Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Outriders with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 show a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 134 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 84 FPS, a reduction of 50 FPS or roughly 37%. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 44 FPS, which is about 48% lower than the 1440p result and 67% lower than the 1080p figure.

This scaling pattern is consistent across all four settings presets. The Low preset shows the steepest absolute drop: 203 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset follows a similar trajectory: 178 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 97 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 61 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 32 FPS at 4K.

The data reveals that the RTX 4060 becomes the limiting component as resolution climbs. The transition from 1080p to 1440p incurs a larger relative penalty than the transition from 1440p to 4K in most presets, which suggests the GPU is already under significant load at 1440p. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS indicates a scenario where the GPU is fully saturated, while the CPU has headroom to spare. The 4K Low result of 81 FPS shows that even when graphical load is reduced, the GPU still cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K across all settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, containing 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores, with a peak FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs is 61, and its average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% lower). These comparisons place the RTX 4060 in a competitive mid-range position, though the measured Outriders results show it is not a high-end performer at 4K.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Outriders at all tested settings, but the 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become apparent limitations at 4K. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 32 FPS, which is well below playable thresholds. At 4K High, the average rises to 44 FPS, still marginal. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz helps maintain performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the card delivers 134 FPS and 84 FPS respectively on High settings. The RTX 4060's role in this combo is best described as a solid 1080p and capable 1440p performer, with 4K being a stretch except at Low settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are present but irrelevant in this discrete GPU configuration.

The CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 79, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 at 26936 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27166 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 (0.6% higher). Multi-threaded performance is strong, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and the Geekbench multicore score of 9950. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1494 and Geekbench single-core at 1894.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions but becomes more relevant at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 203 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and max-thread score of 6627 indicate that the 8-core/16-thread configuration handles multi-threaded workloads well. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 97 FPS is notably lower than the Low preset's 203 FPS, indicating that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor when graphical settings are increased. The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for this game, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across different settings at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 offers the most comfortable frame rates across all settings, with the High preset delivering 134 FPS and even the Ultra preset maintaining 97 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings drop to 84 FPS, which is still playable, while 4K only reaches 44 FPS on High.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating very similar overall performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo reaches 203 FPS, and at Medium settings 178 FPS. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 indicate sufficient multi-threaded capability. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase, with Ultra dropping to 97 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers an average of 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS average. This represents a 51 FPS difference, or approximately 46% lower performance on Ultra compared to Medium.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 81 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra results are below the typical 60 FPS threshold, making these settings unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1926 out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the upper-middle range of the database. This ranking reflects the combined performance of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 4060 across all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1926 out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders. This placement in the 52nd percentile of all combos indicates a slightly above-average configuration for this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 79th percentile performance and the GPU's 61st percentile performance, with the GPU being the weaker component in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, just 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher. These small deltas mean the CPU is competitive with several mainstream and previous-generation high-end options. The GPU's nearest rivals, meanwhile, include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and Radeon 780M, which are older or integrated solutions, indicating the RTX 4060 sits in a modest position relative to the broader GPU landscape.

Given the measured FPS data, the combo's rank is heavily influenced by 4K performance, where the RTX 4060 struggles. At 1080p, the combo's results are strong, with the High preset delivering 134 FPS and Low reaching 203 FPS. The ranking of 1926 out of 3710 suggests that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings if frame rate is a priority.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 203 FPS, Medium settings deliver 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 FPS and maximum of 205 FPS, High settings deliver 134 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 97 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 106 FPS, showing a significant impact of graphical settings on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 155 FPS, Medium at 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS, High at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 61 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 94 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 96 FPS on Medium indicates that even in the most demanding scenes, the combo maintains a playable level at 1440p Medium.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop considerably: Low at 81 FPS, Medium at 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, High at 44 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 49 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS suggests occasional stutter, while the High and Ultra results are consistently below 60 FPS.

The data shows that the Medium preset provides the only settings at 4K with a recorded minimum FPS, indicating that the other presets may have more variable frame pacing. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers a balanced experience, with the 4K Medium result of 59 FPS being the only 4K configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 178 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors, and the minimum of 152 FPS ensures smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, Medium maintains 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS, providing a solid experience for 1440p displays. Even at 3840x2160, Medium achieves 59 FPS, which is nearly at the 60 FPS target, making it the only preset that comes close to playable 4K performance.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate. At 1080p, High delivers 134 FPS, which is still excellent. At 1440p, High drops to 84 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. However, at 4K, High falls to 44 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for fast-paced action games. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution above 1080p, as the 1440p result of 61 FPS is marginal and the 4K result of 32 FPS is unplayable.

The Low preset is only recommended for users with very high refresh rate displays at 1080p, where it achieves 203 FPS, or for those attempting 4K gaming, where it reaches 81 FPS. For most users, the Medium preset represents the optimal choice, as it provides the highest frame rate that still maintains a minimum FPS above 50 across all resolutions. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings, with 4K reserved for Medium settings if visual compromise is acceptable.