Outriders

# Outriders Performance Analysis: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a capable but resolution-dependent experience in Outriders. At 1080p, the combination produces high frame rates across all settings, while 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge, dropping to 36 FPS average. The data shows a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the 16-core processor provides ample headroom for the game's threading demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders if targeting 60 FPS?

A: The 2560x1440 High preset achieves 96 FPS average, and 3840x2160 Medium hits 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, 1440p High offers comfortable margin, while 4K requires Medium settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208, placing it 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5% (17468).

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking relative to all processors?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 51947. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, scores 52073, a 0.2% difference.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 214 FPS average, suggesting the GPU still scales with lower settings. The CPU's multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 26017 and 16 cores indicate it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in this title.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 175 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 69 FPS average. This represents a reduction of approximately 61% when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Outriders?

A: The combination ranks 1428 out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 38.5% of all configurations evaluated in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 17,400 million transistors across a 392 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory sits on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Outriders, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 delivers between 109 FPS (Ultra) and 214 FPS (Low), showing strong raw performance. At 2560x1440, frame rates range from 69 FPS (Ultra) to 175 FPS (Low). The 3840x2160 results reveal the card's limits: 36 FPS at Ultra, 50 FPS at High, 67 FPS at Medium, and 92 FPS at Low.

The GPU's shading units (5888) and texture mapping units (184) contribute to pixel rates of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rates of 317.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS supports the game's effects workload. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are present, though Outriders' benchmark data does not isolate ray tracing performance.

The measured results show a clear pattern: the RTX 3070 handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K Ultra proves too demanding. The 36 FPS average at 4K Ultra indicates the card's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth are strained at that configuration. The drop from 92 FPS at 4K Low to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra represents a 61% performance loss purely from settings changes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It contains 8,300 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design measuring 2x 74 mm². The base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, offering 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 26017, while single-core reaches 1614. Geekbench results show 15233 multicore and 2083 single-core. The 3DMark tests demonstrate scaling from 944 (single thread) to 11597 (max threads), indicating effective utilization of all 16 cores.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce very high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 214 FPS average, which requires the CPU to feed frames quickly. The 16 cores and 32 threads provide substantial headroom for game logic, physics, and background tasks. The processor's 64 MB of L3 cache helps with data locality in game workloads.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 51947, places it near the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2%) and AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, -0.3%). The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730 (0.4% slower), while the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301 (0.7% faster). These margins are minimal, indicating the 5950X remains competitive.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows frame rates dropping approximately 60-70% across settings, consistent with GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU limitation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates: Low (214 FPS), Medium (191 FPS, minimum 162), High (152 FPS), and Ultra (109 FPS). For competitive play or high refresh rate displays, Low or Medium offer the best performance. For visual quality at 1080p, Ultra remains viable with 109 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the choices become more meaningful. High settings deliver 96 FPS average, providing a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz and 144 Hz monitors. Medium achieves 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS, making it the best balance for high refresh rate displays. Low reaches 175 FPS for maximum performance. Ultra drops to 69 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

The 3840x2160 results show that Ultra is not viable at 36 FPS average. High settings improve to 50 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Medium settings provide 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 4K. Low settings reach 92 FPS, offering a high-performance option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

The data suggests that Medium at 4K is the sweet spot for this combo, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS while keeping the minimum above 55 FPS. At 1440p, High provides a balanced experience, while 1080p players can choose Ultra without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1428 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places the configuration in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the balance between the high-end CPU and mid-range GPU.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs (average benchmark score 17208) is the primary limiter for this combo's overall position. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking (average benchmark score 51947) provides a strong foundation, but the GPU's performance class constrains the system in graphically demanding scenarios like 4K Ultra.

The combination's rank suggests it outperforms approximately 61.5% of tested configurations. This is consistent with the RTX 3070's position in the GPU hierarchy, as the card delivers solid 1080p and 1440p performance but struggles at 4K with high settings. The CPU contributes positively by preventing bottlenecks at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 3070's 0.7% advantage over the RX 7600 XT and 1% over the GTX 690 translate to minor real-world differences. The CPU's near-identical performance to the Core Ultra 5 235HX and EPYC 8124P means the combo's ranking is primarily determined by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a wide performance envelope. Low settings produce 214 FPS average. Medium settings yield 191 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 219 FPS. High settings deliver 152 FPS average. Ultra settings reduce performance to 109 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 49% reduction in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with lower absolute numbers. Low settings achieve 175 FPS average. Medium settings produce 128 FPS average with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. High settings deliver 96 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS average. The Low-to-Ultra reduction is 61%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. Low settings reach 92 FPS average. Medium settings produce 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 77 FPS. High settings deliver 50 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS average. The Low-to-Ultra reduction is 61%, matching the 1440p scaling.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 162-219 FPS. At 1440p, the range is 108-147 FPS. At 4K, the range is 57-77 FPS. These ranges indicate consistent frame delivery without severe stuttering, as the minimums remain within 15-16% of the averages.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the progression is 214 FPS (1080p) to 175 FPS (1440p) to 92 FPS (4K). This represents a 18% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 57% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 57%.

At Medium settings, the progression is 191 FPS (1080p) to 128 FPS (1440p) to 67 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48%. The total reduction is 65%.

At High settings, the progression is 152 FPS (1080p) to 96 FPS (1440p) to 50 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48%. The total reduction is 67%.

At Ultra settings, the progression is 109 FPS (1080p) to 69 FPS (1440p) to 36 FPS (4K). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48%. The total reduction is 67%.

The scaling pattern indicates that the CPU maintains adequate performance at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings (214 FPS). As resolution increases, the GPU becomes progressively more limiting. The consistent 48% drop from 1440p to 4K across Medium, High, and Ultra settings suggests the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors at higher resolutions.

The 4K Low result (92 FPS) demonstrates that the system can achieve high frame rates at 4K when visual effects are reduced, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth limit performance at higher presets. The CPU's contribution is most visible at 1080p Low, where the frame rate exceeds what many GPUs could sustain, confirming the Ryzen 9 5950X provides sufficient processing power for Outriders.