Outriders

# Outriders: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This benchmark analysis examines the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in Outriders, a looter shooter that scales from 1080p to 4K. The data reveals a system with significant headroom at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint as resolution increases. The combo ranks 52nd out of 2,913 tested configurations, placing it in the top 2% of all tested pairings for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how dramatically performance shifts across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 209 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 179 FPS, a 14% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 94 FPS, which represents a 55% decline from the 1080p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 5090 D becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior differs notably across settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 261 FPS at 1080p, 224 FPS at 1440p, and 172 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 34%, much smaller than the 55% drop at High settings. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU has more influence on the frame rate, while at higher presets the GPU workload dominates. The 7900X's 12 cores and 24 threads provide enough processing power to keep feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling is more dependent on CPU throughput.

At Medium settings, the system delivers 232 FPS at 1080p, 199 FPS at 1440p, and 125 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 106 and maximum of 144, showing some frame-time variance. The Ultra preset produces the steepest resolution scaling: 185 FPS at 1080p falls to 130 FPS at 1440p and then 68 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra result is less than one-third of the 1080p Ultra figure, confirming that the highest quality settings impose a heavy GPU burden at 4K.

The data implies that for 4K gaming, the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the memory demands, but the sheer pixel throughput at 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The 68 FPS average at 4K Ultra remains playable but lacks the headroom seen at lower resolutions. The scaling curve suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, while at 1080p the system may be approaching CPU limits, particularly at Low settings where the 261 FPS result appears CPU-bound.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 52nd out of 2,913 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the 98th percentile of all tested systems. This high ranking reflects the strength of both components working together. The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs based on average benchmark scores, while the RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. When paired, they produce a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations in this game.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals provides context for its contribution. The 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53,288, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon 634 (52,974). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700F by 0.6% (53,620) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 0.3% (53,469). These are extremely tight margins, indicating that the 7900X performs within a narrow band of several high-end server and desktop processors. The differences are small enough that game-specific optimization likely matters more than raw CPU benchmark scores for Outriders performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 2.4% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605 is actually higher, so the delta is negative 2.4%). The GPU trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6% (78,940) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1% (79,396). These rival comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not Outriders-specific data, so the actual in-game ranking of 52nd reflects how this specific pairing handles this title's engine and rendering workload.

The rank of 52 out of 2,913 means the combo outperforms approximately 98.2% of all tested systems in Outriders. This top-tier positioning indicates that neither component presents a significant weakness for this game, and the overall experience should be smooth across most settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. At 4K High, the average is 94 FPS, while at 1440p High it rises to 179 FPS. For the highest fidelity with good performance, 4K Medium at 125 FPS offers a strong balance, while 1440p High at 179 FPS provides smoother motion with less graphical overhead.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 4K?

A: At 4K, Ultra produces 68 FPS average, while High delivers 94 FPS. This represents a 26 FPS difference, or roughly a 28% performance penalty for the Ultra preset. The gap narrows at lower resolutions: at 1080p, Ultra achieves 185 FPS versus High's 209 FPS, a 24 FPS difference.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system hits 261 FPS, suggesting the CPU can drive very high frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the 68 FPS result shows the GPU struggling with the pixel workload, making the RTX 5090 D the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with this setup?

A: At 1440p, the system delivers 224 FPS on Low, 199 FPS on Medium, 179 FPS on High, and 130 FPS on Ultra. These results are all well above 60 FPS, indicating that 1440p is a comfortable operating point for this combo, with even the most demanding preset maintaining triple-digit performance.

