Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a strong Outriders experience, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. This pairing places the combo at rank 756 out of 3710 tested combinations, putting it in the top quintile of systems evaluated for this looter shooter. The data shows a capable setup for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p play, while 4K remains smooth at medium presets but requires careful settings management to maintain high frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

Outriders demonstrates a clear performance curve as resolution increases, with the RTX 4080 becoming the dominant factor at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 160 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops that figure to 137 FPS, a reduction of 23 FPS or roughly 14 percent. The step to 3840x2160 at High yields 78 FPS, which represents a 59 FPS drop from 1440p and a 82 FPS drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K, with the frame rate nearly halving compared to 1080p.

The Low preset shows a similar trend but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 200 FPS, while 1440p Low delivers 171 FPS, and 4K Low drops to 138 FPS. The percentage decline from 1080p to 4K at Low is 31 percent, which is less severe than the 51 percent drop seen at High settings. This suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly, but at higher settings the GPU bottleneck becomes more pronounced.

Medium settings provide the most complete data set, with min and max frame rates recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 177 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 204. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 152 FPS, with a min of 129 and max of 175. The 4K Medium result shows 104 FPS average, with min of 88 and max of 119. The frame time consistency, as reflected by the min-to-max spread, remains tight across all resolutions, indicating stable performance without major hitches.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra average is 142 FPS, which drops to 108 FPS at 1440p and further to 56 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire measured set, showing that this combination cannot sustain smooth gameplay at maximum quality in 4K. The gap between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 52 FPS, a 48 percent reduction, which is the largest relative drop among all presets.

The scaling data indicates that the RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, handles 1440p and 1080p with headroom to spare. At 4K, the pixel throughput demands exceed what the GPU can deliver at Ultra settings, making Medium the practical ceiling for 4K at playable frame rates. The CPU, an 8-core 16-thread Zen 3 part with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, appears sufficient at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 160 FPS, as the performance delta between 1080p and 1440p High is modest.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D brings substantial processing capability to Outriders, a game that benefits from strong single-thread performance and adequate multi-core scaling. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The standout feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is unusually large for a consumer desktop chip and helps with game data locality.

Benchmark data for the CPU shows strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23, the 5800X3D scores 14317 multi-core and 1452 single-core. The Geekbench results are 11765 multi-core and 2017 single-core. PassMark multithread score sits at 28309, with a single-thread score of 3234. These numbers place the CPU at the 80th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating solid performance for gaming workloads.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 27887 (0 percent delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K at 27872 (0.1 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 27932 (-0.1 percent delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27799 (0.3 percent delta). The 5800X3D’s average benchmark score is 27896, placing it effectively neck-and-neck with these alternatives. This means that for Outriders, the CPU is not a differentiator at typical gaming frame rates; the GPU does the heavy lifting.

In Outriders specifically, the CPU’s role becomes evident when comparing frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the system hits 200 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it manages 142 FPS. The difference of 58 FPS between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is almost entirely due to GPU load, not CPU limits. The 5800X3D can feed the RTX 4080 enough data to reach 200 FPS, suggesting that CPU-bound scenarios are rare at these settings.

The 16 threads help with background tasks and DirectX 12 draw calls, but Outriders does not appear to scale beyond 8 threads in a way that would bottleneck this combo. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7299 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 7285 are nearly identical, indicating that the additional threads beyond 16 provide no measurable benefit. For this game, the 8-core configuration with high single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 884) is sufficient to avoid limiting the RTX 4080 at all but the most extreme frame rate targets.

The 5800X3D’s cache hierarchy, with 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core alongside the 96 MB L3, likely contributes to consistent frame times in Outriders. The measured min FPS values at Medium settings—151 at 1080p, 129 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K—show that the CPU maintains stable delivery of frames even when the GPU is under heavy load. The lack of min FPS data for other presets prevents a full comparison, but the available figures suggest no major CPU-induced stutters.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 137 FPS average, which is well above 60 FPS and close to the 1440p High result of 137 FPS. The 1080p High score is 160 FPS, but the visual improvement from 1440p typically justifies the 23 FPS drop.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 104, with a minimum of 88. At 4K High, the average drops to 78 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1 percent), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6 percent), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7 percent). The RTX 4080 is effectively on par with these cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 27896, which places it just above the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872) and just below the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932).

Q: Is the 8-core 16-thread configuration enough for Outriders?

A: Yes. The CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score of 7299 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 7285 show that adding more than 16 threads yields no gains. Outriders does not require more than 8 cores, and the high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3234) ensures smooth operation.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 151. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 129. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 88. These values indicate consistent frame pacing without severe drops.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 756 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. That places the system in the top 20 percent of all configurations in the database for this game. The ranking reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, with the combo performing strongly at 1080p and 1440p but losing ground at 4K Ultra.

