Outriders

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Outriders?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 395th out of 1,693 tested combos for this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,214 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26,196) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26,161). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X by 0.2% (26,272) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U by 0.2% (26,262).

Q: What is the GPU's position relative to the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 5070 posts an average benchmark score of 41,687, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090's 41,441. It also sits 0.2% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41,610).

Q: At which resolution does the combo exceed 60 FPS at Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the combo delivers 92.4 FPS average. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 47.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best measured FPS at 1080p?

A: The maximum measured average at 1920x1080 is 206.9 FPS on Low settings. High settings yield 169.5 FPS, while Ultra produces 143.4 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck at 4K Low?

A: The data shows 3840x2160 Low averages 118.7 FPS, which is still high but below the 1080p Low figure of 206.9 FPS. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip on a 5 nm process. It packs 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and boosts to 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory sits on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Outriders, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth directly influence how well the game handles high-resolution textures and effects. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and High settings is stark: 118.7 FPS versus 64.6 FPS. This 54.1 FPS gap shows how much the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are stressed by the game's visual load at 4K. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s are the key metrics here — they determine how quickly the card can shade and texture each frame.

The RTX 5070's FP32 throughput of 30.87 TFLOPS is substantial for a looter shooter like Outriders, which relies on particle effects, dynamic lighting, and numerous on-screen enemies. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are present, though Outriders does not heavily leverage ray tracing. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it well above average, and its nearest rival data shows it edging out the RTX 3090 by 0.6% in synthetic scores.

At 2560x1440, the GPU shows strong headroom: Medium settings run at 160.4 FPS, and High at 125.5 FPS. Even Ultra at 1440p stays above 90 FPS at 92.4. The 4K Ultra result of 47.2 FPS is the only measured scenario that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, signaling that the card's 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus are adequate for most scenarios but not for maxed-out 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3.

For a game like Outriders, which benefits from multi-threaded performance in busy combat scenes, the 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-suited. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,620 and single-core score of 3,193 indicate balanced performance. In synthetic tests, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,858 versus the 2-thread score of 1,821 shows strong scaling when all cores are engaged.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier. Its nearest rival comparisons are tight: only 0.2% separates it from the Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U. This means the 5700X is not a bottleneck in Outriders at most settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 206.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy at lower resolutions.

The 32 MB shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for gaming, as it reduces memory latency when accessing frequently used data. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is standard for the platform. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the RTX 5070, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 5.0 x16.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 118.7 FPS on Low, 88.6 FPS on Medium, 64.6 FPS on High, and 47.2 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 30.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 24.0 FPS. The jump to Ultra is the most punishing, dropping 17.4 FPS from High. This pattern shows that 4K Ultra is beyond the card's comfortable range for this title.

At 2560x1440, the results are far more playable: 179 FPS on Low, 160.4 FPS on Medium, 125.5 FPS on High, and 92.4 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 18.6 FPS, Medium to High is 34.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 33.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra figure of 92.4 FPS is the standout — it keeps the game above 90 FPS at high visual quality.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its peak: 206.9 FPS on Low, 185.1 FPS on Medium, 169.5 FPS on High, and 143.4 FPS on Ultra. The differences here are smaller in relative terms because the CPU and GPU are both pushing high frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra is 63.5 FPS, but even the Ultra setting remains well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly used by competitive players.

Resolution scaling shows a clear pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 51.0 FPS (143.4 to 92.4). Moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra costs 45.2 FPS (92.4 to 47.2). The 4K Ultra result is the only one in the entire dataset below 60 FPS, making it the sole scenario where the combo struggles.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 395th out of 1,693 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.3% of all systems tested for Outriders. This is a strong result, but not elite — the top tier is dominated by higher-end CPUs and GPUs. The rank reflects both the CPU's 83rd percentile and GPU's 83rd percentile standings, which are solid but not class-leading.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how evenly matched this processor is against its competition. With a delta of just 0.1% versus the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% against the Ryzen 5 7600X, the 5700X is effectively in a dead heat with those parts. This means swapping to a different CPU in the same performance class would not produce noticeable changes in Outriders frame rates.

The GPU's position relative to the RTX 3090 is notable — the newer Blackwell architecture edges out the older Ampere flagship by 0.6% in average benchmark score. This suggests the RTX 5070 is well-matched to the 5700X, as neither component is dramatically stronger than the other. The combo's rank of 395 out of 1,693 indicates that while many systems are faster, a significant majority (over 76%) are slower.

Settings Recommendations

For 3840x2160, the data clearly shows that Ultra is not viable, with 47.2 FPS average. High settings at 64.6 FPS are borderline, barely above the 60 FPS baseline. Medium at 88.6 FPS is the practical choice for 4K — it provides smooth gameplay while retaining visual quality. Low at 118.7 FPS is the option for players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings at 92.4 FPS deliver an excellent experience. This is the sweet spot for this combo. High at 125.5 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors, and Medium at 160.4 FPS is the choice for 165 Hz displays. Low at 179 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing 180 Hz or above.

At 1920x1080, all settings exceed 140 FPS, making the choice about monitor capability. Ultra at 143.4 FPS suits 144 Hz displays. High at 169.5 FPS and Medium at 185.1 FPS are better for 170-180 Hz panels. Low at 206.9 FPS is the maximum the combo can produce, suitable for 200 Hz+ monitors.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is 2560x1440 Ultra at 92.4 FPS. It balances visual fidelity with smoothness, and the FPS is high enough for most players. For competitive play, 1920x1080 High at 169.5 FPS is the strongest combination of quality and speed. Avoid 4K Ultra entirely, as the 47.2 FPS result will feel sluggish in a fast-paced looter shooter.