Outriders

The pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT produces a broad spectrum of performance in Outriders, ranging from a highly playable 47 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 214 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured data reveals a system that is clearly capable of high refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, while also demonstrating the expected performance curve as graphical load and pixel count increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, examines the scaling behavior, and contextualizes the combination's rank among other tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1920x1080 to 125 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 66 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 61% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, a scaling pattern that strongly indicates the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The GPU's workload grows exponentially with pixel count, and the data shows it can no longer maintain the high frame rates seen at 1080p.

The scaling behavior at Low settings further confirms this. The frame rate drops from 214 FPS at 1080p to 183 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 120 FPS at 4K. While the absolute numbers are higher, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 44%, which is still substantial. This suggests that even with the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the constraining factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom at this setting to feed frames. The difference in scaling percentages between Low (44% drop) and High (61% drop) settings highlights how the GPU's rendering load compounds with resolution, making it less capable of maintaining high FPS at 4K with higher presets.

Interestingly, the Ultra preset shows the steepest decline. At 1080p, the system achieves 144 FPS, which drops to 91 FPS at 1440p, and then to a demanding 47 FPS at 4K. The 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings is the largest of any preset, underscoring that the combination of high pixel count and maximum graphical features creates an immense load on the GPU. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RX 7900 XT is the definitive limiting component, while at 1080p, the Intel Core i5-12400 provides sufficient processing power to allow the GPU to stretch its legs, though the GPU still governs the final output.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders to achieve a high refresh rate?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average FPS consistently exceeds 144 FPS across all presets, with Low achieving 214 FPS, Medium 190 FPS, High 171 FPS, and Ultra 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low and Medium presets break the 144 FPS barrier, hitting 183 FPS and 163 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the system is playable but not high-refresh. The average FPS ranges from 120 FPS on Low settings to 47 FPS on Ultra. The High preset yields 66 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 87 FPS. This indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1440p?

A: The data shows the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 91 FPS. This is a significant drop from the Medium preset's 163 FPS and the High preset's 125 FPS. While playable, users prioritizing smoothness may prefer the High preset for a 34 FPS average increase.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent frame times?

A: The only preset with measured minimum and maximum FPS data is Medium. At 1920x1080, it shows a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 218 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 138 FPS and the maximum is 187 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 74 FPS and the maximum is 101 FPS. This data indicates a stable frame delivery within those bounds.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos for Outriders?

A: The comboRankInGame field places this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT at rank 815 out of 3710 tested combinations. This places it in the top 22% of all systems tested for this game.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 214 FPS on Low settings to 144 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a difference of 70 FPS, or a 33% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience in Outriders. For users with a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset is entirely viable, as it still delivers a strong average of 144 FPS. This allows for maximum graphical fidelity without sacrificing the high refresh rate that many competitive players seek. However, for those who prioritize absolute smoothness, the Medium preset offers a substantial boost to 190 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 161 FPS ensuring consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset emerges as the most balanced choice. It delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is a significant step up from the Ultra preset's 91 FPS, while still providing a marked improvement in visual quality over the Medium preset, which averages 163 FPS. The High preset offers a strong compromise between fidelity and speed. The Ultra preset at this resolution, while playable, may result in noticeable dips during intense combat scenarios, given the 34 FPS average drop from High.

For 3840x2160 displays, the recommendations change based on the priority. The Medium preset is the highest quality option that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin for a smooth 4K experience. The High preset, at 66 FPS, is also playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS is best reserved for screenshots or scenarios where frame rate is not the primary concern, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific configuration at rank 815 out of 3710 tested combos for Outriders. This percentile placement indicates that the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT pairing performs better than the majority of systems tested for this title. The rank of 815 places it comfortably in the upper echelon, suggesting that this is a high-performing combination for a looter shooter.

This ranking is a holistic measure that considers all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows that the system is capable of both high frame rates at 1080p and playable frame rates at 4K, which contributes to its strong standing. The CPU's performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 18683, and the GPU's substantial compute capabilities, as measured by its 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance, work in tandem to achieve this result. The rank reflects that this combo is a well-balanced pairing for the game's demands, avoiding a severe bottleneck from either component in most tested scenarios.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured frame rates. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and data streams common in a looter shooter like Outriders, ensuring that asset streaming does not become a bottleneck at 4K.

Clock speeds play a significant role in the performance scaling. The GPU has a base clock of 1387 MHz and a boost clock of 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz. The data suggests that the GPU is able to maintain high clocks under load, as evidenced by the 171 FPS average at 1080p High. However, as the resolution increases to 4K, the sheer pixel throughput demands more from the GPU, and the frame rate drops to 66 FPS on High settings. This is a classic sign of the GPU reaching its compute limits, despite its high boost clock capability.

The GPU's compute power, rated at 51.48 TFLOPS FP32, is substantial. Yet, the benchmark results show that this power is finite. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a 105 FPS drop, illustrating the exponential cost of rendering more pixels. The GPU's role as the primary performance limiter is clear, particularly at the highest resolution and settings, where the frame rate falls to 47 FPS on Ultra. The 20 GB VRAM buffer is likely sufficient for Outriders, but the GPU's raw shading and rasterization throughput is what ultimately caps performance at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for this combination is as follows:

• 1920x1080: The system performs exceptionally well here. On Low settings, it averages 214 FPS. The Medium preset averages 190 FPS, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 218 FPS. The High preset averages 171 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 144 FPS.

• 2560x1440: Performance remains strong. The Low preset achieves an average of 183 FPS. The Medium preset averages 163 FPS, with a minimum of 138 FPS and a maximum of 187 FPS. The High preset averages 125 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 91 FPS.

• 3840x2160: This is the most demanding resolution. The Low preset is the only one to break 100 FPS, averaging 120 FPS. The Medium preset averages 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. The High preset averages 66 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 47 FPS.

These figures illustrate a consistent scaling pattern. At each resolution, there is a clear hierarchy of performance from Low to Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra grows with resolution, from 70 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 4K, showing that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features disproportionately impact performance at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 serves as the supporting processor, and its capabilities are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed at most settings. With 6 cores and 12 threads, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, the CPU provides solid single-threaded performance, scoring 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core. This is critical for Outriders, which relies on strong single-core performance for game logic and physics. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 15989 in Cinebench R23 ensures that background tasks and the game's various systems do not cause hitches.

The CPU's role as a non-bottleneck is most evident at 1080p. The fact that the frame rate scales from 144 FPS on Ultra to 214 FPS on Low suggests that the CPU is capable of processing frames faster than the GPU can render them at these settings. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the GPU's performance ceiling is what dictates the final FPS. This is a healthy balance for a gaming system.

However, at 4K, the CPU's influence wanes further. The frame rates are significantly lower across all presets, indicating that the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The CPU's performance, while strong, is not the cause of the frame rate drops at higher resolutions. The data confirms that the i5-12400 has sufficient headroom in this game to support the RX 7900 XT, and its performance, reflected in its 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, makes it a capable partner for this high-end GPU in Outriders.