Outriders

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers a playable but inconsistent experience in Outriders, landing in the 1275th position out of 1693 tested combos. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high frame rates at lower settings, yet struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K Ultra, revealing a significant bottleneck in the graphics pipeline. The pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage high refresh rates, rather than pushing for maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for Outriders, a game that primarily relies on the GPU for rendering. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The benchmark results show the CPU’s performance profile, with a single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark and a max-thread score of 4735, indicating strong scaling across its 12 threads. Its percentileVsAllCpus of 73 places it above the majority of processors, and its average benchmark score of 14168 puts it in a close competitive group, with rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% delta) and Intel Core i5-8500 (-1.1% delta) showing near-identical average scores.

The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 42.7 GB/s are adequate for feeding the graphics card in most scenarios. In Outriders, the processor’s role becomes more critical at lower resolutions and settings. The fact that the 1080p Low preset achieves an average of 155.6 FPS while 4K Low drops to 73 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the system can push well beyond 100 FPS on all presets except Ultra, which still manages 84.7 FPS. This processor is a capable partner, but its performance is not the differentiator in this combo; the GPU dictates the overall experience at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the performance driver in this combination, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is a key asset. The card’s boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with 2048 shading units, provide substantial raw compute power. Its benchmark scores show a percentileVsAllGpus of 63 and an average benchmark score of 20146, placing it in a tight race with rivals. For instance, it is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460, but 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7600, and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

The GPU’s influence on Outriders is clear from the measured FPS data. The transition from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows a dramatic performance drop, which is a classic sign of the GPU being the limiting factor. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 116.1 at 1080p to 74.3 at 1440p, and further to 41.1 at 4K. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than enough for this title, as even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is constrained by the compute power, not memory, with the average dropping to 28.3 FPS. The card’s performance is best described as a high-refresh-rate champion at 1080p and a capable 1440p card, but it lacks the horsepower for smooth 4K Ultra gaming in Outriders.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this hardware for a high refresh rate experience?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves an average of 155.6 FPS on Low and 140.9 FPS on Medium, making it the optimal resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, the average FPS drops to 132 on Low, which is still excellent, but 1080p provides the highest headroom.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to the RTX 2060 SUPER in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The benchmark data shows that the RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146, which is 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, indicating a slight performance advantage in general GPU compute.

Q: Is the 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 7600 XT beneficial for Outriders?

A: The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28.3, which is a performance floor, not a memory limitation. The game is more likely to be limited by the GPU's compute power, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings, rather than hitting a VRAM capacity wall.

Q: What is the performance delta between the i5-10400F and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, indicating they are very closely matched in overall CPU performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders at any settings?

A: The data shows that 4K Low is playable with an average of 73 FPS, and 4K Medium drops to 52 FPS. However, 4K High (41.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (28.3 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less suitable for a smooth experience.

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

A: The 3dmark scores show a significant scaling from a single-thread score of 688 to a max-thread score of 4735, indicating that the 12 threads are effectively utilized. This suggests the CPU can handle multi-threaded workloads well, though Outriders’ performance is more dependent on the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1275th out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This ranking places it in the lower-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The data suggests that this rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong relative performance (73rd percentile) is offset by the GPU’s more modest standing (63rd percentile), resulting in a system that is balanced but not exceptional.

The rank implies that many other hardware pairings will deliver higher frame rates in this game, particularly those with more powerful GPUs. However, the ranking also shows that this combo is a competent choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can compete effectively. The performance gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely widens at 4K, where the RX 7600 XT’s compute power is insufficient for high-detail settings. This is a mid-range pairing that excels in its intended resolution targets but falls behind when pushed to the extreme.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling from 1080p to 4K, which highlights the GPU as the primary limiting component. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.1 at 1080p to 74.3 at 1440p, a 36% reduction, and then to 41.1 at 4K, a further 45% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the workload on the graphics card.

The scaling is consistent across all presets. For example, on Low settings, the drop is from 155.6 FPS at 1080p to 132 at 1440p, and then to 73 at 4K. The fact that the 4K performance is about half of the 1440p performance across all settings indicates that the GPU is saturated at the higher resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively flat as resolution increases. The data instead shows a proportional decrease, confirming that the RX 7600 XT’s processing power is the limiting factor. This analysis suggests that to improve 4K performance, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, as the current card’s capabilities are fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for Outriders provides a comprehensive view of the system’s capabilities across 12 different configurations. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably, with an average of 155.6 FPS on Low, 140.9 FPS on Medium, 116.1 FPS on High, and 84.7 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the game is highly playable at all settings, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a solid frame rate.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 132 on Low, 98.8 on Medium, 74.3 on High, and 55.4 on Ultra. The 1440p results show a noticeable drop in performance compared to 1080p, particularly at Ultra, which dips below the 60 FPS mark. At 3840x2160, the system’s limitations become apparent. The average FPS is 73 on Low, 52 on Medium, 41.1 on High, and 28.3 on Ultra. While 4K Low is playable, the higher settings are not suitable for a smooth gaming experience. The data shows a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, with the system struggling to maintain high performance at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware depend on the user’s resolution and performance goals. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it delivers an average of 84.7 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold and provides the best visual experience. The High preset is also viable at 116.1 FPS, but Ultra offers a more complete experience without a significant performance penalty.

For 1440p, the High preset is the best choice, providing an average of 74.3 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. The Medium preset yields 98.8 FPS, which is better for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual fidelity is lower. The Ultra preset at 55.4 FPS is not ideal for a fluid experience, so it is better to step down to High. At 4K, the Low preset is the only recommended option, with an average of 73 FPS. While the Medium preset is playable at 52 FPS, the Low preset offers a more consistent frame rate and is the safest bet for 4K gaming. The data suggests that the system is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can deliver high frame rates with good visual quality, rather than compromising at 4K.