Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the AMD Radeon 760M is a study in extreme imbalance, and the benchmark data for Outriders reflects this clearly. This combination ranks 2903rd out of 2913 tested combos in this game, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems measured. The data indicates a platform where the CPU has massive headroom, but the integrated GPU is the definitive bottleneck across all resolutions and settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, using the Dragon Range codename. It operates on a 5 nm process from TSMC and features a base clock of 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The processor’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 64 MB of L3 cache. This is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP, designed for high-performance laptops, and it supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU is a powerhouse. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 42713, and its single-core score is 6030. It achieves a Passmark multi-thread score of 51405 and a single-thread score of 3907. The processor’s average benchmark score is 76212, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with an average score of 76155, a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with a score of 75779, a delta of 0.6 percent. The data shows this CPU is competitive with top-tier desktop and mobile processors.

However, in Outriders, this CPU’s capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rates. The game’s performance is not limited by processor throughput; rather, the CPU is so fast that it never becomes a constraint. The benchmark results show that even at 1080p Low settings, where CPU load is typically highest, the average FPS is only 70. This is not a sign of CPU limitation but rather proof of how much headroom the Ryzen 9 has. The processor’s 32 threads and high boost clocks are capable of handling the game’s logic, physics, and draw calls with ease, leaving the GPU as the sole factor determining frame output. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is also more than sufficient for this task, as the integrated graphics will rely on system memory, but the CPU’s access to it is not the limiting factor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Phoenix chip on a 4 nm process. It has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation pipelines, along with 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s base clock is 800 MHz, and it boosts up to 2599 MHz. Its memory configuration is entirely system-dependent, with no dedicated VRAM; it uses "System Shared" memory, and the bandwidth is also "System Dependent." The GPU’s theoretical performance is rated at 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

This GPU is the primary determinant of the measured frame rates in Outriders. Its synthetic benchmark scores are modest: a Passmark G3D score of 5310 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400. The GPU sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 6019. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a score of 6001 (delta 0.3 percent) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with a score of 6000 (delta 0.3 percent). This places the Radeon 760M in the same performance tier as decade-old discrete laptop GPUs.

The lack of dedicated VRAM is a critical weakness for a game like Outriders, a modern looter shooter that demands significant memory bandwidth and capacity. The shared memory architecture means the GPU and CPU compete for the same system memory pool, and with the CPU’s high bandwidth requirements, this can lead to contention. The data shows that the GPU’s performance collapses under load. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is just 28, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 9 FPS. This is indicative of a GPU that is completely overwhelmed by the game’s rendering demands, struggling with both pixel throughput and memory access. The boost clock of 2599 MHz is high for an iGPU, but it cannot compensate for the limited shading units and memory bandwidth.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, and the drop is more pronounced at higher settings. This behavior confirms that the Radeon 760M is the limiting component, not the Ryzen 9 8945HX.

At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 70 at 1080p to 44 at 1440p, a 37 percent reduction, and then to 23 at 4K, a 48 percent reduction from 1440p. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 38 at 1080p to 24 at 1440p, a 37 percent reduction, and then to 13 at 4K, a 46 percent reduction. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 51 at 1080p to 32 at 1440p, and then to 17 at 4K. The Ultra settings show the steepest decline, from 28 FPS at 1080p to 18 at 1440p, and finally to 9 at 4K.

These numbers show that the GPU is the bottleneck because the FPS scales inversely with the number of pixels rendered, which is a hallmark of a pixel-bound workload. If the CPU were the limit, the FPS would be relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU’s work does not increase with resolution. The fact that the FPS nearly halves when moving from 1440p to 4K at every setting level indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are exhausted. The 4K Low result of 23 FPS is particularly telling; even at the lowest quality settings, the GPU cannot maintain a playable frame rate at this resolution, proving that the integrated graphics simply do not have the raw pixel throughput for 4K gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2903rd out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This rank of 2903 places it in the bottom 0.3 percent of all systems tested, indicating that this pairing performs worse than the vast majority of hardware configurations in this specific game. The data shows that this is a profoundly underperforming combination for this title, despite the high-end CPU.

The rank is not surprising given the GPU’s limitations. Most other combos in the database likely feature discrete graphics cards, which have dedicated VRAM and significantly higher processing power than an integrated GPU. The Radeon 760M’s 35th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it is outclassed by 65 percent of the graphics solutions in the database. When paired with a top-tier CPU, the result is a system that is severely held back by its graphics component. The rank reflects the overall gaming experience, which is poor due to the low frame rates. The data shows that this combo is not suitable for Outriders at any resolution above 1080p Low, and even at that setting, the performance is marginal. The CPU’s potential is entirely wasted in this configuration, as it can never be fully utilized when the GPU is the limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive breakdown of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings yield 70 FPS, Medium settings yield 51 FPS with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59, High settings yield 38 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 28 FPS. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that approaches playability, but it is still below the 60 FPS target that many gamers consider smooth.

At 1440p, the performance drops significantly. Low settings yield an average of 44 FPS, Medium settings yield 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 and a maximum of 37, High settings yield 24 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 18 FPS. None of these results are playable for a fast-paced looter shooter, as the frame rates are too low for smooth gameplay. The 1440p Medium setting shows a 27 FPS minimum, which would result in noticeable stuttering.

At 4K, the performance is effectively unplayable. Low settings yield an average of 23 FPS, Medium settings yield 17 FPS with a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 19, High settings yield 13 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 9 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for a playable game, even for turn-based or slow-paced titles. The 4K Ultra result of 9 FPS is essentially a slideshow. The data shows that the integrated GPU cannot handle the pixel count of 4K, and the frame rates are so low that the game becomes a static image rather than an interactive experience.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + Radeon 760M combo capable of running Outriders at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 70, which is playable. At Medium settings, the average drops to 51 FPS, and at High and Ultra settings, it falls to 38 and 28 FPS respectively. So, it can run at 1080p, but only comfortably at Low settings.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for this combo based on the benchmark data?

A: The only configuration that yields a frame rate above 60 FPS is 1080p with Low settings, which achieves an average of 70 FPS. All other settings at 1080p, and all settings at higher resolutions, produce average frame rates below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Radeon 760M has an average benchmark score of 6019. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6400, has a score of 6001, which is a delta of 0.3 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M also scores 6000, with the same delta of 0.3 percent.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 70. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 23. This represents a significant drop of 47 FPS, or about 67 percent, when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo for Outriders?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 76212, placing it in the 95th percentile, while the GPU’s average score is 6019, placing it in the 35th percentile. The FPS drops steeply with increasing resolution, which is a clear sign of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested combos in Outriders?

A: This combo ranks 2903rd out of 2913 tested combos in the game. This places it in the bottom percentile of all tested systems, indicating very poor overall performance for this title.