Outriders

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust Outriders experience, with the data showing a clear hierarchy among the tested presets. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 131.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the benchmark results indicate that the Medium preset, at 162.6 FPS, offers a more compelling balance for competitive play, providing a 23% performance uplift over Ultra while still maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. For those prioritizing smoothness above all, the Low preset at 183.6 FPS is the maximum performance option, but the visual compromise is substantial. At 1440p, the High preset emerges as the sweet spot, delivering 115.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and only 21% slower than the Low preset's 158.4 FPS. The data suggests that for most users, the High preset at 1440p or the Medium preset at 1080p provides the best experiential balance, avoiding the diminishing returns of Ultra settings where the FPS cost is steep.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of components holds a rank of 645 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The data implies that while the RTX 4070 is a high-end graphics card, the Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding it enough data to prevent severe bottlenecking. The combo's position in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems suggests that it will handle Outriders with high frame rates at mainstream resolutions. When looking at the GPU's individual performance, it sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 75th percentile. This close alignment in relative performance between the two components is a key factor in the combo's solid overall ranking, as neither component dramatically outclasses the other, creating a synergistic match that avoids one being a clear limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Outriders. Its performance percentile of 81 places it ahead of the vast majority of GPUs, and its benchmark scores confirm its capability. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in Outriders. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between presets. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS swings from 109.3 on Low to just 42.2 on Ultra, a massive 61% drop that is almost entirely attributable to the increased load on the GPU's shading units and memory system. The card's boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 5888 shading units are the workhorses here, and the benchmarks indicate that it scales predictably with resolution. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is noteworthy; it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 in average benchmark score, but 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, showing it is a solid mid-to-high-range performer that is well-suited for 1440p gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080: The data shows a clear progression from the most demanding to the least demanding preset. Ultra averages 131.9 FPS, High drops slightly to 147.7 FPS, Medium reaches 162.6 FPS, and Low peaks at 183.6 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Low is 51.7 FPS, or 39%, indicating that the Ultra preset places significant stress on the GPU. Even at the most demanding setting, the frame rate is high enough for a smooth experience on a 144Hz monitor.

2560x1440: At this resolution, the performance is still strong. The Ultra preset averages 82.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. High delivers a much more comfortable 115.8 FPS, while Medium and Low provide 138 FPS and 158.4 FPS, respectively. The data shows that 1440p High is the most balanced option, offering a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the requirements of most standard 144Hz monitors.

3840x2160: 4K is where the RTX 4070 starts to show its limits. The High preset averages 58.2 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for a smooth console-like experience. Medium drops to 81 FPS, while Low is surprisingly playable at 109.3 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is the outlier, falling to 42.2 FPS, which is a 27% drop from High and a 61% drop from Low. This indicates that 4K Ultra is not viable for consistent gameplay with this combo, and users should stick to High or Medium for a playable experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that the Medium preset at 162.6 FPS offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. The Ultra preset drops to 131.9 FPS, a 23% decrease, for a marginal visual gain that most users will find difficult to notice in fast-paced gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The High preset averages 58.2 FPS, which is playable but not perfectly smooth. The Low preset is more fluid at 109.3 FPS, but the Medium preset at 81 FPS is likely the best compromise for a sharp image and decent frame rate. The Ultra preset at 42.2 FPS is not recommended for a good experience.

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

A: The Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17189, and is 0.2% behind both the Intel Core i7-1260P and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. This shows the CPU is a solid performer in its class.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a significant upgrade over its predecessor?

A: The fact pack lists the GeForce 30 series as its predecessor, but provides no comparative benchmark data between the two. The RTX 4070's own performance percentile of 81 and its score of 26927 in Passmark's G3D test are the primary metrics available to gauge its standalone performance.

Q: What is the role of the GPU's memory bandwidth in Outriders?

A: The RTX 4070 has 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth from its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. This is a crucial factor in how the GPU handles the high-resolution textures, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K, which increases the demand on memory bandwidth.

Q: How does this combo's overall ranking compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 645th out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the 62nd percentile. This indicates that it outperforms more than half of all other tested systems, making it a solid, upper-mid-range configuration for Outriders.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting but crucial role in this setup. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides enough parallel processing power to handle the game's logic and AI without becoming a primary bottleneck. Its boost clock of 4.40 GHz is high enough to keep up with the GPU's output in most scenarios. The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a single-core score of 2029, which are indicative of its ability to handle both multi-threaded workloads and the single-thread-heavy tasks common in game engines. The data suggests that while the RTX 4070 is the star of the show, the 11400F is not holding it back significantly, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU load is more intense. Its average benchmark score of 17181 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, confirming that it is a capable mid-range processor that complements the high-end GPU effectively.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases, which highlights the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is very high, ranging from 131.9 to 183.6. This suggests that at this resolution, the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU may be playing a larger role in determining the final frame rate. As we move to 1440p, the average FPS drops noticeably, with the Ultra preset falling from 131.9 to 82.7 FPS, a 37% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor. At 4K, this trend is amplified dramatically. The High preset drops from 115.8 FPS at 1440p to 58.2 FPS at 4K, a 50% reduction, while the Low preset falls from 158.4 to 109.3 FPS, a 31% drop. This disproportionate scaling at 4K is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the RTX 4070's compute and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the sheer number of pixels. The data clearly shows that while the 11400F is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 4070 is the definitive limiting factor at 4K, particularly on the Ultra preset where the 42.2 FPS result is a stark indicator of the GPU's limitations at that extreme setting.