Outriders

The Intel Core i5-11400F pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Outriders to create a combo that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly capable at 1080p. The CPU, a Rocket Lake part on the Intel Socket 1200 platform, offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration places the processor in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. In synthetic tests, the chip demonstrates strong single-thread performance with a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024, while its multi-threaded capability is evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7737 Mend. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate feeding for the GPU in most scenarios.

The AMD Radeon RX 580, built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, is the older component in this pairing, releasing in April 2017 with a 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, operating at base and boost clocks of 1257 MHz and 1340 MHz respectively. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and its FP32 performance is rated at 6.175 TFLOPS. The RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 12928, placing it in a tight competitive cluster.

In Outriders specifically, the division of labor between these two components becomes clear when examining the measured FPS data. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 110 FPS average, which is more than double the 4K High result of 20 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU can push high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all processors suggests it has ample headroom, while the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking indicates it is the bottleneck in this pairing for most settings combinations.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to Outriders, a configuration that aligns well with the game's demands on modern processors. With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the CPU can scale its frequency dynamically to handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The processor's performance metrics in synthetic benchmarks reinforce its capability: a PassMark single-thread score of 2981 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 show strong per-core efficiency, which is critical for frame pacing in fast-paced looter shooters. In multi-threaded tests, the chip achieves a PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340, indicating it can handle background tasks and game logic simultaneously without issue.

The relationship between CPU and GPU in Outriders becomes apparent when comparing the 1080p Low result of 110 FPS to the 4K Low result of 36 FPS. At 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of driving frame rates well above 100 FPS, suggesting it is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions. However, the fact that 4K Low drops to 36 FPS—a 67% reduction—points to the RX 580's inability to maintain throughput as pixel count rises. The CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 5619 and 3dmark 8-thread score of 4691 demonstrate solid multi-core scaling, which helps maintain consistent frame delivery even when the GPU is saturated. The 65W TDP of the i5-11400F indicates it operates within a modest power envelope, allowing sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions without thermal throttling concerns that could impact frame consistency.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are sufficient for the RX 580's needs, as the GPU's own 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is the more relevant figure for texture streaming at high resolutions. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache provides a sizable buffer for game data, reducing the frequency of memory accesses that could create latency spikes in combat-heavy scenarios typical of Outriders. Benchmark results show the i5-11400F outperforms its nearest rivals in average score with 17177 versus 17120 for the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 17074 for the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, placing it in a competitive position among processors in its class.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the expected average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this CPU-GPU combo in Outriders?

A: The measured data shows an average of 60 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with High settings. This represents a solid playable experience, though it is notably lower than the 110 FPS achieved at Low settings and the 80 FPS at Medium settings.

Q: How does the RX 580's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Radeon RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. It sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986), while being 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon 740M (12870).

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1440p in Outriders?

A: At 2560x1440 resolution, the combo reaches 70 FPS average on Low settings, but falls to 51 FPS on Medium and 38 FPS on High. Therefore, 60 FPS at 1440p is only achievable with Low settings, while Medium and High settings will deliver frame rates below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations in Outriders?

A: This Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3377 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, though the data indicates it remains viable for 1080p gaming.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The i5-11400F shows strong scaling from single to multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 is roughly 7 times its single-core score of 2024, while the PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 is about 5.7 times the single-thread score of 2981, indicating efficient utilization of its 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 43 FPS, while Low settings yield 110 FPS—a difference of 67 FPS or roughly 2.6 times higher performance. This wide gap highlights the significant impact of graphics settings on the RX 580's workload.

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

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Outriders experience with this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, making it the sweet spot for smooth gameplay on a standard 60 Hz or even 75 Hz monitor. The High preset at 1080p achieves 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the threshold for many displays but offers improved visual fidelity over Medium. Low settings at 1080p push the frame rate to 110 FPS, which could benefit high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most players.

