Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 produces a 1080p-focused experience in Outriders, with the data showing a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo delivers 122 FPS, but 4K Ultra collapses to 20.5 FPS. This is a GPU-bound pairing at higher resolutions, while the 6-core/12-thread CPU provides ample headroom at lower settings. The GTX 1070's 8 GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are the defining constraints for 4K performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 94.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 2560x1440, then plummets to 29.1 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 69% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is even more punishing at Ultra: 64.6 FPS at 1080p, 44.4 FPS at 1440p, and only 20.5 FPS at 4K — a 68% loss.

The pattern reveals a clear GPU limitation. At Low settings, the combo achieves 158.1 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 103.8 FPS at 1440p and 56.6 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p penalty at Low is 34%, while the 1440p-to-4K penalty is 45%. This non-linear degradation indicates the GTX 1070's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At 1080p, the scaling between settings is moderate: Low (158.1 FPS), Medium (122 FPS), High (94.7 FPS), and Ultra (64.6 FPS). The gap from Low to Ultra is 59%. At 1440p, the same settings yield 103.8, 76.7, 61, and 44.4 FPS respectively. At 4K, the range tightens to 56.6 (Low), 37.8 (Medium), 29.1 (High), and 20.5 (Ultra) FPS. The diminishing returns at 4K suggest the GPU is the limiting component, not the CPU.

GPU Role

The GTX 1070 is built on the 16nm Pascal architecture with the GP104 chip, featuring 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, while memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The 8 GB GDDR5 frame buffer is the critical resource for Outriders at high resolutions.

The 4K results expose the VRAM and bandwidth constraints. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS of 20.5 is unplayable, and even High settings only reach 29.1 FPS. The 256.3 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for 4K textures and effects, causing the steep drop from 1440p. At 2560x1440, the card performs respectably: 76.7 FPS at Medium and 61 FPS at High, suggesting this is the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay.

The GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 202.0 GTexel/s texture rate provide solid 1080p performance. The data shows 122 FPS at 1080p Medium and 94.7 FPS at High, indicating the card is well-matched to the i5-10400F at this resolution. However, the pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s limits 4K output, which aligns with the measured 4K results. The GTX 1070's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks include the GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% lower score) and Tesla K20Xm (1.7% lower), confirming its mid-range positioning.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the data supports High settings as the optimal choice. The 94.7 FPS average at High is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the jump from High to Ultra costs 30 FPS (64.6 FPS) for marginal visual gains. Medium at 122 FPS offers a smoother experience for competitive play, but High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Medium is the recommended preset. The 76.7 FPS average at Medium is smooth, while High drops to 61 FPS — still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 44.4 FPS is borderline, and the data suggests avoiding it for consistent performance. Low at 103.8 FPS is an option for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but the visual compromise is significant.

For 3840x2160, no preset delivers a consistently playable experience. Low settings achieve 56.6 FPS, which is technically playable but requires substantial visual sacrifices. Medium (37.8 FPS) and High (29.1 FPS) are below acceptable thresholds, and Ultra at 20.5 FPS is unusable. The data indicates that 4K is not viable for this combo in Outriders, and users should target 1440p Medium or 1080p High instead.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 158.1 FPS at Low, 122 FPS at Medium, and 94.7 FPS at High. Even Ultra reaches 64.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this pairing?

A: Medium is the strongest choice, delivering 76.7 FPS at 2560x1440. High drops to 61 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.4 FPS, making Medium the only preset with substantial headroom.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with the GTX 1070 and i5-10400F?

A: Marginal at best. Low settings at 3840x2160 produce 56.6 FPS, but Medium (37.8 FPS), High (29.1 FPS), and Ultra (20.5 FPS) are below playable thresholds. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance impact this game?

A: The i5-10400F scores 688 in 3DMark single-thread and 2541 in PassMark single-thread. These scores, combined with the 4.30 GHz boost clock, support high frame rates at 1080p Low (158.1 FPS), indicating the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is 93.5 FPS. Low produces 158.1 FPS, while Ultra yields 64.6 FPS at 1920x1080. This represents a 59% reduction, showing the GPU workload scaling with settings.

Q: Does the combo rank well among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1449 out of 1693 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the lower 15% of all pairings. This reflects the GTX 1070's age rather than the CPU's capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14nm process. It operates at a 2.90 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. Its 65W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 interface with 16 lanes are standard for this generation.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12115 in PassMark multi-thread. The 3DMark scores scale well from 1350 (2 threads) to 4748 (16 threads), indicating efficient thread utilization. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms solid mid-range positioning. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher score) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% higher), showing the i5-10400F is competitive within its class.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is evident from the 1080p Low result of 158.1 FPS. This high frame rate indicates the processor can feed the GPU efficiently at lower settings. However, the 1080p Ultra drop to 64.6 FPS shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases. The 12 threads handle the game's background tasks and physics without issue, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 158.1 FPS average, Medium achieves 122 FPS, High reaches 94.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 64.6 FPS. The progression shows a 93.5 FPS spread between lowest and highest settings, with each step up in quality costing roughly 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance drops across the board. Low averages 103.8 FPS, Medium 76.7 FPS, High 61 FPS, and Ultra 44.4 FPS. The 1440p results show a 59.4 FPS spread, with the gap between Low and Medium (27.1 FPS) being the largest single step. This suggests Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal. Low produces 56.6 FPS, Medium 37.8 FPS, High 29.1 FPS, and Ultra 20.5 FPS. The 4K spread is 36.1 FPS, and even the best-case Low setting barely exceeds 60 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is beyond this combo's practical capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1449 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 14.4% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's age and performance ceiling, not the CPU. The i5-10400F's 73rd percentile CPU ranking and strong multi-threaded scores (10297 Cinebench R23, 12115 PassMark) indicate it is a capable partner, but the GTX 1070's 51st percentile GPU ranking and 12331 average benchmark score hold the combo back.

The combo's ranking reflects its 1080p-oriented design. While it achieves 94.7 FPS at 1080p High, the 4K Ultra result of 20.5 FPS drags down its overall standing. The GPU's nearest rivals — GTX 1650 SUPER (1.4% higher score) and Tesla K20Xm (1.7% higher) — show similar performance levels, confirming the GTX 1070 sits near the middle of the GPU performance distribution. For Outriders, this combo is best suited to 1080p High or 1440p Medium gaming, where it delivers consistent frame rates above 60 FPS.