Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a high-performance experience in Outriders, a looter shooter from 2021. The benchmark data shows a configuration that comfortably handles high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming while maintaining playable 4K performance. The CPU's 3D V-Cache and 12 cores combine with the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM to offer a well-balanced setup for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average frame rate is 124 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM cause any frame rate drops at 4K?

A: The data indicates no specific VRAM-related frame drops are recorded. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 74, and at 1440p Medium it is 141, showing consistent frame delivery without a VRAM bottleneck.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves an average of 287 FPS, while the 4K Ultra preset averages 47 FPS. This represents a 610% increase in frame rate at the lower resolution and settings.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

*Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combination rank among all tested combos in Outriders?*

A: The combo ranks 258th out of 2913 tested combinations.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of graphical performance in Outriders. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's textures and effects at all tested settings. The GPU's base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz dictate how quickly it processes shader operations.

The benchmark results show how the GPU's workload scales with settings. At 4K, the jump from Low to Ultra is a massive change in visual fidelity and performance. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at this resolution, as the average FPS drops from 119 at Low to 47 at Ultra. The GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a raw measure of its compute capability, which is heavily utilized in a game like Outriders with its particle effects and environmental interactions.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 74, which indicates that even at higher resolutions, the GPU is not stalling due to memory swapping. The GPU's 80 ROPs handle pixel output, and its texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s ensures that texture-heavy scenes are rendered without a significant bottleneck. The data shows that the RTX 5070 is a strong match for this game, providing high frame rates at mainstream resolutions and a playable experience at 4K when settings are adjusted.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the optimal settings for different priorities. For players targeting the highest possible refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset at 287 FPS is the top choice, but the Medium preset at 255 FPS offers a better balance between visual quality and speed. The High preset at 197 FPS is still well above the 144 Hz threshold, making it a viable option for competitive play without sacrificing too much detail.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 124 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 166 FPS is excellent for 144 Hz monitors, and the Low preset at 228 FPS is overkill for most displays but ensures the lowest input latency. The Ultra preset at 90 FPS is playable but represents a significant drop from the other settings. The data suggests that High is the best overall experience at 1440p, providing a strong balance of visual quality and performance.

For 4K gaming, the choices are more constrained. The High preset at 65 FPS is the best option for a smooth experience, while the Medium preset at 87 FPS is also viable. The Low preset at 119 FPS is the only way to achieve high-refresh-rate 4K, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that High settings at 4K are the sweet spot for this combo, offering a console-beating frame rate with high visual detail.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 258th out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places the configuration in the top 8.9% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance pairing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 54762 puts it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 40377 places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs.

When looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tightly contested field. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average score of 55093, which is -0.6% relative to the 9900X3D. This means the 9900X3D is slightly faster on average, but the difference is negligible. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% slower, and the Intel Xeon 6505P is 2.0% slower. The Intel Core i7-14700F is 2.1% slower. These small margins suggest that the 9900X3D is a top-tier CPU, but its advantage over the nearest competitors is minimal in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's rival comparison shows a similar story. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has a score of 40318, which is 0.1% slower than the RTX 5070. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2.0% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster. These are professional-grade cards, and the RTX 5070's position among them indicates it is a solid mid-range performer. The rank of 258th out of 2913 confirms that this is a powerful combo for Outriders.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). Its base clock is 4.40 GHz, and it boosts up to 5.50 GHz. The CPU has a large 128 MB L3 cache, which is a key feature for gaming performance. The 4 nm process node and 16,630 million transistors indicate a modern, efficient design.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 24 threads handle the game's multi-threaded workloads, and the high boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance, which is critical for frame pacing. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. The Geekbench multi-core score of 22884 and single-core score of 3041 further demonstrate its capability.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the frame rate hits 287 FPS, which is near the CPU's maximum output. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops to 47 FPS. The CPU's 3D V-Cache is particularly beneficial for games like Outriders that rely on large data sets, as it reduces memory latency. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support ensure that data flows efficiently to the cores. The processor's performance in the 3DMark Max Threads test (13795) shows its ability to handle heavy multi-threaded loads, but in gaming, the single-thread and cache performance are more important, and the 9900X3D excels in both.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: Average 47 FPS.
• High: Average 65 FPS.
• Medium: Average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100.
• Low: Average 119 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: Average 90 FPS.
• High: Average 124 FPS.
• Medium: Average 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191.
• Low: Average 228 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: Average 142 FPS.
• High: Average 197 FPS.
• Medium: Average 255 FPS, with a minimum of 217 and a maximum of 293.
• Low: Average 287 FPS.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 287 FPS, which is a 102% increase over the Ultra preset's 142 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset's 228 FPS is 153% higher than the Ultra preset's 90 FPS. At 4K, the Low preset's 119 FPS is 153% higher than the Ultra preset's 47 FPS. The Medium preset consistently provides a good balance, with 255 FPS at 1080p, 166 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K.

The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset show good frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum is 217, which is only 15% below the average. At 1440p, the minimum is 141, which is 15% below the average. At 4K, the minimum is 74, which is 15% below the average. This consistent 15% drop indicates a stable frame delivery without major spikes.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component at each resolution. Comparing the High preset across resolutions, the average FPS drops from 197 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p, a 37% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the average drops from 124 to 65, a 48% decrease. Overall, the 4K High performance is 67% lower than 1080p High.

This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU is more capable of feeding the GPU, allowing it to reach 197 FPS. As the resolution increases, the GPU's pixel and texture processing workload grows, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 287 FPS while the 4K Low preset reaches 119 FPS shows that even at low settings, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. Instead, the FPS drops by roughly half when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is expected for a GPU-heavy workload. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has enough headroom to push the RTX 5070 to its limits at all resolutions, ensuring that the GPU is always the primary constraint. This is a healthy balance for a gaming system, as it means the user is getting the maximum performance from the GPU without CPU-induced stutters.