Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a broadly playable Outriders experience across most settings, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. This 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor combines with a Turing-generation GPU that has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, producing frame rates that range from 224 FPS at 1080p Low down to 30 FPS at 4K Ultra. The combo ranks 2097th out of 3710 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the middle of the field.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p delivers the most consistent high-frame-rate experience, with all four settings presets exceeding 90 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset reaches 144 FPS, but Ultra drops to 57 FPS, while 4K only maintains playable frame rates on Low (75 FPS) and Medium (55 FPS).

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

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, sitting within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365) by 0.3%, making these four processors statistically indistinguishable in synthetic testing.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), and the Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The evidence suggests the opposite. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 224 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 30 FPS — a 194 FPS swing that points to the GPU becoming the primary limiter as resolution increases. The CPU's single-thread score of 3191 in Cinebench R23 and 3634 in Passmark indicates ample headroom for this title.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 120 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS average, representing a 48 FPS reduction (about 45.7% lower) for the visual quality increase.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: Only at reduced settings. The data shows 75 FPS at 4K Low, 55 FPS at 4K Medium, 41 FPS at 4K High, and 30 FPS at 4K Ultra. For smooth 60+ FPS gameplay, users would need to stay at Low or Medium presets at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU104 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC with 13,600 million transistors. Its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipes operate at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that becomes increasingly relevant at higher resolutions.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s directly influence Outriders' rendering workload. At 4K, the data shows the GPU struggling to maintain high frame rates: Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, while High and Ultra average 41 FPS and 30 FPS respectively. This pattern indicates the 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game's assets at 1440p but become strained at 4K, where the texture and shader demands outpace what the TU104 can deliver.

The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282, places it slightly below the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher) and Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher). The Passmark G3D score of 18169 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 90637 suggest the card handles DirectX 12 workloads competently, which aligns with Outriders' modern rendering requirements. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures feature compatibility, though the measured FPS data shows the card's raw throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the Outriders benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2097th out of 3710 tested combos. This places it in the 56.5th percentile of all configurations — slightly above the median but far from the top tier. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component drastically overperforms or underperforms relative to the other.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors (average score 25292) is notably higher than the GPU's 65th percentile, suggesting the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in this system. This imbalance becomes visible in the measured FPS data: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 224 FPS, which is high enough to expose CPU-bound scenarios, but at 4K Ultra, the 30 FPS result shows the GPU is the dominant constraint. The combo's mid-pack ranking indicates that while this system is capable of smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay, it does not compete with higher-tier GPU pairings at 4K.

Comparing to the nearest CPU rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 (-0.3%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (-0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4%) — shows that processor choice within this performance band has minimal impact on overall benchmark scores. The GPU's rival set, including the Quadro M4000M (-1%), RTX 3070 Mobile (-1.2%), and Intel Arc B570 (-1.3%), similarly clusters within a narrow performance window, reinforcing that this combo's 2097th rank is driven more by the GPU's mid-tier standing than any CPU deficiency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing twelve distinct data points. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 224 FPS, Medium averages 166 FPS with a minimum of 141 and maximum of 191, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 90 FPS. Every 1080p configuration exceeds 90 FPS, meaning the combo can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution even on the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 144 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS (minimum 89, maximum 120), High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 57 FPS. The 1440p results show a steeper drop-off between Medium and High (27 FPS difference) compared to the 1080p transition from Medium to High (42 FPS difference), suggesting the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth begin to matter more at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 75 FPS, Medium averages 55 FPS (minimum 46, maximum 63), High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The 4K data reveals a consistent trend: each settings tier costs roughly 15-20 FPS at this resolution, with Ultra falling below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable action games. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS indicates occasional dips below 60 FPS, making it a marginal choice for smooth 4K play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S architecture processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size, includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The 65 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible platform component.

Synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22604, Geekbench multicore scores 11068, and Passmark multithread scores 25032. Single-thread results are equally robust, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 3191, Geekbench singlecore at 1996, and Passmark single-thread at 3634. These figures place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

In Outriders, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p Low result of 224 FPS — a frame rate that far exceeds what the GPU can sustain at higher settings, indicating the processor is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show consistent scaling across thread counts, which suits a game that typically uses fewer than 16 threads. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H — achieve nearly identical average scores, confirming that this i5's 10-core configuration provides ample compute for Outriders' physics and game logic.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Outriders experience. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 90 FPS average, which is smooth for most displays, while High at 124 FPS offers a better balance for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 166 FPS (minimum 141) is the recommended choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate panels, as it maintains a minimum above 140 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset at 78 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, provided the display supports adaptive sync. The Medium preset at 105 FPS (minimum 89) is preferable for users prioritizing frame rate consistency, as the minimum stays above 85 FPS. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is borderline — playable but with noticeable frame pacing issues during intense combat.

For 4K, the Low preset at 75 FPS is the only configuration that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 55 FPS (minimum 46) may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but risks dips below 50 FPS in combat-heavy sequences. High and Ultra at 41 FPS and 30 FPS respectively are not recommended for active gameplay, as the frame rates fall below the threshold for responsive aiming and dodging.

The sweet spot for this combo is 1440p Medium or 1080p High, where the measured frame rates stay well above 60 FPS with sufficient visual fidelity for Outriders' looter-shooter mechanics.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop across resolutions reveals the system's scaling characteristics. At Low settings, the average FPS moves from 224 at 1080p to 144 at 1440p (a 35.7% reduction) and then to 75 at 4K (a 47.9% reduction from 1440p). At Medium settings, the progression is 166 to 105 (36.7% drop) to 55 (47.6% drop). High settings show 124 to 78 (37.1% drop) to 41 (47.4% drop), while Ultra goes from 90 to 57 (36.7% drop) to 30 (47.4% drop).

This consistent pattern — roughly 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and another 47% from 1440p to 4K — indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component. The pixel count increases by 77.8% from 1080p to 1440p and by 125% from 1440p to 4K, but the FPS drops are smaller than these pixel increases, suggesting the game's rendering workload does not scale linearly with resolution. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate become the limiting factors at 4K, where the fill-rate demands exceed what the card can sustain above 60 FPS.

The data shows that the CPU's contribution to performance diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the 224 FPS result suggests some CPU involvement in frame generation, but by 4K, the GPU's rendering time dominates the frame budget. This is typical for a mid-range GPU paired with a strong CPU — the i5-13400F's high single-thread performance ensures it never becomes the bottleneck, allowing the RTX 2070 SUPER's limitations to define the scaling curve.