Outriders

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with performance scaling predictably across the available presets. The data shows this combo lands in the 45th percentile of tested configurations for this title, placing it in the middle of the pack. While the CPU is a budget-oriented quad-core, the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM and high clock speeds carry the load effectively at lower resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 as the strong options. At 1080p, every preset averages above 100 FPS, and even at 1440p, High and Medium presets stay above 90 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 86 FPS, while Ultra drops to 34 FPS.

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

A: The Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U, but trails the Intel Core 5 120UL by 0.7%.

Q: Is the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders?

A: Yes, the 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on the RX 6750 XT is more than enough for this title. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of VRAM-related bottlenecks, as the card maintains high frame rates even at 1440p Ultra (65 FPS average), which is the most demanding tested setting outside 4K.

Q: What kind of frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 189 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 160 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Outriders?

A: It ranks 1672 out of 3710 total tested combos. This places it in the 45th percentile, meaning roughly 45% of tested systems perform worse and 55% perform better in this specific game.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, where the GPU is clearly the primary driver — the 212 FPS average at Low settings indicates the quad-core keeps up. At 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rates drop dramatically regardless of the CPU’s capabilities.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Outriders. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves ample for the game’s textures and effects. The GPU’s boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz are high for the RDNA 2.0 architecture, and the 2560 shading units deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 71st percentile of all tested graphics cards, with an average score of 26011. Its nearest rivals are notably older or mobile parts: it sits just 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, 0.6% ahead of the AMD FirePro W7100, and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. This indicates the RX 6750 XT holds its own against a wide range of hardware.

In Outriders specifically, the GPU’s performance scales almost linearly with resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, while dropping to Low boosts that to 212 FPS — a 108% increase. At 2560x1440, the same preset change yields 164 FPS versus 65 FPS, showing that the GPU has substantial headroom at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the card starts to struggle: Ultra averages just 34 FPS, and even High only reaches 47 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the sweet spot for playability, averaging 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS.

The 12 GB VRAM is a key asset. Outriders is a looter shooter with dense environments and particle effects, and the data shows no frame rate anomalies that would indicate memory pressure. The card’s 40 ray accelerators are present but not heavily utilized in this title, as the performance gap between presets is more about raw rasterization throughput than RT effects.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a quad-core, eight-thread part from the Alder Lake generation, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz are respectable for a budget chip, and the 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps with latency-sensitive workloads. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the measured data does not specify which was used in this test.

Synthetic benchmarks show a balanced performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11860 multi-core and 1674 single-core, while Geekbench yields 7252 multi-core and 1932 single-core. The 3DMark results are telling: 4051 with 16 threads, 4026 with 8 threads, and 4023 with max threads — the near-identical scores indicate that the chip’s four physical cores with Hyper-Threading reach their performance ceiling quickly. Single-thread performance is strong at 893 in 3DMark, which is crucial for game logic.

In Outriders, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 212 FPS average, which is a GPU-limited scenario — the CPU is feeding the GPU fast enough. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 34 FPS, but this is clearly the GPU hitting its limits, not the CPU. The quad-core design is sufficient for this title’s threading model, which is typical of a 2021 release.

The CPU’s overall percentile is 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all lower-power or older parts: the Intel Core 3 N355 (delta 0%), Core i5-9500 (0.3% faster), Core 5 120UL (0.7% slower), and Core i7-1250U (1.1% slower). This puts the i3-12100F in a competitive position for its class, and the data confirms it does not undermine the GPU’s performance in Outriders.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance: 189 FPS average with a minimum of 160 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS. This is smoother than High (142 FPS) and only slightly below Low (212 FPS), but with better visual quality. The Ultra preset at 102 FPS is playable but leaves performance on the table for marginal visual gains.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the top choice, delivering 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS and a maximum of 137 FPS. High follows at 90 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. Ultra drops to 65 FPS, which is acceptable for 60 Hz monitors but not ideal for high-refresh panels. Low at 164 FPS is overkill for the visual sacrifice.

For 3840x2160, the options narrow significantly. Medium is the only truly playable preset, averaging 62 FPS with a 53 FPS minimum — this will hold up on most 60 Hz 4K displays. High at 47 FPS is borderline, and Low at 86 FPS looks poor but runs well. Ultra at 34 FPS is not recommended for any serious play.

The pattern is consistent: Medium is the sweet spot across all resolutions. It provides the highest minimum frame rates relative to the average, indicating stable performance without the frame time spikes that can occur at Ultra settings. For competitive play at 1080p, Low’s 212 FPS average offers maximum responsiveness, but the visual degradation is significant.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1672. This puts it in the 45th percentile of all systems tested for this game. The ranking reflects a balanced setup — neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered for the other.

The GPU’s 71st percentile performance (26011 average benchmark score) is the stronger asset here, while the CPU’s 68th percentile (13494 average score) is slightly below. The combination works well because Outriders is not a CPU-heavy title; the quad-core i3-12100F provides enough single-thread performance to keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates at low settings.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT is within 1.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, which is a laptop part. This suggests the desktop card is punching above its weight class. The CPU’s rivals are similarly close, with the i3-12100F within 1.1% of the Core i7-1250U. Neither component is an outlier in its benchmark class, but their combined performance in Outriders is exactly what the synthetic scores predict.

The mid-pack ranking is not a negative — it means this setup is representative of a mainstream gaming PC. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this combo delivers frame rates that exceed what most monitors can display at Medium settings, making it a practical choice for the title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 212 FPS average
• Medium: 189 FPS average (min 160, max 217)
• High: 142 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 164 FPS average
• Medium: 119 FPS average (min 101, max 137)
• High: 90 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 86 FPS average
• Medium: 62 FPS average (min 53, max 72)
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The scaling is steepest at 4K, where the difference between Low and Ultra is 52 FPS. At 1080p, that same spread is 110 FPS, showing the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions. The Medium presets at each resolution provide the most consistent minimum frame rates, with the 1080p Medium minimum of 160 FPS being particularly strong. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is the only figure that falls below typical playable thresholds, confirming that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming with Medium-to-High settings.