Q: How does the 4K Medium result compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: The 4K Medium average of 125 FPS is significantly lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 185 FPS. The 4K Medium result also shows a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS, whereas the 1080p Ultra has no recorded minimum or maximum. This comparison shows that resolution has a more substantial impact than preset quality in this game.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Medium preset records a minimum of 197 FPS and maximum of 267 FPS, with an average of 232 FPS. The 70 FPS spread between minimum and maximum suggests some frame-time variability, but the minimum remains very high. The Low and High presets at 1080p do not have recorded minimum or maximum values, so detailed frame-time analysis is limited.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 261 FPS. Medium settings average 232 FPS, with a minimum of 197 FPS and maximum of 267 FPS. High settings average 209 FPS. Ultra settings produce 185 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 76 FPS decline, with each preset step reducing performance. The Medium preset's recorded range indicates the system can fluctuate between 197 and 267 FPS depending on scene complexity.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected drop from 1080p. Low settings average 224 FPS. Medium settings average 199 FPS, with a minimum of 169 FPS and maximum of 229 FPS. High settings average 179 FPS. Ultra settings produce 130 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 94 FPS, larger than the 76 FPS gap at 1080p, showing that higher resolution amplifies the cost of higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops most significantly. Low settings average 172 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 144 FPS. High settings average 94 FPS. Ultra settings produce 68 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured across all configurations, and the 4K Medium range from 106 to 144 FPS shows more variability than the lower-resolution Medium results.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete minimum and maximum data, providing insight into frame-time behavior. At 1080p Medium, the 197-267 FPS range shows a 70 FPS swing. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 169-229 FPS, a 60 FPS swing. At 4K Medium, the range tightens to 106-144 FPS, a 38 FPS swing. This pattern suggests that as resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more consistent, likely because the GPU workload dominates and reduces CPU-side variability.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports different optimal presets depending on the target resolution. At 4K, the Medium preset at 125 FPS average provides the best experience, as it maintains a high frame rate while offering improved visuals over Low. The 4K High preset at 94 FPS remains playable but drops below 100 FPS, which may be noticeable for players seeking smooth motion. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, making it a less desirable choice for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

At 1440p, the High preset at 179 FPS offers an excellent balance, delivering high visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 144 FPS, which suits high-refresh-rate displays. Players with 144 Hz monitors would benefit from the 199 FPS Medium preset, which provides additional headroom. The Ultra preset at 130 FPS still exceeds 120 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh displays, though the visual improvement over High may be marginal depending on scene complexity.

At 1080p, the High preset at 209 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides strong visuals while staying above 200 FPS. The Ultra preset at 185 FPS also works well for players wanting maximum quality, as it remains above 144 FPS. The Low preset at 261 FPS is unnecessary for most displays, as even 240 Hz monitors would not fully utilize this frame rate. For competitive play, the Medium preset at 232 FPS offers a balance between visual fidelity and maximum frame rate, with the 197 FPS minimum still providing smooth performance.

The data suggests that players should prioritize resolution over preset quality when configuring this system. The 4K Medium result of 125 FPS is comparable to the 1440p Ultra result of 130 FPS, meaning players can achieve similar performance at a higher resolution by stepping down one preset level. This trade-off favors 4K Medium for visual clarity, though the 1440p Ultra option may appeal to players who prefer higher detail settings at a lower resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Zen 4 architecture on the 5 nm process node provides the processing foundation for Outriders. The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core likely help with game asset streaming and physics calculations common in looter shooters.

Benchmark results show the CPU's multi-threaded strength: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 29,300, while single-core scores 2,016.5. The Geekbench multicore result of 19,267 and single-core of 2,617 further demonstrate balanced performance. In Outriders, the 1080p Low result of 261 FPS suggests the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The fact that 1080p Low produces 261 FPS while 4K Low produces 172 FPS indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of sustaining high throughput.

The 7900X's PassMark multithread score of 51,406 and single-thread score of 4,238 show strong performance in both metrics. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,972 and max-thread score of 12,536 confirm that the CPU scales well with additional threads, which is relevant for games that can utilize multiple cores. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,093 highlights the CPU's per-core efficiency, which matters for games with single-threaded bottlenecks.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7313P and Intel Core i7-14700F, have average scores within 0.6% of the 7900X, indicating that this CPU's performance is competitive with other high-end options. In Outriders, the CPU's contribution is most apparent at lower resolutions, where the frame rate ceiling is not limited by GPU pixel throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units deliver substantial raw compute power. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, up from a base of 2017 MHz, allows the GPU to adapt its clock speed based on workload and thermal headroom.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its high-end positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Outriders' rendering pipeline. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 show the GPU's compute capabilities. The PassMark GPU compute score of 28,396 provides additional context for non-gaming workloads.

In Outriders specifically, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS demonstrates that even this powerful GPU struggles with the most demanding configuration. The 4K Medium result of 125 FPS shows that stepping down one preset level dramatically improves performance, indicating that the GPU's bottleneck at 4K is related to the visual effects and shading complexity of higher presets.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, though its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT, with score differences of 1.1% and -1.6% respectively. The Tesla P100 variants trail by 2.1% and 2.4%. These comparisons are based on aggregate benchmarks rather than Outriders-specific performance, so the actual in-game behavior may differ. The RTX 5090 D's 575 W TDP and suggested 950 W PSU indicate the power requirements for sustaining performance over long gaming sessions.