Outriders

# Outriders: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Outriders, ranking 167th out of 1693 tested combos for this title. That places it in the top 10% of all system pairings, with the data showing strong frame rates across all resolution and settings tiers. The pairing leverages a CPU that sits in the 91st percentile against all tested processors, while the GPU holds the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a balanced platform where neither component becomes an obvious bottleneck at most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 167 out of 1693 tested combinations places it comfortably within the upper echelon of systems for Outriders. This is not a top-tier enthusiast ranking, but it is a strong showing for a mid-generation pairing. The data indicates that roughly 90% of tested combos deliver lower performance in this game, which aligns with the measured frame rates that consistently exceed 60 FPS even at the most demanding preset. The CPU's 91st percentile standing among all processors suggests that the Ryzen 7 7700 provides ample headroom for the RTX 4070 SUPER, which itself ranks in the 84th percentile of GPUs. The delta between these percentile positions — seven points — implies the GPU is the slightly weaker link, but the margin is small enough that the system behaves cohesively.

Compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 posts an average benchmark score of 40,468. That is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40,262). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40,712) and leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% (39,995). These are all sub-2% differences, indicating that the CPU's performance class is tightly packed; the 7700's edge in Outriders comes more from its architecture and memory subsystem than from raw benchmark dominance. For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 42,576 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653, a 0.2% deficit) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723, a 0.3% deficit). It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% (41,991) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6% (41,897). These rival comparisons show that the 4070 SUPER sits in a performance band where small percentage shifts translate to a few frames per second in practice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For Outriders, a looter shooter with dense particle effects and large enemy counts, this memory configuration is sufficient to handle the game's texture streaming and effect buffers at 4K. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present but not heavily exercised by Outriders' rendering path, which relies more on traditional rasterization. The GPU's 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units provide the raw throughput needed for the measured frame rates.

The clock behavior of the 4070 SUPER is notable: a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz. The boost clock is the more relevant figure for sustained gaming loads, and the data shows that this GPU scales well when settings are reduced. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 51.2, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to 4K High raises that to 67.4 FPS, a 31.6% improvement that comes almost entirely from reduced shading and texture work. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its 1.6% lead over the Tesla M40 in synthetic benchmarks, suggests it outperforms many workstation-class cards in gaming scenarios, though those cards are not optimized for this workload.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor at 4K. Outriders' Ultra preset at 3840x2160 likely pushes memory usage close to or beyond 12 GB, which could explain the 51.2 FPS result — not just from compute limits but also from memory pressure. At 4K Medium, the average rises to 89.2 FPS, and at 4K Low it reaches 124.8 FPS. The substantial jumps between presets point to the GPU being the primary constraint at this resolution, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 146.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra drops that to 95.7 FPS, a 34.5% reduction, and at 3840x2160 Ultra the average falls to 51.2 FPS, a 65% reduction from the 1080p figure. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 5.30 GHz, are more than capable of sustaining high frame rates at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the resolution scaling is less steep but still pronounced: 202.1 FPS at 1080p, 126.7 FPS at 1440p (a 37.3% drop), and 67.4 FPS at 4K (a 66.7% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets — roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p and 65% from 1080p to 4K — indicates that the GPU is the dominant performance limiter. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the 1080p to 1440p delta would be smaller, as the resolution increase would not change CPU workload. The fact that 1080p Low hits 248.6 FPS while 4K Low hits 124.8 FPS (a 49.8% reduction) further confirms this, as even at Low settings where CPU load is relatively higher, the GPU still governs scaling.

This pattern suggests that players targeting 1080p or 1440p will find the combo capable of high-refresh-rate gaming, while 4K requires careful preset selection. The 1440p High result of 126.7 FPS is particularly strong, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate that suits fast-paced looter shooter gameplay. At 4K, only the Low preset (124.8 FPS) and Medium preset (89.2 FPS) break the 60 FPS barrier comfortably; High barely does at 67.4 FPS, and Ultra does not.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with High settings averaging 126.7 FPS and Ultra averaging 95.7 FPS. Both exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and the 1440p High result is high enough for smooth gameplay on 120Hz displays.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium, the average is 89.2 FPS, and at 4K High it is 67.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 51.2 FPS, which is below the standard 60 FPS target, so players should avoid Ultra for competitive play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40,468 in synthetic benchmarks, which is 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% ahead of the Ryzen AI 9 365. It trails the Core i9-13905H by 0.6% but leads the Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%. These differences are margin-of-error level.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER averages 42,576 in benchmarks, nearly matching the RTX A6000 (42,653, a 0.2% deficit) and RX 7650 GRE (42,723, a 0.3% deficit). It leads the Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 248.6 FPS while Ultra averages 146.2 FPS. That is a 102.4 FPS difference, or a 70% improvement from Ultra to Low, indicating significant headroom for players who prioritize frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent at roughly 65% across presets, which is a signature of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's high single-thread score (4,136 in Cinebench R23) suggests it maintains sufficient frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the 2560x1440 High preset stands out as the optimal combination of visual quality and performance. At 126.7 FPS average, it provides a smooth, responsive experience that takes advantage of the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities without pushing into diminishing returns. The 1440p Ultra preset at 95.7 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize image quality, as it remains well above 60 FPS, but the High preset's 31 FPS advantage makes it the safer recommendation for consistent frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 146.2 FPS is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it offers full visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates that exceed most 144Hz displays' refresh rates. For esports-style play, the Medium preset at 222.1 FPS or Low at 248.6 FPS could be used, but the jump from Ultra to Medium (a 51.9% FPS increase) is substantial, and the visual cost may not be worth it for most players.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 89.2 FPS delivers the best balance, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while retaining more visual detail than Low (124.8 FPS) or High (67.4 FPS). The High preset is borderline but functional, while the Ultra preset's 51.2 FPS average makes it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that players with 4K displays should default to Medium settings, then adjust individual options upward based on their tolerance for frame rate fluctuations. The measured FPS values are averages, and the lack of min/max data means that occasional dips below these averages are possible, particularly during heavy combat sequences with numerous enemies and particle effects.