Outriders

Intel Core i5-12400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with performance scaling predictably across settings and resolutions. The combination ranks in the 78th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating solid mid-to-high-tier performance. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU's six performance cores provide ample headroom at lower settings.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen series, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU has an 18 MB shared L3 cache, with 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 909 in 3dmark single-thread and 5912 in 3dmark max threads, alongside a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680.

For Outriders, the game's engine benefits from both single-thread responsiveness and multi-thread scaling. The i5-12400F's single-thread performance, indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 1964, ensures that game logic and physics calculations are processed efficiently. The multi-thread score of 9472 in Geekbench suggests that the 12 threads can handle background tasks and streaming without bottlenecking the GPU. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core 3 201E (deltaPct -0.1), showing parity in overall CPU throughput.

The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The measured 215 FPS average at 1080p Low is nearly double the 119 FPS seen at 4K Low, which points to the GPU becoming the constraint as resolution increases. The CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 5895 and Passmark multi-thread score of 19433 demonstrate enough computational headroom to sustain high frame rates in Outriders without introducing stutter or frame pacing issues, even when the GPU is outputting well over 200 FPS.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2512 MHz with a base clock of 2325 MHz, and it comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The GPU has 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. In synthetic tests, it scores 5077 in 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 and 29137 in Passmark G3D, with an average benchmark score of 40377.

In Outriders, the RTX 5070's memory capacity and bandwidth are crucial for handling texture streaming and particle effects. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's High and Ultra presets at 4K, as evidenced by the 65 FPS average at 4K High and 47 FPS at 4K Ultra. The GPU's FP32 compute of 30.87 TFLOPS allows for complex lighting and post-processing effects without significant drops. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 108 is notably lower than DirectX 11 (277), yet the game runs better on DX12 in practice, suggesting the API overhead is well-managed.

The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows a tight grouping. The RTX 5070 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, while being 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. These deltas indicate that the RTX 5070's raw compute is competitive even against workstation-class GPUs. The 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is particularly beneficial in Outriders, where open-world environments load large texture sets, and the measured FPS at 1440p Medium (164 FPS average) demonstrates that the GPU can maintain high throughput without memory bottlenecks.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K across all settings, with the most significant drops occurring at higher resolutions and more demanding presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 172 at 1080p to 124 at 1440p and 65 at 4K — a 28% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K, as the additional pixel count doubles the rendering workload.

At Low settings, the scaling is more gradual: 215 FPS at 1080p, 185 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still 55% of the 1080p Low figure, showing that even with reduced graphical demands, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become constraining. The Medium settings show a similar pattern, with 191 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result (87 FPS) is less than half of the 1080p Medium result, reinforcing that the RTX 5070's compute capabilities are stretched at 4K.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic drop, going from 142 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. This 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K confirms that Ultra settings tax the GPU's shading units and memory system heavily. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are well-balanced, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the CPU maintaining frame delivery without becoming a limiting factor. The 1440p results sit in a sweet spot where the GPU still has enough headroom to deliver high frame rates, while the 4K results indicate that users should expect playable but not high-refresh performance.

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

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 delivers high frame rates across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 215 FPS, Medium averages 191 FPS with a minimum of 163 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS, High averages 172 FPS, and Ultra averages 142 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, showing that the GPU has sufficient headroom to run the game smoothly even at the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low averages 185 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 90 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 95 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure from the increased pixel count. The Medium setting's minimum of 140 FPS ensures a consistently smooth experience, while Ultra's 90 FPS average is still above typical 60 FPS thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 119 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS, High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 47 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only setting that maintains a high-refresh experience, while Medium is playable for standard 60 Hz monitors. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra approaching 30 FPS territory. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is best suited for Low or Medium settings if aiming for smooth gameplay, with the Medium preset's minimum of 74 FPS providing a stable baseline.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 815th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 22% of all systems. This percentile reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions and the GPU provides strong performance at higher settings. The rank of 815 suggests that while there are many more powerful combinations, this setup delivers competitive frame rates for the majority of players.

The ranking is particularly notable given the CPU's position in the broader market. The i5-12400F sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19039. This is a solid mid-range placement, and when paired with the RTX 5070 — which is at the 82nd percentile among GPUs — the combined system outperforms many combinations featuring higher-end CPUs but weaker GPUs. The deltaPct values from the CPU's nearest rivals show it is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, meaning the processor choice has minimal impact on the final ranking compared to the GPU's contribution.

The combo's rank of 815 out of 3710 means it beats 2895 other tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a 6-core CPU paired with a mid-to-high-tier GPU. The data suggests that Outriders is not heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions, allowing the RTX 5070 to shine. The rank also reflects that the system can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, while 4K performance is acceptable for most users, contributing to its favorable position in the database.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 124, and at Medium it is 164 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. 4K performance drops to 65 FPS on High and 47 FPS on Ultra, making 1440p the most balanced choice for high frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's VRAM affect Outriders performance?

A: The 12 GB GDDR7 memory with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth supports all presets tested. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47, indicating that memory capacity is sufficient but the GPU's compute power becomes the limiting factor, not VRAM size.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: Based on the measured FPS, no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 215 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra it hits 142 FPS. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 5912 are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output across all tested resolutions.

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance of performance and quality at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 4K yields an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS, making it the only setting above 60 FPS at 4K. High drops to 65 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 47 FPS, so Medium is the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2% and leads the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile by 2%.

Q: Can this combo handle 1080p Ultra settings for competitive play?

A: Yes, the 1080p Ultra preset averages 142 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh monitors. The 1080p Medium setting averages 191 FPS, and Low reaches 215 FPS, giving players flexibility to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.