Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a wide performance envelope in Outriders, shifting from a high-refresh 1080p machine to a 4K compromise depending on the graphics preset. The measured data reveals that the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the dominant constraint as resolution climbs, while the i5-12400’s six cores provide enough headroom to keep frame rates from collapsing at lower settings. This combination ranks 1164th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, a position driven primarily by the GPU’s age rather than the CPU’s capability.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep across all settings, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 114.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 69.1 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 39.7 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 40% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is non-linear, indicating that pixel throughput becomes increasingly taxing on the GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus.

At Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The 1920x1080 result of 204.7 FPS drops to 129.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 67.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is still playable, but the 66% reduction from 1080p Low shows how much work the GPU does even at minimal quality. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is also notable: 67.7 FPS versus 28.7 FPS, a 2.4x difference that highlights how the RTX 2060 SUPER struggles with the additional shading and texture work at 3840x2160.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are relatively balanced, as the jump from Low to Ultra only drops from 204.7 to 83.6 FPS. At 4K, however, the GPU is clearly saturated, as even dropping from High to Low only recovers 28 FPS, from 39.7 to 67.7. For users targeting 60 FPS, the sweet spot lies at 1440p Medium or 1080p High, while 4K requires Low settings to stay above 60.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to hit 60 FPS in Outriders?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average is 92.8 FPS, and at High it is 69.1 FPS. Both exceed 60, while 4K High falls to 39.7 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-12400 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400 scores 19850 average, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K. It trails the Intel Core i7-8700 by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores 19680, a 0.5% difference.

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured 4K Ultra average is 28.7 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. Dropping to 4K High yields 39.7 FPS, still inadequate for smooth gameplay.

Q: How many cores does the CPU have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It uses 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 1164th out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1164 out of 1693 in Outriders places it near the bottom third of all tested hardware configurations. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 63rd percentile among all GPUs is lower than the CPU’s 77th percentile among all CPUs. The i5-12400’s synthetic average score of 19850 is competitive with its nearest rivals — it edges out the i7-9700 by 0.1% and the i5-11600K by 0.4% — but the GPU’s average score of 19774 places it just 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% above the RTX 2070.

In game-specific terms, the rank suggests that many other combos deliver higher frame rates in Outriders, particularly those with more modern GPUs. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 910 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2249, does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo performs adequately, with Low settings exceeding 200 FPS, but at 4K it falls behind most rivals. The rank reflects a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain competitive performance at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings average 204.7 FPS, Medium 149.8 FPS, High 114.9 FPS, and Ultra 83.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 121.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game’s visual demands at this resolution without significant frame drops. The 1080p Ultra figure of 83.6 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the most versatile for this combo.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but with more variance. Low settings average 129.3 FPS, Medium 92.8 FPS, High 69.1 FPS, and Ultra 52.4 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 16.7 FPS, a 24% reduction, which suggests that Ultra settings at 1440p push the GPU beyond its comfort zone. The 1440p High result of 69.1 FPS is just above 60, while Ultra falls below it.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overtaxed. Low settings average 67.7 FPS, Medium 47.2 FPS, High 39.7 FPS, and Ultra 28.7 FPS. Only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate, and even that is close to the 60 FPS line. The scaling from Medium to High is 7.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase. The 4K Ultra result of 28.7 FPS is nearly unplayable for a looter shooter, where smooth aiming is critical.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 114.9 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays well above 60 FPS while providing better textures and effects than Medium. Users with high-refresh monitors can opt for Medium at 149.8 FPS or Low at 204.7 FPS, but the visual trade-off may not be worth the extra frames. Ultra at 83.6 FPS is viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the 31.3 FPS penalty versus High is significant.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 92.8 FPS is the strongest recommendation, as it clears 60 FPS with a comfortable margin. High at 69.1 FPS is also acceptable for users who prefer better shadows and post-processing, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 52.4 FPS should be avoided for competitive play, as it dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

For 4K, the Low preset at 67.7 FPS is the only option that maintains playable frame rates. Medium at 47.2 FPS and High at 39.7 FPS are too low for smooth gameplay, and Ultra at 28.7 FPS is not viable. Users targeting 4K should accept reduced visual fidelity or consider lowering resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data indicates that this combo is best utilized at 1080p High or 1440p Medium.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15935 and a passmark_multithread score of 18747. The CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score of 5873 is close to its max_threads score of 5890, indicating that all 12 threads scale well under load.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU’s, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 204.7 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, but the drop to 83.6 FPS at Ultra shows the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU’s single-thread performance, reflected in a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2249 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3456, is sufficient for the game’s physics and AI calculations. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality, but the 65 W TDP and Alder Lake architecture do not introduce any specific advantages or disadvantages for this title.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 19850 is nearly identical to the i7-9700’s 19831 and the i7-8700’s 19894, showing that it delivers comparable CPU performance for gaming. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms most processors, but the combo’s overall rank of 1164 is dragged down by the GPU. For Outriders, the i5-12400 is not the limiting factor — the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 12 nm Turing architecture and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory are what constrain frame rates at higher resolutions.