Outriders

# Outriders Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

This combination of Intel's 6-core Comet Lake processor and NVIDIA's entry-level Turing-based GPU delivers playable frame rates at 1080p with Low settings, but the data shows this pairing struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher resolutions or quality presets. The benchmark results place this combo at rank 3569 out of 3710 tested configurations in Outriders, indicating it sits near the bottom of the performance spectrum for this title. The measured frames per second reveal a clear pattern: this system is viable for 1080p Low gaming, acceptable at 1080p Medium, and increasingly compromised as resolution or settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points decisively toward 1920x1080 with Low settings as the only configuration that delivers a consistently smooth experience in Outriders. At this preset, the system achieves an average of 99 FPS, which provides ample headroom above typical display refresh rates and ensures fluid gameplay during intense combat sequences. The 1080p Medium preset still produces a respectable 72 FPS average with a minimum of 61 FPS, making it a viable alternative for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

Stepping up to 1080p High drops performance to 54 FPS average, which remains technically playable but introduces noticeable dips during busy scenes. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls to 39 FPS average, a level where responsiveness suffers noticeably in a fast-paced looter shooter. The data strongly suggests avoiding 1440p and 4K resolutions entirely with this hardware. At 2560x1440, even Low settings only muster 62 FPS average, while Medium drops to 45 FPS and High falls to 34 FPS. The 3840x2160 resolution proves largely unplayable across all presets, with the best result being 33 FPS at Low and the worst at 13 FPS on Ultra.

For the optimal balance between visual quality and playability, the 1080p Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot. The 72 FPS average with a 61 FPS minimum keeps frame times consistent enough for smooth gameplay, while the visual improvements over Low settings are substantial in a game that relies heavily on environmental detail and particle effects. Players with 60Hz displays will find this preset ideal, while those with higher refresh rate monitors should select Low to maximize frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 serves as the primary bottleneck in this configuration, and the data reflects its limitations clearly. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, the card's memory subsystem constrains performance at higher resolutions and quality settings. The GPU's 896 shading units and 32 ROPs, combined with a 1485 MHz base clock boosting to 1665 MHz, provide modest compute capabilities that translate to the measured frame rates.

The GPU's Turing architecture, built on TSMC's 12 nm process with 4,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, delivers 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications place the GTX 1650 at the 40th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 7472. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447 (0.3% slower), while the Intel Arc A310 scores 7550 (1% faster), indicating the GTX 1650 sits in a densely packed performance tier.

The frame rate scaling across settings reveals the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints. At 1080p, dropping from High to Medium improves performance by 33% (54 to 72 FPS), while the jump from Medium to Low yields another 37.5% improvement (72 to 99 FPS). This pattern suggests that texture memory requirements exceed the 4 GB capacity at higher presets, forcing the card to rely on slower fallback paths. At 1440p, the same settings progression shows 34 to 45 to 62 FPS, and at 4K, the card simply cannot maintain playable performance, with the best case being 33 FPS at Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides a solid foundation for this gaming system, though its influence on Outriders performance is secondary to the GPU. This 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Comet Lake architecture operates at a 2.90 GHz base clock with a 4.30 GHz boost, drawing 65 W TDP. The 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth ensure the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower settings where frame rates are higher.

The processor's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capabilities that exceed what Outriders typically requires. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and PassMark multithread score of 12115 indicate the 12 threads handle modern game workloads effectively. Single-thread performance, measured at 1451 in Cinebench R23 and 2541 in PassMark single-thread tests, proves sufficient for the game's main thread demands. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and max-threads score of 4735 demonstrate consistent scaling across thread counts.

The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% slower) and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% faster), placing the i5-10400F in a competitive mid-range position. In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 99 FPS; at this level, the processor must maintain frame pacing and handle game logic, physics, and AI updates without becoming a limiting factor. The benchmark data suggests the i5-10400F manages this effectively, as the frame rate scales predictably with GPU load across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranking in Outriders places this configuration at position 3569 out of 3710 tested combinations, positioning it in the bottom 4% of all systems tested for this game. This rank reflects the GTX 1650's position as the primary performance limiter, as the GPU's 40th percentile standing among all GPUs drags the overall combination down despite the CPU's more respectable 68th percentile ranking.

The rank disparity between the two components highlights a significant imbalance in this pairing. The i5-10400F's benchmark scores suggest it could support substantially more powerful graphics cards, while the GTX 1650's modest compute and memory resources cap the system's gaming potential. In Outriders specifically, this imbalance manifests as a configuration that can handle 1080p Low and Medium settings but falls apart at higher resolutions, where the GPU's 4 GB memory capacity and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth become insurmountable obstacles.

Compared to other tested combos, this system's 3569 rank indicates that most alternative configurations deliver better Outriders performance. The data shows that even modest GPU upgrades would likely move this system significantly up the rankings, as the CPU has ample headroom to support faster graphics cards. Players considering this combination for Outriders should understand that it represents a budget-oriented solution suitable primarily for 1080p gaming at reduced quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the measured average is 99 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 72 FPS, which still exceeds 60 FPS. Higher resolutions or quality presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. The system achieves playable frame rates at all tested presets (39 to 99 FPS), while 2560x1440 only reaches playable levels at Low settings with 62 FPS, and 3840x2160 never exceeds 33 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The GTX 1650 scores 7472 on average, placing it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447), 0.4% ahead of the Intel UHD Graphics 750 (7441), and 1% behind the Intel Arc A310 (7550). These tight margins indicate similar performance levels among these GPUs.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.30 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power. Its 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 indicate it is not the bottleneck in this configuration.

Q: What causes the large performance drop between Low and High settings?

A: The 4 GB VRAM capacity of the GTX 1650 is the primary factor. At 1080p, performance drops from 99 FPS at Low to 54 FPS at High, a 45% reduction that corresponds to increased texture and shader demands exceeding the memory capacity and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 3569 out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 4% of systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU, which performs well above median levels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 99 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with no minimum FPS recorded. Medium settings deliver 72 FPS average with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS, maintaining playable frame times throughout. High settings drop to 54 FPS average, which remains functional but approaches the threshold where input lag becomes noticeable. Ultra settings fall to 39 FPS average, making this preset unsuitable for serious gameplay.

The 2560x1440 results show a significant performance penalty across the board. Low settings achieve 62 FPS average, which barely maintains playability. Medium settings produce 45 FPS average with a minimum of 39 FPS and maximum of 52 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame delivery. High settings drop to 34 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS average, both below acceptable levels for a fast-paced shooter.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to remain playable at any setting. Low settings produce 33 FPS average, which is marginal at best. Medium settings achieve 24 FPS average with a minimum of 20 FPS and maximum of 27 FPS, showing severe frame pacing issues. High settings drop to 18 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 13 FPS average, making the game effectively unplayable at this resolution regardless of quality settings.

The progression across resolutions reveals the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations clearly. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 99 FPS, but this drops to 62 FPS at 1440p Low (a 37% reduction) and 33 FPS at 4K Low (a 67% reduction from 1080p). The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 72 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. These scaling factors indicate that the GTX 1650's 128.1 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB memory capacity are the definitive bottlenecks at higher pixel counts.