Outriders

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with 4K remaining highly playable. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking the frame rate at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 172 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 24 FPS. Moving to 4K at High settings yields 78 FPS, which represents a 46 FPS decline from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 is the primary limiting component at 4K, as the pixel throughput demand outstrips the GPU's raw compute capacity.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (215 FPS) to Ultra (153 FPS) is 62 FPS. At 1440p, the spread grows to 77 FPS (185 FPS Low versus 108 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the spread expands to 87 FPS (143 FPS Low versus 56 FPS Ultra). This increasing delta suggests that the GPU's load scales non-linearly with both resolution and graphical complexity, with the Ultra preset at 4K pushing the RTX 4080 to its limits.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling behavior. From 1080p (191 FPS) to 1440p (164 FPS) the drop is 27 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K (104 FPS) the drop is 60 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS indicates that this setting maintains a playable frame rate even at the highest resolution, though the frame time consistency degrades compared to lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor belongs to the Core 12th Gen series and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, with a Passmark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481.

For Outriders, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 215 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. This suggests the CPU can feed the RTX 4080 adequately at lower graphical loads. However, the single-thread performance of 909 in 3DMark single-thread and 1680 in Cinebench R23 single-core provides a baseline for how the processor handles the game's primary thread workload.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 73 against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19039, places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047 with a delta of 0 percent, indicating near-identical synthetic performance. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by 0.1 percent, while the Intel Core i5-1335U leads by 0.3 percent. This clustering shows the i5-12400F is well-matched to its peers in CPU-bound scenarios.

In Outriders specifically, the 1080p Ultra result of 153 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 215 FPS demonstrates that even at the lowest GPU load, the CPU does not become a hard bottleneck. The 62 FPS difference between these settings is attributable to GPU workload scaling, not CPU limitations. The data indicates the processor has sufficient headroom for this title's requirements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34457 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 establish its raw performance credentials. Its percentile ranking of 86 against all GPUs places it firmly in the high-end segment. The nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1 percent, showing near-identical aggregate performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1 percent, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB lags by 2.6 percent.

In Outriders, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical at 4K resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS represents the GPU hitting its performance ceiling, with the 16 GB VRAM buffer accommodating the high-resolution textures. The 4K Medium result of 104 FPS shows that reducing settings allows the RTX 4080 to maintain a comfortable frame rate, leveraging its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability.

The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s directly influence how the GPU handles Outriders' visual effects. At 1440p Ultra, the 108 FPS result demonstrates the RTX 4080's ability to process the game's particle effects and lighting without dropping below playable thresholds. The 4K High result of 78 FPS confirms that the GPU remains the primary determinant of performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 509th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places the pairing in the top 13.7 percent of all configurations tested for this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's mid-range compute capability and the GPU's high-end rendering power.

The rank position suggests that while the RTX 4080 is a top-tier GPU, the i5-12400F's 6-core/12-thread configuration prevents this combo from reaching the absolute top tier in Outriders. Configurations with higher-core-count CPUs or those with better single-thread performance would likely rank higher. However, the 509th position out of 3710 still indicates strong overall performance.

The data shows that this combo occupies a specific niche: it delivers excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, while 4K performance varies from playable at Low (143 FPS) to marginal at Ultra (56 FPS). The ranking reflects this versatility, as the combo handles a wide range of resolutions and settings without encountering hard performance walls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 215 at Low settings to 153 at Ultra settings. The High preset delivers 172 FPS, while Medium achieves 191 FPS with a minimum of 163 and maximum of 220. These results indicate that even at Ultra, the combo maintains a frame rate well above typical 60 FPS displays, with the Low preset approaching the 240 Hz refresh rate territory.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS spans from 185 at Low to 108 at Ultra. High delivers 148 FPS, and Medium achieves 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 189. The 1440p results show a tighter clustering around the 108-185 FPS range, with all settings remaining above the 100 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 140 FPS demonstrates consistent frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to a range of 143 at Low to 56 at Ultra. High delivers 78 FPS, and Medium achieves 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119. The 4K results show the widest variation across settings, with the Low preset remaining highly playable but Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, maintaining an average above 100 FPS.

The progression across resolutions at Medium settings shows a consistent pattern: 191 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 104 FPS at 4K. This represents a 45.5 percent reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the Medium preset scales predictably with pixel count. The High and Ultra presets show steeper declines, with Ultra dropping from 153 to 56 FPS (63.4 percent reduction) across the same resolution range.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 215, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K with Low settings it averages 143 FPS, with Medium settings averaging 104 FPS, and High settings averaging 78 FPS. However, at Ultra settings it drops to 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i5-1335U leads by 0.3 percent.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247.

Q: What VRAM capacity does the RTX 4080 have?

A: The GPU comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Outriders specifically?

A: This combo ranks 509th out of 3710 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the top 13.7 percent of all configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the Medium preset provides the best balance, delivering an average of 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS. This stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. The High preset at 4K also works at 78 FPS, but the Medium setting offers a larger safety margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as its 56 FPS average risks dropping below playable levels during intense combat.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset delivers 108 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 148 FPS works well for 144 Hz displays, while the Medium preset at 164 FPS suits 165 Hz panels. The Low preset at 185 FPS exceeds most monitor refresh rates, providing minimal benefit over Medium unless maximizing frame rate is the priority.

For 1080p, all presets produce frame rates above 150 FPS. The Ultra preset at 153 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays, while the High preset at 172 FPS and Medium at 191 FPS accommodate 165 Hz and 180 Hz monitors respectively. The Low preset at 215 FPS is only necessary for 240 Hz displays, as the visual degradation from Low settings outweighs the frame rate benefit for most users.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with the smallest percentage drop from 1080p to 4K relative to other presets. This makes it the safest choice for users who play at multiple resolutions or who prioritize frame time consistency over absolute visual fidelity.