Outriders

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range combination that handles Outriders well at 1080p, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates as resolution increases. The data shows a clear bottleneck shift: at 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The measured FPS across all settings reveals that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it can deliver a balanced experience, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly illustrates the GPU's limitations. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 110 at 1920x1080 to 71.4 at 2560x1440, and then plummets to 39.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that while the CPU can feed frames quickly at lower resolutions, the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering capacity is exhausted as pixel count rises.

The most telling evidence of a GPU bottleneck emerges when comparing Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 204.2 FPS, which drops to 131.9 at 1440p Low, and further to 70.5 at 4K Low. The fact that even the lowest graphical preset cannot maintain a 60+ FPS average at 4K proves the GPU is the primary constraint at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p, the gap between Low (204.2 FPS) and Medium (146.7 FPS) suggests the CPU is still capable of pushing higher frame rates, but the GPU's workload increases with settings, creating a different dynamic.

The data also reveals that the transition from Medium to High at any resolution incurs a significant performance penalty, while the jump from High to Ultra is even more punishing. This scaling pattern suggests that the game's higher presets introduce effects that disproportionately impact the RTX 2060 SUPER's throughput. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, the 1440p High setting (71.4 FPS) is the highest quality option that clears this threshold, while 1080p Ultra (83.3 FPS) also remains viable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node from TSMC. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for Outriders at most settings but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The GPU's base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 2176 shading units, deliver a FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. These specifications place the card at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

The nearest rival data shows the RTX 2060 SUPER sits extremely close to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% faster). This narrow margin indicates that within this performance tier, the card's capabilities are well-defined. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 28.9 FPS suggests that memory pressure or bandwidth limitations are contributing to the severe performance drop at that extreme.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features in Outriders, but the benchmark results show that enabling Ultra settings at 4K is not a viable configuration. The texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are respectable for the card's class, yet they cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at 1440p and above, while the CPU plays a larger role at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a Raptor Lake processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, featuring a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile pairing with the RTX 2060 SUPER. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals highlight its competitive positioning. It is statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% faster). This performance parity means the i5-13400F is not the limiting component in Outriders at most resolutions. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7307 suggest that the processor can handle the game's logic and AI computations without becoming a bottleneck.

The evidence for CPU headroom is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the combo reaches 204.2 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can process frames faster than the GPU can render them at lower resolutions. However, the 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 suggest that Outriders may not fully utilize all 16 threads, but the single-core performance is sufficient to avoid limiting frame rates. The CPU's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it an efficient partner for this GPU, with the data showing the CPU is rarely the constraint beyond 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 204.2 FPS, which drops to 146.7 FPS at Medium, 110 FPS at High, and 83.3 FPS at Ultra. All 1080p configurations exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution fully playable across all presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable but the impact of GPU load becomes evident. Low settings achieve 131.9 FPS, Medium hits 95 FPS, High maintains 71.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.8 FPS. The drop below 60 FPS at Ultra settings indicates that 1440p Ultra is not a smooth experience, but High settings provide a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 70.5 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 50.3 FPS, High to 39.1 FPS, and Ultra to 28.9 FPS. The 4K results show that only Low settings can sustain a playable frame rate, and even then, the margin is thin. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 59% performance reduction, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not designed for 4K gaming in this title.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 70.5 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the average frame rates drop to 50.3, 39.1, and 28.9 FPS respectively, which are below ideal playability.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings provides the best balance, delivering 71.4 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that stays comfortably above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% slower), indicating it is not a performance outlier in either direction.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is 0.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, placing it in a tightly contested performance bracket.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 83.3 FPS, providing a 39% margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What GPU memory configuration does this card use?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but limiting at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For the optimal experience, the data supports using 2560x1440 with High settings, which yields 71.4 FPS. This configuration provides a smooth frame rate while maintaining high visual fidelity. If 1080p is the target resolution, Ultra settings are recommended, as the combo achieves 83.3 FPS, offering the best visual quality with plenty of performance headroom. At 4K, only Low settings are viable at 70.5 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial; Medium settings at 50.3 FPS may be acceptable for those prioritizing image quality over frame rate smoothness.

The 1440p Medium setting at 95 FPS is also an excellent choice for gamers who prefer higher refresh rates, as it offers a significant frame rate advantage over High settings with a modest visual reduction. Conversely, 1440p Ultra should be avoided, as the 51.8 FPS average dips below the 60 FPS playability standard. For competitive play, 1080p Low at 204.2 FPS provides maximum responsiveness, but the visual quality is severely reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1144 out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking table, indicating that while the system is capable of playing the game, many other configurations deliver superior performance. The combo's ranking is influenced by the GPU's age and performance tier, as the CPU's strong benchmark results (82nd percentile) are hindered by the GPU's more modest standing (63rd percentile).

The measured FPS data confirms that this pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the ranking reflects that it falls behind in 4K scenarios. The rank of 1144 suggests that approximately 32% of tested combos perform worse, while 68% perform better. This places the system in a position where it can handle the game adequately at mainstream resolutions, but it is not a top-tier performer. The combination's performance is consistent with its component specifications, and the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant improvement in Outriders.