Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a sharp performance cliff at 4K Ultra that shifts the bottleneck firmly onto the GPU. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the combo's standing among thousands of tested configurations, and examines how the specific characteristics of both the CPU and GPU shape the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Outriders reveals a classic scaling pattern, but with some interesting nuances at the extremes. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 290 FPS, which is an exceptionally high ceiling. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 213 FPS, a reduction of 77 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls to 112 FPS, showing that even at the lowest settings, the resolution jump imposes a significant cost.

The scaling from High settings tells a more pronounced story. At 1080p High, the combo produces 184 FPS. Dropping to 1440p High brings that down to 116 FPS, and at 4K High, the average is just 61 FPS. This is a dramatic reduction from the 1080p figure, representing a 123 FPS loss. The data suggests that at 1080p High, the system is likely not fully GPU-bound, allowing the CPU's 16 threads to push frame rates higher, but by 4K, the RTX 4070's workload becomes the absolute limiting factor.

The most telling data point for understanding the bottleneck is the 4K Ultra result. Here, the average FPS plummets to 44 FPS. This is only 72% of the 4K High score (61 FPS), and less than half of the 4K Medium score (81 FPS). This steep drop-off indicates that the Ultra preset introduces settings that the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth struggle to handle, causing a disproportionate performance penalty compared to the step from Medium to High. The frame rate at 4K Ultra is so low that it questions the playability of this setting for this hardware combo.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset (290 to 112 FPS) is a 61.4% reduction. On the High preset, the reduction is 66.8% (184 to 61 FPS). While both are significant, the larger percentage drop at High settings reinforces that the GPU is more saturated at higher quality levels, making it the primary performance arbiter. The 1440p Medium result of 155 FPS shows a solid middle ground, but the 4K Medium result of 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS indicates that 4K gaming, even on medium presets, is only just crossing the 60 FPS threshold.

The data strongly implies that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not the limiting component in most scenarios. The 1080p Low score of 290 FPS confirms the CPU's ability to feed frames, but the GPU is unable to maintain that pace as resolution increases. The scaling pattern is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the performance ceiling at 1440p and above, while the CPU's headroom is only exposed at 1080p with lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

Interpreting the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired smoothness. For 1080p, the data shows that High settings at 184 FPS is an excellent balance, offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low (290 FPS) while remaining far above the refresh rates of most standard monitors. The 1080p Ultra preset, at 133 FPS, is also highly playable and provides the maximum visual fidelity for this resolution.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is the clear sweet spot. It delivers an average of 155 FPS with a minimum of 132 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in intense firefights. The High preset at 1440p (116 FPS) is also very good and arguably the best choice for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors who prioritize visuals. The Ultra preset at 1440p (84 FPS) is still playable, but the significant drop from High suggests it introduces effects with a high performance cost that may not be worth the visual gain.

At 4K, the recommendations become more constrained. The Low preset at 112 FPS is the only setting that provides a high-refresh experience, but it sacrifices most visual quality. The Medium preset, at 81 FPS, is the best balance for 4K, providing a smooth, playable frame rate while retaining a reasonable level of graphical detail. The High preset (61 FPS) is borderline, and the Ultra preset (44 FPS) should be avoided for consistent playability, as the frame rate dips into a range where responsiveness and visual fluidity are compromised.

The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium is the maximum preset this combo can confidently handle. For users with 1080p or 1440p displays, the High preset offers a superior experience, and the Ultra preset is a viable option only at 1080p. The measured results indicate that the "Ultra" preset in Outriders is exceptionally demanding, and this hardware combination does not possess the headroom to run it effectively at resolutions above 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the extensive database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a combo rank of 361 out of 2913 combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 12.4% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performing configuration relative to the broader database.

This ranking is particularly impressive given the individual component profiles. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 69996, sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (deltaPct of 0.2), Intel Core i7-14700KF (deltaPct of -0.2), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (deltaPct of 0.7), and Intel Core i7-14700K (deltaPct of 0.9). The GPU, with an average benchmark score of 37648, is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (deltaPct of 0.1), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (deltaPct of 0.4), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (deltaPct of -1.3), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (deltaPct of 1.3).

