Outriders

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i3-12100F?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a launch MSRP of $97. It is a desktop processor from Intel's Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake-S architecture using a 10 nm process node.

Q: How much VRAM does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have, and what is its memory type?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 146.4. This is the lowest average at 1080p among the tested settings, while Low settings produce the highest average at 209.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded score?

A: The Core i3-12100F scores 5003 in Cinebench R20 multicore and 706 in single-core. Its 3DMark 16-thread score is 4051, while the single-thread score is 893. This indicates strong scaling from 4 cores and 8 threads, though the single-thread performance is notably high relative to its class.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 351st out of 1693 tested combinations in Outriders. This places it in the top percentile of tested systems, reflecting its strong overall capability for this title.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). It also supports OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, along with PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 351 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places the configuration in the top 20.7% of all systems evaluated, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The data indicates that this combination is well balanced for this looter shooter, delivering frame rates that are competitive with far more expensive processors.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 13516, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534, a delta of only -0.1%. The i3-12100F also edges out the Intel Core i7-1250U by 0.4% and the Intel Core i3-10105 by 0.6%. Notably, it outperforms the Intel Core i7-7700K by 1.8%, a significant margin given the generational difference. This suggests that the i3-12100F's modern architecture compensates for its lower core count.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 42576, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a marginal 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is also close at 42723, with a -0.3% delta. The GPU's performance is consistent with its high percentile ranking, indicating that it is a top-tier component. In Outriders, the combo's rank of 351 suggests that while the GPU drives most of the performance, the CPU is not a bottleneck at most settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a TDP of 58W. The CPU features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. This configuration is modest by modern standards, but the high boost clock and efficient architecture compensate for the limited core count.

In Outriders, the CPU's role varies depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 209.4, which is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed frames to the GPU. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 146.4, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The data shows that the CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 (1681 points), is strong enough to handle this game's physics and game logic without major bottlenecks.

The CPU's multithreaded score of 11912 in Cinebench R23 is respectable for a 4-core part, but it trails higher-core-count rivals. However, the benchmark results indicate that Outriders does not heavily utilize more than 8 threads, as the 3DMark 8-thread score (4026) is nearly identical to the max-thread score (4023). This suggests that the i3-12100F's 8 threads are sufficient for this title, and additional cores would not yield significant improvements. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking reinforces that it is a capable performer for gaming workloads, even if it lags in heavily threaded productivity tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers an average of 68.8 FPS on High settings, which is playable for most users. Dropping to Medium yields 88.8 FPS, while Low settings produce 120.7 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K result in 49.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may require adjustments for smoother gameplay. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K shows a 144% increase in frame rate, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to settings.

At 2560x1440, performance improves significantly. High settings average 126.7 FPS, Medium reaches 165 FPS, and Low hits 182.4 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 96 FPS, which is a solid result for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p results show less variation between settings compared to 4K, indicating that the GPU is less stressed at this resolution. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 94%, demonstrating the resolution's impact.

At 1920x1080, the combo excels. Low settings average 209.4 FPS, Medium produces 186.2 FPS, and High delivers 166.6 FPS. Ultra at 1080p averages 146.4 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common among esports monitors. The 1080p results show that the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions, as the GPU has more headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 43%, less pronounced than at 4K, suggesting a CPU bottleneck at the highest frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. The GPU has 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores, supporting advanced features like DLSS and ray tracing. Its boost clock is 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz.

The GPU's memory configuration is a key strength: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for Outriders at all tested resolutions and settings. The GPU's compute capability is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32, which is substantial for a single-GPU setup. Its pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s.

In Outriders, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 49.5 indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded, while at 1080p Low, the 209.4 FPS suggests the GPU has ample headroom. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in its ability to maintain high frame rates across most settings. Its nearest rival, the RTX A6000, is only 0.2% faster, and the RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% slower, placing the RTX 4070 SUPER in a highly competitive position. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is adequate for this game, even at 4K, as no memory-related stutters are indicated in the measured data.