Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 191st out of 1,693 tested combos in Outriders. This places the combination in the top 11.3% of all systems evaluated for this title, a strong showing that reflects the balance between a capable eight-core CPU and a flagship GPU. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 91st percentile among all graphics cards. In the context of this game, the combination outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, but the gap to the very top is notable. The RTX 4090’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, show delta percentages of -0.4% and -0.9% respectively, indicating the 4090 is statistically near the top of its class, yet the combo ranking suggests that Outriders is not purely GPU-bound at all times. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-11900KF and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, show deltas of 0.1% and -0.2%, meaning the 5700X is effectively on par with those processors in average benchmark scores. For Outriders, this means the platform’s overall rank is a function of both parts working in concert, not just the graphics card’s raw power.

How This Combo Ranks

The 191st position out of 1,693 combos places this system in the upper echelon of tested configurations for Outriders. To contextualize this, consider that the top 10% of combos would include roughly the first 169 entries; this pairing sits just outside that tier. The data suggests that while the RTX 4090 is a dominant GPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 83rd percentile standing among all CPUs introduces a slight bottleneck in certain scenarios. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26,214 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which scores 26,196, a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates that the processor is not a weak link in absolute terms, but in a game like Outriders, which relies on both CPU and GPU throughput, the combination’s rank reflects the CPU’s position relative to newer or higher-tier processors. The GPU’s 91st percentile is higher, and its average benchmark score of 66,473 is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P40 but 1.3% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P6000. This means the graphics card is performing at the expected level for a flagship, yet the combo rank is slightly dragged down by the CPU’s mid-to-high tier status rather than top-tier. Overall, the data shows a system that is very capable in Outriders, but not the absolute fastest; the ranking implies that a CPU with a higher percentile would push this combo into the top 100.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 brings 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for a looter shooter, far exceeding what Outriders requires at any resolution. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, which supports the high frame rates seen in the measured data. The GPU’s base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and it houses 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. These specifications allow the card to achieve a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s, figures that directly influence how quickly the game’s environments and effects are rendered. In the context of Outriders, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher settings, as evidenced by the frame rate drops when moving from Low to Ultra presets. The card’s FP32 performance of 82.58 TFLOPS is more than sufficient for this title, and its 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide headroom for any ray-traced or DLSS features, though the measured data does not include those specific tests. The RTX 4090’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Tesla T4 with a delta of -0.4%, are not gaming-focused cards, which underscores the 4090’s dominance in this application. The GPU’s role is clear: it delivers the bulk of the rendering power, and the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the card maintains playable frame rates, which confirms its architecture.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 211.8 FPS, which drops to 179.2 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 143.2 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 32.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset. The scaling is more pronounced at higher settings: at High, the system goes from 169 FPS at 1080p to 145.7 FPS at 1440p, and down to 83.5 FPS at 4K, a 50.6% drop. This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, which is expected given the RTX 4090’s architecture. However, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 211.8 FPS figure is high but not the absolute ceiling for this GPU, suggesting that the Ryzen 7 5700X is keeping up adequately but may be capping performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The delta between Medium and High at 1080p is 16.3 FPS (185.3 to 169), but at 4K, the same preset change results in a larger 32.9 FPS gap (116.4 to 83.5), showing that the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with resolution. The data indicates that at 1440p, the system is still GPU-bound at Ultra settings, but at 1080p, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks, though the single-thread performance of 921 in 3DMark single-thread tests is modest compared to newer CPUs. Overall, the limiting component shifts from CPU at 1080p Low to GPU at 4K Ultra, with the crossover occurring around 1440p Medium.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate is found at the High preset for most resolutions. At 1080p High, the system delivers 169 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, while 1440p High yields 145.7 FPS, still well above the 144 Hz refresh threshold for most monitors. Even at 4K High, the average FPS of 83.5 is playable for a looter shooter, where reaction times are less critical than in fast-paced PvP. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, comes with a significant performance cost: at 1080p it drops to 149.3 FPS, a 11.7% reduction from High, and at 4K it falls to 63.2 FPS, which is a 24.3% drop from High and may feel less fluid. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 185.3 FPS at 1080p and 116.4 FPS at 4K, but the visual fidelity loss is not justified given the High preset’s strong numbers. For users with 144 Hz displays, the Low preset at 1080p (211.8 FPS) or 1440p (179.2 FPS) provides the highest headroom, but the graphical compromises are noticeable. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot: it maintains above 60 FPS even at 4K and exceeds 140 FPS at 1440p, making it the recommended preset for this combination. If a user prioritizes maximum frame rates over visuals, Low at 1440p is the best option, but for the majority of players, High delivers the best experience per the measured rows.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system’s performance spans from 211.8 FPS on Low to 149.3 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records 185.3 FPS, and High comes in at 169 FPS. This shows a predictable step-down as settings increase, with the largest single jump being 16.3 FPS from Medium to High. The delta between Low and Ultra is 62.5 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4090 has substantial headroom even at the highest preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers drop across the board: Low achieves 179.2 FPS, Medium 160.4 FPS, High 145.7 FPS, and Ultra 119.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 59.6 FPS, but the relative performance loss from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with an average reduction of about 15% across all settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s workload becomes more demanding: Low records 143.2 FPS, Medium 116.4 FPS, High 83.5 FPS, and Ultra 63.2 FPS. The drop from Medium to High at 4K is 32.9 FPS, which is the steepest single-step decline in the entire dataset, highlighting the GPU’s limits at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 65 FPS, while every other setting at any resolution exceeds 83 FPS. This breakdown confirms that the system is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and maintains playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other systems in Outriders?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X + RTX 4090 ranks 191st out of 1,693 tested combos, placing it in the top 11.3% of all configurations for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves 211.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the dataset.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 63.2, while the CPU’s benchmark scores remain steady, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution and setting.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26,214, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,196) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26,161).

Q: What settings provide the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 145.7 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and offers better visuals than Medium (160.4 FPS) without a significant performance penalty.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 143.2 FPS, Medium 116.4 FPS, and High 83.5 FPS, all of which are playable, while Ultra drops to 63.2 FPS, which is still technically playable but less smooth.