Outriders

The AMD Radeon RX 570 paired with the Intel Core i5-12400 in Outriders presents a clear picture of a GPU-bound system at higher resolutions, with the CPU proving more than capable of feeding frames at 1080p. The measured data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, indicating that the Polaris 20 GPU is the primary limiter in this looter shooter. This combination ranks in the lower percentile of tested systems, but the 1080p results show it can still deliver a playable experience with the right settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, highlighting the GPU's struggle with pixel throughput. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 56.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 36.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a 35.6% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 16.2 FPS, which is a 71.3% decrease from the 1080p figure. This pattern indicates that the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 5.095 TFLOPS of compute power are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced when comparing Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 96.6 FPS, which is smooth. Dropping to 1440p Low yields 64.6 FPS, a 33.1% loss. At 4K Low, the average falls to 30.5 FPS, which is a 68.4% drop from the 1080p result. The data shows that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU cannot maintain playable rates at 4K, confirming that the resolution scaling is entirely dictated by the graphics card's limits rather than the processor.

The difference between 1440p and 4K is particularly stark. On Medium settings, 1440p delivers 43.5 FPS, while 4K Medium manages only 23.3 FPS. This 46.4% performance loss suggests that the GPU's 32 ROPs and 256-bit memory interface become bottlenecks when pushing 8.3 million pixels versus 3.7 million. The benchmark data indicates this system is best suited for 1080p or, at a stretch, 1440p with reduced settings, as the 4K results are uniformly below the threshold for comfortable gameplay.

GPU Role

The RX 570's specifications explain its behavior in Outriders. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit bus, the card has a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz, or 7 Gbps effective. These figures place the card in a position where it can handle 1080p well but lacks the resources for higher resolutions.

The data shows that the GPU's 14 nm process node and GCN 4.0 architecture deliver diminishing returns as settings increase. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium raises the average from 96.6 FPS to 71.4 FPS, a 26.1% decrease. Going from Medium to High drops performance to 56.4 FPS, another 21.0% reduction. Pushing to Ultra yields 39.4 FPS, which is 44.8% below the Medium result. This steep scaling suggests that the card's 2048 shading units and 128 TMUs are quickly saturated by higher quality textures and effects.

The GPU's role becomes even more evident at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the gap between Low (64.6 FPS) and Ultra (26.1 FPS) is 59.6%, showing that the card struggles to maintain frame rates as the pixel count increases. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with even Low settings only reaching 30.5 FPS. The benchmark data indicates that the RX 570's 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to process the game's logic at these resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides a solid foundation for this GPU. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory ensure it does not bottleneck the RX 570 in Outriders, as evidenced by the frame rates scaling almost entirely with resolution.

The CPU's benchmark scores support its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15935 multicore and 2249 single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 19850 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831, a delta of 0.1%. This performance headroom means the i5-12400 can easily feed the GPU at 1080p, where the data shows the highest frame rates.

The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution tested. At 1080p Low, the system hits 96.6 FPS, which is likely near the GPU's maximum output. The processor's 3dmark scores, including 910 single-thread and 5873 16-thread, indicate it has sufficient single-thread performance for game logic. The 65 W TDP and Alder Lake architecture provide efficient processing, but the GPU's polaris architecture is the clear bottleneck in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1627 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the bottom 3.9% of all systems, which is a low position but not unexpected given the GPU's age and specifications. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system struggles at higher resolutions and settings.

The GPU's individual ranking provides context. The RX 570 sits in the 74th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109, a delta of 0.2%, showing the RX 570 is competitive in synthetic benchmarks. However, the GPU's real-world gaming performance in Outriders is limited by its 4 GB VRAM and older architecture.

The CPU's strong showing in benchmarks does not boost the combo's rank, as the GPU holds it back. The i5-12400's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700, scores 19894, a delta of -0.2%, indicating the processor is performing at expected levels. The data shows that while the CPU is capable, the combo's low rank is due to the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable results across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 96.6 FPS, which is smooth for a looter shooter. Medium settings yield 71.4 FPS, still well above 60 FPS. High settings drop to 56.4 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. Ultra settings fall to 39.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for most players.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more variable. Low settings maintain 64.6 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 43.5 FPS, a significant reduction. High settings yield 36.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 26.1 FPS, making these presets less viable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 1440p is only playable at Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot achieve playable frame rates. Low settings produce 30.5 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings drop to 23.3 FPS, High to 16.2 FPS, and Ultra to 14.3 FPS. These results are all below the playable threshold, making 4K unsuitable for this combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 1080p Low as the best experience for this combo, delivering 96.6 FPS average. This preset provides the highest frame rate and ensures smooth gameplay in Outriders' action-heavy encounters. For players who prefer higher visual fidelity, 1080p Medium at 71.4 FPS is a strong alternative, offering a balance between performance and graphics quality.

At 1440p, Low settings at 64.6 FPS are the only viable option for consistent playability. The jump to Medium reduces the average to 43.5 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering during intense firefights. Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as the 26.1 FPS average indicates the GPU is overwhelmed.

For 4K, the data recommends avoiding this resolution entirely, as even Low settings only reach 30.5 FPS. The 4K results across all settings are below 60 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. The best approach is to use 1080p Low or Medium, as these presets leverage the CPU's capability while staying within the GPU's limits. The RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are best utilized at 1080p, where the data shows the most consistent performance.