Outriders

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing delivers a well-balanced Outriders experience, but the data reveals a clear ceiling at the highest settings. At 1080p, the combo is overwhelmingly capable, pushing past 200 FPS on Medium and Low presets, but the demands of Ultra settings at 4K drop the average to 37.7 FPS, indicating a significant GPU bottleneck at the extreme end. The 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth of the GPU are sufficient for the game’s textures at most resolutions, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s logic. The benchmark results show that the most efficient path to a high-refresh-rate experience is to favor the High preset at 1440p, which comfortably exceeds 100 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Outriders?

A: The data indicates that the 2560x1440 High preset, averaging 102.6 FPS, is the sweet spot for balancing visual fidelity with performance. This provides a high frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining a higher level of graphical quality than the Medium preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows it is virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-13620H, which scores 25201, a delta of 0.1% higher. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which scores 25365, putting the i5-13400F at a -0.5% delta.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GPU and its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 30849 and sits at the 74th percentile of all GPUs. The data shows it is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (score 30755) and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (score 31112).

Q: Is the 8 GB of VRAM on the RTX 3070 Ti a limiting factor in Outriders?

A: The benchmark data does not show a specific VRAM-related failure, but the significant drop in performance from High to Ultra settings suggests the GPU's memory and compute resources are heavily taxed. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 118, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 37.7, indicating that the GPU, including its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested hardware combinations in Outriders?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 571st out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance level for the game.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 224.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset at the same resolution achieves 118 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for the highest visual settings, with the Ultra preset yielding roughly half the frame rate of Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Outriders, especially as resolution and settings increase. The GPU’s core specifications, including its 6144 shading units and 96 ROPs, directly influence the pixel throughput and shading calculations required by the game. The data shows a clear trend: as the resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS on the High preset drops from 161.8 to 53.3, a 67% decrease. This indicates that the GPU's fillrate and compute capabilities are the main constraint at higher resolutions.

The memory subsystem of the RTX 3070 Ti is also a key factor. With 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient to handle the game’s texture streaming at 1440p High, where the average FPS is 102.6. However, the move to Ultra settings at 4K, which average 37.7 FPS, suggests that the combination of higher resolution and more demanding textures begins to overwhelm the memory capacity and bandwidth, creating a significant performance bottleneck. The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is substantial, but the data shows it is not enough to maintain high frame rates at the most demanding configuration tested.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a robust foundation for the game’s simulation and logic, ensuring that the GPU is not held back by the processor. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has a high level of parallel processing power, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz on its performance cores ensures strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game engine tasks; this is supported by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004.

The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU workload is relatively light, the average FPS reaches 224.4. This high frame rate demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to achieve very high performance levels. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality, reducing latency for frequently accessed game data. The i5-13400F’s high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_max_threads score of 7307, ensures that Outriders’ background tasks and enemy AI calculations do not cause frame hitches, allowing the GPU to work at its full potential.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. The Low preset averages 224.4 FPS, Medium averages 202.1 FPS, and High averages 161.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still highly playable at 118 FPS, shows the first significant performance hit, representing a 27% drop from High.

At 2560x1440, the results scale predictably. The Low preset remains extremely high at 184.8 FPS, and Medium is still excellent at 136 FPS. The High preset at 102.6 FPS is the most balanced for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor. The Ultra preset drops to 70.2 FPS, which is still playable but shows the increasing burden on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The High preset averages 53.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset yields 67.9 FPS, while Low jumps to 97.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 37.7 FPS is not suitable for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combination is not designed for maximum settings at native 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this pairing of an Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 571st out of 1693 total combos. This places it in the top 34% of all tested systems, confirming its status as a high-performance configuration. The ranking reflects the strength of both components. The CPU’s position in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs suggests it is not a weak link, and the GPU’s 74th percentile ranking indicates it is a solid performer in the broader context.

The ranking reflects the balance of the pairing. While the GPU is not a top-tier model, its performance is more than adequate for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, and the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities prevent it from bottlenecking the system in CPU-intensive titles like Outriders. The data shows that the combination is more than capable of delivering a great experience at mainstream resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the Low preset at 224.4 FPS or the Medium preset at 202.1 FPS are the best choices to maximize frame rates. For a standard 144 Hz 1080p monitor, the High preset at 161.8 FPS offers an excellent balance, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still exceeding the refresh rate.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 102.6 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides a high-quality image and a frame rate well above 60 FPS, making it ideal for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 136 FPS is a better choice for those with a 144 Hz monitor who prioritize competitive performance over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 70.2 FPS is usable but offers diminishing returns for the performance cost.

At 4K, the data suggests that the Low preset at 97.6 FPS is the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 67.9 FPS is playable, but the High preset at 53.3 FPS and Ultra at 37.7 FPS are below the ideal threshold for a responsive shooter. The data clearly shows that the High preset is the most versatile choice for this hardware, offering the best experience across all common resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is a strong indicator of a GPU-bound system. For example, on the High preset, the average FPS drops from 161.8 at 1080p to 102.6 at 1440p, a 37% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops further to 53.3, a 48% reduction. This magnified drop at higher resolutions is the classic signature of a GPU that is running out of pixel processing power and memory bandwidth.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the FPS drops from 224.4 at 1080p to 184.8 at 1440p (an 18% drop) and then to 97.6 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). This demonstrates that while the CPU is able to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU’s workload scales almost linearly with pixel count. The 4K Ultra result of 37.7 FPS is particularly telling, as it represents a 68% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 118 FPS. This data confirms that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component in this system for Outriders, and that the Intel Core i5-13400F provides sufficient performance to avoid becoming a bottleneck.