Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Outriders, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured data shows this combination ranks in the 85th percentile of all tested system combos, offering a blend of high refresh rate capability at 1440p and solid 4K playability.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound curve, particularly at the higher-quality presets. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 171 FPS at 1920x1080 to 147 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls sharply to 77 FPS at 3840x2160. That 4K figure represents a 55% reduction from the 1080p result, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering throughput is being fully taxed as pixel count increases.

The Low preset tells a different story, with a more gradual decline: 214 FPS at 1080p, 183 FPS at 1440p, and 142 FPS at 4K. The smaller percentage drop between 1440p and 4K at Low settings (22%) compared to High settings (48%) suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU begins to exert more influence, though the i5-12400's six Performance cores still keep the system from becoming CPU-limited in most scenarios.

Medium settings produce the most interesting scaling pattern. The 1080p result of 190 FPS drops to 163 FPS at 1440p (a 14% decline) and then to 103 FPS at 4K (a 37% decline from 1440p). This steeper falloff at 4K Medium compared to the 1440p-to-1080p transition reinforces that the GPU is the limiting component: the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at lower resolutions, but the sheer pixel workload at 3840x2160 begins to overwhelm even this high-end card.

Ultra settings amplify this effect dramatically. The 151 FPS at 1080p drops to 107 FPS at 1440p (29% reduction) and then plummets to 56 FPS at 4K (48% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure, making it clear that Outriders at maximum quality pushes the graphics card to its absolute limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 552 out of 3710 tested system configurations in Outriders. This places the pairing in the top 15% of all combinations, a strong showing that reflects both the CPU's capable six-core architecture and the GPU's substantial rendering power.

Contextualizing this rank requires examining the individual components' standings. The CPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, just 0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, 0.3% ahead), while the Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9% with a score of 18519. These minuscule deltas indicate the i5-12400 is squarely in a performance tier where single-digit percentage differences separate it from both server-class and newer mobile parts.

The GPU performs even better relative to its peers, sitting at the 86th percentile with an average benchmark score of 54209. The RTX 4080 SUPER's closest rival is the standard RTX 4080 at 54247 (0.1% ahead), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.1% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (2.7% ahead). The sub-3% gaps between these cards highlight how tightly clustered the high-end graphics market has become, though the 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 80 RT cores give it a clear theoretical edge in ray-traced workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Outriders, and the measured frame rates directly reflect its specifications. With 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, the card delivers a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. These figures translate into the raw fill rates needed to sustain high frame rates at 1440p and above.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in the 4K results. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Outriders at High settings (77 FPS) but becomes strained at Ultra (56 FPS). The game's texture streaming and particle effects at maximum quality appear to require more memory bandwidth than the card can efficiently supply at 4K, though the 103 FPS Medium result shows that a moderate settings reduction unlocks much better performance.

The card's clock behavior also matters. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains high sustained frequencies during gaming workloads. The 320 W TDP and 700 W recommended power supply ensure the card has ample headroom, while the triple-slot design and 310 mm length indicate substantial cooling capacity for extended sessions.

Interestingly, the GPU's benchmark scores suggest it is undervalued by synthetic tests relative to its gaming performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and PassMark G3D score of 34245 are strong, but the Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 show particular strength in compute-oriented workloads that may not fully translate to Outriders' engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a comprehensive view of performance across all nine resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 214 FPS on Low, 190 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 161 and maximum of 218), 171 FPS on High, and 151 FPS on Ultra. These figures demonstrate that 1080p gaming is essentially a non-issue for this hardware, with even the most demanding preset maintaining a 151 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain impressive: 183 FPS on Low, 163 FPS on Medium (minimum 138, maximum 187), 147 FPS on High, and 107 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p High result of 147 FPS is particularly notable, as it represents a 14% drop from the 1080p High figure while still comfortably exceeding 144 Hz refresh rate thresholds for most monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape shifts considerably. Low settings produce 142 FPS, which is still highly playable, while Medium yields 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119. High settings drop to 77 FPS, and Ultra falls to 56 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a 47% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a 103 FPS average that remains smooth on most displays.

The minimum frame rate data, available only for Medium settings, reveals consistency across resolutions: 161 FPS minimum at 1080p, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 88 FPS at 4K. These figures suggest the system avoids severe frame time spikes, even when the average FPS drops to 103 at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal configuration for this hardware depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear choice, as the 151 FPS average leaves substantial headroom above 60 FPS and even approaches 144 Hz territory. The 40 FPS difference between Ultra and High at this resolution is negligible for most users, making maximum quality the logical selection.

For 2560x1440, High settings provide the best balance, delivering 147 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity close to Ultra. The 40 FPS gap between High and Ultra (147 vs 107) is significant enough to justify the slight graphical compromise. Players with high refresh rate 1440p monitors will appreciate the 147 FPS figure, which enables smooth gameplay on 144 Hz panels.

At 3840x2160, Medium settings are the recommended choice. The 103 FPS average (with an 88 FPS minimum) offers a 34% improvement over High and an 84% improvement over Ultra, while still looking substantially better than Low. The 88 FPS minimum ensures the game remains playable during intense combat sequences, whereas the 56 FPS Ultra average risks noticeable stuttering on many displays.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low settings at 4K deliver 142 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The 39 FPS gap between Low and Medium at this resolution suggests Medium is the better value, as the enhanced graphical details justify the moderate performance cost.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 on High settings provides the best overall experience, achieving 147 FPS average. This resolution offers 171 FPS at 1080p High, 147 FPS at 1440p High, and 77 FPS at 4K High, making 1440p the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and frame rate.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium settings, the system averages 103 FPS with an 88 FPS minimum. At 4K High, the average drops to 77 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 56 FPS. Medium settings are the practical ceiling for smooth 4K gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 (54247), 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), and 2.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698). These deltas are within the margin of measurement variance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18683 suggest it is not a significant bottleneck. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, is only 0.1% faster, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% slower. The 1080p Low result of 214 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What are the memory specifications of the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The card features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS suggests memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at maximum settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 552nd out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 15% of all systems. This rank reflects the strong synergy between the six-core i5-12400 and the high-end RTX 4080 SUPER.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 plays a supporting but essential role in this configuration, providing six cores and twelve threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, delivers strong single-threaded performance that is critical for Outriders' game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core ensure frequently accessed data remains close to the execution units.

Benchmark results confirm the CPU's capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257 indicate robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 8564 and single-core score of 1848 reinforce this picture. The PassMark single-thread score of 3456 is particularly relevant for gaming, as many game engines rely heavily on a few fast cores.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 72 places it above the median but not at the top tier, yet its nearest rivals show how competitive it remains. The AMD EPYC 7643, a server-class processor, is only 0.1% faster in average score, while the Intel Core i7-1355U, a low-power mobile part, is 0.3% faster. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9%, demonstrating that the i5-12400 holds its own against both newer and more expensive processors.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER at most settings. The 1080p Low result of 214 FPS indicates the CPU can drive frame rates well above typical display refresh rates. Even at 4K, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor, the CPU maintains smooth frame pacing, as evidenced by the 88 FPS minimum at 4K Medium. The 65 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility make it a practical choice for a wide range of motherboards, though the PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes is more forward-looking than the current game requires.