Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1132nd out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects a pairing where the CPU is a top-tier performer relative to its generation, while the GPU is a mid-range part from an earlier architecture, resulting in a system that is firmly GPU-limited in most scenarios. The data indicates that this is not a combo for maximum visual fidelity at high resolutions, but rather one that can deliver strong frame rates when settings are adjusted appropriately.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1132 out of 1693 tested combinations shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 + RTX 2060 SUPER is positioned in the 33rd percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Outriders. This is a significant drop from the individual component percentiles, as the CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all processors while the GPU is in the 63rd percentile of all graphics cards. The discrepancy between these two percentiles is the central story: the processor is far more capable than the graphics card, and the resulting frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's output limits.

Benchmark results confirm this bottleneck dynamic. The CPU's average benchmark score of 40468 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, and it is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. Conversely, the GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 puts it just 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070. In Outriders, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution above 1080p, meaning the CPU's high ranking does not translate into proportionally high in-game performance.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Outriders?

A: The data shows this combo can handle both, but with different compromises. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 203.3 on Low to 81.7 on Ultra, making it viable for high refresh rate displays. At 1440p, the range is 131.9 on Low to 51.6 on Ultra, which is playable but requires lower settings for smooth frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Outriders?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is ample for Outriders. The game's performance at 1080p Low (203.3 FPS) shows the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond its limits, indicating that the 8-core design is not a constraint in this title.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings?

A: The largest drop comes from the RTX 2060 SUPER's VRAM and compute limits. At 4K, the average FPS falls from 66.9 on Low to 30.0 on Ultra, a reduction of over 55%. At 1080p, the same settings change results in a drop from 203.3 to 81.7 FPS.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Only on Low settings, where it averages 66.9 FPS. On Medium settings, the average drops to 50.7 FPS, and on High it falls to 35.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting is not viable, averaging just 30 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070. It also outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m by 1.3%.

Q: Is the CPU's high benchmark score indicative of strong gaming performance here?

A: Not directly. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and high scores (e.g., 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore) show it is a powerful processor, but in Outriders, the measured FPS is capped by the GPU. The CPU's strength only becomes evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 114.8 FPS, which drops to 74.0 FPS at 1440p and further to 35.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 69% reduction from 1080p to 4K on High settings. Such a steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings, but the percentage drops are more severe at higher quality presets. On Low settings, the FPS goes from 203.3 at 1080p to 131.9 at 1440p (a 35% drop) and then to 66.9 at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). On Ultra, the numbers are 81.7, 51.6, and 30.0 respectively, with the 4K figure representing a 63% reduction. The fact that the drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 50-55% across settings suggests the GPU's rendering pipeline is the primary constraint, not the CPU or memory bandwidth.

This scaling behavior confirms that the Ryzen 7 7700 is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the performance difference between 1080p and 4K would be much smaller. Instead, the large deltas point to the RTX 2060 SUPER's TU106 chip, which has 2176 shading units and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, struggling to fill the increasing number of pixels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 203.3 FPS, which is more than enough for any high refresh rate monitor. Medium settings yield 148.3 FPS, High produces 114.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 81.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 121.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU's compute resources are heavily taxed by the higher-quality shaders and effects.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 131.9 FPS on Low, 95.4 FPS on Medium, 74.0 FPS on High, and 51.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is the first point where the combo dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a borderline setting for smooth gameplay. The 1440p High setting, at 74.0 FPS, remains playable, but the margin for error is thin during intense combat scenes.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 66.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Medium produces 50.7 FPS, High yields 35.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.0 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this resolution is beyond the RTX 2060 SUPER's comfortable range, with only the Low preset providing a consistent frame rate. The measured data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p, where all settings remain above 80 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on a 5 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 5.30 GHz, and it has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 29302 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4136 in single-core, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. These scores indicate a processor with substantial headroom for gaming workloads.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (203.3 FPS) shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 can process frames far faster than the RTX 2060 SUPER can render them. Even at 1080p Ultra (81.7 FPS), the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU is working near its maximum capacity. The CPU's 16 threads are more than sufficient for Outriders, which is a title that does not scale heavily beyond 8 threads.

The CPU's benchmark comparisons show it is competitive with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, while being 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13905H. These small deltas confirm that the Ryzen 7 7700 is a top-tier processor, but its performance advantage does not translate into higher FPS in Outriders because the GPU is the bottleneck. The data suggests that users would see almost identical frame rates with a much weaker CPU paired with the same GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 114.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, providing a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays and good performance on 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 81.7 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality, as it remains above 80 FPS.

For 1440p, the High preset at 74.0 FPS is the recommended setting. It provides a solid frame rate that is suitable for most gaming scenarios, while the Medium preset at 95.4 FPS offers a higher margin for action-heavy sequences. The Ultra preset at 51.6 FPS should be avoided if consistent 60 FPS is desired, as it will dip below that threshold during demanding moments.

At 4K, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 66.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 50.7 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 35.9 and 30.0 FPS respectively are not recommended for a playable experience. The data shows that users should prioritize the Medium preset at 1440p or the High preset at 1080p to get the most out of this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance in this combo. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its average benchmark score of 19774 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is a mid-range position.

The GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are critical in Outriders, a game that uses large textures and effects. The measured FPS at 4K shows a steep drop from 66.9 FPS on Low to 30.0 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is being exceeded at higher settings. This is further evidenced by the scaling from 1440p to 4K, where the performance penalty is larger than what would be expected from pixel count alone.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's benchmark comparisons show it is closely matched with its nearest rivals. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, while leading the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% and the Tesla K40m by 1.3%. However, these small differences do not change the overall picture: the GPU is a mid-range part that is outclassed by the CPU in this pairing. The data shows that to improve Outriders performance, upgrading the GPU would yield far greater gains than any CPU change.