Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070

The data for Outriders with the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings, while 4K Ultra demands more than this pairing can consistently provide. The measured results span four settings presets and three resolutions, offering a complete picture of how this specific CPU-GPU combination handles the looter shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial and reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 174 FPS at 1080p to 110 FPS at 1440p, then further to 57 FPS at 4K. That represents a reduction of approximately 67% from the 1080p result to the 4K result. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the Radeon RX 9070 is doing progressively heavier lifting as pixel count rises.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic in absolute terms. The 1080p Low average of 224 FPS drops to 192 FPS at 1440p and then to 105 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result remains above 60 FPS, which is notable for a demanding title, but the 53% reduction from 1080p Low illustrates how resolution dominates performance at this tier. Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 199 FPS at 1080p, 146 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K, with the 4K Medium row including a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS.

Ultra settings produce the steepest curve. The 1080p Ultra average of 126 FPS falls to 79 FPS at 1440p and then to 41 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players target, and it is the only measured configuration that falls under that mark. The scaling between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is a 48% drop, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%. This suggests that at Ultra, the GPU is saturated with shading work and pixel fill, and the RX 9070’s 128 ROPs and 322.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are being pushed to their limits.

Between 1080p and 1440p, the frame rate reductions range from 28% at Low (224 to 192) to 37% at Ultra (126 to 79). Between 1440p and 4K, reductions range from 45% at Low (192 to 105) to 48% at Ultra (79 to 41) and High (110 to 57). The consistent nature of these drops points to a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s role diminishing as pixel workload increases. At 1080p, the higher frame rates suggest the i5-13400F is keeping up adequately, but the data does not show a CPU ceiling because no separate CPU-only test is included in the measured rows.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60 FPS or higher in Outriders with this combo?

A: The data shows 60 FPS or higher is achievable at 1080p and 1440p across all four settings presets. At 4K, High delivers 57 FPS, Medium delivers 76 FPS, and Low delivers 105 FPS, but Ultra drops to 41 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra result compare to 4K Low?

A: 4K Ultra averages 41 FPS, while 4K Low averages 105 FPS. That is a difference of 64 FPS, meaning Low is roughly 2.6 times faster than Ultra at the same resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The measured 1080p results are high across all settings, with Low at 224 FPS and Ultra at 126 FPS. The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates scale consistently with settings changes.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values available in the measured data?

A: Minimum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings: 169 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. All other settings rows list no minimum values.

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

A: The combo ranks 988 out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution.

Q: What GPU benchmark scores support the RX 9070’s performance level?

A: The RX 9070 scores 25381 in PassMark G3D and 6290 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its PassMark GPU Compute score is 14737, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 69.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3710 tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 lands at rank 988. That places it comfortably ahead of the median combination, though not near the top tier. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across the three resolutions and four settings presets, with the strongest results appearing at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU’s own percentile versus all CPUs is 77, and its average benchmark score is 25292. The nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark data include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0, meaning performance parity. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score 25362 and 25365 respectively, each with a deltaPct of -0.3, indicating the i5-13400F is essentially tied with those parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a deltaPct of 0.4, again a near-identical result.

The GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 69, with an average benchmark score of 23877. The nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23736 with a deltaPct of 0.6, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063 with a deltaPct of -0.8, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile at 23628 with a deltaPct of 1.1, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 with a deltaPct of -1.2. These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, so the RX 9070 sits in a competitive band.

In the context of Outriders specifically, the rank of 988 out of 3710 suggests that while the combo handles the game well at most settings, there are many other configurations that produce higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the 41 FPS Ultra result drags down the overall standing. At 1080p and 1440p, the results are strong enough to justify the rank, but the 4K Ultra row is the weakest link in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows the following averages: Low settings produce 224 FPS, Medium produces 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 and maximum of 229, High produces 174 FPS, and Ultra produces 126 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 98 FPS, which is the largest absolute gap across all resolutions. This indicates that settings have a strong influence on performance at 1080p, but even the lowest result remains well above typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 192 FPS for Low, 146 FPS for Medium with a minimum of 124 and maximum of 168, 110 FPS for High, and 79 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 113 FPS in absolute terms, but the percentage difference remains similar to 1080p. The 1440p Medium row includes the only minimum FPS data at this resolution, showing a floor of 124 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 105 FPS for Low, 76 FPS for Medium with a minimum of 65 and maximum of 88, 57 FPS for High, and 41 FPS for Ultra. This is the only resolution where High falls below 60 FPS, and Ultra falls well below that threshold. Low remains above 100 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but the Ultra preset clearly exceeds what this GPU can deliver smoothly.

