Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-12400 + AMD Radeon RX 7600

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a versatile 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with the data showing this pairing ranks 1129th out of 1693 tested combos. The 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor with a 2.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock provides solid computational headroom, while the RDNA 3.0-based GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory handles the game's visual demands. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra settings, indicating a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher fidelity presets.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings 6 cores and 12 threads to Outriders, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosting up to 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip, built on Intel's 10 nm process, features an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core. The processor's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2249, which matters for Outriders' game logic and physics calculations.

Multi-threaded capability is equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and a Passmark multithread score of 18747. The processor sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, scores 19831, a delta of just 0.1%, while the Intel Core i5-11600K trails by 0.4% at 19771. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, despite being a workstation-class chip, shows a negligible 0.4% advantage in average score, suggesting the i5-12400 punches well above its core count in synthetic workloads.

In Outriders specifically, the CPU's 12 threads provide enough parallelism for the game's enemy AI and loot generation systems. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 208.9 FPS, which suggests the processor is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support indicate a balanced platform that can feed the GPU adequately across all tested resolutions.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, built on the Navi 33 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (or 18 Gbps effective). This configuration yields 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20258. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 20146, a 0.6% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile trails by 1.3% at 20534. The Intel Arc B570 shows a 1.5% advantage at 20556, making these four cards remarkably close in synthetic performance.

In Outriders, the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p presets but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s helps maintain texture streaming performance, yet the 4K Ultra result of 25.5 FPS indicates the GPU's compute resources are overwhelmed by the game's highest visual demands. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's particle effects and lighting reasonably well at lower resolutions, but the scaling curve suggests the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 208.9 FPS, but this drops to 132.4 FPS at 1440p Low (a 36.6% reduction) and further to 67.2 FPS at 4K Low (a 67.8% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline at 4K Low, despite the relatively modest graphical demands of Low settings, confirms the RX 7600's memory bandwidth and compute throughput are stretched thin at higher pixel counts.

At High settings, the progression from 114 FPS at 1080p to 70.3 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K shows a similar pattern, with the 4K result falling below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset tells the same story: 153 FPS at 1080p, 97.4 FPS at 1440p, and 47.5 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which demands the most from the GPU, shows 82 FPS at 1080p, 50.6 FPS at 1440p, and 25.5 FPS at 4K.

The consistency of these drops — roughly 50% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings — indicates the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock maintain sufficient frame pacing even at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS still scales with settings changes at that resolution. If the CPU were the limiter, the FPS would plateau regardless of resolution or settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 1129th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 63rd percentile among their respective categories.

The rank suggests that many other pairings — likely those with higher-end GPUs or more balanced CPU-GPU matches — outperform this combo in Outriders specifically. The game's optimization for certain architectures may favor NVIDIA or higher-tier AMD cards, and the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM could be a factor in the game's more demanding scenes. However, the measured FPS data shows this combo is far from unusable, with strong 1080p performance across all settings.

The delta between this combo's rank and its component percentiles implies that Outriders rewards GPU headroom more than CPU headroom. The i5-12400's 0.1% advantage over the i7-9700 and 0.4% edge over the i5-11600K in synthetic benchmarks do not translate into significant FPS gains in this title, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce 208.9 FPS, Medium achieves 153 FPS, High reaches 114 FPS, and Ultra still manages 82 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even Ultra providing a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains playable but shows the GPU's strain. Low settings yield 132.4 FPS, Medium drops to 97.4 FPS, High settles at 70.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 50.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p dips below 60 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the results are mixed. Low settings maintain 67.2 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target, while Medium drops to 47.5 FPS, High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 25.5 FPS. The 4K results indicate that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience at this resolution, and even then, the margin is thin.

The scaling between settings at each resolution follows a predictable pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 126.9 FPS (roughly 2.5x), while at 4K, the same settings span only 41.7 FPS (2.6x). This proportional scaling confirms the GPU is the primary constraint, as the relative performance gap between presets remains consistent across resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle Outriders at 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 67.2 FPS. Medium drops to 47.5 FPS, High falls to 36 FPS, and Ultra produces just 25.5 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only with the lowest preset.

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

A: 1080p is the strongest option, with all presets exceeding 82 FPS, including Ultra. At 1440p, only Low, Medium, and High presets stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 50.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19850 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771), while trailing the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4% (19928).

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders?

A: Based on the measured data, 8 GB is adequate for 1080p and 1440p across all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 25.5 FPS suggests VRAM capacity or bandwidth may contribute to the severe performance drop at that resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7600's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600's average score of 20258 is 0.6% ahead of the RX 7600 XT (20146), 1.3% ahead of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), and 1.5% ahead of the Intel Arc B570 (20556).

Q: What settings should be avoided for smooth gameplay?

A: 4K Ultra (25.5 FPS) and 4K High (36 FPS) are below playable thresholds. At 1440p, Ultra (50.6 FPS) is borderline, while 4K Medium (47.5 FPS) also falls short of 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data points to 1080p High as the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. At 114 FPS, High settings provide a significant improvement over Medium's 153 FPS in visual fidelity while still maintaining a high frame rate. The jump to Ultra at 1080p costs 32 FPS (from 114 to 82) and is not justified by the marginal visual gains in Outriders' environments.

At 1440p, High settings at 70.3 FPS offer the best compromise, staying above 60 FPS while delivering enhanced detail over Medium's 97.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 50.6 FPS introduces noticeable frame pacing issues during intense combat, so it is not recommended for competitive play. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, 1440p Low at 132.4 FPS provides excellent responsiveness.

At 4K, only Low settings (67.2 FPS) are viable for consistent gameplay. Medium at 47.5 FPS and High at 36 FPS are too inconsistent for the game's fast-paced looter shooter mechanics, where quick target acquisition and smooth camera movement are essential. The 4K Ultra preset at 25.5 FPS should be avoided entirely, as the data indicates the GPU cannot handle the combined load of high resolution and maximum visual settings.