Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a performance curve in Outriders that clearly delineates the roles of each component. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering very high frame rates, but the data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured results across resolutions and settings, placing the combo within the broader benchmark database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a pronounced drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like Outriders. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 170 FPS at 1920x1080 to 146 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 24 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 78 FPS, representing a 68% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline strongly suggests that the RTX 4080 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions; the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p, but the rendering load at 4K overwhelms the graphics card.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For the Ultra preset, the average FPS goes from 151 at 1080p to 108 at 1440p, and then down to 56 at 4K. The Low preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 213, 183, and 143 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The relative drops are substantial; for instance, at Low settings, the 4K average is 33% lower than the 1440p average. This indicates that the game's rendering pipeline becomes exponentially more demanding at 4K, regardless of the quality preset.

The data also reveals that the frame rate scaling is not linear. The gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p for most presets. For example, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops by 27 from 1080p to 1440p, but by 58 from 1440p to 4K. This non-linearity points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources being saturated at 4K, which is a common characteristic of modern AAA titles. The RTX 4080 has a 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 requires significant memory throughput, and the data shows the card struggling to maintain high averages.

In essence, the benchmark results indicate that for a smooth 4K experience, users would need to rely on lower presets, while 1080p and 1440p provide much more comfortable performance margins. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck here, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows allow for a clear recommendation on settings based on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the data shows that the High preset yields a 78 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset, at 56 FPS average, is borderline for smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset offers a much better 104 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS, making it the most balanced option for 4K. The Low preset, at 143 FPS average, is the only way to exceed 144 FPS at 4K, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 1440p, the High preset achieves a 146 FPS average, which is excellent for most monitors. The Medium preset, at 162 FPS average, is even better and provides a minimum of 138 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. The Ultra preset, at 108 FPS average, is also viable, but the High or Medium presets offer a better balance of quality and speed. The Low preset, at 183 FPS average, is unnecessary unless targeting extremely high refresh rates.

At 1080p, all presets are playable, with the High preset at 170 FPS average and the Ultra preset at 151 FPS average. The Medium preset, at 189 FPS average, is the sweet spot for those wanting high frame rates without sacrificing too much detail. The Low preset, at 213 FPS average, is the maximum performance option.

The best experience per the measured rows, considering the trade-off between visual quality and performance, is the Medium preset for 4K and the High preset for 1440p and 1080p. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 104 FPS average, which is significantly smoother than the 78 FPS of High, and the minimum of 88 FPS ensures no major stutters. For 1440p, the High preset's 146 FPS average is a solid balance, and at 1080p, the High preset's 170 FPS average is more than sufficient. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, causes a substantial performance hit that is not justified by the measured FPS data, especially at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for Outriders, as the game's high-resolution textures and effects require significant memory capacity and speed. The 4K benchmarks, particularly the drop from 104 FPS at Medium to 78 FPS at High, suggest that memory bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. The base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The memory clock is listed as 1400 MHz, with an effective rate of 22.4 Gbps. These high clocks enable the card to process the large number of shading units (9728) and texture mapping units (304) efficiently. The RTX 4080's FP32 performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS, which provides the raw compute power needed for the game's physics and rendering calculations.

The benchmarks show that the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering load increases exponentially, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The data suggests that the RTX 4080 is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers high averages across all presets, but it is pushed to its limits at 4K, especially on the Ultra preset.

The GPU's position in the benchmark database is strong, with a percentile rank of 86 out of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 54247, which is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1% delta). This indicates that the RTX 4080 is a high-end card, but its performance in Outriders at 4K shows that even top-tier hardware has limits with demanding titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 56 FPS, which is the lowest measured average in the dataset.

Q: Which preset at 1440p provides the highest minimum FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 138, which is the only preset at that resolution with a recorded minimum. The average FPS for that preset is 162.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to the High preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 213 FPS, while the High preset averages 170 FPS. This means the Low preset is 43 FPS faster, representing a 25% increase in average frame rate.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER in the overall GPU benchmarks?

A: No, the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. However, the RTX 4080 SUPER is listed as a nearest rival with a positive deltaPct, indicating it is slightly slower in the aggregate database.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for 4K Medium settings?

A: The lowest average FPS for 4K Medium is 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 213, which is very high. The data suggests the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops significantly at higher resolutions, indicating the CPU is not the primary constraint at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 554th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 15% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing given the hardware involved. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all settings and resolutions, and the high frame rates measured in this dataset contribute to a favorable position.

The rank is influenced by the CPU's and GPU's individual strengths. The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, 0.6% delta), showing it is competitive with modern mobile and desktop chips. The RTX 4080's average score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

The combo's rank of 554 out of 3710 suggests that while the hardware is powerful, there are many other configurations that score higher, likely due to more recent CPUs or GPUs with higher clock speeds. However, the data shows that this specific pairing delivers excellent performance in Outriders, with playable frame rates at 4K and very high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p. The rank is a composite measure, and the measured FPS data in this game shows that the combo is well-balanced, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This CPU is responsible for feeding the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and its performance is critical for maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in Outriders, as the frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and settings, which are GPU-dependent factors.

The CPU's single-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the game's main thread efficiently, which is important for achieving high FPS. The multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11036, allowing it to handle background tasks without affecting game performance.

The CPU's L3 cache is 32 MB, which is substantial for a desktop processor, and it supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is adequate for the game's needs, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface (20 lanes) provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4080. The CPU's release date of 2020-11-04 means it is a few generations old, but its benchmark scores show it remains competitive. The nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, have similar average scores, indicating that the 5800X is still a capable mid-range to high-end processor.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to maintain a steady frame rate at lower resolutions where the GPU is not stressed. The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings, suggesting the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. At 4K, the CPU's load decreases relative to the GPU, but the high core count and clock speeds ensure that there are no CPU-related stutters. The CPU's performance is consistent with its percentile rank of 81, showing it is better than most CPUs on the market.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination, along with the minimum and maximum FPS where available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 78 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 143 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 104 | 88 | 119 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 56 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 146 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 183 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 162 | 138 | 187 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 108 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 170 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 213 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 189 | 161 | 218 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 151 | — | — |

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding, averaging 56 FPS. The Medium preset, with a 104 FPS average and a minimum of 88 FPS, is the most consistent option for 4K. The Low preset averages 143 FPS, which is the highest for 4K, while the High preset averages 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset reaches 183 FPS average, while the High and Medium presets average 146 and 162 FPS respectively, with the Medium preset showing a minimum of 138 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 108 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 213 FPS, the Medium preset averages 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS, the High preset averages 170 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 151 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy, with the Medium preset often providing the best balance of high average FPS and stable minimum FPS across all resolutions.