitors, and at 4K Ultra, the 56 FPS result falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for most players. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end card, but Outriders' Ultra settings at 4K push it to its limits.