Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a very strong experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a clear pattern: this looter shooter becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s large cache helps maintain high frame rates at lower settings. The measured frame rates show that 1080p gameplay is exceptionally fast, 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors, and 4K Ultra demands compromises to stay smooth. This analysis breaks down the measured results by resolution, component role, and settings to give a practical picture of what this combo can do.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, which is exactly what you would expect from a GPU-heavy title like Outriders. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 147.9 at 1920x1080 to 125.0 at 2560x1440, and then to 81.2 at 3840x2160. That is a 45% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The scaling is not linear, though — the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 35% of the frame rate, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs only 15%. This indicates that the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at 1440p, but the sheer pixel count at 4K begins to saturate the rendering pipeline.

The story changes dramatically when you look at Low settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 180.6 FPS average. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 156.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it still manages 123.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 132.9 FPS versus Low’s 180.6 FPS — a 47.7 FPS difference. At 4K, Ultra is 62.1 FPS versus Low’s 123.3 FPS — a 61.2 FPS difference. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU well enough that graphics settings have a smaller relative impact, while at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, and lowering settings provides a much larger proportional gain.

The data also shows that Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration where the average FPS falls below 60 FPS territory, hitting 62.1 FPS. This is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1080p and 1440p results all stay above 100 FPS except for 1440p Ultra at 109.4 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. The resolution scaling pattern here points to a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring a settings trade-off to maintain high refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its defining feature is the 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a massive amount for a gaming CPU. The benchmark data shows this processor performs well above average, sitting in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 24673. Its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent — the Intel Core i7-1360P is only 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% ahead — meaning this CPU is competitively positioned in its class.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 180.6 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the entire dataset. This high frame rate is enabled by the CPU’s ability to process game logic and draw calls quickly. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores support this: the CPU scores 6764 in the 16-thread test and 6755 in the max-thread test, showing that it scales well with the 16 threads available. The single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark is less impressive, but the large L3 cache helps mitigate the need for frequent memory accesses, which is crucial for a game like Outriders that involves many on-screen enemies and particle effects.

When comparing to its direct rivals, the 5700X3D’s performance in this game is not explicitly measured, but the CPU benchmark data suggests it should not be a bottleneck. The Intel Core i5-11600 is only 0.5% behind in average CPU score, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% ahead. The fact that the 5700X3D holds its own against these varied competitors indicates that its combination of 8 cores and large cache is well-suited for modern game engines. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for a looter shooter where assets are constantly loaded and unloaded as you move through the world, reducing the penalty of slower DDR4 memory.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data shows it is the primary driver of frame rate differences across settings. This GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2617 MHz, and it has 10752 shading units. The GPU sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 59188, which is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580. The only rival listed that beats it is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which is 1.9% ahead.

In Outriders, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are likely the reasons why 4K High settings still achieve 81.2 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is more than enough for this game’s textures at 4K, and the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth keeps the rendering pipeline fed. The PassMark G3D score of 36565 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 both indicate strong raw performance. The GPU’s FP32 compute of 56.28 TFLOPS suggests it can handle the complex lighting and particle effects in Outriders without breaking a sweat.

However, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 62.1. This is a 23.5% reduction from 4K High’s 81.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is larger than at any other resolution, confirming that the Ultra preset’s additional effects (likely shadows, reflections, and post-processing) are heavily GPU-intensive. The RTX 5080’s 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present, but Outriders does not heavily rely on ray tracing, so the traditional rasterization performance is what matters here. The data shows that the GPU has enough headroom at 1080p and 1440p to push very high frame rates, with 1440p High hitting 125.0 FPS and 1080p High hitting 147.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience for most players will be the High preset at 2560x1440, which delivers 125.0 FPS average. This is a significant jump from Ultra’s 109.4 FPS at the same resolution, and the visual difference between High and Ultra is typically less noticeable in a fast-paced game than the 15.6 FPS frame rate gain. For players with 1080p monitors, High settings at 147.9 FPS is the optimal balance, as it is only 32.7 FPS below Low but provides substantially better visual fidelity.

At 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. The High preset at 81.2 FPS is playable, but if you want to stay above 100 FPS, you must drop to Medium, which yields 108.8 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 27.6 FPS improvement over High, which is a 34% increase. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 4K gaming on this combo, as it maintains a high refresh rate without the visual degradation of Low settings. Low at 4K hits 123.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a game that emphasizes environmental detail.

Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p, where the 132.9 FPS average is still very smooth. At 1440p, Ultra’s 109.4 FPS is acceptable, but High offers better performance per visual cost. At 4K, Ultra’s 62.1 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests that the extra visual fidelity is not worth the frame rate drop. The measured rows clearly show that High is the best all-around preset for this game, with Medium as a strong alternative for 4K users who prioritize frame rate.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 125.0 FPS average, which is the best combination of visual quality and performance. 1080p High hits 147.9 FPS, but 1440p provides a sharper image without a dramatic frame rate loss.

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

A: Yes, at 4K Medium settings it achieves 108.8 FPS average, and at High it manages 81.2 FPS. However, 4K Ultra drops to 62.1 FPS, so you will need to use Medium or High for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The 5700X3D scores 24673 on average, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. It is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600 and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 a strong GPU relative to its peers?

A: The RTX 5080 ranks in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 59188 is 1.6% higher than the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 is 1.9% faster.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 156.6 FPS average, while Ultra produces 109.4 FPS. This is a 47.2 FPS difference, representing a 30% performance gain from lowering settings to Low.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows that 1080p Low reaches 180.6 FPS, which is the highest measured average. The 8-core, 16-thread CPU with 96 MB of L3 cache appears sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as the frame rate is not artificially limited.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings deliver 180.6 FPS, Medium delivers 161.4 FPS, High delivers 147.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 132.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 47.7 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU still has headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 156.6 FPS, Medium at 141.4 FPS, High at 125.0 FPS, and Ultra at 109.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 47.2 FPS, and every setting stays above 100 FPS, making this the most versatile resolution for high refresh rate displays.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 123.3 FPS, Medium at 108.8 FPS, High at 81.2 FPS, and Ultra at 62.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 61.2 FPS, the largest of any resolution. This is the only resolution where Medium falls below 110 FPS and High falls below 100 FPS, confirming that 4K requires either lower settings or acceptance of sub-90 FPS averages. The full dataset shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5080 is strong enough for high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K demands a settings compromise to stay smooth.