Outriders

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a lopsided combination in the context of Outriders. The data shows a mobile processor with a strong synthetic benchmark presence, paired with a desktop-class GPU that is clearly end-of-life but still immensely powerful. This pairing ranks at 712 out of 2913 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations tested. The results reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions but surprisingly balanced at 4K, where the CPU's capabilities are finally stretched.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 712 out of 2913 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper quartile of all systems tested in Outriders. This position is not surprising given the individual components. The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, holds a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32697 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (a 0% delta). This indicates that the 155H is a very capable mobile processor, but it is not a top-tier desktop part.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, holds a percentile rank of 88 against all GPUs. However, its nearest rivals in the database are professional workstation cards like the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M and the Intel Arc Pro A60, which have average scores of 61896 and 60326, respectively. The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 60347 is actually 2.5% lower than the Radeon Pro W6600M, which is a notable data point. This suggests that while the 4090 is a behemoth for gaming, its raw compute benchmarks are comparable to pro cards, and its performance here is more about raw gaming throughput than peak compute.

The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a high-percentile GPU results in a system that performs well, but the rank of 712 also suggests that many other combos, likely with desktop CPUs and this same GPU, outperform it. The 155H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, is a multitasking powerhouse, but its mobile architecture and 28W TDP mean it cannot sustain the same level of performance as a desktop chip under sustained gaming loads. The benchmark results indicate that in Outriders, the 4090 is often waiting on the CPU, especially at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. At all three resolutions, the "Low" preset delivers the highest average frame rates. However, the most balanced experience is found at the "Medium" preset. The data shows a significant jump in performance from "Ultra" to "Medium", while the jump from "Medium" to "Low" is less dramatic. For a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience, the "High" preset is also a strong contender, offering a substantial increase in visual quality over "Medium" with a relatively small FPS penalty at 1440p and 4K.

Specifically, at 4K, the "Ultra" preset yields an average of 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Dropping to "High" brings the average up to 61 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The "Medium" preset at 4K provides a much more comfortable 82 FPS average, making it the recommended setting for 4K gameplay. At 1440p, the "High" preset achieves 117 FPS, which is excellent, while "Ultra" drops to 85 FPS. For 1440p, "High" is the sweet spot, offering a great balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 1080p, even the "Ultra" preset achieves a high 134 FPS average, so users with 1080p monitors can comfortably use "Ultra" settings, though "High" at 169 FPS is better for competitive play.

The data strongly suggests that the "Ultra" preset is poorly optimized for this game or is too demanding for even this GPU, as the performance drop from "High" to "Ultra" is steep at every resolution. The best experience, considering frame rate stability and visual quality, is the "High" preset for 1080p and 1440p, and "Medium" for 4K. The "Low" preset is only recommended for maximizing frame rates at the expense of visuals, as it produces 211 FPS at 1080p, but the visual downgrade is likely not worth it given the high performance of the other presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic pattern of a system becoming more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At 1080p with "Low" settings, the average FPS is 211. Moving to 1440p "Low" drops this to 181 FPS, a decrease of 30 FPS or roughly 14%. Moving from 1440p to 4K "Low" further drops the average to 112 FPS, a decrease of 69 FPS or about 38%. This scaling is typical, but the absolute numbers are high, indicating the RTX 4090 is not fully saturated until 4K.

At "High" settings, the scaling is steeper. The average FPS is 169 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, and 61 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 52 FPS (31%), and from 1440p to 4K is 56 FPS (48%). This steeper drop at "High" settings suggests that the GPU is working much harder, and the performance is now more limited by the GPU's pixel throughput. The 4K "High" result of 61 FPS is barely over the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that 4K "High" is the absolute limit for this combo.

The most telling data is the scaling at "Medium" settings. Here, the average FPS is 188 at 1080p, 156 at 1440p, and 82 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 32 FPS (17%), and from 1440p to 4K is 74 FPS (47%). This pattern shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU (the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H) is likely the limiting factor, as the frame rates are high and the GPU is not fully utilized. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and the FPS drops dramatically. This indicates that for this combo, the CPU is strong enough to drive high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4090's immense power is only truly taxed at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance in Outriders. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The "Low" preset delivers an average of 211 FPS. The "Medium" preset averages 188 FPS, with a minimum of 160 FPS and a maximum of 216 FPS, showing some variance but generally stable performance. The "High" preset averages 169 FPS. The "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, but still averages a very playable 134 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The "Low" preset averages 181 FPS. The "Medium" preset averages 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. The "High" preset averages a solid 117 FPS. The "Ultra" preset averages 85 FPS, which is still smooth for most players. The data shows that 1440p "High" is the most balanced setting, providing high frame rates with good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. The "Low" preset averages 112 FPS, which is still very high for 4K. The "Medium" preset averages 82 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. This is the recommended 4K setting, as it stays above 60 FPS. The "High" preset averages 61 FPS, which is borderline for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The "Ultra" preset averages 44 FPS, which is not smooth enough for a fast-paced looter shooter. The data clearly shows that 4K "Ultra" is not viable with this combo, but 4K "Medium" and "Low" are both excellent options.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its specifications are staggering: it features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU is based on the AD102 chip and the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its boost clock is rated at 2520 MHz. The sheer amount of VRAM and bandwidth is more than sufficient for Outriders at any resolution. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is often idle, waiting for the CPU to feed it data. This is evidenced by the relatively small FPS differences between "Low" and "High" settings at 1080p (211 vs 169 FPS).

The GPU's role becomes more critical at 4K. The 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is put to work, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The 24 GB of VRAM ensures that there are no texture pop-ins or stuttering issues, even at 4K "Ultra" settings. The memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s is also crucial for maintaining high frame rates at high resolutions. However, the benchmark data shows that even this GPU cannot handle the "Ultra" preset at 4K, producing only 44 FPS. This indicates that the "Ultra" preset in Outriders is exceptionally demanding, likely due to unoptimized settings or extreme effects. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, have similar average benchmark scores, but the RTX 4090's gaming-specific architecture and drivers are what allow it to achieve these high frame rates in Outriders.

The GPU's end-of-life status is noted, but its performance is still top-tier. The data shows that this is a card that will not be the bottleneck in any gaming scenario, except at the most extreme settings. For this combo, the RTX 4090 is the engine, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the driver. The driver is competent, but the engine has far more power than the driver can fully utilize at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this CPU and GPU in Outriders?*

A: For a 60 FPS+ experience, the "Medium" preset at 3840x2160 is the best choice, yielding an average of 82 FPS. For higher refresh rates, the "High" preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 117 FPS.

Q: Is the "Ultra" preset playable with this combo?

A: No, the "Ultra" preset is not recommended. At 3840x2160, it averages only 44 FPS. Even at 1920x1080, it is the lowest-performing preset, though it still achieves a high 134 FPS average.

Q: Why is the performance difference between "Low" and "High" settings so small at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high (211 FPS on "Low" vs 169 FPS on "High"). This indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is the limiting factor at this resolution, not the RTX 4090. The GPU is not being fully utilized.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). It is 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: Yes, the RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. This is far more than Outriders requires, ensuring no memory-related performance issues at any resolution or settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this system?

A: The data suggests it is a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high, but the scaling from "Low" to "Ultra" suggests the CPU is limiting the maximum FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the FPS drops significantly across all settings.