Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks at position 1892 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places the pairing in the 51st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it sits almost exactly in the middle of the database. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically raises the overall standing, but the combination delivers consistent performance across the measured settings.

The midpoint ranking suggests this combo is competitive for the game's demands. Outriders is a looter shooter that benefits from both strong CPU throughput for enemy AI and physics, and solid GPU rasterization for the visual effects. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads handle the game's multithreaded workload efficiently, while the RTX 4060's Ada Lovelace architecture provides the necessary raw fill rate. The data indicates this is a dependable mid-pack option, not a top-tier performer but far from a weak link.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 178 average FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays well above the 144 Hz threshold while maintaining smooth frame pacing. The Low preset reaches 218 FPS, but the jump from Medium to Low only gains 40 FPS while sacrificing significant visual quality. High at 134 FPS is perfectly playable but leaves performance headroom unused.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides the best balance, averaging 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 129. This keeps gameplay fluid on standard 60 Hz and 100 Hz displays. The High preset at 84 FPS remains comfortable for most players, but the 28 FPS drop from Medium to High is substantial. Low at 155 FPS is excessive for most 1440p monitors, making Medium the logical choice for both visual fidelity and frame rate stability.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. This is borderline for smooth gameplay, dipping below 60 FPS at times. High at 44 FPS becomes noticeably less fluid, and Ultra at 32 FPS is too slow for a shooter. Low at 81 FPS is the only preset that maintains consistently high frame rates, but it requires significant visual compromises. The data suggests that 4K users should either accept Medium with occasional dips or drop to Low for competitive play.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in Outriders?

A: The combination ranks 1892 out of 3710 tested combos, placing it slightly above the median. This indicates it outperforms roughly half of all tested configurations while trailing the other half, making it a balanced mid-pack option for the game.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 with Medium settings provides the most consistent experience, averaging 178 FPS with a minimum of 152. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 112 FPS, which remains playable. The 3840x2160 resolution requires dropping to Low settings (81 FPS) to maintain high frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages only 32 FPS, suggesting the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at the highest settings. Dropping to Low at 4K doubles the frame rate to 81 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT sufficient for Outriders' CPU demands?

A: Yes. The processor's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing for the game's AI and physics calculations. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and PassMark multithread score of 28053, indicate strong multithreaded performance.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like on Medium settings?

A: The data includes minimum and maximum FPS values for Medium settings. At 1080p, the range is 152 to 205 FPS around a 178 average. At 1440p, the range is 96 to 129 around a 112 average. At 4K, the range is 50 to 68 around a 59 average. These ranges indicate moderate frame time variance.

Q: How does the GPU's overall benchmark standing relate to its in-game performance?

A: The RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 780M with a 0.3% higher score. This mid-tier positioning aligns with its measured performance in Outriders, which is neither exceptional nor deficient.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves 218 average FPS, which represents the absolute ceiling for this pairing. Medium follows at 178 FPS with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205, showing excellent consistency. High drops to 134 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 97 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 121 FPS drop, with each settings tier costing roughly 40 FPS on average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low reaches 155 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a range of 96 to 129, High delivers 84 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 94 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling compounds with settings increases. The Medium preset at 1440p shows tighter frame times than the 1080p equivalent, with a 33 FPS variance compared to 53 FPS at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. Low still manages 81 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. High falls to 44 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 32 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings costs 53 FPS, representing a 47% reduction. The 4K Low preset remains viable, but the visual quality loss is substantial.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Its 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS provides the computational throughput necessary for Outriders' particle effects and dynamic lighting. These specifications place the GPU in the 61st percentile of all tested GPUs, with its average benchmark score of 17639 closely matching the AMD Radeon 780M.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the measured FPS remains high across all settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 32 FPS, indicating that memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors. The 128-bit bus width is particularly restrictive at high resolutions, as the GPU must transfer larger texture sets and frame buffers with less bandwidth than wider-bus competitors.

The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which Outriders can leverage for advanced rendering features. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this game, which relies primarily on traditional rasterization. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 8 GB frame buffer, though the reduced lane count compared to x16 could theoretically limit texture streaming in extreme scenarios.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800XT provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts to 4.80 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache facilitating efficient data sharing between cores. The processor's 105 W TDP reflects its desktop orientation, and its socket AM4 compatibility ensures broad motherboard support. These specifications place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 29879.

The CPU's multithreaded capabilities are substantial. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and PassMark multithread score of 28053 demonstrate strong parallel processing. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and max-thread score of 7680 show consistent scaling across all cores. For Outriders, which spawns numerous enemies and calculates physics interactions, this multithreaded performance ensures the CPU rarely becomes a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Single-thread performance is equally important for game logic. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359 and PassMark single-thread score of 3535 indicate strong per-core efficiency. The 3DMark single-thread score of 959 supports this assessment. The processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with a 0.6% higher score, showing the 5800XT remains competitive despite being a 2024 release based on 2020 architecture.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how frame rates scale across resolutions. Moving from 1080p Low at 218 FPS to 1440p Low at 155 FPS represents a 28.9% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low at 81 FPS is a 47.7% reduction. The scaling is not linear, with the 4K transition being more punishing. This pattern indicates the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as a limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence diminishes.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar trend. The 1080p average of 178 FPS drops to 112 FPS at 1440p (37.1% reduction) and then to 59 FPS at 4K (47.3% reduction). The consistency of these percentages across settings suggests the resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads maintain sufficient throughput even at 1080p, where the GPU's workload is lighter and the processor's frame delivery rate of 218 FPS at Low demonstrates its capacity.

The High and Ultra presets show even steeper drops. High goes from 134 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p (37.3% reduction) and then to 44 FPS at 4K (47.6% reduction). Ultra falls from 97 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p (37.1% reduction) and then to 32 FPS at 4K (47.5% reduction). The uniform reduction percentages across all settings confirm that resolution, not settings, is the primary driver of frame rate decline. This analysis points to the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus as the key constraints at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides ample headroom at all tested resolutions.