Outriders

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 is a combination that sits near the bottom of the tested hierarchy for Outriders, holding rank 1580 out of 1693 combos. This is not a surprise given the GPU's age, but the data reveals a specific performance profile: the RX 580 is the clear limiting factor, and the i5-13400F has ample headroom that goes unused. The measured frame rates show a system that can handle 1080p with the right settings but struggles decisively as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe, and it paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lives. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 107.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 71.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 34%. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average plummets to 33.5 FPS, which is less than one-third of the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario: the CPU is not the constraint, and the RX 580 simply cannot feed enough pixels at higher resolutions.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At Medium settings, 2560x1440 delivers 52.2 FPS, but 3840x2160 drops to 23.4 FPS. That is a 55% performance loss for a resolution increase that demands roughly 2.25 times the pixel count, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading power are exhausted. The RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough for 4K in this title.

The scaling from High to Ultra settings reinforces this. At 1080p, High yields 57.7 FPS, but Ultra drops to 42.1 FPS. At 4K, the same settings transition goes from 18.1 FPS down to 15.4 FPS. The fact that Ultra is nearly unplayable at any resolution above 1080p suggests that the GPU's 32 ROPs and 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 performance are overwhelmed by the game's higher-end effects.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F holding back the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Outriders?

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 107.3 FPS, which is a strong result, but the CPU is capable of far more. The i5-13400F scores 21279 in Cinebench R23 multicore, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the RX 580 sits in the 53rd percentile of GPUs. The frame rates are constrained by the graphics card, not the processor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if aiming for 60 FPS?

A: Only 1080p Low settings achieve a truly comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with an average of 107.3 FPS. The next closest is 1440p Low at 71.1 FPS, which is still above 60 but leaves less headroom. No settings at 4K come close, with the highest being 33.5 FPS at Low.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 13559, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 13564 (a 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 at 13549 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro 455 is slightly behind at 13416, a 1.1% delta. This means the RX 580 is performance-equivalent to those older cards in synthetic tests, but Outriders may favor one architecture over another.

Q: Does the RX 580 have enough VRAM for Outriders at high resolutions?

A: The card has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, which is generally sufficient for this game. However, the measured FPS at 4K High (18.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (15.4 FPS) indicate that raw compute power, not VRAM capacity, is the primary issue. The bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is likely the limiting factor, as the game's textures and effects require more memory throughput than the card can provide at those resolutions.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a good match for future GPU upgrades?

A: Yes. The CPU's benchmark results show significant headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and 3DMark max threads score of 7307 suggest it can drive a much faster GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is robust for modern gaming workloads.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1580 out of 1693 mean for playability?

A: It places this system in the bottom 7% of all tested combos for Outriders. This does not mean the game is unplayable, but it indicates that most other CPU/GPU pairings will deliver higher frame rates. Users should expect to rely on lower settings and resolutions to achieve smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the dominant factor in this configuration's Outriders performance. Its specifications tell the story: a Polaris 20 chip built on a 14 nm process, with 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The card runs at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, which are modest figures by modern standards. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, but this is not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its position. Its Passmark G3D score is 8813, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1005. These place the card in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs, which is below average. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 and GTX 950, both of which trade blows within a 1.1% delta. This means the RX 580 is functionally a mid-range card from a previous generation.

The relationship between the GPU's clocks and the measured FPS is clear. At 1080p Low, the card achieves 107.3 FPS, which is a strong result given its compute power. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth become saturated. The pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s are simply not sufficient for 4K. The data shows that the card's performance drops by roughly 70% when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results range from a playable 107.3 FPS on Low to a marginal 42.1 FPS on Ultra. Medium settings deliver 81.9 FPS, which is a solid middle ground, while High settings yield 57.7 FPS. This suggests that 1080p is the only resolution where the system can offer a genuinely smooth experience, and even then, Ultra settings will cause noticeable stutter.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings achieve 71.1 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but Medium falls to 52.2 FPS and High to 36.4 FPS. Ultra settings are the worst, with an average of just 29.7 FPS. This resolution is only viable with Low settings for a consistent experience. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 34% of the performance at Low settings, which is a heavy price for the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. Low settings produce 33.5 FPS, Medium drops to 23.4 FPS, High falls to 18.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 15.4 FPS. None of these are playable for a fast-paced looter shooter like Outriders. The data indicates that the RX 580's memory bandwidth and shading power are exhausted at this resolution, and the CPU's performance is irrelevant because the GPU cannot keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1580 out of 1693 places this system in the bottom 7% of all tested configurations for Outriders. This is a poor result, but it is consistent with the hardware's specifications. The RX 580 is an end-of-life product that was released in 2017, and its performance has been surpassed by many newer GPUs. The i5-13400F, on the other hand, is a strong modern CPU, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's weaknesses.

The percentile data underscores the imbalance. The CPU is in the 82nd percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 53rd percentile. This means the system is heavily GPU-limited, and the CPU's potential is largely wasted. In a game like Outriders, which relies on both CPU and GPU for different tasks, this imbalance results in lower frame rates than what the CPU alone could support.

The nearest rival combos are not provided in the data, but the individual component rankings suggest that pairing the i5-13400F with a more powerful GPU would move this system significantly higher in the rankings. The current combo is a classic example of a CPU that is ahead of its GPU, leading to a suboptimal gaming experience.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience, the data points to 1080p Low as the only reliable choice, with an average of 107.3 FPS. This settings preset provides enough headroom to avoid frame drops during intense combat, which is critical for a looter shooter where enemies can swarm the screen. Medium settings at 1080p offer 81.9 FPS, which is still playable, but the drop to 57.7 FPS on High is noticeable and may cause occasional stutter.

If a higher resolution is desired, 1440p Low is the only viable option, with 71.1 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target, but it leaves little margin for error. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 52.2 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold and will feel less responsive. High and Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as they fall below 40 FPS.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p High at 57.7 FPS is the best compromise. It is close to 60 FPS and offers better visuals than Low or Medium. However, Ultra settings should be avoided entirely, as they drop to 42.1 FPS at 1080p and are unplayable at higher resolutions. The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with settings kept at Low or Medium for a consistent experience.