The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS recorded across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 169 and maximum is 229. At 1440p, the minimum is 124 and maximum is 168. At 4K, the minimum is 65 and maximum is 88. These ranges suggest that Medium maintains relatively consistent frame pacing, with the 4K minimum of 65 FPS being the only sub-60 dip in the entire Medium dataset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it features 20 MB of shared L3 cache alongside per-core L1 and L2 caches. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p where frame rates are highest. At 224 FPS on Low settings, the game is generating a large number of frames per second, and the i5-13400F’s 16 threads are likely handling the game’s simulation and draw call overhead. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads provides ample parallelism for a looter shooter that often has multiple enemies and effects active on screen.

The CPU’s benchmark scores support its capabilities. Cinebench R23 multicore yields 22604, while single-core scores 3191. Geekbench multicore is 11068 and single-core is 1996. PassMark multithread shows 25032, and single-thread shows 3634. These numbers place the i5-13400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-to-upper tier processor.

At 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes because the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 119 FPS (224 to 105), which is largely attributable to the GPU’s pixel throughput constraints. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data at high frame rates, as evidenced by the 1080p results, but the RX 9070 cannot maintain similar performance at 4K.

The nearest CPU rivals in benchmark scores are all within 0.4% deltaPct, which means the i5-13400F’s performance in Outriders would likely be similar with those processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H all sit within a tight band of scores, suggesting that CPU choice among these parts would not drastically alter the measured FPS in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1440p or lower, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the average is 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS, meaning the game stays well above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes. At 1080p Medium, the average jumps to 199 FPS with a minimum of 169 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors.

For 4K, High settings produce 57 FPS on average, which is close to but slightly below the 60 FPS target. Medium at 4K delivers 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, making it the recommended preset for a consistent 60 FPS experience at that resolution. Low at 4K offers 105 FPS, but the visual trade-off may be significant for a game like Outriders that relies on particle effects and environmental detail.

Ultra settings are not advisable at 4K, as the 41 FPS average falls below playable thresholds for many users. At 1440p Ultra, the 79 FPS average is acceptable, and at 1080p Ultra, the 126 FPS average is strong. However, the step from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 48 FPS (174 to 126), which is a substantial reduction for what may be marginal visual gains.

The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo. It is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS values, and those minimums are all above 60 FPS at every resolution. The 4K Medium minimum of 65 FPS confirms that even the lowest frame times stay above the critical threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Low at 1440p provides 192 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process. It features 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, with 56 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s base clock is 1330 MHz, boost clock is 2520 MHz, and game clock is 2070 MHz. Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Outriders, the GPU’s performance is the primary driver of the FPS differences between resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS highlights the GPU’s limits when pixel count and settings both increase. The 128 ROPs give a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 564.5 GTexel/s, but at 4K Ultra, the game’s shading requirements overwhelm the GPU’s compute capacity.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. PassMark G3D yields 25381, and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 6290. Vulkan performance in Geekbench is 58705, and OpenCL is 131539. These numbers indicate a mid-to-high tier GPU that performs well at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K with maximum settings.

The nearest GPU rivals are all within 1.2% deltaPct, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24170 with a deltaPct of -1.2 and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24063 with a deltaPct of -0.8. The GTX TITAN Z and RTX 3080 Mobile are similarly close. This suggests that the RX 9070’s performance in Outriders would be comparable to those GPUs, with the measured FPS differences coming primarily from the game’s optimization for specific architectures.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is ample for Outriders at any resolution, as the game’s texture requirements are unlikely to exceed that capacity. The 644.6 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures and effects without memory bottleneck issues. The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate the GPU requires adequate power delivery, but the data does not include any thermal or power throttling measurements.