For 2560x1440 resolution, the options become more constrained. Medium settings produce 51 FPS average with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, which is playable but may exhibit noticeable stutter during intense combat sequences. Low settings at 1440p achieve 70 FPS, providing a smooth experience with reduced visual quality. High settings at 1440p drop to 38 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for acceptable action gameplay. Ultra settings at 1440p yield only 27 FPS, making them impractical for anything beyond static viewing.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, as the 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame delivery without requiring the visual sacrifice of Low settings. Players prioritizing visual quality over raw performance can opt for High at 1080p with 60 FPS, while those with high-refresh displays may prefer Low at 1080p for the 110 FPS average. At 1440p, Low settings at 70 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users who must play at this resolution deviations.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 achieves a rank of 3377 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 9th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's age and performance tier relative to more modern hardware, as the RX 580's 53rd percentile among all GPUs is the primary limiting factor. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking suggests that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing, and upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements in the combo's overall standing.

When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928 sits remarkably close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986, delta -0.4%), the AMD Radeon 740M (12870, delta 0.5%), and the AMD FirePro W5100 (12847, delta 0.6%). This tight clustering indicates that the RX 580 is performance-equivalent to these cards within a fraction of a percent, meaning any of these alternatives would likely produce similar in-game results. The combo's low ranking is therefore not a reflection of the RX 580 being particularly weak, but rather that the vast majority of tested configurations in the database employ more powerful GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close performance: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120 (delta 0.3% slower), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (delta -0.4% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (delta -0.6% faster). This demonstrates that the i5-11400F is well-positioned within its performance class, and any frame rate limitations in Outriders are almost certainly attributable to the GPU rather than the CPU. The rank of 3377 out of 3710 means that 333 other tested combos perform worse, which contextualizes the experience as being in the lower tier but not the absolute bottom of the database.

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

Examining the FPS progression across resolutions reveals a clear picture of which component constrains performance in Outriders. At Low settings, the average FPS scales from 110 at 1920x1080 to 70 at 2560x1440 to 36 at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 49% drop from 1440p to 4K, with the total reduction from 1080p to 4K being 67%. The steep decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 580's pixel fill rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s become the limiting factors.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern: 80 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 36% from 1080p to 1440p and 49% from 1440p to 4K, mirroring the Low settings scaling almost exactly. This consistency across settings presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is not being taxed differently by resolution changes. The i5-11400F's 3dmark max-threads score of 5652 and 3dmark 2-threads score of 1691 indicate it can handle the game's thread requirements regardless of resolution.

High settings show a slightly different pattern: 60 FPS at 1080p, 38 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K. The drops are 37% and 47% respectively, which is consistent with the other presets. Ultra settings produce 43 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37% and 48%. The uniformity of these percentage drops across all settings—approximately 36-37% for the first step and 47-49% for the second—confirms that resolution scaling is the dominant variable, and the GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is insufficient to maintain throughput at higher pixel counts. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain more constant across resolutions at lower settings, but instead we see proportional decreases that align with the increase in pixel count.

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

At 1920x1080 resolution, the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination produces a range of results across the four settings presets. Low settings achieve the highest average FPS at 110, providing a highly responsive experience for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, offering a balanced experience with good frame consistency. High settings reach 60 FPS average, which is the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay on standard monitors. Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS average, which is playable but may show occasional frame pacing issues during heavy action sequences.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, the performance decreases proportionally across all settings. Low settings maintain 70 FPS average, still providing a smooth experience for most players. Medium settings yield 51 FPS average with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, placing it in the borderline playable range where some users may notice stutter. High settings drop to 38 FPS average, which is below the ideal threshold for action games. Ultra settings produce 27 FPS average, making them unsuitable for gameplay and only viable for screenshot purposes or very slow-paced exploration.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the combo struggles significantly due to the RX 580's limitations. Low settings achieve 36 FPS average, which is marginally playable for less demanding scenarios. Medium settings deliver 26 FPS average with a minimum of 23 FPS and maximum of 30 FPS, resulting in a choppy experience that is difficult to play comfortably. High settings drop to 20 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 14 FPS average, both of which are below playable thresholds for a fast-paced looter shooter like Outriders. The data indicates that 4K resolution is not a viable option for this hardware combination, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for acceptable performance.