Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, but it hits a clear performance wall at 4K resolution. The measured data shows this combo is best utilized for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where the balance between the CPU and GPU allows for an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smooth framerates.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals a system that becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average framerate drops from 152 FPS at 1920x1080 to 96 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 37%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls to 50 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This severe decline at 4K indicates that the RTX 3070 is the primary limiting factor at that resolution, struggling to maintain a high frame rate with the increased pixel count.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the system pushes 278 FPS at 1080p, 175 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 37% reduction, while the jump to 4K results in a 67% loss from the 1080p baseline. For the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 202 at 1080p to 128 at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 67 at 4K (a 67% decrease from 1080p). The Ultra preset shows the same trend, with averages of 109, 69, and 36 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively.

The consistent percentage drops across different presets suggest a uniform scaling pattern. The 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p is typical for a system where both CPU and GPU are working in tandem. However, the additional 30% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K highlights the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and raw compute power at higher resolutions. The RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely insufficient to maintain the same level of performance at 4K, as the higher resolution demands more memory and fill rate. The data shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at playable framerates, as even the High preset only manages an average of 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data strongly suggests that the Medium preset offers the best overall experience for this combination, especially for users with high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive experience that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS standard and is well within the range of 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 1440p still delivers a solid 96 FPS average, but the 33% increase in framerate from High to Medium makes Medium a more attractive option for competitive play or for users who prioritize smoothness.

At 1080p, the Medium preset reaches an average of 202 FPS, with a minimum of 172 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. This is an exceptional result for a looter shooter, where fast-paced action and numerous on-screen effects benefit from high refresh rates. The High preset at 1080p still provides an excellent 152 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a 33% performance increase with likely minimal visual difference in the heat of combat.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1440p, it only achieves an average of 69 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to a nearly unplayable 36 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p also results in a significant 28% performance loss, from 152 to 109 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU without a proportional visual benefit. The data shows that the Medium preset provides the best balance between framerate and visual quality across all resolutions. For users with 60Hz displays at 1440p, the High preset at 96 FPS is also a viable option, but for maximizing performance and ensuring consistent frame times, Medium is the clear winner based on the measured results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant component in determining this combo's performance at higher resolutions. Its role is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and it has 5888 shading units. The benchmark results show that these specifications are more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Outriders, but they become a bottleneck at 4K.

The RTX 3070's compute capabilities are highlighted by its 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and its 317.4 GTexel/s texture rate. These figures allow it to handle the game's detailed environments and particle effects with ease at lower resolutions. However, the 4K results reveal the limitations of the 8 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the GPU is unable to maintain the same level of performance, which is evident from the significant framerate drops.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers is also a factor. Its average benchmark score is 17208, which places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, which is a 0.7% difference, indicating that the RTX 3070 holds a marginal lead. The data from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test shows a score of 3162, and the PassMark G3D score is 22214, confirming its strong DirectX 12 performance. The RTX 3070's architecture, with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, also suggests it is well-prepared for games that utilize ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured data for Outriders does not include these features. The GPU's end-of-life production status and its 220 W TDP are relevant for system planning, but the benchmark data confirms that it remains a potent performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the average framerate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average framerate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 96 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to the 1080p Low performance?

A: The 4K Ultra preset achieves an average of 36 FPS, while the 1080p Low preset achieves an average of 278 FPS, representing a 242 FPS difference.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p, as the framerates scale consistently with resolution. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the framerates drop significantly across all settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS values are Medium, which shows a minimum of 172 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Outriders?

A: This specific AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo is ranked 920 out of 2913 tested combinations.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the RTX 3070?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has a boost clock of 1725 MHz.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is ranked 920 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 31.6% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a solid, above-average performer for this specific title. The rank is a holistic measure of the system's ability to run the game at various settings and resolutions, and the data shows that it excels in the lower-resolution tiers.

The CPU's performance contributes to this ranking. The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, which puts it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, scores 69875, a mere 0.2% difference, showing that the 9700F is at parity with a high-end laptop processor. It is also 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which scores 69515. This strong CPU performance ensures that the system is not held back by processing power in most scenarios.

The GPU's rank is more modest. The RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 17208. This is a mid-to-high tier ranking, but it is lower than the CPU's ranking. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a mid-to-high tier GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p, but it is not optimized for 4K. The rank of 920 out of 2913 reflects this, as it is a strong result for the majority of gamers who play at lower resolutions, but it also highlights the system's limitations at the highest settings. The data indicates that this combo is a reliable choice for smooth, high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F plays a crucial supporting role in this combo's performance, providing the processing power needed to feed the RTX 3070 at high framerates. It is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for gaming, as it ensures that the CPU can respond quickly to the demands of the game's physics and AI calculations. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps to reduce latency and improve performance in game scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4691, and its multi-thread score is 36470. The single-thread performance is particularly important for gaming, as many game engines are still heavily reliant on a few cores. The CPU's high boost clock and strong single-thread performance ensure that it is not a limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high framerates achieved in those resolutions. The multi-thread score demonstrates its capability in more complex workloads, but for Outriders, the single-thread performance is the key metric.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's performance is on par with some of the best CPUs on the market. Its average benchmark score of 69996 places it in the 94th percentile, and its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which has an average score of 69875. This indicates that the 9700F is a top-tier gaming processor. While the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system, its strength is what allows the RTX 3070 to achieve its full potential at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the system can reach framerates as high as 278 FPS on Low settings, which would be impossible without a capable CPU. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is never waiting for data, and the benchmark results confirm that the Ryzen 7 9700F is more than up to the task for this game.