Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 produces a predictable scaling pattern in Outriders, where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution increases. The transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings shows a drop from 60 FPS to 38 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. Moving further to 3840x2160 at High settings yields only 20 FPS, meaning the jump from 1440p to 4K cuts performance nearly in half again. This steep decline indicates that the RX 580’s rendering throughput is exhausted well before the CPU becomes a limiting factor, especially since the i5-12400F provides ample headroom for this workload.

At Low settings, the pattern is steeper in absolute terms but proportionally similar. The 1920x1080 Low preset reaches 110 FPS, which drops to 70 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 36 FPS at 3840x2160. The 4K Low result being only 36 FPS—barely above the 30 FPS threshold for playability—underscores that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at that pixel count. The Medium preset follows the same trajectory: 80 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K. Across all settings, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 36-37% performance loss, while the 1440p to 4K step incurs a 47-49% loss, suggesting that the memory bandwidth and fill rate of the RX 580 are the primary bottlenecks at higher resolutions.

The data reveals that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where even Ultra settings maintain 43 FPS, which is playable for a looter shooter. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings cross the 60 FPS threshold, with High sitting at 38 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS. For 4K, the results are uniformly below 36 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay regardless of preset. The min FPS values recorded for Medium settings at 1440p and 1080p—43 and 68 respectively—show that frame pacing remains consistent without severe stutters, but the averages themselves highlight the GPU’s limits.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 brings 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Outriders, a game that streams textures and effects during combat, that bandwidth appears to be a key factor in the performance cliff between 1440p and 4K. At 3840x2160, the pixel count quadruples from 1080p, and the GPU’s 32 ROPs and 144 TMUs must work harder to fill the frame, which explains why High settings fall to 20 FPS and Ultra to 14 FPS. The boost clock of 1340 MHz and base clock of 1257 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the FP32 throughput of 6.175 TFLOPS places this card in the lower-midrange tier.

Benchmark data reinforces this position. The RX 580 scores 8813 in Passmark G3D, which places it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, which scores 12986 and is 0.4% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940, which is 0.1% faster. The AMD Radeon 740M trails by 0.5%, and the AMD FirePro W5100 is 0.6% slower. These narrow deltas indicate that the RX 580 sits in a crowded performance band, and in Outriders, the measured FPS reflects that mid-pack positioning—capable at 1080p but struggling as resolution climbs.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor here; 8 GB is sufficient for Outriders even at 4K, as the game does not appear to exceed that allocation based on the measured results. Instead, the bottleneck lies in raw compute and memory bandwidth. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is shared across the higher pixel counts, and the 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate means the card can only fill so many pixels per second. At 4K Ultra, the 14 FPS average is a clear sign that the GPU is saturated, not the CPU or memory subsystem.

Settings Recommendations

For this combination, the measured data points to 1920x1080 with Medium settings as the sweet spot, delivering 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. This preset provides a smooth experience that exceeds the 60 FPS target, with enough headroom to handle combat effects without dipping below playable thresholds. High settings at 1080p still achieve 60 FPS exactly, but the lack of min/max data means there is no confirmation of frame consistency, whereas Medium’s recorded range suggests stability.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only viable option for competitive play, averaging 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS. Low settings push this to 70 FPS, which is smoother but sacrifices visual fidelity. High and Ultra at 1440p fall to 38 FPS and 27 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for fast-paced action where reaction time matters. For 4K, no preset is recommended for sustained play, as even Low only reaches 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and only marginally above the 30 FPS minimum for cinematic games.

The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, shows a steep penalty: 43 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The step from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 17 FPS (from 60 to 43), a 28% reduction that may not justify the graphical gains. Conversely, dropping from High to Medium at 1080p gains 20 FPS (from 60 to 80), a 33% improvement with minimal visual compromise. Based on the measured rows, Medium at 1080p offers the best balance of performance and quality for this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets is playable. Low settings average 110 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors. Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, providing a consistent experience. High averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the standard for smooth gameplay. Ultra averages 43 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU’s strain at the highest visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are significant. Low averages 70 FPS, still above the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS, meaning frame times can spike during intense scenes. High averages 38 FPS, dipping below the smooth threshold. Ultra averages 27 FPS, which is noticeable stutter-prone. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 43 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s sensitivity to settings changes at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low averages 36 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches playability. Medium averages 26 FPS with a minimum of 23 FPS and a maximum of 30 FPS, showing severe frame drops. High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 14 FPS, both well below viable gaming standards. The data shows that 4K is not a realistic target for this combo, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 40 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration—the Intel Core i5-12400F with the AMD Radeon RX 580—ranks 3377 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. That places it in the bottom 9% of all systems tested, which reflects the GPU’s age and mid-range positioning. The CPU, however, is not the weak link; the i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3%). These scores show that the i5-12400F is competitive with modern mobile and low-power desktop chips, but the GPU’s 53rd percentile standing drags the overall combo down.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, as mentioned, are all within 0.6% of its average score of 12928, confirming that the RX 580 is not an outlier but rather a representative of its performance class. In Outriders, the combo rank of 3377 means that most other tested pairings achieve higher frame rates, likely because they include newer GPUs with better scaling at higher resolutions. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield a substantial improvement in this game, while the CPU would not need to be replaced for several more years.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Outriders, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops across resolutions when settings are held constant. However, the CPU’s compute capabilities are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RX 580 at any tested setting. The 3DMark scores are telling: single-thread at 909, 2-thread at 1699, and 4-thread at 3067, scaling up to 8-thread at 4779 and max-threads at 5912. These numbers indicate that the CPU can handle the multi-threaded workloads of a looter shooter, where enemy AI and physics calculations run alongside rendering.

The Cinebench R23 scores of 12380 multi-core and 1680 single-core further reinforce this, showing strong per-core performance that keeps frame times consistent. The Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and single-core of 1964 align with the CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors on the market. In Outriders, the CPU’s 65 W TDP and 18 MB of L3 cache are adequate, and the dual-channel memory support ensures that data transfers to the GPU are not a limiting factor. The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores—the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E—are within 0.3% of its average score, confirming that the i5-12400F offers performance on par with newer mobile chips, which is more than enough for this GPU pairing.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets exceed 40 FPS. Low reaches 110 FPS, Medium 80 FPS, High 60 FPS, and Ultra 43 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: The data shows 4K performance is poor, with Low averaging 36 FPS, Medium 26 FPS, High 20 FPS, and Ultra 14 FPS. None of these are suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580 scores 12928 on average, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 0.4% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon 740M 0.5% slower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile, and FPS drops sharply with resolution increases, indicating GPU saturation.

Q: What settings should I use at 1440p for a stable frame rate?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS, while Low averages 70 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 40 FPS, so Medium or Low are recommended.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Outriders?

A: It ranks 3377 out of 3710 combos, placing it in the bottom 9% of tested hardware pairings for this game.