Outriders

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-12400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in Outriders?

A: This combination ranks 484th out of 3710 tested combos in the database for Outriders, placing it in the top 13% of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rivals in overall GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 places it slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo achieves 148 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 108 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests some CPU limitation at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings only drops average FPS from 214 to 151, whereas at 4K the same settings range spans from 148 FPS to 58 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the i5-12400's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-12400 scores 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15989 in multi-core, showing strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads. Its single-thread score places it in the 72nd percentile versus all CPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The only configurations with reported minimum FPS are the Medium presets: 91 FPS at 4K, 138 FPS at 1440p, and 161 FPS at 1080p. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 brings substantial memory resources to Outriders, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration proves critical for the game's texture streaming and particle effects, particularly at 4K resolution where the High preset demands more memory bandwidth than the Low preset. The GPU's Blackwell 2.0 architecture operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective).

The RTX 5080's 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs provide the raw pixel throughput necessary for Outriders' fast-paced combat sequences. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s indicate the GPU can sustain high fill rates even when the action intensifies with multiple enemies on screen. The GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present, though Outriders primarily relies on traditional rasterization rather than ray tracing effects.

The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance positions it well for the game's physics calculations and shader complexity. At 4K Ultra settings, the RTX 5080 produces 58 FPS average, which suggests the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limits with maximum draw distances and shadow quality. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs 23 FPS (from 81 to 58), representing a 28% performance drop for the visual fidelity increase.

The GPU's memory bandwidth advantage becomes evident when comparing resolution scaling. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 190 FPS, while at 4K Medium it drops to 108 FPS. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain playable frame rates even at 4K, where the game's environments require frequent texture swaps. The GPU's 16 GB capacity ensures that even the most texture-heavy areas in Outriders fit within VRAM, preventing stutter from memory overflow.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination sits at rank 484 out of 3710 total tested combos for Outriders, placing it comfortably in the top 13% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's capable multi-threaded performance and the GPU's high-end rasterization capabilities. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 places it in the 72nd percentile versus all CPUs, while the RTX 5080's average score of 56083 puts it in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD EPYC 7643 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-1355U at -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at -0.7%. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9%. These tight margins indicate the i5-12400 delivers competitive processing power for gaming workloads, though its 6 cores and 12 threads are more modest than workstation-class chips.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 0.6% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads the RTX 5080 by 2.2%. This grouping suggests the RTX 5080 sits at a performance tier where small architectural differences determine ranking order.

The combination's rank of 484 suggests that while the individual components are strong, there are 483 other combinations that achieve higher average FPS in Outriders. This could be attributed to the CPU's position in the 72nd percentile, which may limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo's performance is strong but not top-tier, with the Ultra preset hitting 151 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 214 FPS average, Medium hits 190 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS and maximum of 218 FPS, High produces 171 FPS, and Ultra manages 151 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 63 FPS, indicating that the CPU can push high frame rates but the GPU's workload increases substantially with higher quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward but remains strong. Low settings yield 183 FPS average, Medium delivers 163 FPS with a range of 138 to 187 FPS, High produces 147 FPS, and Ultra drops to 111 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. The Medium preset's minimum of 138 FPS still provides smooth gameplay for fast-paced shooter action.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload dominates. Low settings achieve 148 FPS average, Medium delivers 108 FPS with minimum 91 FPS and maximum 124 FPS, High drops to 81 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 90 FPS, nearly triple the absolute difference seen at 1080p. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 91 FPS indicates that even during intense combat sequences, the combo maintains playable frame rates.

The High preset at 4K produces 81 FPS average, which represents a 53% drop from the 1080p High result of 171 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K's 58 FPS average is the lowest recorded in the dataset, though it remains technically playable. The Medium preset across all resolutions shows the most consistent behavior, with minimum FPS values of 161, 138, and 91 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, suggesting this preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance stability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 214 at 1080p to 183 at 1440p (a 14.5% decrease) and then to 148 at 4K (a 19.1% decrease from 1440p). This relatively shallow scaling curve indicates that at Low settings, the CPU plays a significant role in maintaining high frame rates, as the GPU has ample headroom.

At Medium settings, the scaling steepens. From 190 FPS at 1080p to 163 FPS at 1440p (a 14.2% drop) and then to 108 FPS at 4K (a 33.7% drop from 1440p). The larger 1440p-to-4K penalty suggests the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors as pixel count increases. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p Medium but shows strain at 4K Medium.

High settings exhibit a similar pattern. The combo drops from 171 FPS at 1080p to 147 FPS at 1440p (14.0% decrease) and then to 81 FPS at 4K (44.9% decrease from 1440p). This steepening decline at 4K demonstrates that High settings require substantial GPU resources, with the 4K resolution amplifying the GPU's workload disproportionately.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. From 151 FPS at 1080p to 111 FPS at 1440p (26.5% decrease) and then to 58 FPS at 4K (47.7% decrease from 1440p). The Ultra preset at 4K produces less than half the frame rate of Ultra at 1080p, indicating that the combination of maximum visual quality and 4K resolution pushes the RTX 5080 to its limits.

The scaling analysis points to the GPU as the primary limiting component at 1440p and 4K, particularly at High and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the CPU's performance ceiling becomes more apparent, with the i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads potentially constraining frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 suggests adequate processing power for most game logic, but the data indicates diminishing returns at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K resolution, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The combo achieves 108 FPS average with a minimum of 91 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense firefights. The High preset at 81 FPS is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes, while Ultra at 58 FPS risks dropping below comfortable thresholds during heavy action sequences. The Low preset at 148 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the performance gain.

At 1440p, the High preset emerges as the recommended choice. With 147 FPS average and no reported minimum below playable levels, it offers excellent visual quality while maintaining high frame rates. The Ultra preset at 111 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing image quality, though the 36 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements for competitive play. Medium at 163 FPS is suitable for players with high refresh rate displays seeking maximum smoothness.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 151 FPS delivers the best overall experience. The combo has sufficient performance headroom at this resolution to run maximum settings while maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz. The High preset at 171 FPS offers slightly better performance but with marginal visual differences. Players with 240 Hz displays may prefer Medium at 190 FPS, which provides a 39 FPS improvement over Ultra while still looking respectable.

The Medium preset demonstrates the most consistent minimum FPS across all resolutions, with values of 161, 138, and 91 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. This consistency suggests that Medium settings reduce the likelihood of frame time spikes that could disrupt gameplay. For players who prioritize stable performance over maximum visual quality, Medium represents the safest choice across all resolutions.

The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combination in Outriders is the High preset at 1440p, delivering 147 FPS average with strong visual fidelity. This configuration leverages the RTX 5080's 16 GB memory capacity and the i5-12400's processing power without pushing either component to its limits. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided due to the 58 FPS average, which may cause noticeable stuttering in fast-paced combat scenarios.