Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a broad range of performance in Outriders, but the experience is heavily dictated by resolution and quality preset. At 1080p, the combination is capable of high refresh rates, while 4K demands significant compromises. The data shows a clear trend: this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low settings if playable frame rates are the priority.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that becomes GPU-limited as pixel count rises. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 100.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 64.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 35.2 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 36.4 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are the primary constraints at higher resolutions, rather than the CPU.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The system manages 74.6 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 45.8 FPS at 1440p and a demanding 24.6 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is a 50 FPS difference, which makes 4K Ultra effectively unplayable for smooth action. At Low settings, the resolution scaling is less punishing: 190.6 FPS at 1080p, 119.1 FPS at 1440p, and 59.8 FPS at 4K. This shows that reducing graphical load shifts the bottleneck away from the GPU, allowing the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads to maintain higher frame rates.

The data suggests that at 1080p, even with Ultra settings, the RTX 2060 is still the limiting factor. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 921 and multi-thread score of 6858 indicate ample headroom for this title. At 4K, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed, as evidenced by the 24.6 FPS Ultra result. The scaling from High to Ultra at 4K costs 11.8 FPS, while the jump from Low to High costs 23.4 FPS, showing that the most demanding settings have a disproportionate impact at high pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Outriders, this specific pairing ranks 1389 out of 1693 combinations. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which aligns with the RTX 2060’s position as a mid-range GPU. The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 58, meaning it outperforms 58% of tested graphics cards, but the CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 83, indicating the processor is a stronger component in this pairing.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26214 puts it in close competition with several rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which scores 26196, and 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, which scores 26161. Conversely, it is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, which scores 26272, and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, which scores 26262. These deltas are minimal, showing that the 5700X is effectively on par with these alternatives in synthetic CPU tests.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060’s average benchmark score of 16074 places it near similar-performance cards. It is 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996, and 1.8% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, which scores 15786. It is 1.7% slower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which both score 16351. These small differences confirm that the RTX 2060 is a consistent performer within its class, but the low combo rank in Outriders suggests the game’s specific engine demands more GPU horsepower for higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings provide an average of 100.1 FPS, which is smooth for most displays and retains good visual fidelity. Medium settings push this to 135.1 FPS, offering a significant boost for high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra drops to 74.6 FPS, which is still playable but requires sacrificing some smoothness for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, the recommended setting is Medium, yielding 84.2 FPS. High settings are also viable at 64.9 FPS, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Low settings at 1440p hit 119.1 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is noticeable. Ultra at 1440p should be avoided, as 45.8 FPS is below the threshold for a consistently responsive experience in a looter shooter.

At 4K, the only sensible option is Low settings, which delivers 59.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 43.6 FPS, and High falls to 36.4 FPS, both of which are too low for fast-paced combat. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as 24.6 FPS is effectively unplayable. The data indicates that this system is not designed for 4K gaming in Outriders, and users should either lower the resolution or significantly reduce graphical settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 190.6 FPS, Medium averages 135.1 FPS, High averages 100.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 74.6 FPS. The spread of 116 FPS between Low and Ultra shows the GPU’s sensitivity to quality presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 119.1 FPS for Low, 84.2 FPS for Medium, 64.9 FPS for High, and 45.8 FPS for Ultra. This represents a drop of 71.5 FPS from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and a 28.8 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the results are much lower. Low settings average 59.8 FPS, Medium averages 43.6 FPS, High averages 36.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 24.6 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 130.8 FPS, which highlights the massive cost of rendering four times the pixels. The gap between 1440p High and 4K High is 28.5 FPS, showing that the resolution jump is more punishing than the settings jump at this tier.

FAQ

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

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 59.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 43.6 FPS, and High settings fall to 36.4 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1080p is the strongest resolution, with High settings averaging 100.1 FPS and Medium averaging 135.1 FPS. 1440p Medium is also viable at 84.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 190.6 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU only manages 24.6 FPS, indicating a clear GPU bottleneck.

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

A: High settings average 64.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 45.8 FPS. The difference is 19.1 FPS, making Ultra less attractive for a marginal visual improvement.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1389 out of 1693 combos, placing it in the lower half. The GPU’s percentile is 58, while the CPU’s percentile is 83, showing the processor is a stronger component.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient bandwidth for gaming workloads.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frame data. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 190.6 FPS, which indicates the CPU can handle high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 3DMark multi-thread score of 6858 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 confirm strong multi-threaded performance, which is beneficial for the game’s background processes and physics calculations.

However, the CPU’s performance is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The GPU’s 6 GB memory and 192-bit bus are more restrictive, especially at 1440p and 4K. The CPU’s single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 3193 in Cinebench R23 show it can handle the game’s primary logic without issue. The 5700X is a capable partner for the RTX 2060, but the system’s overall performance in Outriders is capped by the graphics card, particularly at higher settings. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs means it outperforms most processors on the market, but this advantage is not fully utilized when the GPU is overwhelmed at 4K.