Outriders

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a single-thread score of 868 in 3DMark and 2024 in Cinebench R23, while multi-threaded results reach 5652 in 3DMark max-threads and 14340 in Cinebench R23. The processor ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.4% higher), placing the i5-11400F in a tightly contested mid-range performance band.

For Outriders, the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration is relevant because the game’s engine can utilize multiple threads for physics, AI, and streaming, but the high boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded tasks remain responsive. The data from the measured FPS rows indicates that at 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 184 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common in gaming monitors. This suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the GPU can push frames faster than most displays can show. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 25, showing that the CPU’s capabilities are far less relevant when the GPU is heavily loaded. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 indicates strong multi-threaded headroom, but Outriders does not appear to be a CPU-intensive title at higher settings, based on the scaling pattern.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using TSMC’s 7 nm process, featuring the Navi 23 chip with 11,060 million transistors. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1626 MHz, with a boost clock of 2491 MHz and a game clock of 2044 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The RX 6600 includes 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 28 ray-tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s, producing a peak FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS.

In Outriders, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor at higher resolutions. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 34, which is playable but not smooth, while at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 25 FPS. The 8 GB capacity appears sufficient for the game at 1080p and 1440p, as the measured FPS at 1440p High is 65 and at 1080p Ultra is 75. However, the memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the data shows a significant drop from 62 FPS at Low to 34 FPS at High—a 45% reduction. The GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (0.1% lower), indicating that the RX 6600 sits in a competitive segment for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which reveals the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 184 FPS, which drops to 119 FPS at 1440p Low—a 35% reduction—and then to 62 FPS at 4K Low, representing a 66% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling indicates that at Low settings, the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, since the CPU is likely not saturated at 1080p given the high frame rate.

Moving to High settings, the 1080p result is 103 FPS, falling to 65 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop) and 34 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). The relative reductions are similar across Low and High settings, suggesting that the GPU’s raw rasterization throughput is the dominant constraint. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 75 FPS, dropping to 47 FPS at 1440p (37% lower) and 25 FPS at 4K (67% lower). This consistent pattern across all settings confirms that the RX 6600’s compute and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks as resolution scales, rather than the CPU. The 4K Ultra result of 25 FPS is particularly telling—it shows that the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings, even though the CPU has ample headroom based on its 71st percentile ranking.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS is 184, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is not limiting performance in this scenario. Medium settings produce an average of 138 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS, showing a smooth experience with minor frame-time variance. High settings yield 103 FPS on average, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 75 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 109 FPS (184 vs. 75), demonstrating that the GPU’s load increases significantly with each preset tier.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop predictably but remain playable. Low settings still achieve 119 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS, providing a consistent experience. High settings average 65 FPS, which is playable but closer to the edge of 60 FPS. Ultra settings average 47 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS mark, indicating that the GPU is struggling with the higher resolution and settings combination. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings tier is roughly 35-40%, which aligns with the increase in pixel count (about 1.78x).

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is playable, but Medium settings drop to 45 FPS, with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS, showing noticeable frame-time spikes. High settings average 34 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra settings average only 25 FPS, which is not suitable for action-oriented gameplay. The 4K results highlight that the RX 6600’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity rendering at this resolution, as the frame rate falls below 30 FPS at Ultra settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2912 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 21st percentile of all configurations. This ranking indicates that while the combo is functional, it falls below the median performance level for this game. The rank is influenced by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s 71st percentile ranking is strong, but the GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down. In the context of all tested systems, this combo is positioned in the lower half, meaning that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher average FPS in Outriders.

The rank of 2912 suggests that users with this combo will experience playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with medium-to-high settings, but they will struggle at 4K. The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles (71 vs. 63) indicates a slight imbalance, where the CPU has more headroom than the GPU can use, especially at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 184 FPS, which is higher than many other combos that might have a weaker CPU but a stronger GPU, because the CPU is not a bottleneck. However, at 4K Ultra, the 25 FPS result is near the bottom of the performance spectrum, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor. This combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, and it can handle 1440p at medium settings, but it is not designed for 4K gaming.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it achieves 75 FPS on Ultra settings and 184 FPS on Low settings, providing the highest frame rates across all settings tiers.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the system only achieves 62 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 25 FPS on Ultra. This indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239), showing it is closely matched with these processors.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 87 FPS, while High settings average 65 FPS, representing a 25% reduction in frame rate when moving from Medium to High.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 184 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck. As settings increase to Ultra (75 FPS), the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the frame rate drops significantly.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 39 FPS at 4K Medium settings, which indicates that frame times can spike, making the experience less smooth at that resolution and settings level.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 75 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. If a higher frame rate is desired for competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 184 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced experience with 138 FPS average and a minimum of 117 FPS, making it a strong choice for smooth gameplay with better visuals than Low.

For 1440p, the High preset averages 65 FPS, which is playable but close to the 60 FPS margin, while Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer against frame drops. Given that the Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 47 FPS, the Medium setting is recommended as the best balance of performance and visual fidelity at this resolution. At 4K, none of the settings provide a consistently smooth experience, but the Low preset averages 62 FPS, which is the only playable option. The Medium preset at 4K averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in action-heavy scenes. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using Medium settings at 1080p or 1440p, as these presets provide the highest frame rates while maintaining visual quality. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where it remains above 60 FPS.