The rank of 361 suggests that the combination of a top-tier CPU with a high-midrange GPU is well-suited for Outriders. The game appears to benefit from the strong single-thread and multithreaded performance of the 9700F, allowing the RTX 4070 to operate at its full potential without being held back by processor limitations. The rank becomes even more significant when considering that the GPU is in the 81st percentile, not the 90th, meaning there are many more powerful GPUs available. The fact that this combo still ranks so highly implies that the CPU's strength is a critical factor in achieving these frame rates, potentially mitigating some of the GPU's relative weaknesses in this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 290, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in Outriders?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. The high FPS at 1080p Low (290 FPS) indicates substantial CPU headroom. The performance drops at higher resolutions are consistent with a GPU-limited scenario, where the RTX 4070's workload becomes the limiting factor.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 4K Medium achieves 81 FPS, and 4K Low achieves 112 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra settings drop to 61 FPS and 44 FPS respectively, which are less ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the combo's performance compare to other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 361st out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the top 12.4% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Medium and Ultra presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 155 FPS (with a min of 132 FPS and max of 178 FPS), while the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS. This is a 71 FPS difference, indicating a substantial performance cost for the Ultra settings.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it relate to performance?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The significant frame rate drop at 4K Ultra (44 FPS) compared to 4K High (61 FPS) suggests that the memory bandwidth or capacity may be a limiting factor at the highest settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, based on the AD104 chip and Ada Lovelace architecture, is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, connected via a 192-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, which contributes to its 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The data reveals a strong correlation between the GPU's workload and the measured FPS. The 4K resolution results are particularly telling. The step from 4K Medium (81 FPS) to 4K High (61 FPS) is a 20 FPS drop, but the step from High to Ultra (44 FPS) is a 17 FPS drop. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces a specific effect or texture load that the GPU's memory subsystem struggles to manage efficiently.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for most settings, as the game runs well at 1440p Ultra (84 FPS). However, the 44 FPS result at 4K Ultra hints that the combination of high resolution and the most demanding textures may be pushing against the limits of the VRAM capacity or the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 184 TMUs also factor into the pixel and texture fill rates, which are critical at high resolutions. The Pixel Rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and Texture Rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are substantial, yet they are not enough to prevent the severe performance degradation at the absolute maximum settings in 4K.

The GPU's overall standing in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 26927, places it as a solid high-midrange performer. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (deltaPct 0.4) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (deltaPct -1.3), show that it is in a competitive performance bracket. In Outriders, the RTX 4070 demonstrates that it is more than capable of high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it requires careful settings management to achieve a consistent experience at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F serves as the central processing engine, and its capabilities are clearly reflected in the benchmark data. This CPU, part of the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the system hits 290 FPS, a figure that requires a CPU capable of processing game logic and draw calls at a very high rate. The 9700F's high boost clock and strong per-core performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4691, allow it to feed the GPU sufficiently to reach these frame rates.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). This clustering suggests that the 9700F provides performance on par with some of the most powerful desktop and mobile processors available.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's multithreading capabilities, reflected in its Passmark multithread score of 36470, are likely beneficial for handling the game's background tasks and AI. However, the most critical aspect is its single-thread performance, which is essential for maintaining high frame rates. The data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rates drop, indicating a shift from a CPU-bound to a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the 9700F is likely idle, waiting for the GPU to render frames, which explains the lower FPS. The CPU's 65W TDP and 4nm process node allow it to sustain high clocks without thermal throttling, ensuring consistent performance during extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination in Outriders.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 290 FPS
• Medium: 246 FPS (min 209, max 283)
• High: 184 FPS
• Ultra: 133 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 213 FPS
• Medium: 155 FPS (min 132, max 178)
• High: 116 FPS
• Ultra: 84 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 112 FPS
• Medium: 81 FPS (min 69, max 93)
• High: 61 FPS
• Ultra: 44 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings increase. The most significant performance drops occur when moving from High to Ultra at 4K, where the average FPS falls by 17 FPS, and from Medium to High at 4K, where it falls by 20 FPS. The 1080p results are all above the 130 FPS mark, even at Ultra settings, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The 1440p results show a playable range across all presets, with the Low preset offering a very high 213 FPS. At 4K, only the Low and Medium presets maintain average FPS above 80, while High and Ultra dip to 61 and 44 FPS respectively, highlighting the limitations of this hardware at the highest resolution.