Outriders

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process node. It runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and can boost up to 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that relies heavily on consistent frame pacing during combat encounters, this CPU's configuration proves sufficient to keep the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER fed at most settings, though the data reveals where its limits lie.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows a single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and 1453 in Cinebench R23, which are moderate figures that place it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is more robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and a Passmark multithread score of 12115. These numbers indicate that the i5-10400F can handle the game's background threading and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i5-10400F sits within a tight performance band. It trails the AMD EPYC 7552 by only 0.4% in average benchmark score, and it is 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500. However, it edges out the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8% and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 1.2%. This clustering suggests that the CPU's raw compute power is competitive with these alternatives, but the actual gaming performance in Outriders will be determined by how well the game engine leverages these threads.

In the measured FPS data, the influence of the CPU becomes apparent at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo achieves 158.5 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded across all resolutions and settings. This suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to its maximum output. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p drops the average to 136.9 FPS, a 13.6% reduction, which indicates that the game begins to shift more load onto the GPU as settings increase, but the CPU's headroom is still adequate.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data strongly favors the High preset at 1440p as the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers 105.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is a 16.6% improvement over the Ultra preset at the same resolution, which yields 90.4 FPS. The visual difference between High and Ultra in Outriders is typically marginal, while the performance cost is substantial, making High the clear recommendation for competitive play.

At 1080p, the High preset delivers 127.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 111.7 FPS, a 12.2% reduction, and while this is still playable, the extra graphical fidelity may not justify the frame rate loss. The Medium preset at 1080p sits at 136.9 FPS, which is actually 7.6% higher than High, suggesting that Medium is a viable option for those prioritizing maximum frame rates over visual quality.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 3840x2160 delivers 66.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. The Medium preset at 4K yields 88 FPS, which is a significant 32.3% improvement over High, making it the best choice for 4K users who want a smooth experience without dropping to Low settings. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 49.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for this game.

The Low preset at 1440p produces 136.1 FPS, which is the highest frame rate at that resolution, but the visual compromise is severe. Given that the High preset at 1440p already exceeds 100 FPS, there is little reason to sacrifice visual quality for the additional 29.1% frame rate gain that Low provides.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling behavior across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher settings, with the CPU becoming more relevant at lower settings. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 127.2 at 1080p to 105.4 at 1440p, a 17.1% reduction, and then to 66.5 at 4K, a 36.9% reduction from the 1440p figure. This progressive decline indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the GPU's rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe. The 1080p result of 158.5 FPS drops to 136.1 at 1440p (a 14.1% reduction) and then to 107.2 at 4K (a 21.2% reduction from 1440p). The smaller percentage drops at Low settings suggest that the CPU is starting to become a limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has more headroom to render frames quickly but the CPU cannot always keep pace. The 4K Low result of 107.2 FPS is still remarkably high, indicating that even at 4K, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to drive the GPU at this low graphical load.

The Medium settings show a similar pattern to High, with 136.9 FPS at 1080p dropping to 117.2 at 1440p (a 14.4% reduction) and then to 88 at 4K (a 24.9% reduction). The Ultra settings exhibit the steepest scaling, with 111.7 FPS at 1080p dropping to 90.4 at 1440p (a 19.1% reduction) and then to 49.2 at 4K (a 45.6% reduction). This steep drop at Ultra 4K confirms that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical features, and the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 824th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 51.3rd percentile of all configurations. This middle-of-the-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the GPU's strong performance, but it reflects the fact that the CPU is a limiting factor in certain scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable of delivering excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it does not reach the top tiers of performance that would be achieved with a more powerful CPU paired with the same GPU. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of much higher output, as evidenced by its 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, but the i5-10400F's 73rd percentile ranking among CPUs means that the overall system performance is dragged down by the processor.

In practical terms, the combo's rank of 824 means that roughly half of the tested configurations outperform it in Outriders. This is not a poor result, but it does indicate that users who prioritize maximum frame rates in this game might benefit from a stronger CPU. However, for the vast majority of players who are targeting 60-100 FPS at 1440p, this combo delivers results that are well within the playable range, and the ranking should not be interpreted as a failure.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at an effective speed of 21 Gbps across a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Outriders, which does not require excessive VRAM at the tested settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. Its FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s indicate that the card has ample raw power for this game's rendering demands. The RTX 4070 SUPER also includes 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores, though Outriders does not heavily utilize ray tracing in its default settings.

The GPU's benchmark results place it at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 29995. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which is 0.3% faster. The GPU also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. These close margins indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER is positioned at a performance level where small differences in architecture and drivers can shift the ranking.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is clearly the dominant component in this combo. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 127.2 FPS, which is well within the GPU's capabilities. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo manages 49.2 FPS, which is a demanding scenario that stresses the GPU's rendering pipeline. The fact that the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution changes, rather than exhibiting erratic behavior, confirms that the GPU is handling the workload consistently.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and setting combination for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 105.4 FPS, which provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 127.2 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 158.5 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. This indicates that the CPU is capable of driving the GPU to high output at lower graphical loads, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the combo achieves 66.5 FPS at 4K with High settings and 88 FPS at 4K with Medium settings. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 49.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: This combo ranks 824th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 51.3rd percentile. This is a mid-tier ranking that reflects the CPU's relative weakness compared to the GPU's strong performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and does it matter for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for Outriders, as the game does not require excessive VRAM at the tested settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-10400F has a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453. Its average benchmark score of 14168 is within 1.2% of its nearest rivals, indicating competitive single-thread performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 158.5 FPS average
• Medium: 136.9 FPS average
• High: 127.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 111.7 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers its highest frame rates, with the Low preset achieving 158.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of 29.5% total, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (13.6%).

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 136.1 FPS average
• Medium: 117.2 FPS average
• High: 105.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 90.4 FPS average

The 1440p results show a similar pattern, with Low achieving 136.1 FPS and Ultra dropping to 90.4 FPS, a 33.6% total reduction. The High preset at 105.4 FPS remains above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 107.2 FPS average
• Medium: 88 FPS average
• High: 66.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 49.2 FPS average

At 4K, the combo's performance drops significantly, with Low achieving 107.2 FPS and Ultra falling to 49.2 FPS, a 54.1% total reduction. The Medium preset at 88 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it provides a smooth experience without the visual compromise of Low settings.

The data across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings and resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient performance to avoid becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS, indicating that this is the most demanding scenario for the combo.