Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 pairing delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Outriders. Benchmark data across three resolutions and four settings presets shows a system that is capable of pushing well past 100 fps at standard resolutions, but one that requires setting compromises to achieve smooth 4K gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data strongly indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combination across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 180 fps, which is 18 frames per second higher than the High preset's 162 fps. The gap between Medium and High is even more pronounced at higher resolutions: at 2560x1440, Medium averages 149 fps compared to 112 fps on High, a 37 fps advantage. This pattern holds at 4K, where Medium maintains a playable 78 fps average while High drops to 58 fps.

The Low preset offers diminishing returns. While it does provide the highest frame rates at every resolution (203 fps at 1080p, 174 fps at 1440p, and 107 fps at 4K), the visual quality loss is significant. The average fps delta between Low and Medium is only 23 fps at 1080p, 25 fps at 1440p, and 29 fps at 4K. This is a modest gain for the visual fidelity reduction.

The Ultra preset is the least efficient choice. It delivers the lowest frame rates in every resolution: 128 fps at 1080p, 81 fps at 1440p, and just 42 fps at 4K. The performance penalty from High to Ultra is steep, with the 4K Ultra setting falling below the 60 fps playability threshold. For the smoothest experience that still maintains decent visuals, Medium is the recommended preset. It offers the best balance between performance and visual quality, especially for 1440p and 4K users seeking high refresh rates. The data suggests that the High preset can be used at 1080p and 1440p for those who prioritize visual fidelity, but at 4K it requires a compromise. 1440p Medium seems to be the ideal resolution/settings combination, delivering 149 fps while maintaining a 126 fps minimum.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 3080. The benchmark results indicate that the processor's performance is more than sufficient for this task. The measured FPS values across all settings and resolutions show that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. For example, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 203 fps, which is a very high frame rate. The 16-thread design helps with the game's engine, which can utilize multiple cores for tasks like physics and AI.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a strong performer. Its 3DMark max-thread score is 6627, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12830.5. Its PassMark multithread score is 24419, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3283. The processor's percentile vs all CPUs is 79, indicating it is in the top 21% of all CPUs. Its closest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (with an average score of 27097, a -0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (with an average score of 26936, a 0.4% difference). This closeness means the 5700G is a well-balanced CPU for gaming.

Given that the game's frame rate scales significantly from Low to Ultra, the data shows that the system is GPU-bound in most scenarios. The CPU is not a limiting factor here, as even at 1080p Low, it can push 203 fps. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than enough for Outriders. The data shows that the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, which it does effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ampere GA102 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It has 68 RT cores and 272 Tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1440 MHz and boost clock is 1710 MHz. The card has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s.

The GPU is the dominant component in this combination. The FPS data clearly shows a strong correlation between settings and FPS, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K, the GPU's limits are most apparent. The Ultra preset at 4K yields only 42 fps, while the Low preset at 4K yields 107 fps. This demonstrates the GPU's load at high resolutions.

The GPU's own benchmark scores are high, with a PassMark G3D score of 25086 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4407. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 68, placing it in the top 32% of GPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, are the NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X.

The GPU's capabilities are reflected in the measured FPS. At 1080p Medium, the card delivers 180 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it delivers 149 FPS. The GPU is particularly strong at the Medium and High settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K (42 FPS) shows its limits. The 10GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at all settings, as the data shows no signs of stutter or severe frame drops (the min FPS data is not provided for most settings, but the Medium settings at 1080p and 1440p show 153 and 126, which are still high). The GPU's raw power is the main reason for the system's high FPS at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1160th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 31% of all combinations. This is a strong ranking, showing that this configuration is well above the average.

The rank indicates that while the system is not at the absolute top, it is a very capable setup for this game. The ranking is likely influenced by the CPU's mid-range position and the GPU's high-end position. The fact that it is not higher is likely due to the CPU, which is an APU. The Ryzen 7 5700G's performance is competitive for a 5000 series chip, but it sits behind higher-end desktop parts. The GPU is strong, but its 68th percentile ranking on the GPU scale, when paired with a mid-tier CPU, puts the combo in a strong, but not top-tier, position.

The rank of 1160 out of 3710 means that 2550 combinations are slower, and 1160 are faster. This is a solid placement. The system is clearly capable of 1440p high-refresh gaming, and it can handle 4K at Medium settings. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, but not the highest-end.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset provides the best balance, with an average of 180 FPS. The High preset gives 162 FPS, Low gives 203 FPS, and Ultra gives 128 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K?

A: Yes, it can. The 4K Medium preset yields an average of 78 FPS, with a min FPS of 66. The High preset yields 58 FPS, and the Low preset yields 107 FPS. The Ultra preset is the least playable at 42 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 18 FPS (180 vs 162). At 1440p, the difference is 37 FPS (149 vs 112). At 4K, the difference is 20 FPS (78 vs 58).

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most settings. The frame rate scales significantly with settings changes, which is a GPU-bound characteristic. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the game.

Q: What is the rank of this combination among tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 1160th out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the top 31.2%.

Q: What is the highest FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 203 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 and Ryzen 7 5700G produce the following average frame rates across settings.

• Low: 203 FPS average.
• Medium: 180 FPS average, with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 207 FPS.
• High: 162 FPS average.
• Ultra: 128 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are:

• Low: 174 FPS average.
• Medium: 149 FPS average, with a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS.
• High: 112 FPS average.
• Ultra: 81 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are:

• Low: 107 FPS average.
• Medium: 78 FPS average, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS.
• High: 58 FPS average.
• Ultra: 42 FPS average.

The min/max FPS data is only available for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the min is 153 FPS, and the max is 207 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min is 126 FPS and the max is 171 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 66 FPS and the max is 89 FPS. This shows that the Medium preset provides a stable frame rate, with the minimum FPS still above the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The average FPS at each resolution for the Low, High, and Ultra presets is the only data point.