Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a broad performance envelope in Outriders, with average frame rates spanning from 42 FPS at 4K Ultra to 287 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured data reveals a system that is predominantly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more apparent as resolution drops. This analysis breaks down the collected FPS figures, examines the role of each component, and provides context for how this combination ranks among tested hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions shows a classic GPU-limited curve. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 287 FPS, which drops to 204 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 107 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is being fed enough data to reach very high output, but the GPU is still the primary constraint — the 39% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and the 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K are substantial, suggesting that pixel throughput is the bottleneck.

The High preset tells a similar story with a gentler slope: 177 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are 37% and 48% respectively, closely mirroring the Low preset’s behavior. This consistency across presets implies that the GPU’s rendering load scales almost linearly with resolution in Outriders, regardless of visual complexity. The 4K High result of 58 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while 1080p High at 177 FPS leaves ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Medium settings provide the only complete min/max data in the pack. At 1080p Medium, the average is 236 FPS with a minimum of 200 and maximum of 271. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 149 FPS with a minimum of 126 and maximum of 171. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 89. The minimum frame rates at each resolution stay within roughly 85% of the average, indicating stable frame pacing without severe drops. The Ultra preset shows the sharpest scaling: 128 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and just 42 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth play, while 1080p Ultra remains highly playable.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 4K, the RTX 3080’s rasterization throughput is the clear bottleneck — even at Low settings, the GPU cannot exceed 107 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU is still the limit, but the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid holding back the frame rate, as evidenced by the 287 FPS Low result. The transition point appears to be around 1440p, where the GPU load becomes heavy enough that CPU differences would be masked.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X provides the compute foundation for this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, this Zen 5 architecture processor offers strong single-thread performance that matters for game logic and draw call submission. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211 indicate robust per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates in scenarios where the game’s main thread is the constraint.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 17906. In Outriders, which is not typically a heavily multi-threaded title, the 16 threads provide enough parallel processing headroom for background tasks and physics calculations. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth ensure that data flows efficiently to the GPU, minimizing potential stutter from cache misses.

However, the measured FPS data indicates that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the 287 FPS result is high but not extreme, suggesting the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. If the CPU were severely bottlenecked, we would expect to see a plateau at lower resolutions — for instance, 1080p and 1440p Low results would be nearly identical. Instead, the 1080p to 1440p drop from 287 to 204 FPS shows that the GPU is still the primary constraint even at the lowest settings.

The CPU’s benchmark percentile of 86 vs all CPUs places it above the majority of processors, but its nearest rivals show minimal separation: the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% higher). This tight grouping means that swapping to a similar-tier CPU would likely produce negligible FPS differences in Outriders, given the GPU-bound nature of the game at most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving 60 FPS or higher with this combo?

A: The data shows that 4K Medium achieves 78 FPS, 4K High achieves 58 FPS, and 4K Ultra only 42 FPS. For a solid 60+ FPS experience at 4K, Medium settings are the minimum, while 1440p and 1080p easily exceed 60 FPS at all presets.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores 37911, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.3% lower). The differences are marginal.

Q: Is the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders?

A: The measured FPS data does not show any VRAM-related performance collapses at 4K Ultra (42 FPS) or 4K High (58 FPS), indicating that 10 GB of GDDR6X memory is adequate for this game at the tested settings.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 287 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 128 FPS. This represents a 159 FPS difference (or 55% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low).

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset offer stable frame times?

A: The 4K Medium preset reports an average of 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The minimum is 85% of the average, suggesting consistent frame pacing without major drops.

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

A: The combo ranks 653 out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the top 18% of all recorded hardware pairings for Outriders.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination holds the 653rd position out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the upper quintile of all tested hardware pairs, indicating that this setup delivers above-average performance for this title. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread capabilities and the GPU’s high rasterization throughput.

