Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 pairing in Outriders demonstrates a classic high-end desktop combination where the GPU takes the lead at higher resolutions, but the CPU still holds its ground at 1080p. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the measured frame rates, how the system scales across resolutions, and where this combo stands among the thousands of tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), running on the AM4 socket. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel access and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 13,184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,499 in single-core. Its 3DMark results show 6,858 with 16 threads and 921 with a single thread. The PassMark multi-thread score is 26,612, while single-thread is 3,385. These numbers place the CPU in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms roughly four-fifths of the competition.

The nearest rivals in the database paint a clear picture of its standing. The Intel Core i5-12600K has an identical average benchmark score of 27,578 with a 0% delta, making them performance twins in aggregate. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, just 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27,636, a 0.2% edge. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H sits 0.3% ahead at 27,507. In practical terms, this CPU is squarely in the upper-midrange tier for gaming workloads.

For Outriders specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p reveals the CPU's contribution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 209 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the processor can feed the GPU adequately even at lower graphical loads. The 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost is well-suited for the game's threading model, which benefits from multiple cores but doesn't require extreme single-thread performance. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is likely balanced between CPU and GPU, since dropping settings from Ultra to Low yields a gain from 148 FPS to 209 FPS, a 41% improvement that indicates the GPU is still a factor even at this resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU has 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed.

Memory specifications include 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The card delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and has a 320 W TDP. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 6,567, Geekbench OpenCL at 214,739, and Vulkan at 263,779. PassMark G3D score is 34,457, with GPU compute at 20,671.

The RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rivals show remarkable parity: the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.7% ahead). This clustering means the RTX 4080 is at the edge of a performance band where small percentage differences translate to minimal real-world impact.

In Outriders, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 56 FPS, which is a demanding scenario for any card. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game's texture requirements at 4K, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame pacing. The boost clock of 2505 MHz allows the card to push high frame rates when the CPU keeps up, as evidenced by the 143 FPS average at 4K Low settings — a scenario where the GPU is still the primary driver but less constrained by shading complexity.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. Starting at 1920x1080 with High settings, the average is 167 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 143 FPS, a 14.4% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 78 FPS, which is 53.3% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

For Low settings, the scaling is similar but less dramatic. At 1080p Low, the average is 209 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 179 FPS (14.4% less), and at 4K Low, it reaches 143 FPS, which is 31.6% lower than 1080p. The fact that 4K Low still produces 143 FPS — the same as 1440p High — shows that the GPU has enough headroom at lower settings to maintain playable frame rates even at the highest resolution.

Medium settings provide a middle ground. At 1080p Medium, the average is 186 FPS with a minimum of 158 and maximum of 214. At 1440p Medium, this becomes 159 FPS (135 min, 183 max), a 14.5% drop. At 4K Medium, the average is 104 FPS (88 min, 119 max), a 44.1% reduction from 1080p. The minimum FPS values at 4K Medium (88) are still above 60, indicating smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

Ultra settings show the most significant scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 148 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 108 FPS (27.0% less), and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 56 FPS (62.2% less). This pattern strongly suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions — the RTX 4080's raw compute and memory bandwidth determine the frame rate. The 1080p to 1440p scaling at Ultra (148 to 108) is larger than the 1080p to 1440p scaling at High (167 to 143), which indicates that Ultra settings add enough GPU load to shift the balance further toward the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 599th out of 3,710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 16.2% of all configurations in the database. The rank reflects the overall performance across all measured settings and resolutions, not just a single point.

Being in the 599th position means there are 598 combos that outperform this pairing, but also 3,111 that perform worse. The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4080's strong showing at 4K, where it achieves 78 FPS on High settings. The CPU's 79th percentile standing contributes to the overall score, but the GPU's 86th percentile is the more significant factor.

The rank also implies that the Ryzen 7 5700X does not hold the GPU back significantly in this game. If the CPU were a severe bottleneck, the combo would rank lower relative to other RTX 4080 pairings. The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves 209 FPS on Low, which is near the upper range for many high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor, and the CPU's 8 cores provide enough throughput to avoid stalling the graphics pipeline.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

• Low: average 209 FPS
• Medium: average 186 FPS, minimum 158, maximum 214
• High: average 167 FPS
• Ultra: average 148 FPS

At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS on Low and remains above 145 FPS even at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 61 FPS, which represents a 29.2% performance penalty for maximum visual quality. The Medium settings provide a balanced 186 FPS average, with the minimum of 158 FPS ensuring no noticeable dips.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

• Low: average 179 FPS
• Medium: average 159 FPS, minimum 135, maximum 183
• High: average 143 FPS
• Ultra: average 108 FPS

At 1440p, the system maintains high frame rates across all settings. The Low setting yields 179 FPS, while Ultra drops to 108 FPS — a 39.7% reduction. The Medium settings show a 159 FPS average with a minimum of 135, which is still well above typical 144 Hz monitor refresh rates. The High setting at 143 FPS is nearly identical to the 4K Low result, highlighting how settings and resolution interact.

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD):

• Low: average 143 FPS
• Medium: average 104 FPS, minimum 88, maximum 119
• High: average 78 FPS
• Ultra: average 56 FPS

At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings produce 143 FPS, which is playable on high-refresh 4K displays. Medium drops to 104 FPS, still smooth for most gaming scenarios. High falls to 78 FPS, and Ultra reaches 56 FPS — the only setting where the average dips below 60 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 88, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the system avoids severe stuttering.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent GPU-bound behavior: at 1080p, the drop is 29.2%; at 1440p, it's 39.7%; at 4K, it's 60.8%. This increasing penalty with resolution confirms that the RTX 4080's compute resources are the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Outriders?

A: The data does not indicate a severe bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 209 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 78 FPS. The CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across resolutions.

Q: What is the best settings level for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: Medium settings provide the best balance, with an average of 104 FPS and a minimum of 88 FPS. High settings drop to 78 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a delta of 0.1%. This makes them effectively identical in performance, with the RTX 4080 slightly ahead in the database.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p high-refresh monitors?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 143, which matches a 144 Hz refresh rate. Even at Ultra, the system averages 108 FPS, sufficient for most high-refresh displays.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X is in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 27,578. This places it above the majority of processors in the database.

Q: How does the combo rank overall among all tested configurations in Outriders?

A: This pairing ranks 599th out of 3,710 combos, placing it in the top 16.2% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects strong performance across all resolutions and settings, particularly at 4K where the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth deliver 78 FPS on High.