Outriders

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 740th out of 1,693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the upper half of the database. The pairing produces a solid foundation for this looter shooter, though the data indicates a notable imbalance between the two components. The CPU, a 10th-generation Comet Lake part, holds a 73rd percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 89th percentile among all graphics cards. The large delta between those percentile positions suggests the older processor is likely the constraining factor in many scenarios, even as the graphics card delivers the bulk of the rendering horsepower.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 740 of 1,693, this configuration sits comfortably in the middle of the tested field for Outriders. The benchmark results show a spread that reflects both the strength of the GPU and the age of the CPU. The average FPS ranges from 60.4 at 4K Ultra to 156.9 at 1080p Low, which demonstrates that the combo has enough headroom to handle a variety of settings. The rank indicates that while this pairing is not at the top of the charts, it outperforms a majority of the tested systems, placing it in the 44th percentile of all combinations. For a game released in this genre, the data suggests the system is viable for smooth play at mainstream resolutions, though the gap between the CPU's and GPU's respective percentile standings hints at untapped potential in the graphics card.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14,168 places it within a tight cluster of rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14,115 (0.4% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.8% behind). This narrow margin shows that the i5-10400F is competitive with other mid-range processors from various generations, but it does not pull ahead decisively. Meanwhile, the GPU’s average score of 59,188 puts it 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580, indicating a stronger relative position in the graphics hierarchy. The combination of a modestly ranked CPU with a high-ranking GPU produces a system that is balanced enough for consistent frame rates, but the CPU’s lower standing becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where processor overhead matters more.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1875 MHz, which translates to 30 Gbps effective, while the base clock sits at 2295 MHz and boosts to 2617 MHz. These specifications position the card as a high-end option, and the benchmark data reflects that: it achieves a passmark G3D score of 36,565 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637. The GPU’s 89th percentile ranking across all graphics cards underscores its capability, particularly in a title like Outriders which relies heavily on raw graphics throughput.

In this game, the GPU’s role becomes evident in the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 60.4 FPS, which is a playable baseline but shows the card working at its limits with the highest settings. Dropping to 4K High raises the average to 83.1 FPS, a 37.6% improvement that highlights how much overhead the graphics card has when settings are reduced. The card’s 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 84 RT cores provide ample resources for the game’s visual effects, and the 112 ROPs ensure efficient pixel output at higher resolutions. However, the data also shows that the GPU is not being fully utilized at lower settings; at 1080p Low, the frame rate jumps to 156.9 FPS, but the CPU’s limitations likely cap the ceiling, preventing the graphics card from reaching even higher numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases, pointing to the CPU as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 126.1 FPS, which climbs to 156.9 FPS at 1080p Low—a 24.4% increase. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 109.9 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 83.1 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU’s workload grows significantly with resolution, but the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes less critical at higher resolutions where the graphics card is the limiting factor. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 12.8%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 24.4%, indicating that the GPU’s performance scales more predictably as resolution increases.

The settings comparisons reinforce this interpretation. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is stark: 105.4 FPS versus 60.4 FPS, a 74.5% spread that demonstrates the GPU’s sensitivity to graphical fidelity. At 1080p, the same settings comparison yields a smaller relative gap—156.9 FPS versus 108.6 FPS, a 44.5% difference—because the CPU begins to constrain frame rates at lower resolutions. This pattern suggests that the i5-10400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, can keep up with the RTX 5080 at 4K, but at 1080p, the processor’s single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 688) becomes a limiting factor. For players targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the CPU would be the component to upgrade, while at 4K, the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Outriders?

A: The data shows 1440p High produces an average of 109.9 FPS, which balances visual quality with frame rate. At 4K High, the average drops to 83.1 FPS, still playable, while 1080p High achieves 126.1 FPS but leaves CPU headroom on the table.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,168, placing it 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-8500. It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8%, showing it is competitive within a narrow performance band.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 being fully utilized in Outriders?

A: Not at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 156.9 FPS, but the CPU’s limitations likely cap performance. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully stressed, producing 60.4 FPS, which indicates the graphics card is the bottleneck at higher settings.

Q: What is the GPU’s launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP is 999 USD.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59,188. It is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580.

Q: What does the combo rank mean for overall performance?

A: The combo ranks 740th out of 1,693 tested combinations, placing it in the 44th percentile. This suggests it outperforms most systems tested, but there is significant room for improvement, particularly by upgrading the CPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a Comet Lake processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a moderate level of performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,297 and a single-core score of 1,453, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 5,783 and single-core score of 1,454. These numbers place it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable but not top-tier. In Outriders, the CPU’s role is to maintain a steady frame pipeline, and the data suggests it does so adequately, though it struggles to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions.

The processor’s 3DMark scores highlight its threading characteristics: 4,748 for 16 threads, 3,929 for 8 threads, and 2,560 for 4 threads. This scaling indicates that the CPU benefits from multi-threaded workloads, but its single-thread performance (688 in 3DMark) is modest compared to newer architectures. In Outriders, which relies on a mix of physics and AI calculations, the CPU’s 12 threads help maintain consistent frame pacing at higher resolutions. However, at 1080p, the benchmark results show a ceiling effect: the average FPS at High settings is 126.1, but the jump to Low only increases it to 156.9, suggesting that the CPU cannot push frame rates much higher even when the GPU has spare capacity. The nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7552 and Intel Core i5-8500, perform within 1.1% of the i5-10400F’s average score, reinforcing that this processor is a solid mid-range choice, but its age is evident when paired with a high-end GPU like the RTX 5080.