Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a robust performance profile in Outriders, demonstrating a clear balance between CPU and GPU capabilities across various resolutions and settings. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K performance remains solid but more demanding on the graphics card. The data suggests a system well-suited for a looter shooter where consistent, high frame rates are crucial for a fluid gameplay experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a significant and predictable shift in performance as resolution increases, highlighting the changing bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 160 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces this to 137 FPS, and at 4K, the average drops further to 81 FPS. This scaling pattern shows a 49.4% decrease in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K High, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count grows.

The scaling is even more pronounced at lower settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 200 at 1080p to 171 at 1440p, and finally to 138 at 4K. This represents a 31% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest (29 FPS) compared to the drop from 1440p to 4K (33 FPS) suggests a more gradual transition into GPU-bound territory, but the overall trend is clear: the RTX 5080's workload increases substantially at higher resolutions.

The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 58, which is a 58% reduction compared to 4K Low. This massive gap indicates that the highest quality presets impose a heavy load on the GPU, making it the definitive bottleneck in this scenario. Conversely, at 1080p, the difference between Low (200 FPS) and Ultra (142 FPS) is 29%, which still points to GPU load, but the absolute frame rates are high enough to keep the CPU from being the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. This configuration, combined with its substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, provides a strong foundation for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 14,317 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,452 points in single-core, demonstrating solid multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

In Outriders, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it still provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 200 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires strong per-core performance. The 5800X3D's boost clock of 4.50 GHz and its 3D V-Cache technology help ensure that frame times remain consistent, even when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The processor's 16 threads are more than sufficient for a modern looter shooter, which typically scales well with multiple cores but does not require extreme thread counts.

The data shows that the CPU is not a significant constraint at any tested resolution. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is primarily driven by the GPU, as evidenced by the substantial frame rate drops at higher resolutions. However, the CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,452, is crucial for maintaining high average FPS at 1080p, where the system is less GPU-bound. The processor's 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs further underscores its capability as a high-end gaming chip, but the benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5080 is the more influential component in this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 10,752 shading units and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory clocked at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is ample for high-resolution textures and complex scenes found in Outriders.

The GPU's role is dominant in this pairing, especially at 4K and higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 58, which is a significant load on the graphics card. The RTX 5080's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS is substantial, but the demands of 4K Ultra settings in Outriders still push it to its limits. The measured results show that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at 4K, as evidenced by the 80 FPS difference between Low (138 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) at that resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU remains the primary limiting factor but with more headroom. The average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 111, which is a playable frame rate for a fast-paced shooter, while 1440p High achieves 137 FPS. The RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K, as the data shows no signs of memory-related performance dips. The card's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 56,083 place it well above its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which it leads by 2.2% in average score.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 717th out of 3,710 total combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 19.3% of all systems tested for this game. The rank indicates that while this is a strong configuration, there are many other combos that achieve higher average FPS, likely due to more recent CPU or GPU pairings.

The combo's rank is influenced by the CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile standings. The GPU is clearly the stronger component relative to the entire database, which aligns with the observed performance scaling. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design is capable, but it is not the top-tier option available, as indicated by its nearest rivals. For instance, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has an average score of 27,887, which is nearly identical to the 5800X3D's 27,896, and the Intel Core i9-10900K is also within 0.1% of the 5800X3D's score. This shows that while the CPU is competitive, it is not a leader, and the combo's overall rank is likely pulled down by systems with more powerful CPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. The average FPS is 200 at Low, 177 at Medium, 160 at High, and 142 at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 151 and a maximum of 204, indicating a stable performance range. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS, which is substantial but still leaves the system well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The average FPS is 171 at Low, 152 at Medium, 137 at High, and 111 at Ultra. The Medium preset again shows a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS, demonstrating good frame time consistency. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with a 14.5% reduction in average FPS at High settings, but the system remains capable of high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the GPU load becomes heavy. The average FPS is 138 at Low, 108 at Medium, 81 at High, and 58 at Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 91 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS, which is a wider range than at lower resolutions, indicating more variance under load. The 4K Ultra setting's average of 58 FPS is the only scenario where the system dips below the 60 FPS mark, making it the most demanding configuration tested.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the user's resolution and frame rate preferences.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is highly recommended. The average FPS of 142 is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a visually rich experience without significant performance compromise. For those with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 160 FPS offers a better balance, but even Ultra is playable for competitive play.

For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, while still providing excellent visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate, as it remains above 100 FPS. The Medium preset at 152 FPS is an option for esports-focused players, but High is recommended for the best balance.

For 4K, the Medium preset is the most practical choice. It achieves an average of 108 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. The High preset at 81 FPS is playable, but the Ultra preset at 58 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stuttering in a fast-paced game. Therefore, for 4K, Medium settings are recommended to maintain a stable frame rate above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 160.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 160 at 1080p to 81 at 4K, representing a 49.4% reduction in performance.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the system can achieve 4K gaming, but it requires adjusting settings. The measured average FPS at 4K is 138 on Low, 108 on Medium, 81 on High, and 58 on Ultra.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 129 and the maximum FPS is 175.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to others in the database?

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 717th out of 3,710 tested combos for Outriders.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.