Outriders

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a highly capable Outriders experience, but the data clearly shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions. This combination ranks in the 66th percentile of tested configurations, placing it in the top third of all combos tested for this title. The CPU’s massive 128 MB of shared L3 cache and 16-core/32-thread architecture are largely irrelevant in this looter shooter, as the performance ceiling is dictated by the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and Ampere architecture at 4K, while at 1080p the system shows excellent headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Outriders?

A: This combo ranks 573rd out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the 66th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9950X3D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 71660 is 0.9% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 and 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. However, it trails the Intel Xeon 6517P by 1.9% and the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 2.2% behind.

Q: What is the RTX 3070's standing relative to comparable GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 3070 sits at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 28238 is 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, while being 0.6% behind the AMD FirePro S7150 and 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M295X.

Q: What are the core specifications of the CPU and GPU in this configuration?

A: The CPU is a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5 processor with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The GPU is an Ampere-based RTX 3070 with 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs.

Q: How much memory does the RTX 3070 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D includes a Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, despite being a high-end desktop part.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 573 out of 1693 tested systems places it firmly in the upper-middle tier of Outriders performance. This position is expected given the pairing of a top-tier 96th percentile CPU with a solid but not flagship 72nd percentile GPU. The data indicates that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides an immense amount of processing headroom that the RTX 3070 simply cannot utilize in this game. In synthetic tests, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 71660 is notably close to its nearest rivals, with a minimal 1.8% advantage over the Ryzen 9 9950X, suggesting that the 3D V-Cache does not provide a significant edge in this workload. The GPU, however, shows a more competitive picture, with its benchmark score of 28238 being within 1.1% of its nearest rivals, indicating that the RTX 3070 is a well-balanced mid-range performer. This combination’s overall ranking reflects a system where the CPU is overqualified for the task, but the GPU dictates the final playable experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is a clear indicator of GPU limitation. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 153.6 FPS, which drops to 97.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 49.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels being rendered overwhelms the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU’s immense single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1292, is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 277.1 FPS, showing that the CPU can push extremely high frame rates when the GPU load is light. The fact that the frame rate nearly halves when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings underscores that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor, and any attempt to scale resolution will directly impact playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a comprehensive look at how the combo performs across all standard presets. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast: Low settings hit 277.1 FPS, Medium reaches 201.6 FPS, High produces 153.6 FPS, and Ultra still manages a very playable 110.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline: Low delivers 175.3 FPS, Medium 127.8 FPS, High 97.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70.2 FPS. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates: Low settings yield 92.1 FPS, Medium 65.8 FPS, High 49.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to a barely playable 35.1 FPS. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 166.8 FPS, while at 4K, the difference is 57 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the increased visual complexity, but at 4K, the RTX 3070 is already saturated, and the Ultra preset’s additional demands severely cripple performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the definitive performance bottleneck in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus is the primary constraint at 4K, where the VRAM capacity is likely being exceeded, causing the sharp frame rate drops. The GPU’s boost clock of 1725 MHz and its 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they are not enough to handle the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. The data supports this conclusion: the 4K Ultra preset, which likely consumes the most VRAM and shader resources, yields only 35.1 FPS. The GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its benchmark scores being nearly identical to older cards like the GTX 980 Ti (1% difference), highlight that while it is a capable card, it is not a high-end solution for 4K. In Outriders, the RTX 3070’s 184 TMUs and 96 ROPs are taxed heavily, but the core issue remains the memory subsystem’s inability to feed the GPU at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1440p High, the system delivers 97.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. The 1440p Ultra setting, at 70.2 FPS, is also viable for players who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the 277.1 FPS at Low is excessive for most monitors, and the 153.6 FPS at High is a better balance. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this GPU. Even at Medium settings, the 65.8 FPS average is borderline, and the 49.6 FPS at High is below the threshold for a responsive experience. The 4K Ultra preset at 35.1 FPS should be avoided entirely. Therefore, the optimal configuration is 1440p with High or Ultra settings, which balances visual fidelity with the RTX 3070’s capabilities. For players with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the High preset at 153.6 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a significant frame rate advantage without the diminishing returns of lower settings.