Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.40 GHz, and it accesses a shared 18 MB L3 cache. For a game like Outriders, which is a looter shooter with dense combat scenarios and physics-driven enemy interactions, this CPU configuration is generally more than sufficient to feed a GPU at standard frame rates. Its synthetic benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332—place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, showing strong headroom for gaming workloads. However, the data for this specific combo reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; the GPU is. The i5-12400F’s nearest rival in average benchmark score is the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a negligible delta of 0.1%, meaning the 12400F performs essentially identically to that older flagship in general compute. Its multi-threaded 3DMark score of 5912 and single-threaded score of 909 confirm that it can handle the game's logic and draw calls without bottlenecking the AMD Radeon RX 570, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is pushed harder.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the table, which is a solid baseline for modern titles. The base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide a wide operating range, allowing the processor to ramp up for single-threaded tasks like game physics or AI while maintaining efficiency. In synthetic tests, the single-thread performance is respectable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2221 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332. This is critical for Outriders, where enemy AI and weapon handling calculations often rely on fewer threads. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency when the CPU accesses game data, which is beneficial in open combat zones with many actors. Compared to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, the 12400F scores within 0.1% on average, meaning there is no meaningful performance gap between them for this workload. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 99.8 FPS average, which is nearly double the 52.8 FPS at High settings—a sign that the CPU is not the bottleneck at Low settings; the GPU is. Even at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 13.5 FPS, the CPU's role is diminished, as the GPU is clearly overwhelmed by the resolution and settings. The 12400F's percentile rank of 77% against all CPUs indicates it is a mid-to-high-tier processor, and in this combo, it serves as a stable platform that never holds back the RX 570 in any measured scenario.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using a 14 nm process, featuring 2048 shading units and 32 ROPs. Its base clock of 1168 MHz boosts to 1244 MHz, while the 4 GB of GDDR5 memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in Outriders, as the game's textures and effects can quickly consume VRAM at higher settings. The GPU's FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s indicate its raw compute capability. In benchmark terms, the RX 570 scores in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30158. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 30109—a delta of only 0.2%—showing that the RX 570 holds its own against much newer hardware in synthetic tests. However, in Outriders, the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 99.8 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 39.6 FPS, a 60% reduction. This is a classic sign of the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth struggling with higher-quality textures and post-processing effects. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at Ultra settings, as the game may be swapping data to system memory, causing stutters and reduced frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 13.5, which is nearly unplayable, confirming that the RX 570 is not designed for high-resolution gaming with this title.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop significantly, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck across all settings. Starting at 1080p Low with 99.8 FPS, moving to 1440p Low reduces the average to 60.6 FPS—a 39% drop. At 4K Low, the average falls to 35.5 FPS, which is a 64% reduction from 1080p Low. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU can easily keep up with the increased pixel count, but the RX 570's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB VRAM are insufficient. At High settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 52.8 FPS at 1080p, 36.7 FPS at 1440p (30% less), and 19.1 FPS at 4K (64% less). The Ultra settings paint the worst picture, with 39.6 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 13.5 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p Ultra only achieves 39.6 FPS, while 1080p Low hits 99.8 FPS, suggests that the GPU's compute units are saturated by the additional rendering features, not just the resolution. The CPU's performance is stable across resolutions—its benchmark scores do not change—so the frame rate drops are entirely attributable to the GPU. For users targeting 60 FPS, the data indicates that 1080p Medium (74.6 FPS) is the highest setting that achieves this goal, while 1440p Low (60.6 FPS) is the only 1440p option that breaks the 60 FPS barrier.

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

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 99.8 on Low to 39.6 on Ultra. Medium settings deliver 74.6 FPS, while High settings yield 52.8 FPS. This shows that the RX 570 can handle 1080p gaming comfortably at Low and Medium, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at High and Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 60.6 FPS on Low, 46.5 FPS on Medium, 36.7 FPS on High, and 24 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low result is noteworthy, as it is the only 1440p setting that reaches the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for users with 1440p monitors. At 3840x2160, the performance is largely unplayable for action-oriented gameplay: Low averages 35.5 FPS, Medium averages 23.1 FPS, High averages 19.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 13.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 22 FPS, which is narrower in absolute terms than at 1080p (60 FPS gap), indicating that the GPU is so overburdened at 4K that even lowering settings cannot rescue frame rates. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p only viable at the lowest settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combos for Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 1600 out of 1693 combinations. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the RX 570's age and 4 GB VRAM limitation. The CPU's performance is strong—its percentile rank of 77% against all CPUs shows it is a capable processor—but the GPU drags the overall combo down. The rank of 1600 out of 1693 means that most other combos, even those with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs, outperform this setup in Outriders. This is because the game is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. While the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, score within 0.7% of the 12400F in synthetic benchmarks, they do not change the fact that the RX 570 is the limiting factor. For users looking to improve performance, upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant gains, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a much faster graphics card. The combo rank serves as a warning that this configuration is not competitive for modern gaming at high settings, but it can still deliver playable frame rates at 1080p Low or Medium.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that achieves 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 74.6 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS target. The High preset falls short at 52.8 FPS, so Medium is the highest playable setting for smooth performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Intel Core i5-12400F has a high percentile rank (77%) and strong single-thread scores, but the Radeon RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth cause significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's performance is consistent across all resolutions, while the GPU's frame rates decline sharply.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which averages 60.6 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 46.5 FPS, and at High it falls to 36.7 FPS. For a stable 60 FPS experience, 1440p Low is the only viable option.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 30158, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 scores 30109, a delta of 0.2%. This shows the RX 570 is statistically similar to the RTX 5060 in general compute, despite being an older architecture.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo averages 99.8 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 35.5 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate, illustrating the GPU's struggle with higher pixel counts.

Q: Why does the combo rank so low (1600 out of 1693) in this game?

A: The low rank is due to the GPU's limitations. While the CPU is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, the RX 570 is in the 74th percentile of GPUs and has only 4 GB of VRAM, which is insufficient for Outriders at high settings. Most other combos in the database feature more capable GPUs, leading to better in-game performance.