The rank is influenced by the balance between CPU and GPU. The 5800X3D, at the 80th percentile for CPUs, does not hold back the RTX 4080, which sits at the 86th percentile for GPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 is closely matched by its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54209, meaning that in Outriders, the difference between these two cards would be minimal. The combo’s rank of 756 suggests that many systems with higher-tier GPUs (such as RTX 4090 or newer) would outperform it, but it also outranks a majority of the 3710 tested configurations.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the 5800X3D’s performance is essentially identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, all within 0.3 percent of each other in average score. This means that swapping the CPU for any of those alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Outriders, as long as the GPU remains the same. The ranking is therefore driven primarily by the RTX 4080’s capability rather than the CPU choice.

The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the weakest point in the measured data, dragging the combo’s rank below what it would achieve if only 1080p and 1440p results were considered. At those lower resolutions, the system consistently exceeds 100 FPS across all presets, which would place it in a higher percentile. The inclusion of 4K Ultra in the ranking calculation penalizes the combo, as many other systems with more powerful GPUs can handle that workload at higher frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide the most compelling experience. The measured average of 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during intense combat sequences. This preset offers a 15 FPS improvement over High at the same resolution (137 FPS) while maintaining a minimum above 120 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1080p, High settings deliver 160 FPS average, which is 17 FPS below Low (200 FPS) but 18 FPS above Medium (177 FPS) and 18 FPS above Ultra (142 FPS). The High preset at 1080p is the recommended choice for competitive play, as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while staying well above 144 Hz. The 160 FPS average leaves headroom for occasional drops without falling below the refresh rate of most standard gaming monitors.

For 4K users, Medium is the only sensible choice. The 104 FPS average at 4K Medium is playable and visually rich, while High drops to 78 FPS and Ultra falls to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium result also shows a minimum of 88 FPS, ensuring that even the heaviest scenes maintain fluid motion. Players with 4K displays should avoid Ultra unless they prioritize image quality over frame rate, as the 56 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz panels.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution above 1080p, as the visual degradation outweighs the frame rate gains. At 1440p Low, the system produces 171 FPS, which is only 19 FPS more than High (137 FPS) but with a significant loss in texture and shadow quality. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 19 FPS (152 FPS vs 171 FPS) but provides a much better image.

In summary, the optimal settings depend on the display: 1440p Medium for the best all-around experience, 1080p High for competitive play, and 4K Medium for high-resolution visuals. The data shows that this combo should never be run at 4K Ultra, as the 56 FPS result fails to meet the minimum standard for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details every measured frame rate for this combo in Outriders, ordered by resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 200 FPS average. Medium produces 177 FPS average, with a minimum of 151 FPS and a maximum of 204 FPS. High yields 160 FPS average. Ultra delivers 142 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 58 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High (17 FPS) and between High and Ultra (18 FPS).

At 2560x1440, Low achieves 171 FPS average. Medium produces 152 FPS average, with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High yields 137 FPS average. Ultra delivers 108 FPS average. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 63 FPS, which is slightly larger than at 1080p due to the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, Low achieves 138 FPS average. Medium produces 104 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. High yields 78 FPS average. Ultra delivers 56 FPS average. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 82 FPS, the largest absolute difference among all resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the only measured value below 60 FPS.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions, the 1080p to 1440p scaling shows a 23 FPS drop at High (160 to 137), a 29 FPS drop at Low (200 to 171), a 25 FPS drop at Medium (177 to 152), and a 34 FPS drop at Ultra (142 to 108). The 1440p to 4K scaling shows a 59 FPS drop at High (137 to 78), a 33 FPS drop at Low (171 to 138), a 48 FPS drop at Medium (152 to 104), and a 52 FPS drop at Ultra (108 to 56). These figures confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, especially at higher presets.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data. Across resolutions, the minimum FPS scales as follows: 151 at 1080p, 129 at 1440p, and 88 at 4K. The maximum FPS is 204 at 1080p, 175 at 1440p, and 119 at 4K. The gap between min and max grows slightly with resolution, from 53 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p to 31 FPS at 4K, indicating that frame pacing becomes more consistent at higher resolutions due to the GPU being more uniformly loaded.

All numbers in this breakdown come directly from the measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination. The results show a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, with 4K requiring a compromise on settings to maintain playable frame rates. The data supports the rank of 756 out of 3710 combos, reflecting strong but not top-tier performance in Outriders.