Outriders

The benchmark data for Outriders, captured with an Intel Core i5-10400F paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The measured results show a clear hierarchy where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more apparent at lower settings and 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic shift in performance, highlighting how the RTX 4060’s workload scales with pixel count. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 122.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 82.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 44.1 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a reduction of approximately 64% when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is consistent with the quadratically increasing pixel count. The data indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling behavior changes significantly when comparing Low and Ultra settings. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 157.3 FPS at 1080p to 78.8 FPS at 4K, a 50% reduction. However, at Ultra settings, the drop is steeper, from 95.3 FPS at 1080p to 29.8 FPS at 4K, a 69% decrease. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth, as the RTX 4060’s 8 GB GDDR6 buffer and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained at high resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS is barely playable, indicating that this combination is not suited for maxed-out 4K gaming in Outriders.

The 1440p results show a more balanced scenario. At High settings, the 82.3 FPS average is respectable, while Medium pushes to 113.1 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings is only 20%, from 142.1 to 113.1 FPS, suggesting that the GPU still has headroom at this resolution. The data points to 1440p as the sweet spot for this combo, where the i5-10400F’s six cores and 12 threads can feed the GPU adequately without the extreme frame rate drops seen at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 122.9 at 1920x1080 with High settings, which provides a smooth experience for most displays.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29.8, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is not sufficient for maxed-out 4K in Outriders.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 136.2 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 62.2 FPS. This represents a 54% reduction in performance when switching from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the 157.3 FPS result suggests the GPU is still doing most of the work, but the i5-10400F’s single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark indicates it can keep up with this frame rate. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as settings increase.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 1051 out of 1693 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects its mid-range performance in this specific title.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The average FPS is 59.2 at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, which is just below the 60 FPS target. This suggests that Medium is the highest playable preset at 4K for this hardware.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a six-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide a solid foundation for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 5783 and single-core score of 1454. These scores indicate that the i5-10400F is a capable mid-range part that can handle modern game workloads without excessive stuttering.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role becomes evident when examining the frame rate gaps between settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS, from 157.3 to 95.3. This gap narrows at 4K, where the difference is 49 FPS, from 78.8 to 29.8. The fact that the 4K Low result of 78.8 FPS is still higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 95.3 FPS demonstrates that the CPU is not the primary limiter at lower resolutions. The i5-10400F’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s are sufficient for this game’s draw calls and physics calculations.

The processor’s performance relative to its peers shows it sits near the AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Core i5-8500, with a deltaPct of 0.4% and -1.1% respectively. This places the i5-10400F in a competitive position for its class, but its 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not a top-tier part. The benchmark results show that in Outriders, the CPU maintains adequate frame pacing, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low, but it does not push beyond the GPU’s capabilities at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1051 out of 1693 tested combinations in Outriders. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all combos, meaning 62% of tested configurations perform better. The ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both components, with the CPU hitting the 73rd percentile and the GPU hitting the 66th percentile in their respective databases. The GPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, with a deltaPct of -0.6%, indicating that the RTX 4060 is slightly below that competitor in average benchmark score.

The combo’s ranking is influenced by the fact that Outriders is a demanding title, particularly at higher settings. The data shows that this configuration is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver playable frame rates across most settings. At 4K, the combo falls into the lower performance tier, with only Low and Medium settings achieving acceptable results. The rank of 1051 out of 1693 suggests that while this is not a top-tier setup, it is far from the bottom, offering a reasonable experience for users who prioritize resolution over ultra-high detail settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 157.3 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Medium settings yield 142.1 FPS, and High settings drop to 122.9 FPS. Ultra settings still achieve 95.3 FPS, making 1080p the most versatile resolution for this hardware, as all presets remain above 90 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable. Low settings average 136.2 FPS, Medium settings average 113.1 FPS, and High settings average 82.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 62.2 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU’s limitations. The 1440p results indicate that users can comfortably use High settings for a smooth experience, with Ultra being viable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant drop. Low settings average 78.8 FPS, which is acceptable for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 59.2 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. High settings drop to 44.1 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 29.8 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that 4K gaming is only feasible with Low or Medium settings, as the higher presets result in frame rates that are too low for a responsive experience. The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings confirms that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.