Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a robust 1080p experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination is capable of high frame rates, but the scaling to 4K shows significant performance drops, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the roles of each component, and how this specific combo ranks among the 1,693 tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 150.6.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 34.2, whereas at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 109.3. This represents a substantial performance reduction of 75.1 FPS when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo is ranked 688 out of 1,693 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the performance distribution.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score relative to its nearest rival?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 19,221, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K's score of 19,210.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bus width?

A: The GPU features a 256-bit memory bus, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the dominant component in determining frame rates at higher resolutions. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1725 MHz. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops significantly, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 150.6 at 1080p to 93.8 at 1440p, and further to 49.9 at 4K. This scaling indicates that the RTX 3070's raw throughput is the limiting factor at 1440p and especially at 4K, where even Medium settings only yield 65.4 FPS. The GPU's percentile ranking of 72 against all GPUs confirms it is a capable performer, but the demands of 4K in Outriders are substantial enough to challenge its capabilities. The compute potential is highlighted by its FP32 performance of 20.31 TFLOPS, which supports its ability to handle the game's rendering workload, though the measured FPS data shows that higher settings and resolutions quickly saturate its resources.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across the three resolutions provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies. From 1080p to 1440p, the performance drop is noticeable but not drastic. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 150.6 to 93.8, a decrease of 56.8 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU is working harder, the CPU is still able to feed it enough data to maintain a playable frame rate. However, the transition from 1440p to 4K is more punishing. At High settings, the FPS drops from 93.8 to 49.9, a further decrease of 43.9 FPS. This steeper decline indicates that the GPU is now the definitive limiting component, as the pixel count at 4K (3840x2160) is over twice that of 1440p (2560x1440). The data at Low settings reinforces this: 215.8 FPS at 1080p, 173.6 FPS at 1440p, and 90.1 FPS at 4K. The halving of FPS from 1440p to 4K at Low settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being maxed out, while the CPU has ample headroom. The scaling behavior is consistent with a system where the RTX 3070 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400F is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a granular view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly capable of high refresh-rate gaming. The average FPS ranges from 215.8 at Low settings to 109.3 at Ultra, with Medium at 188.6 and High at 150.6. This indicates that even at Ultra settings, the system can comfortably exceed 100 FPS, making it well-suited for competitive play on standard monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. The average FPS at Low is 173.6, dropping to 126.2 at Medium, 93.8 at High, and 69.1 at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra figure is still above 60 FPS, which is the target for most modern titles, suggesting that a smooth experience is achievable with some settings adjustments. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The average FPS at Low is 90.1, which is playable, but Medium drops to 65.4, High to 49.9, and Ultra to 34.2. The data shows that 4K gaming is possible, but only at lower settings for a consistently smooth frame rate. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 688 out of 1,693 tested combinations, placing it in the 60th percentile of all configurations. This rank indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is significantly above average. The CPU's percentile of 77 against all CPUs is higher than the GPU's percentile of 72, suggesting that the processor is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the graphics card is. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core i7-8700K with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with a delta of -0.7%, showing that the i5-12400F is closely matched with these older and newer parts. For the GPU, the closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which is 0.9% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which is 1% behind. This data suggests that the combo's rank is driven by a balanced pairing, but the GPU's performance relative to its own rivals is slightly weaker than the CPU's, which may explain why the system becomes GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The rank of 688 out of 1693 implies that there are many faster combos, but the i5-12400F and RTX 3070 together offer a solid mid-to-high-end experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The CPU's benchmark results show a strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332. This is important for Outriders, which likely relies on a few heavily-threaded tasks. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a passmark multithread score of 19433. In the context of the measured FPS data, the CPU appears to be more than sufficient at 1080p, where the FPS at Low settings (215.8) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The data shows that the FPS scales with resolution and settings in a way that is consistent with GPU limitations. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 indicates it is better than 77% of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K. This suggests that the i5-12400F provides a strong foundation for the RTX 3070, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU's 65 W TDP also makes it an efficient choice for a mid-range build, though the data does not directly measure power consumption in gaming.