Outriders

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a significant performance cliff at 4K Ultra settings. This combination ranks in the 62nd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating a well-balanced setup that favors high refresh rate gaming over maximum fidelity at extreme resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 96 FPS on average, while at 1920x1080 High it reaches 152 FPS. The 1440p High result provides a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p with only a 37% performance reduction, making it the most balanced option.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its direct rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a 0% delta, showing a virtual tie. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% ahead.

*Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders?*

A: The benchmark results indicate it is sufficient across all tested settings. The graphics card achieves playable frame rates at every preset except 4K Ultra, where it drops to 36 FPS. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is not the limiting factor in the measured rows, as even 4K Medium maintains 67 FPS.

Q: What is the most demanding setting combination for this hardware?

A: The 3840x2160 Ultra preset produces the lowest average frame rate of 36 FPS. This is a 28% reduction compared to 4K High (50 FPS) and a 61% reduction versus 4K Medium (67 FPS). The jump from Medium to Ultra at 4K causes a steep performance drop.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1389 out of 3710 tested combos. This places it in the top 37% of all configurations, which is consistent with its balanced CPU and GPU pairing rather than a high-end flagship setup.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests not at standard resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 224 FPS, demonstrating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost clock is more than adequate for Outriders' workload, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes.

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. It operates with a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's 65 W TDP and lack of integrated graphics make it a dedicated gaming processor, and its benchmark results confirm strong multi-threaded performance.

In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3191 in single-core, demonstrating robust all-around capability. Its 3DMark scores scale from 1880 with 2 threads to 7314 with 16 threads, showing efficient thread utilization. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, which explains why it does not hold back the RTX 3070 in Outriders.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, shows essentially identical performance with a 0% delta. This parity is significant because it indicates the i5-13400F competes with higher-tier mobile chips while being a desktop part. The data suggests the processor's 10 cores and 16 threads are well-suited for Outriders' engine, which benefits from the high boost clock for single-threaded tasks and the multi-core headroom for background processes.

At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 224 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the dataset. This indicates the CPU can push frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates, meaning gameplay is unlikely to be CPU-limited in most scenarios. The processor's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5591 versus its max-thread score of 7307 shows only a 24% gain from additional threads, suggesting Outriders does not require all 16 threads to perform well.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, featuring 5888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units. It operates at a 1500 MHz base clock with a 1725 MHz boost, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz with a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 46 RT cores make it a capable mid-to-high-end graphics solution.

The GPU's benchmark results show it ranks in the 61st percentile of all graphics cards, with an average score of 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, is 0.7% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 trails by 1%. This positioning indicates the RTX 3070 sits comfortably in the upper-midrange tier, which aligns with its performance in Outriders.

In the game, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p, the card delivers 224 FPS on Low and 109 FPS on Ultra, showing a 51% performance cost for the highest quality preset. At 1440p, the range is 175 FPS on Low to 69 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results tell a different story, with 92 FPS on Low but only 36 FPS on Ultra, revealing that the card's 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets but strained by maximum quality at high resolutions.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 provides additional context for direct API performance. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it can handle modern rendering techniques, though the measured Outriders results indicate that the Ultra preset's additional effects dramatically impact performance at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1389 out of 3710 tested configurations in Outriders. This places the combo in the 62nd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 62% of all tested systems while being surpassed by 38%. This ranking is consistent with a mid-range CPU paired with an upper-midrange GPU, rather than a top-tier enthusiast setup.

The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-13400F's 77th percentile CPU performance and the RTX 3070's 61st percentile GPU performance combine to produce a system that excels at high refresh rate gaming but cannot dominate at maximum 4K settings. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is a clear outlier compared to the rest of the data, dragging down the combo's overall ranking.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 3070's performance in Outriders aligns with its benchmark position. The 0.7% gap to the RX 7600 XT suggests these cards would produce similar frame rates in this game, though the exact in-game data for the rival is not measured. The CPU's near-tie with the Ryzen 9 6900HS also suggests that swapping to that processor would yield minimal changes in Outriders performance.

The combo's ranking is most impressive at 1440p, where it achieves 96 FPS on High settings. This resolution represents the best balance of visual quality and performance, as 4K requires dropping to Medium settings (67 FPS) for smooth gameplay, while 1080p does not fully utilize the GPU's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 199 FPS on average, which is an excellent experience for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 109 FPS is still playable, but the 45% performance drop from Medium to Ultra may not justify the visual gains, especially since High sits at 152 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, providing 96 FPS on average. This is a 25% reduction from Medium's 128 FPS but offers better visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is borderline for fast-paced gameplay, while Low at 175 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 108 ensures smooth gameplay even in intense combat scenarios.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only viable option for consistent gameplay, delivering 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. High at 50 FPS and Low at 92 FPS are both playable, but Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for Outriders' action-oriented gameplay, as it falls below the threshold for smooth motion.

The data shows diminishing returns when moving from High to Ultra at all resolutions. The average FPS drop from High to Ultra is 28% at 1080p (152 to 109), 28% at 1440p (96 to 69), and 28% at 4K (50 to 36). This consistent drop suggests that the Ultra preset introduces similar additional rendering costs regardless of resolution, making it a poor investment for the visual improvements it provides.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent pattern across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 224 FPS on Low, 199 FPS on Medium (with minimum and maximum of 169 and 229 FPS), 152 FPS on High, and 109 FPS on Ultra. The Medium settings show a tight frame time distribution, with only a 60 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong: 175 FPS on Low, 128 FPS on Medium (108 minimum, 147 maximum), 96 FPS on High, and 69 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 106 FPS at this resolution, compared to 115 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant performance scaling: 92 FPS on Low, 67 FPS on Medium (57 minimum, 77 maximum), 50 FPS on High, and 36 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap but represents a 61% performance loss from the lowest to highest preset.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the lowest frame time variance, with minimum FPS values that are only 15-16% below the average. This makes Medium the most stable choice for competitive play, while High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that drops below 40 FPS, making it unsuitable for the game's fast-paced combat.