Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1800th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. That places this pairing almost exactly at the 48.5th percentile of all tested configurations — a dead-center result that reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing. The CPU sits in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile against all GPUs, meaning the processor is doing more heavy lifting relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own field. This is a combination that will play the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions, but it is not built to set records at the top end. The data suggests a system that trades blows with a wide range of mid-to-upper tier builds, neither embarrassing itself nor dominating the leaderboard. For a looter shooter where sustained framerates matter more than peak bragging rights, this rank is workmanlike and dependable rather than flashy.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700 brings eight cores and sixteen threads to the table, built on the Zen 4 architecture at a 5 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 5.30 GHz, and it draws a modest 65 W TDP. Those clocks are the headline feature here: a 5.30 GHz boost is high enough to keep single-threaded performance snappy, which matters in Outriders when enemy density spikes and the game has to process multiple damage calculations per frame. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core help feed the cores quickly, reducing the chance of stutters when the action gets chaotic. In synthetic tests, the chip scores 1,049 in 3DMark single-thread and 8,484 in 16-thread workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 18,760 and a single-core of 1,930. Those numbers indicate a CPU that is not going to bottleneck the RTX 4060 in this title at most settings, though at lower resolutions and higher framerates the processor's role becomes more prominent.

The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are remarkably close. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 average, a delta of just 0.1% from the 7700's 40,081. The Intel Core 5 221E sits 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.6% higher. In practical terms, that means swapping the 7700 for any of those chips would produce nearly identical performance in Outriders — the game is not CPU-bound enough at the tested settings to separate chips with sub-1% average score differences. What the 7700 does offer over those rivals is its 5.30 GHz boost clock, which is higher than typical laptop-oriented chips like the i9-13905H, and its 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable in a desktop build. For Outriders specifically, the eight cores handle the game's background simulation and networking overhead without breaking a sweat, leaving the GPU as the primary determinant of framerate at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, also at 5 nm. It ships with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock runs at 2460 MHz, with a base of 1830 MHz, and the card's 3,072 shading units handle the rasterization workload. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present but Outriders does not lean heavily on ray tracing, so their impact is minimal in the measured results. The FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS, which is solid for 1080p and 1440p gaming but shows its limits at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM is the most restrictive element in this pairing — at higher resolutions and Ultra settings, that capacity is the likely reason the framerate drops as steeply as it does. The card's 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU make it an efficient choice, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is sufficient for this performance class.

In the GPU benchmark database, the 4060's average score of 17,639 puts it 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 460. Those deltas are all within a rounding error — the 4060 is essentially tied with an old desktop card and a recent integrated GPU in raw compute averages. That context matters: the 4060's real-world advantage in Outriders comes from its driver optimization and feature set, not from raw compute dominance. The measured FPS in this game show the card scaling predictably with resolution, but the step from Medium to Ultra at 4K is punishing, dropping from 59 to 32 average FPS. At 1080p, the same step goes from 178 to 97. The card is happiest at Medium settings where it can stretch its legs, and the data supports treating Ultra as a showcase mode rather than a competitive setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 with the 7700 delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz monitor needs. Medium settings drop to 178 average, with a minimum of 152 and maximum of 205 — that minimum is still well above the refresh rate of most displays, meaning this combo at Medium 1080p is effectively maxing out any common monitor. High settings yield 134 average, and Ultra drops to 97 average. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 1080p is 81 FPS, which is a significant cost for the visual uplift that Ultra provides. For competitive play, Low at 245 FPS gives the highest frame pacing headroom, but the game's visuals suffer noticeably.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers become more stratified. Low settings average 155 FPS, which is still excellent for a 1440p panel. Medium averages 112, with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 129 — the minimum being just above the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. High averages 84 FPS, which is playable but not silky on a high-refresh 1440p monitor. Ultra drops to 61 average, which is borderline for a looter shooter where quick camera swings are common. The step from Medium to High at 1440p costs 28 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs another 23. This resolution shows the 4060's limitations clearly: it can handle 1440p Medium with authority, but Ultra is only for those who prioritize image quality over responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 81 FPS, which is surprisingly playable for 4K given the card's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus. Medium averages 59, with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68 — that minimum is where the card starts to struggle with consistent frame delivery. High averages 44, and Ultra falls to 32 average. The 4K Ultra result is effectively unplayable for a fast-paced game, and even 4K High at 44 FPS is a compromise that most players would reject. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is a 1080p beast, a 1440p strong contender at Medium, and a 4K option only when settings are kept low. The Medium preset at 4K is the only setting that stays above 50 FPS on average, and even then the minimum of 50 is close to the edge.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 strong enough for Outriders, or does it bottleneck the RTX 4060?

A: The CPU is not a bottleneck in the measured results. It scores in the 87th percentile against all CPUs and its nearest rivals are within 0.6% of its average score. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 245 FPS, which would expose any CPU limitation — the fact that it holds that framerate indicates the 7700 is feeding the GPU adequately.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 81 FPS. At Medium it averages 59 with a 50 FPS minimum, High drops to 44, and Ultra falls to 32. For a playable 4K experience, Low or Medium is the realistic ceiling; anything higher will produce sub-45 average framerates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The data shows Medium as the sweet spot, averaging 112 FPS with a minimum of 96. High averages 84 and Ultra drops to 61. If you prioritize smoothness, Medium keeps the minimum above 90 FPS; if you want better visuals, High is still playable but the minimum framerate is not reported.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 134 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 84 FPS. That is a 50 FPS reduction, which is a 37% decrease in average framerate for the resolution increase.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM a problem for this game?

A: The measured data suggests it becomes a factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 32 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it is 61 — the steep declines from Medium to Ultra at both resolutions are consistent with VRAM capacity pressure, though the game's engine demands also play a role.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, for this game?

A: The two chips are statistically identical. The 7700 averages 40,081 in benchmarks, and the AI 9 365 averages 40,048, a delta of 0.1%. In Outriders, you would not be able to distinguish between them without a frame counter, as the game is not CPU-sensitive enough at the tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Medium as the best all-around preset for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 178 average with a 152 minimum, which is overkill for standard monitors but provides excellent headroom for frame drops during intense combat. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 112 with a 96 minimum, which is the only preset at that resolution that keeps the minimum above 90 FPS — a threshold that matters for smooth camera movement in a looter shooter. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 59 with a 50 minimum, which is the only 4K preset that maintains a minimum at or above 50. So regardless of resolution, Medium is the consistent recommendation: it delivers the best balance of average framerate and minimum framerate stability across all three tested resolutions.

For players with 1080p monitors, High at 134 average is also a viable choice, but the 44 FPS drop from Medium to High is steep for the visual improvement. Low at 245 FPS is only useful for competitive players who prioritize frame pacing over everything else. At 1440p, High at 84 average is acceptable if you have a 75 Hz or 60 Hz monitor, but the 96 minimum at Medium is far safer for a game with sudden particle effects and enemy swarms. At 4K, the choice is stark: Low at 81 average or Medium at 59 average — anything higher produces averages below 45 FPS, which is too low for responsive gameplay. Ultra at any resolution is a showcase mode only: 97 FPS at 1080p, 61 at 1440p, and 32 at 4K. The data does not support using Ultra for actual play unless you are willing to accept those framerates. The takeaway is simple: select Medium, and then adjust resolution to match your monitor's native resolution, with 1080p and 1440p being the card's comfort zone.