Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a performance curve in Outriders that clearly illustrates the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system demonstrates significant headroom, but the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a definitive transition to GPU-bound operation at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a pronounced drop in average frame rates as resolution climbs, which is typical for a looter shooter with modern rendering demands. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 163 FPS, but this falls to 124 FPS at 1440p and further to 65 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and then a 48% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 5070 is the primary limiting factor at 4K, where the GPU's rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (203 FPS) and Ultra (142 FPS) is 61 FPS, or about 30%. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 119 FPS and Ultra at 47 FPS, a difference of 72 FPS, or over 60%. This widening gap confirms that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU has more time to feed frames while the GPU struggles with the increased pixel throughput.

Interestingly, the Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior across resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 181 FPS, dropping to 155 FPS at 1440p and 87 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Medium result of 155 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 178 FPS shows a stable frame delivery, suggesting that this setting combination provides a balanced load between the processor and graphics card.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound, as even the Ultra preset at 142 FPS leaves room for the CPU to push higher frame rates if the graphics load were reduced. However, at 4K, even the Low preset at 119 FPS demonstrates that the GPU is working near its limits, as the frame rate is less than 60% of the 1080p Low result.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings substantial hardware to Outriders, featuring 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. These specifications position the card in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs tested, indicating strong overall performance capability.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Outriders at 4K resolution. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the High preset at 3840x2160, where the system maintains 65 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 47 FPS, suggesting that the combination of increased texture detail and higher resolution pushes the GPU's rendering pipeline harder than its memory subsystem can compensate for. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is substantial, yet the 4K Ultra result indicates that Outriders' visual features at maximum settings are demanding enough to challenge this level of performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score 0.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 with a score 0.8% higher. These comparisons place the RTX 5070 in a competitive position, though the data shows that in Outriders specifically, the card's performance at 4K Ultra is more constrained than its raw benchmark scores might suggest.

The boost clock behavior is evident in the frame rate results. The GPU's ability to sustain high clocks under load translates to the 124 FPS average at 1440p High, which is a strong result for a demanding title. The 4K Medium result of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS shows some variance, indicating that the GPU is working hard but maintaining playable performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for gaming with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, this processor delivers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The CPU scores in the 78th percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it slightly behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER by 0.1% and just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1%.

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the lower resolution results. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 203 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game. The fact that 1080p Ultra produces 142 FPS while 1440p Low produces 174 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with frames well beyond what the graphics card can render at higher settings.

The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's asset streaming. The 7 nm process node from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, indicates efficient power characteristics with a 65 W TDP. This efficiency allows the CPU to maintain boost clocks without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions.

The single-threaded performance of the Ryzen 7 5700, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is adequate for Outriders' game logic and physics calculations. The multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, ensure that background tasks and the game's streaming systems do not interfere with frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 942nd out of 3710 total combos for Outriders. This placement in the top 25% of all tested systems indicates that the combination delivers above-average performance for this title, though it is not among the elite configurations.

The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU's 78th percentile standing and the GPU's 82nd percentile standing combine to produce a system that is well-matched for Outriders' requirements. The rank of 942 out of 3710 suggests that while many higher-end combinations exist, this setup outperforms the majority of systems that would be used for this game.

The data shows that this combo sits in a performance tier where 1440p gaming is the sweet spot. The 1440p High result of 124 FPS places this system in a position where high-refresh-rate monitors can be fully utilized, while the 4K High result of 65 FPS indicates that 4K gaming is possible but not at high refresh rates. The ranking position suggests that users with this combination will experience smooth gameplay at 1440p and acceptable performance at 4K, with the option to adjust settings for higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates: 203 FPS on Low, 181 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 154 FPS and maximum of 208 FPS, 163 FPS on High, and 142 FPS on Ultra. These results show that 1080p gaming is well within the capabilities of this hardware, with even the most demanding preset maintaining frame rates above 140 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease from the increased pixel count. The Low preset achieves 174 FPS, Medium delivers 155 FPS with a range of 132 to 178 FPS, High produces 124 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this resolution is the optimal balance for this combination, offering high frame rates on Medium and High settings while maintaining playability on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset manages 119 FPS, which is impressive for 4K but represents a 41% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium achieves 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, High produces 65 FPS, and Ultra struggles with 47 FPS. The 4K results show that while the system can handle 4K gaming, the highest settings require compromises in frame rate.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame delivery across all resolutions, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values. At 1080p Medium, the 154 to 208 FPS range shows a 54 FPS spread, while at 1440p Medium the range narrows to 132 to 178 FPS. The 4K Medium results show a 26 FPS spread from 74 to 100 FPS, indicating that this preset offers the most consistent experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset emerges as the strongest recommendation for this hardware combination. At 1440p Medium, the system delivers 155 FPS average with a minimum of 132 FPS, providing smooth gameplay that takes full advantage of high-refresh-rate displays. The consistency of frame delivery on Medium settings, as shown by the recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions, makes this the most reliable choice for a balanced experience.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the High preset at 1440p offers 124 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This setting strikes a reasonable balance between visual fidelity and performance, though the frame rate is noticeably lower than Medium. At 4K, the High preset drops to 65 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for users who prioritize visual quality above all else and are willing to accept lower frame rates. At 1440p Ultra, the system achieves 90 FPS, which is still playable, but the 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target that most gamers consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates, sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for general play.

The optimal configuration depends on the user's display and preferences. For 1080p panels, the High preset at 163 FPS provides an excellent experience with high visual quality. For 1440p displays, Medium at 155 FPS is the best choice, offering a significant performance buffer while maintaining good visual fidelity. For 4K displays, Medium at 87 FPS is the recommended setting, as it provides the best combination of visual quality and playable frame rates, with the minimum of 74 FPS ensuring that even demanding scenes remain fluid.