Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a top-tier Outriders experience, ranking 214th out of 3,710 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 94th percentile of all tested systems, with benchmark data showing it can push past 200 FPS at 1080p High settings while maintaining playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The pairing leverages an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 4 processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock alongside a 16 GB GDDR6X GPU, creating a balanced system that handles Outriders' demands across all resolution tiers.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Outriders?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 214th out of 3,710 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all tested systems.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909, sitting 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.5% ahead of both the Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. It also leads the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H by 0.7%.

Q: What is the best 4K performance available with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 143 on Low settings. For higher visual fidelity, High settings deliver 78 FPS, while Ultra drops to 56 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming at high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 149 FPS on High, 197 FPS on Medium, and 221 FPS on Low. Even Ultra settings maintain 108 FPS, comfortably exceeding 100 FPS.

Q: What frame rates are achievable at 1080p?

A: The system exceeds 200 FPS on most presets: 258 FPS on Low, 229 FPS on Medium, and 206 FPS on High. Ultra settings still deliver 170 FPS.

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

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER but 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S lead by 2.6% and 2.7%, respectively.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, backed by a 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

In Outriders, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities shine. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 8,859 and max-thread score of 8,852 indicate strong scaling across all cores, while the 8-thread score of 7,057 shows that even half the cores can handle demanding workloads. The single-thread score of 1,090 in 3DMark and 1,987 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest that the high boost clock is well-utilized in scenarios requiring fewer threads.

Benchmark results show this CPU ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35,802 — a mere 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 250H trails by 0.5% at 35,728, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 matches that 0.5% gap at 35,719. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H sits 0.7% behind at 35,670.

In practical terms for Outriders, the CPU's performance headroom ensures that even at low settings — where frame rates reach 258 FPS at 1080p — the processor does not become the bottleneck. The data suggests that the 7700X can feed the RTX 4080 sufficiently at all tested resolutions, as the FPS scaling from Low to Ultra across resolutions follows GPU-bound patterns rather than CPU limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process, featuring the AD103 chip with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, paired with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The GPU's 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units provide substantial raw compute power. With 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, making it well-suited for modern game engines. The card's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate strong rasterization capabilities.

Benchmark data places the RTX 4080 in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. The nearest rival, RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 — a 0.1% difference that is negligible in practice. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 1.1% at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% ahead at 55,698 and 55,757, respectively.

For Outriders specifically, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game's demands. The measured frame rates show clear GPU-bound behavior: at 4K, the difference between Low (143 FPS) and Ultra (56 FPS) is 87 FPS, a 2.55x drop. At 1080p, the same settings span from 258 FPS to 170 FPS, an 88 FPS difference but only a 1.52x drop — indicating that at lower resolutions, the CPU begins to play a larger role, but the GPU still dominates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 214 out of 3,710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the 94th percentile of all tested systems, meaning only 213 combinations perform better.

This ranking reflects the synergy between the 85th-percentile CPU and 86th-percentile GPU. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions (258 FPS at 1080p Low) suggests that the processor is not holding back the GPU in CPU-light scenarios. Conversely, the GPU's strong scaling at higher resolutions (143 FPS at 4K Low) indicates that the graphics card has ample headroom for demanding visual loads.

The ranking context becomes clearer when examining the performance deltas. The CPU sits within 0.7% of its four nearest rivals, all of which score between 35,670 and 35,802. This tight grouping means that CPU choice among these processors would have minimal impact on Outriders performance. The GPU's competitive position is similarly close — within 2.7% of its nearest rivals — suggesting that the overall combo rank is driven more by the combination's ability to sustain high frame rates than by any single component's dominance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance scaling.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 258 FPS average
• Medium: 229 FPS average (195 min, 264 max)
• High: 206 FPS average
• Ultra: 170 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 34% drop in frame rate, from 258 to 170 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 195 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system stays well above 144 Hz refresh rates.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 221 FPS average
• Medium: 197 FPS average (167 min, 226 max)
• High: 149 FPS average
• Ultra: 108 FPS average

At 1440p, the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 113 FPS (51% reduction). The Medium preset maintains a 167 FPS minimum, while High and Ultra remain above 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 143 FPS average
• Medium: 104 FPS average (88 min, 119 max)
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 56 FPS average

At 4K, the system shows clear GPU-bound behavior. The Low preset achieves 143 FPS, but Ultra drops to 56 FPS — a 61% reduction. The Medium preset's 88 FPS minimum shows that the system can handle 4K with some settings compromises.

The data reveals consistent scaling patterns: Medium settings typically deliver roughly 80-90% of Low's performance, while Ultra delivers about 65-70% of High's performance. This suggests that the most significant performance cost comes from the jump between High and Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p displays: The Ultra preset at 170 FPS is the recommended choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it stays above 144 Hz. For 240 Hz displays, the High preset at 206 FPS is preferable, while Medium at 229 FPS offers the best balance for those seeking maximum smoothness without sacrificing too much visual quality. The Low preset at 258 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual trade-offs outweigh the 28 FPS gain over Medium.

For 1440p displays: The High preset at 149 FPS is the sweet spot for 144 Hz monitors, providing excellent visual fidelity while staying above refresh rate thresholds. Users with 165 Hz or higher refresh displays should consider Medium at 197 FPS, which maintains a 167 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS is viable for 100 Hz monitors but may show occasional dips below that threshold. Low at 221 FPS is excessive for most displays.

For 4K displays: The Medium preset at 104 FPS is the only 4K option that exceeds 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 100 Hz panels. The High preset at 78 FPS is suitable for 60 Hz displays, offering significantly better visual quality than Medium. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS should be avoided unless users prioritize maximum visual fidelity over smooth gameplay, as the 22 FPS drop from High to Ultra is substantial. Low at 143 FPS is viable for 120 Hz 4K panels, but the visual compromises are significant.

The data indicates that the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with minimum FPS values that stay within 10% of the average. The High preset is the best choice for users who prioritize visual quality, while the Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p where the 170 FPS average provides sufficient headroom.