Outriders

# Outriders with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a well-balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with the combo ranking in the 68th percentile of all tested configurations. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, dropping below 60 FPS on High settings. The data shows a system that excels at high-refresh 1440p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth 4K performance unless settings are lowered significantly.

FAQ

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

A: This combo ranks 920th out of 2,913 tested combinations, placing it in the top 68.4% of all configurations. This indicates a solid mid-to-upper tier pairing for this game.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for smooth gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 96, which provides a smooth experience. For higher refresh rates, 1920x1080 with High settings delivers 152 FPS on average, making it ideal for 144Hz displays.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 175 FPS while Ultra settings average 69 FPS. This represents a 106 FPS difference, meaning Ultra settings demand significantly more from the GPU.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders at 4K?

A: The 8GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for the game, as the 4K Medium preset still achieves 67 FPS average. However, 4K Ultra drops to 36 FPS, suggesting VRAM or compute limits at the highest settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X3D compare to its nearest CPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 54,762 in average benchmark scores, placing it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) and 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053).

Q: Does the GPU show any bottleneck signs at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 278, which is very high. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU effectively, though the RTX 3070's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is the limiting factor at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's 920th place out of 2,913 tested combinations positions it comfortably in the upper third of all systems tested in Outriders. This ranking reflects a pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other at common gaming resolutions, though the balance shifts depending on settings.

At 1080p, the CPU's strength becomes apparent. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, allow the system to reach 278 FPS on Low settings. This is a scenario where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom. The 3D V-Cache technology, indicated by the X3D branding, likely contributes to the strong performance in this looter shooter genre where consistent frame delivery matters.

The 1440p results show a more balanced workload. With 96 FPS on High settings, the system demonstrates that it can handle the increased pixel count while maintaining playable frame rates. The 69 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p shows the GPU's limits, but the overall ranking suggests this is still a competitive configuration for most users.

At 4K, the combo's ranking drops in practical terms, as even Medium settings only produce 67 FPS. The GPU's 8GB VRAM and 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are substantial, but they fall short of what's needed for smooth 4K Ultra gaming in Outriders. This is reflected in the 36 FPS result at 4K Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most players consider essential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, provides 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. The memory operates at 14 Gbps effective, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 1725 MHz, with a base clock of 1500 MHz, and it houses 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units.

In Outriders, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the RTX 3070 is able to push 152 FPS on High settings, showing that the 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than sufficient for this game at standard resolutions. The 278 FPS result on Low settings at 1080p demonstrates that the GPU can scale down effectively when needed, though such high frame rates are rarely necessary.

At 1440p, the GPU's workload increases by roughly 78% compared to 1080p due to the additional pixels. The 96 FPS average on High settings shows the RTX 3070 handling this load competently. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,208, places it near the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17,083, 0.7% ahead) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17,037, 1% ahead).

The 4K results reveal the GPU's limitations more clearly. The 50 FPS average on High settings and 36 FPS on Ultra settings indicate that the RTX 3070 cannot maintain smooth frame rates at this resolution with higher quality presets. The 4K Medium result of 67 FPS shows that dropping settings can recover playability, but the GPU's 8GB VRAM may also be a factor at 4K Ultra, as texture data requirements increase significantly.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1080p users with 144Hz displays, the High preset at 152 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 202 FPS offers even higher frame rates with only a modest visual reduction, making it suitable for 240Hz displays.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 96 FPS is the recommended starting point. This delivers smooth gameplay that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold and approaches the 100 FPS mark that many players find ideal. The Medium preset at 128 FPS provides additional headroom for higher refresh rate monitors, while the Low preset at 175 FPS is available for competitive play where frame rate takes priority over visuals.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 67 FPS is the most viable option for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 50 FPS may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but it falls below the 60 FPS standard. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for general play, as the frame rate dips become noticeable and can impact the gameplay experience.

The data shows diminishing returns when moving from Medium to High settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the drop from High to Medium is 50 FPS (152 to 202), while moving from High to Ultra costs 43 FPS (152 to 109). The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for maximizing frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 278 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 202 FPS with a minimum of 172 FPS and maximum of 232 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings average 152 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 109 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 175 FPS, representing a 103 FPS decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 128 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. High settings produce 96 FPS, and Ultra settings average 69 FPS. The 1440p results show a consistent pattern where each settings tier delivers roughly 60-70% of the 1080p performance.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop more significantly. Low settings average 92 FPS, which is still playable but represents a 186 FPS decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 77 FPS, providing the only 4K preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS. High settings average 50 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS.

The Medium preset at each resolution shows the most complete data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the 172-232 FPS range indicates a 60 FPS variance, which is relatively tight. At 1440p Medium, the 108-147 FPS range shows a 39 FPS variance, suggesting more consistent frame times. At 4K Medium, the 57-77 FPS range has only a 20 FPS variance, indicating that the GPU is working harder and frame delivery is more stable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates at a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.50 GHz, with a 120W TDP. The CPU features 128MB of L3 cache, which is substantial for gaming workloads, and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus delivering 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 278 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames to reach very high frame rates. The 3D V-Cache technology, while not explicitly listed in the cache specifications, is implied by the X3D branding and contributes to the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47,737 and single-core score of 6,739 demonstrate excellent computational capability. The Geekbench multi-core score of 22,884 and single-core score of 3,041 further confirm the CPU's strength. In the 3DMark tests, the max threads score of 13,795 and single thread score of 1,269 show balanced performance across different thread counts.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D's average benchmark score of 54,762 places it 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (55,093) and 1.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54,053). The CPU also leads the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701) by 2% and the Intel Core i7-14700F (53,620) by 2.1%. These margins are small, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D performs similarly to its direct competitors.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about which component limits performance in Outriders. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 152 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p, a 36.8% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 96 to 50, a 47.9% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings is 102 FPS, or 67.1%.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The 1080p result of 278 FPS drops to 175 FPS at 1440p, a 37.1% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 175 to 92, a 47.4% decrease. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is 186 FPS, or 66.9%.

The Medium settings show a similar pattern. At 1080p, the average is 202 FPS, dropping to 128 FPS at 1440p (36.6% decrease) and then to 67 FPS at 4K (47.7% decrease from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings is 135 FPS, or 66.8%.

These consistent scaling patterns indicate that the GPU is the limiting component across all resolutions and settings. The pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and by 4x from 1080p to 4K. The FPS decreases do not perfectly match these pixel increases, but they follow a predictable curve that suggests the RTX 3070's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints.

The fact that frame rates at Low settings scale nearly identically to High settings (66.9% vs 67.1% total drops) reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck even at Low settings. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see smaller FPS drops at Low settings where the GPU has less work to do. Instead, the consistent scaling confirms that the Ryzen 9 9900X3D has sufficient headroom to support the RTX 3070 across all tested configurations.