Given the GPU-bound nature of the game at most settings, the ranking is likely driven by the RTX 3080’s performance. The GPU has a percentile rank of 68 vs all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 68% of all tested graphics cards. The CPU’s percentile of 86 is higher, but since the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, the GPU’s performance ceiling defines the combo’s position. The 653rd rank suggests that while this is a strong pairing, there are 652 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in Outriders, likely featuring more recent or higher-tier GPUs.

The nearest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, 0.3% higher), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, 0.3% higher), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, 0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, 0.4% higher). These are all within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 3080’s average score of 23172, indicating that the GPU’s benchmark position is tightly contested. However, in actual Outriders gameplay, the RTX 3080’s specific architecture and driver optimizations likely contribute to its measured FPS results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 4K displays, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 78 FPS and a minimum of 66 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that consistently stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, which is borderline playable but may suffer from occasional drops below 60. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 42 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers an excellent experience with 112 FPS average, while Medium offers 149 FPS and Low offers 204 FPS. The Ultra preset at 81 FPS is also playable, but the 31 FPS difference between Ultra and High (81 vs 112) suggests that High provides substantially better frame rates with likely minor visual differences. For competitive play, the Low preset at 204 FPS maximizes responsiveness, but most players would find High to be the sweet spot.

At 1080p, all presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 177 FPS is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher), while Medium at 236 FPS and Low at 287 FPS cater to extreme refresh rates or esports scenarios. The Ultra preset at 128 FPS is also smooth, but the 49 FPS drop from High to Ultra (177 vs 128) suggests diminishing returns. For most users, the recommendation is High at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset for this combo is as follows:

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 287 FPS average
• Medium: 236 FPS average, 200 FPS minimum, 271 FPS maximum
• High: 177 FPS average
• Ultra: 128 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 204 FPS average
• Medium: 149 FPS average, 126 FPS minimum, 171 FPS maximum
• High: 112 FPS average
• Ultra: 81 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 107 FPS average
• Medium: 78 FPS average, 66 FPS minimum, 89 FPS maximum
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 42 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data. At 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 71 FPS (200 to 271). At 1440p, the spread is 45 FPS (126 to 171). At 4K, the spread is 23 FPS (66 to 89). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates more stable frame delivery when the GPU is heavily loaded, likely because the CPU has more time to prepare frames.

The scaling from Low to Ultra within each resolution shows consistent behavior. At 1080p, Ultra is 55% slower than Low (128 vs 287). At 1440p, Ultra is 60% slower than Low (81 vs 204). At 4K, Ultra is 61% slower than Low (42 vs 107). This near-consistent percentage reduction suggests that the Ultra preset adds a similar relative load across resolutions, pointing to uniform graphical feature costs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant performance factor in this combo. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus providing 760.3 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU has ample memory throughput for Outriders’ textures and effects. The 8704 shading units and 272 TMUs deliver high fill rates, as evidenced by the 465.1 GTexel/s texture rate and 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate. The boost clock of 1710 MHz (up from 1440 MHz base) ensures sustained performance under load.

The GPU’s 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these were enabled. The FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS is substantial for rasterization-heavy titles like Outriders. The GPU’s TDP of 320 W requires a robust power supply, but the dual-slot design and 12-pin connector are standard for this performance class.

The RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172 places it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores show negligible differences: the NVIDIA P106-100 is 0.3% higher, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M is 0.4% higher. This tight clustering suggests that raw GPU compute performance is similar across these cards, but the RTX 3080’s specific driver optimizations and memory subsystem likely contribute to its measured FPS in Outriders.

In the context of this game, the GPU’s role is critical. At 4K Ultra, the 42 FPS result indicates that the GPU is fully saturated, while at 1080p Low, the 287 FPS shows the GPU can still scale with reduced load. The VRAM capacity of 10 GB does not appear to be a limiting factor, as no sudden performance drops occur at higher settings that would indicate memory swapping. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s is likely sufficient for the game’s texture streaming needs, even at 4K resolution.