Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly capable Outriders experience, but the data reveals that the optimal settings depend heavily on your target resolution. This pairing ranks in the 63rd percentile of all tested combos, placing it in the upper echelon of systems capable of running the game smoothly. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy: at 1080p, the system is overwhelmingly CPU-bound, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, making the choice of graphics preset the single most impactful decision for playability.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience that prioritizes high frame rates without sacrificing visual fidelity, the High preset is the clear winner across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings produce 151.5 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. Moving to 2560x1440, High still delivers a robust 93.3 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. Even at 3840x2160, High settings yield 49.7 FPS, which is playable for a slower-paced looter shooter, though not ideal for competitive play.

The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, imposes a significant performance penalty that is difficult to justify. At 1080p, Ultra drops to 106.9 FPS, a 30% reduction from High. At 1440p, Ultra manages 68 FPS, but at 4K, it falls to 37.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The data suggests that the visual gains from Ultra over High do not compensate for the substantial frame rate loss.

For users seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the only option that breaks the 200 FPS barrier. At 1080p, Low achieves 257.1 FPS, and at 1440p, it reaches 173.4 FPS. However, the visual downgrade is severe, and the performance increase over Medium is relatively modest. The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 202.1 FPS at 1080p and 128.7 FPS at 1440p, but it still falls short of the visual quality of High. Given the data, High provides the best experience per the measured rows, offering a strong balance of frame rate and visual quality at every resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the defining component for this combo’s performance in Outriders, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for the game’s textures at most settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 1725 MHz and its 5888 shading units deliver substantial compute throughput, as evidenced by its 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The benchmark data shows that the GPU’s workload scales directly with resolution.

At 1080p, the RTX 3070 is not the limiting factor, as frame rates exceed 150 FPS even on High settings. The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at 1440p, where the 93.3 FPS result on High indicates a balanced load. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The 49.7 FPS result on High at 3840x2160 suggests that the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the GPU’s raw compute power are being fully utilized. The drop from High to Low at 4K, which increases performance from 49.7 FPS to 89.3 FPS, highlights how sensitive the GPU is to the memory and shader load. The RTX 3070’s 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its strong, but not top-tier, position, and the data indicates it is well-suited for 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 7700X and RTX 3070 combination holds the 621st position out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 37% of all systems, a solid result that indicates the pairing is well above average for this game. The ranking reflects a balance of CPU and GPU capabilities that is well-matched for the game’s engine, which does not appear to be excessively demanding on either component.

Compared to the GPU’s individual ranking of 72nd percentile, the combo’s 63rd percentile (621/1693) ranking suggests that the CPU is not holding the GPU back, nor is the GPU being underutilized. The combo’s position confirms the synergy between the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 7700X and the RTX 3070. The data indicates that this system will provide a consistently smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, with playable results at 4K on less demanding presets. The rank is not a top-tier score, but it is strong enough to handle the game’s requirements without compromise at mainstream resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers 257.1 FPS, Medium 202.1 FPS, High 151.5 FPS, and Ultra 106.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% performance drop, indicating that GPU load increases significantly with visual quality, but the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at these rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU’s influence. Low settings produce 173.4 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium yields 128.7 FPS, and High drops to 93.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 68 FPS, which is a 61% reduction from Low. The performance gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is notable, with a 27% drop, suggesting that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are disproportionately expensive.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset achieves 89.3 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium drops to 65.9 FPS, and High settles at 49.7 FPS. The Ultra preset produces just 37.6 FPS, which is the only result in the entire dataset that falls below the 40 FPS threshold, indicating a poor experience. The data shows that at 4K, the difference between Low and High is a 44% performance penalty, emphasizing the need to compromise on settings to maintain a stable frame rate.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset is recommended for 2560x1440, as it delivers 93.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 68 FPS, which may be acceptable but represents a significant 27% performance loss.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 89.3 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 65.9 FPS, both of which are playable. The High preset produces 49.7 FPS, which is borderline, while the Ultra preset at 37.6 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of raw GPU performance?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, has a score of 27985, which is 0.9% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27956, 1% lower, while the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28409, 0.6% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700X a limiting factor for this game at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1920x1080. The system achieves 257.1 FPS on Low settings, which is exceptionally high, and even on Ultra settings it maintains 106.9 FPS. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 151.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 106.9 FPS. This represents a 29.5% performance drop when moving from High to Ultra, making the Ultra preset a less attractive option for those prioritizing frame rate.

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

A: This combo ranks 621st out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the 63rd percentile, indicating it performs better than a majority of the systems tested.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, plays a crucial role in ensuring the RTX 3070 is not starved of data. The CPU’s base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide high single-thread performance, which is essential for game logic. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, though the system is limited by its dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s performance is more than adequate for Outriders. At 1080p, the system’s frame rates are exceptionally high, even on Low settings, which indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30325 and single-core score of 4281 demonstrate strong processing power. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its high-end status. In this game, the CPU’s role is to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, and the data shows it excels at this, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound, with the Low preset achieving 257.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 173.4 FPS, a 33% reduction. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is beginning to take on more work, as the number of pixels increases by 78%. However, the frame rate remains high, suggesting a balanced load.

The most dramatic scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 3840x2160. The Low preset at 4K drops to 89.3 FPS, a 48% reduction from the 1440p result. This steep decline confirms that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the frame rate only drops by 65% on Low settings, indicating that the CPU is still contributing to the overall performance.

The data reveals a clear pattern: at 1080p, the CPU has headroom, and the GPU is underutilized. At 1440p, the system achieves an optimal balance. At 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and compute capabilities are stretched to their limits, and the frame rates become highly dependent on the graphics preset. This scaling behavior suggests that for this combo, 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming, while 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates.