Outriders

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 284th out of 1,693 tested combos in Outriders. This places the configuration in the top 17% of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance tier. The ranking reflects that while the GPU is a high-end part, the quad-core processor creates a measurable ceiling on the game's frame rates. The data shows a combo that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at most settings, but the CPU becomes a notable factor at lower resolutions where the graphics card is not the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 284 of 1,693 tested combos places it well within the upper quartile of systems measured for this title. The i3-12100F carries a percentile rank of 72 against all CPUs in the database, while the RTX 4070 Ti sits at the 85th percentile against all GPUs. The discrepancy between these two percentiles is telling: the GPU is outperforming the CPU in relative standing, which means the processor is the more likely limiting factor in many scenarios.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i7-1250U (0.4% faster), the Intel Core i3-10105 (0.6% faster), and the Intel Core i7-7700K (1.8% faster). Despite being a modern quad-core, the i3-12100F’s overall score of 13,516 is nearly identical to a workstation-class Threadripper in this specific metric, which underscores how synthetic averages can mask real-world gaming differences. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% slower), Intel Arc A730M (1.5% faster), AMD Radeon Pro 580 (1.6% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.6% faster). These deltas are all within 1.6%, showing the RTX 4070 Ti is tightly clustered with other high-end parts in aggregate compute.

In Outriders specifically, the measured frames per second reveal that the combo does not consistently hit the highest refresh rates at maximum settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 149.5 FPS, which drops to 97.5 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 52.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking reflects that while the system is fast, it is not among the elite configurations that maintain 200+ FPS at 1080p with all options maxed. The gap between the CPU’s 72nd percentile and the GPU’s 85th percentile suggests that other combos with stronger processors achieve higher rankings, even if their graphics cards are similar.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications position the card firmly in the high-end segment, and the measured frames per second confirm that it can drive Outriders at very high rates when the CPU allows.

At 4K High, the combo produces 74 FPS, which is playable but not exceptionally smooth for a competitive looter shooter. At 4K Low, the average jumps to 127.5 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has substantial headroom when visual effects are reduced. The 4K Medium result of 94.3 FPS and the 4K Ultra result of 52.8 FPS show a clear scaling trend with graphical load. The GPU’s memory capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, as there is no indication of texture streaming issues in the data. The card’s pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed to sustain high frame rates, but the actual output is capped by the processor in lower-resolution scenarios.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44,900 places it at the 85th percentile, but its nearest rivals are all within 1.6% of each other. This tight clustering suggests that in pure compute terms, the RTX 4070 Ti is not dramatically faster than several other cards, but its real-world gaming performance in Outriders benefits from its architecture-specific strengths. The data shows that the GPU is rarely the bottleneck at 4K, where frame rates scale predictably with settings, but at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU begins to constrain the output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 213.7 FPS on Low, 188.5 FPS on Medium, 171.6 FPS on High, and 149.5 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the numbers drop to 182.7 FPS on Low, 164 FPS on Medium, 133.5 FPS on High, and 97.5 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the results are 127.5 FPS on Low, 94.3 FPS on Medium, 74 FPS on High, and 52.8 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling pattern is informative. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops by 31 FPS (about 14.5%). From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is 55.2 FPS (about 30%). This progressive decline indicates that the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized as resolution increases. However, the relative performance gap between settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64.2 FPS (213.7 vs. 149.5). At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 74.7 FPS (127.5 vs. 52.8). The fact that the absolute spread grows at 4K shows that the GPU is the dominant factor there, while the CPU’s influence is more pronounced at 1080p.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is limiting the maximum achievable frame rate. The i3-12100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Outriders likely benefits from higher core counts, and the quad-core design caps the ceiling even when the GPU could push further. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as the resolution demands more from the graphics hardware than the processor can feed.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 284th out of 1,693 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations measured for this game.

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

A: The i3-12100F’s average benchmark score of 13,516 is 0.1% slower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i7-1250U, 0.6% faster than the Intel Core i3-10105, and 1.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-7700K.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest 1080p average is 213.7 FPS on Low settings, with Ultra settings producing 149.5 FPS.

Q: How much does the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 171.6 FPS at 1080p to 133.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 74 FPS at 4K, representing a total decline of 97.6 FPS (about 57%).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale predictably with settings (127.5 FPS on Low down to 52.8 FPS on Ultra), indicating the graphics card is fully utilized.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth and memory clocks at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear hierarchy of performance across settings. At 1080p, the combo achieves 149.5 FPS on Ultra, which is above the 144 Hz refresh threshold commonly targeted by gamers. For players with 144 Hz monitors, Ultra settings at 1080p provide a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. However, for those seeking the highest possible frame rates, dropping to High yields 171.6 FPS, a 22.1 FPS improvement with minimal visual compromise.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Ultra settings produce 97.5 FPS, which is below the 144 Hz threshold but still fluid for most gameplay. High settings deliver 133.5 FPS, which is closer to 144 Hz and represents the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 36 FPS, making High the recommended preset for 1440p displays. Medium settings at 164 FPS offer a slight edge for competitive play but at a noticeable reduction in visual quality.

At 4K, the data indicates that Ultra is not viable for smooth gameplay, as the average of 52.8 FPS falls below the 60 FPS standard. High settings at 74 FPS are playable and represent the best option for 4K users who want a good balance of quality and fluidity. Medium settings at 94.3 FPS provide a smoother experience but with reduced detail. Low settings at 127.5 FPS are the only way to achieve high refresh rates at 4K, but the visual trade-offs are substantial. For most players, High at 4K is the recommended preset, as it maintains a playable frame rate while preserving the game’s visual identity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake 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 12 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a strong single-thread performance (893 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,681 in Cinebench R23 single-core) but more modest multi-thread results (4,023 in 3DMark max threads, 11,912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core). This profile suggests the processor excels at tasks that rely on a few fast cores, which aligns with older games that favor high clock speeds over core counts.

In Outriders, the CPU’s impact is most visible at 1080p. The frame rates at 1080p Low (213.7 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (149.5 FPS) are high, but they do not scale as dramatically as they do at 4K. The gap between 1080p Low and 1440p Low is 31 FPS, while the gap between 1440p Low and 4K Low is 55.2 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is maintaining a relatively stable output across resolutions, but the GPU’s workload increases significantly at 4K. The CPU’s 72nd percentile rank versus the GPU’s 85th percentile suggests that in a game like Outriders, the processor is the weaker link in the combo.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, has a nearly identical aggregate score (13,534 vs. 13,516), yet the Threadripper has many more cores. This shows that the i3-12100F’s high single-thread performance compensates for its low core count in synthetic benchmarks. However, in a game that may utilize more than 4 cores, the i3-12100F could fall behind processors with more physical cores. The data shows that the CPU’s 4-core design is sufficient for Outriders at most settings, but it does cap the maximum achievable frame rate at 1080p, preventing the system from reaching the 240+ FPS territory that some other combos achieve.