Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a predictable shift in the bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, while at 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. This combination ranks 434th out of 1693 tested combos, placing it in the top quarter of systems for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic scaling curve that reveals where the system's limits lie. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo pushes 216.3 FPS, which is the absolute ceiling for this pairing. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces the average to 186.6 FPS, a 13.7% loss. At 4K Low, the average falls to 111.8 FPS, a 48.3% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4070's rendering workload is growing faster than the CPU's ability to feed it frames at lower resolutions.

The High settings row tells a similar story with a different starting point. At 1080p High, the combo averages 171.4 FPS. At 1440p High, that number drops to 113.8 FPS, a 33.6% reduction. At 4K High, the average lands at 59 FPS, a 65.6% loss from 1080p. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger here than at Low settings, which suggests the GPU is becoming more saturated as visual complexity increases.

Ultra settings amplify the scaling effect. The 1080p Ultra average is 134.2 FPS, which falls to 81.4 FPS at 1440p Ultra (a 39.3% drop) and then to 45.8 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 65.9% drop from 1080p). The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4070 is fully saturated, and the frame rate is almost entirely GPU-bound. The 45.8 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold, which will be noticeable in a looter shooter where fast target acquisition matters.

Comparing the scaling from 1080p to 1440p versus 1440p to 4K reveals the GPU's performance curve. At Low settings, the step from 1080p to 1440p costs 29.7 FPS, while the step from 1440p to 4K costs 74.8 FPS. This disproportionate penalty at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070's 12 GB memory buffer and 192-bit bus are adequate for 1440p but stretched at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Outriders?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 111.8 FPS. Medium settings at 4K yield 81.5 FPS, while High drops to 59 FPS and Ultra falls to 45.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo averages 113.8 FPS, and at Ultra it maintains 81.4 FPS, both comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT perform in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3359 in single-core. It achieves 7683 in 3DMark 16-thread tests and 959 in single-thread tests, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a strong match for this CPU?

A: The GPU posts a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The combined system rank of 434 out of 1693 combos suggests a balanced pairing.

Q: What settings does the data recommend for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 216.3 FPS. For a balance of visuals and speed, 1440p Medium at 154 FPS or 1440p High at 113.8 FPS are strong options.

Q: How does the CPU's core configuration affect Outriders?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads with a 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost. The 16-thread 3DMark score of 7683 versus the 8-thread score of 6141 indicates the game can utilize additional threads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the best overall experience for this combo. The 113.8 FPS average provides a smooth frame rate with headroom above 60 FPS, and the visual quality is high enough for a looter shooter where environmental detail matters. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p drops the average to 81.4 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices 32.4 FPS for marginal visual gains.

For players prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, 1080p Medium offers 194.9 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced combat. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs only 21.4 FPS (from 216.3 to 194.9) while providing noticeably better textures and effects. At 1440p, Medium at 154 FPS is an excellent middle ground, offering 40.2 FPS more than High settings.

At 4K, the recommendations become more constrained. Low settings at 111.8 FPS are the only way to achieve a high refresh rate experience. Medium at 81.5 FPS is acceptable for slower gameplay, but High at 59 FPS and Ultra at 45.8 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that 4K is not the intended target resolution for this pairing in Outriders, as even the visual quality gains from High to Ultra do not justify the frame rate penalty.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: the jump from Low to Medium provides solid frame rate retention (194.9 FPS at 1080p, 154 FPS at 1440p, 81.5 FPS at 4K), while the jump from High to Ultra incurs a larger penalty (134.2 to 134.2 FPS at 1080p, 113.8 to 81.4 FPS at 1440p, 59 to 45.8 FPS at 4K). This suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 434th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 74th percentile of systems. This is a strong result for a mid-range pairing, indicating that the hardware is well-matched for this game's engine.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (with a 0.6% lower average score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (2.2% lower), while the RTX 4070 posts an average benchmark score of 37283. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (0.1% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.3% lower), with the 5800XT averaging 29774.

The rank of 434 suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs is higher than the GPU's 81st percentile, indicating the processor has more headroom relative to the graphics card. This is consistent with the frame rate data, which shows the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The 5000-series chip supports DDR4 memory with a 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 4.

In Outriders, the CPU's performance is evident in the 1080p results. At Low settings, the combo reaches 216.3 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all configurations. This high frame rate indicates that the 5800XT can feed the RTX 4070 effectively at lower resolutions where GPU load is lighter. The single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark and 3359 in Cinebench R23 suggest strong per-core performance, which is important for game logic and draw call processing.

The multithreaded performance is also relevant. The CPU scores 7683 in 3DMark 16-thread tests and 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore, indicating it can handle the background tasks and physics calculations that looter shooters often generate. The 16 threads allow the game to spread work across cores, which helps maintain consistent frame times during intense combat with multiple enemies and effects.

The CPU's 32 MB L3 cache is a notable feature for gaming. This large cache helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in scenarios where the same data is accessed repeatedly, such as when rendering the same texture or geometry across multiple frames. The 5800XT's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and Ryzen 7 6800HS, both of which have similar average scores, but the 5800XT's desktop-class power envelope allows for sustained boost clocks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 216.3 FPS, Medium yields 194.9 FPS, High drops to 171.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 134.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 82.1 FPS, representing a 38% reduction in performance. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound, as the RTX 4070 has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains strong. Low settings average 186.6 FPS, Medium reaches 154 FPS, High hits 113.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 81.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 29.7 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 52.8 FPS. The larger penalty at Ultra settings indicates the GPU is becoming more taxed as resolution and visual complexity increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Low settings average 111.8 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 81.5 FPS, High falls to 59 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe: a 66 FPS difference between the highest and lowest settings. This represents a 59% performance penalty for the visual upgrade from Low to Ultra.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: Medium settings offer the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. At 1080p, Medium is 21.4 FPS slower than Low but 23.5 FPS faster than High. At 1440p, Medium is 32.6 FPS slower than Low but 40.2 FPS faster than High. At 4K, Medium is 30.3 FPS slower than Low but 22.5 FPS faster than High. This consistency suggests the Medium preset provides the most efficient use of the RTX 4070's capabilities.