Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Outriders with this Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination reveals a clear and consistent pattern: performance scales dramatically with resolution, and the limiting component shifts depending on where you land on the resolution spectrum.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 203.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 131.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 69.3 FPS, which is about 66% below the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline as resolution climbs indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU has enough headroom to push extremely high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. With High settings, the drop from 1080p (113.4 FPS) to 1440p (73.9 FPS) is a 35% loss, and then from 1440p to 4K (36.8 FPS) there's another 50% reduction. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 78.5 FPS at 1080p, 49.5 FPS at 1440p, and just 29.7 FPS at 4K. This last figure is barely playable for a looter shooter, which typically demands fluid aiming and quick reactions.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the i3-12100F's four cores and eight threads are sufficient to keep up with the RTX 2060 SUPER, and the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. At 4K, however, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly overwhelmed, especially at Ultra settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (69.3 vs 29.7 FPS) is a 2.33x difference, while at 1080p the same settings gap is only 2.59x (203.1 vs 78.5 FPS), indicating the GPU is the primary constraint in both cases but the CPU starts to matter more at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1130 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. That places it in the lower third of the database, which is notable given the individual components' benchmark standings.

The CPU itself sits at the 72nd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rivals show how tight the competition is: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13534, a delta of -0.1%, while the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13462, a 0.4% delta. The Intel Core i3-10105 is 0.6% ahead at 13430, and the Intel Core i7-7700K is 1.8% ahead at 13280. This means the i3-12100F is essentially on par with much more expensive processors in general compute, but its four physical cores limit its ceiling in gaming scenarios.

The GPU fares worse in relative terms. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile versus all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623, 0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519, 1.3% delta). The RTX 2060 SUPER leads all of these, but the margins are thin, and in Outriders specifically, the combo's overall rank of 1130 out of 1693 suggests that the pairing is not optimally balanced for this title.

The rank indicates that many other combos deliver better Outriders performance, likely because they pair stronger CPUs with comparable GPUs or vice versa. The i3-12100F's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 893, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1681) helps, but the four-core limit shows up in a game that can likely use more threads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p where frame rates are highest. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 203.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond 200 frames per second in lighter scenes. The single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 893 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681. This helps in a looter shooter where enemy AI and physics calculations often rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

However, the four-core limit is a concern. The 3dmark_4_threads score is 2859, while the 3dmark_8_threads score jumps to 4026, and the max_threads score is 4023. This indicates that scaling beyond 8 threads yields almost nothing, which is expected for a 4-core/8-thread part. In Outriders, if the game engine can utilize more than four cores effectively, this CPU could become a bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11912 versus the single-core score of 1681 shows a 7.1x scaling factor, which is reasonable for 4 cores with hyperthreading but not exceptional.

The CPU's percentile rank of 72 versus all CPUs places it above average overall, but in gaming, the single-thread performance matters more. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1659 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 2859 suggest that the first few threads are very capable. In Outriders, the measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 29.7 FPS, which is so low that the CPU is likely not the limiting factor — the GPU is struggling to render the higher resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 203.1 FPS on Low, 150.1 FPS on Medium, 113.4 FPS on High, and 78.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is GPU-bound at all settings, as the CPU can clearly produce over 200 FPS when needed.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 131.9 FPS on Low, 97 FPS on Medium, 73.9 FPS on High, and 49.5 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% of the frame rate at every settings level, which is a typical resolution scaling penalty for a GPU with 8 GB of memory and a 256-bit bus.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 69.3 FPS on Low, 51.5 FPS on Medium, 36.8 FPS on High, and 29.7 FPS on Ultra. The Low setting at 4K is the only one that achieves a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall below 40 FPS, which is marginal for a fast-paced shooter.

The settings scaling within each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, Ultra is 61% slower than Low (78.5 vs 203.1). At 1440p, Ultra is 62% slower than Low (49.5 vs 131.9). At 4K, Ultra is 57% slower than Low (29.7 vs 69.3). This consistency suggests that the settings presets affect the GPU load uniformly regardless of resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, using TSMC's 12 nm process. It has 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its boost clock is 1650 MHz, and it features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is dominant across all measured scenarios. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the game likely approaches or exceeds the VRAM capacity, contributing to the 29.7 FPS result. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is modest by modern standards, and the 4K Ultra data reflects this limitation.

The GPU's theoretical performance numbers — 7.181 TFLOPS FP32, 105.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 224.4 GTexel/s texture rate — place it as a mid-range part in the current landscape. Its percentile rank of 63 versus all GPUs confirms this positioning. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores 19680 in average benchmarks, just 0.5% behind the RTX 2060 SUPER's 19774. This means the RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially a match for the RTX 2070 in general compute, but in Outriders, the frame rates suggest that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it can handle modern rendering features, but the hardware itself is aging. The measured FPS at 4K High (36.8) and 4K Ultra (29.7) indicate that this card is not suited for 4K gaming in Outriders beyond Low settings. At 1440p, the card is more capable, delivering 73.9 FPS on High and 97 FPS on Medium, which are playable numbers.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on Medium or High settings provides the best balance, with 97 FPS on Medium and 73.9 FPS on High. At 1080p, High delivers 113.4 FPS, which is also excellent.

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings with 69.3 FPS. Medium drops to 51.5 FPS, High to 36.8 FPS, and Ultra to 29.7 FPS, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play.

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

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430), and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K across all settings, and at 1440p Ultra (49.5 FPS) where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are strained.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F had a launch MSRP of $97.

Q: How does the GPU rank versus all GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19774. It leads its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, by 0.3% (19706).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on your target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 113.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good visual quality-to-performance ratio. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 78.5 FPS, which is still playable but not worth the visual gain for the 31% performance loss.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 97 FPS is the sweet spot. High settings at 73.9 FPS are also viable for those who prioritize visuals, but Ultra at 49.5 FPS falls below the ideal range for a looter shooter where quick aiming matters. The Low preset at 1440p (131.9 FPS) is unnecessary unless you are competing at a high level and want maximum frame rates.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (69.3 FPS) provides a consistently playable experience. Medium at 51.5 FPS is borderline, and High (36.8) and Ultra (29.7) are not recommended for active gameplay. If 4K is a must, you will need to accept significant visual compromises.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests running the game at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, which yields 97 FPS and balances visual fidelity with performance. If you prefer 1080p, the High preset at 113.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers near-Ultra visuals while retaining a comfortable frame rate margin. Avoid the Ultra preset at 1440p and above, as the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth limitations become apparent, and the frame rate drops below the threshold where the game feels responsive.