Outriders

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing represents a classic 1080p-focused combination, and the measured data in Outriders confirms this dynamic. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Comet Lake part with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost of 4.30 GHz, provides sufficient processing power for the game’s looter-shooter mechanics. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support help maintain smooth frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios, though the benchmarks show the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The RX 570, built on the Polaris 20 chip with 2048 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivers a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s—enough for 1080p gaming but strained at 4K. The data indicates that this combo’s performance in Outriders is highly dependent on settings and resolution, with the GPU’s 150 W TDP and 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput dictating the ceiling.

CPU Role

The Core i5-10400F’s role in this combo is to feed frames to the RX 570 without becoming a limiting factor at typical gaming resolutions. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU handles Outriders’ multi-threaded workload efficiently, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and Geekbench multicore score of 5783. The single-thread performance, measured at 1453 in Geekbench and 688 in 3DMark single-thread, is adequate for the game’s main thread, which often dictates minimum frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 100.8 FPS average, showing that the CPU can push well over 100 frames when the GPU is not overburdened. However, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 4735, suggests that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game likely does not fully utilize all 12 threads. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it sits above most processors in synthetic tests, but the real-world gaming data shows the RX 570’s 74th percentile GPU ranking is the more influential factor. At 1440p High, the FPS drops to 35.2, a 65% reduction from 1080p Low, which is a GPU-driven decline rather than a CPU limitation. The i5-10400F’s 65 W TDP and 14 nm process node keep thermals manageable, ensuring consistent boost clocks during extended sessions, which is crucial for maintaining frame stability in a game with frequent combat encounters.

FAQ

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, placing it 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277). It also trails the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 1.2%, showing that despite being a 10th Gen part, it trades blows with older and embedded processors in overall CPU performance.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for consistent playable frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 74.9 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 47.2 FPS, and at 4K Medium it falls to 21.7 FPS. The 1080p Low setting achieves 100.8 FPS, indicating that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing.

Q: How does the RX 570’s performance rank against its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158, which is 0.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30109) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097). It also leads the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969) by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928) by 0.8%, though these are synthetic scores and do not reflect gaming-specific performance in Outriders.

Q: Why does the FPS drop so sharply from Low to Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 36.8 FPS, which is 63.5% lower than the Low preset’s 100.8 FPS. This steep decline is due to the RX 570’s limited 4 GB VRAM and 32 ROPs, which struggle with the increased texture detail and post-processing effects at Ultra, causing the GPU to become the primary bottleneck.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: No, the measured data shows 4K performance is sub-30 FPS on all settings. Even at 4K Low, the combo only achieves 36.2 FPS, while High drops to 19.3 FPS and Ultra falls to 12 FPS. The GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power are insufficient for 4K rendering.

*Q: How does the combo’s overall rank in Outriders reflect its capability?*

A: The combo ranks 1595 out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 6% of all tested systems. This low rank is driven by the RX 570’s age and the GPU’s inability to handle high resolutions, despite the CPU’s respectable 73rd percentile standing.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern in Outriders. From 1080p High (53.7 FPS) to 1440p High (35.2 FPS), the frame rate drops by 34.5%, and from 1440p to 4K High (19.3 FPS), it drops another 45.2%. This steep scaling curve indicates that the RX 570’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the limiting factors, not the CPU. The i5-10400F’s performance deltas between resolutions are minimal, as the CPU is capable of delivering higher frame rates than the GPU can render. At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 1080p Low (100.8 FPS) to 1440p Low (64.6 FPS) is a 35.9% drop, and 1440p to 4K Low (36.2 FPS) is a 43.9% drop. This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the GPU’s pixel throughput and ROP count (32 ROPs) become overwhelmed as pixel count increases. The Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling: 74.9 FPS at 1080p, 47.2 FPS at 1440p, and 21.7 FPS at 4K, with each step reducing frame rate by roughly 37-54%. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS is nearly unplayable, confirming that this combo is strictly a 1080p solution. The data also indicates that the gap between Low and Ultra widens at higher resolutions: at 1080p, Ultra is 63.5% slower than Low, but at 4K, Ultra is 66.9% slower than Low, showing the GPU’s memory and bandwidth constraints scale disproportionately with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1595 out of 1693 tested combinations places it in the bottom 5.8% of all systems tested in Outriders. This low position is surprising given that the individual components rank in the 73rd (CPU) and 74th (GPU) percentiles against all parts, but the pairing itself underperforms in this specific game. The discrepancy suggests that Outriders is particularly demanding on the GPU’s memory subsystem, and the RX 570’s 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for higher settings. Compared to other combos in the database, this ranking means that most tested systems, including those with older or less capable CPUs but stronger GPUs, outperform this pairing. The CPU’s nearest rivals—such as the AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Core i5-8500—when paired with more powerful GPUs, would likely rank higher. The data shows that while the i5-10400F can handle the game’s CPU demands, the RX 570 holds the entire system back, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The rank also reflects the GPU’s end-of-life production status, as newer GPUs in the database have higher memory bandwidth and more ROPs. For players targeting 1080p, the combo is functional, but the 1595th rank underscores that it is not competitive with mid-range or high-end systems. The percentile rankings of the individual parts (both above 73%) do not translate to gaming dominance, as the combo rank is heavily weighted by the GPU’s real-world rendering capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo in Outriders, the measured data strongly favors the Medium preset at 1920x1080. The Medium setting delivers 74.9 FPS average, which is a 39.5% improvement over High (53.7 FPS) while maintaining visual quality better than Low. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 100.8 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is significant, and the frame rate exceeds what most 60 Hz monitors can display. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 36.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the 4 GB VRAM limitation likely causes texture pop-in. At 1440p, the Medium preset (47.2 FPS) is the only setting that approaches playability, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target, making 1080p the recommended resolution. The High preset at 1080p (53.7 FPS) is a viable alternative for players who prioritize visual detail over frame rate, but it is 28.3% slower than Medium. The data indicates that Medium at 1080p offers the best balance: it is 103.5% faster than 1440p Medium and 245.2% faster than 4K Medium, while still providing a playable frame rate. For competitive players, the Low preset at 1080p provides the highest frame rate (100.8 FPS), but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra 25.9 FPS over Medium. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it produces frame rates below 37 FPS even at 1080p. The RX 570’s 4 GB memory is the deciding factor, and the Medium preset’s texture quality is the highest setting that avoids excessive stuttering or frame drops. Players should also consider that the High preset at 1080p (53.7 FPS) is only 28.3% slower than Medium, which may be acceptable for those with adaptive sync monitors.