Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a robust experience in Outriders, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1440p, while 4K demands careful settings management to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the relatively narrow spread between settings. The average FPS at 1080p range from 140.9 at Ultra to 218 at Low, a delta of 77.1 FPS. This suggests that even at lower settings, the CPU's performance ceiling prevents the frame rate from scaling linearly with reduced graphical load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert its dominance more clearly. The spread between settings widens significantly: from 90.4 at Ultra to 188.5 at Low. This 98.1 FPS difference indicates that the graphics card is now the primary bottleneck, with the CPU providing ample headroom. The 1440p High setting delivers 127.6 FPS, which is 83.4% of the 1080p High result of 175.9 FPS, showing a reasonable performance cost for the resolution upgrade.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated. The average FPS drops to 66.7 at High, which is only 37.9% of the 1080p High score. The scaling from 1440p High (127.6 FPS) to 4K High (66.7 FPS) represents a 47.7% reduction in frame rate, a steep but expected curve for a 4K workload. Interestingly, the performance gap between Medium and High at 4K is 18.4 FPS (85.1 vs 66.7), while the gap between High and Ultra is 19.5 FPS (66.7 vs 47.2). This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a particularly heavy load, likely due to high-end effects that disproportionately impact the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks at position 330 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places the system in the top 19.5% of all configurations, a strong result for a high-refresh 1440p gaming setup. The ranking underscores that while this is not an absolute top-tier combo, it outperforms a significant majority of systems tested.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks support this positioning. The Ryzen 7 5800XT achieves an average benchmark score of 29774, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in raw compute include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, which scores 0.3% lower. This tight grouping shows the 5800XT is a solid mid-to-high-tier processor, but not a performance outlier.

Similarly, the RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% higher score), indicating the 5070's raw compute power is comparable to last generation's flagship. The combo's in-game rank of 330 suggests that the pairing works efficiently, with neither component severely bottlenecking the other in Outriders.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. In Outriders, a looter shooter with dense environments and numerous particle effects, this capacity is sufficient for all tested settings. The data does not indicate any memory-related performance cliffs, suggesting the 12 GB frame buffer is adequate even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps. These clocks, combined with the memory bandwidth, allow the card to handle the game's demands. The measured FPS at 4K High (66.7 FPS) demonstrates the card's capability at a demanding resolution. However, the performance drop to 47.2 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the shader and texture workloads saturate the GPU's processing units, which number 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs.

The 48 RT cores are present, but Outriders does not heavily utilize ray tracing in the standard benchmark settings tested. The performance scaling from Medium to High to Ultra suggests a linear increase in shading and texture complexity rather than a specific RT workload. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the raw engine behind these results, and the data shows it is fully utilized at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 175.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 140.9 FPS, a 19.9% reduction for marginal visual gains. For competitive play on 1080p, the Medium preset at 191.9 FPS offers a significant boost over High, while the Low preset at 218 FPS provides the maximum possible frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation. It yields 127.6 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset at 90.4 FPS is still playable, but the 29.2% performance hit compared to High is substantial. The Medium preset at 165.6 FPS is an excellent option for players prioritizing frame rate over maximum detail, providing a 29.8% improvement over High.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience. With an average of 85.1 FPS, it provides a fluid gameplay experience. The High preset at 66.7 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced moments, but may dip below 60 FPS in heavy combat. The Ultra preset at 47.2 FPS is not recommended for consistent 4K play, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 122 FPS shows the game's scalability, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a 4K panel.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Outriders with this configuration is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 218.0 FPS
• Medium: 191.9 FPS
• High: 175.9 FPS
• Ultra: 140.9 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 188.5 FPS
• Medium: 165.6 FPS
• High: 127.6 FPS
• Ultra: 90.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 122.0 FPS
• Medium: 85.1 FPS
• High: 66.7 FPS
• Ultra: 47.2 FPS

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: the relative performance gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77.1 FPS. At 1440p, this gap grows to 98.1 FPS. At 4K, the gap expands to 74.8 FPS. This data confirms that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The 1440p High result of 127.6 FPS is particularly notable, as it offers a 35.4% performance increase over 4K High, making it the sweet spot for this hardware.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, it delivers 127.6 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. While 1080p offers higher frame rates, 1440p provides a significant visual upgrade with only a 27.4% reduction in FPS compared to 1080p High.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 85.1, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 66.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.2 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset is the highest setting recommended for 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3090?

A: The benchmark scores show the RTX 5070 has an average score of 41687, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 3090's score of 41441. This indicates they have very similar raw compute performance in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is less of a limiting factor than the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 218 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 140.9 FPS. This 35.4% reduction is primarily due to increased GPU load, but the CPU's performance ceiling is evident in the fact that the Low setting does not exceed 218 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 127.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 90.4 FPS. This represents a 37.2 FPS (or 29.2%) performance decrease for the Ultra preset, which is a significant cost for the extra visual effects.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 330th out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the top 19.5% of all configurations in the benchmark database.