Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 lands at rank 427 out of 3,710 tested combos in Outriders. That places this configuration comfortably inside the top 12% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a platform built around a 13th-gen mid-range processor and a flagship-tier graphics card. The data indicates this combo is positioned to deliver high-refresh experiences at most settings, with the RTX 4080 shouldering the bulk of the rendering workload while the i5-13400F provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this looter shooter.

The GPU’s own benchmark percentile sits at 86 against all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 54,247 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 with a delta of just 0.1%. That near-parity means the non-SUPER card is effectively trading blows with its successor in synthetic tests, a point that reinforces why this combo ranks so highly. On the CPU side, the i5-13400F holds a percentile of 77 against all CPUs with an average score of 25,292, which puts it within a hair of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3% delta). The Ryzen 7 6800H trails by a similar margin at 25,201 with a 0.4% delta, meaning the i5 is in a tight cluster of mid-range performers.

What matters for Outriders specifically is that the combo rank of 427 out of 3,710 is not driven by CPU muscle but by the GPU. The RTX 4080’s percentile of 86 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 indicate a card that can push high frame rates even at demanding resolutions. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than adequate for a game that relies on sustained throughput rather than extreme single-thread performance. The data shows this pairing is balanced enough to avoid the classic pitfall of a weak CPU dragging down a strong GPU, and the measured FPS across resolutions confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the star of this combination, and its specifications explain why the measured frame rates are so high. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, the GPU packs 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It also includes 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, which support the DirectX 12 Ultimate feature set (version 12_2) that Outriders can leverage for modern rendering effects. The chip itself, designated AD103, contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter.

Memory is a critical asset here: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. For Outriders, which can be texture-heavy at high resolutions, that capacity and bandwidth prevent stutter from VRAM exhaustion. The clocks are equally telling — a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). These figures translate to a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s, while FP32 performance reaches 48.74 TFLOPS. The card’s power draw is rated at 320 W, and it uses a triple-slot cooler with a single 16-pin connector, requiring a 700 W power supply.

Benchmark results underline the GPU’s capability. In Passmark’s G3D test, the RTX 4080 scores 34,457, and in Geekbench Vulkan it hits 263,779, while OpenCL scores 214,739. The 3Dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 is particularly relevant for a game like Outriders that uses DX12. The GPU’s percentile of 86 versus all GPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of cards on the market, and its average benchmark score of 54,247 places it just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209). Against the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta) and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.6% delta), the RTX 4080 holds its own, though those rivals are not direct competitors in the same tier.

In practical terms for Outriders, the GPU’s high boost clock and large VRAM pool allow it to maintain high average FPS even at 4K. The measured data shows a 78 FPS average at 3840x2160 High settings, which drops to 56 FPS at Ultra — a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution and preset, not the CPU. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of VRAM is also a safety net for future content updates or higher-resolution texture packs, which is a meaningful consideration for a looter shooter that encourages long play sessions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The processor was released in January 2023 with a launch MSRP of $196, and it is not multiplier-unlocked.

For a game like Outriders, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic without becoming a bottleneck. The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a looter shooter that typically uses fewer than eight threads for its main simulation. Benchmark results confirm this: in Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22,604 in multi-core and 3,191 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 11,068 multi-core and 1,996 single-core. Passmark’s multi-thread test yields 25,032, and single-thread scores 3,634. These numbers put the i5-13400F in a strong position relative to its nearest rivals, all of which are within a fraction of a percent.

The CPU’s percentile of 77 against all CPUs means it outperforms over three-quarters of tested processors, which is impressive for a mainstream part. Its average benchmark score of 25,292 places it effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25,284, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, 0.4% delta). The Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3%) edge it out by a negligible margin. This clustering indicates that the i5-13400F is in a sweet spot for gaming, where raw multi-thread performance matters less than consistent frame delivery.

In Outriders specifically, the CPU’s impact is visible when comparing frame rates across resolutions. At 1920x1080, where the GPU is less stressed, the average FPS at High settings is 179, but at 4K High it drops to 78 — a 56% reduction. This scaling suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions; instead, the GPU takes over as the resolution increases. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3,191 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, ensures that the game’s main thread can process input and AI without causing frame hitches, even when the GPU is pushing 200+ FPS at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Outriders with this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. Starting at 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high: Low settings yield 224 FPS, Medium yields 199 FPS (with a min of 169 and max of 229), High yields 179 FPS, and Ultra yields 159 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 65 FPS, or roughly 29%, which indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding preset at full HD without dropping below the 144 Hz threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a more pronounced gap between presets. Low settings deliver 192 FPS, Medium drops to 171 FPS (min 145, max 197), High comes in at 149 FPS, and Ultra falls to 108 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra is 84 FPS, a 44% reduction, which is typical for a resolution that increases pixel count by 78% compared to 1080p. The Medium preset’s minimum of 145 FPS is still above the 144 Hz refresh rate, making it a viable option for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra’s 108 FPS average is better suited to 120 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to feel the pressure. Low settings produce 143 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 104 FPS (min 88, max 119), High falls to 78 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 56 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is steep — 87 FPS, or 61% — indicating that the RTX 4080 is working much harder at this resolution. The Ultra preset’s 56 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while High’s 78 FPS is adequate for most players, and Medium’s 104 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

The data also shows that the gap between Medium and High settings is consistent across resolutions: at 1080p it is 20 FPS (199 vs 179), at 1440p it is 22 FPS (171 vs 149), and at 4K it is 26 FPS (104 vs 78). This pattern suggests that High settings impose a similar relative cost across resolutions, while Ultra is disproportionately heavy at 4K, likely due to increased texture and shading demands. The minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings, show that 1080p Medium has a min of 169 FPS, 1440p Medium has a min of 145 FPS, and 4K Medium has a min of 88 FPS — all of which are above the 60 FPS playability floor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with High settings averaging 149 FPS and Ultra averaging 108 FPS. At 4K, Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh gaming.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its direct successor in this setup?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 54,209. In practical terms, there is no meaningful performance difference between the two cards based on synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Outriders?

A: No. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25,292 places it in the 77th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its performance. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming?

A: For 3840x2160, Medium settings provide 104 FPS average with a minimum of 88 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. High settings at 78 FPS are also playable, but Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat.

Q: Can this combo hit 144 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, every preset at 1920x1080 exceeds 144 FPS, with Low at 224 FPS, Medium at 199 FPS, High at 179 FPS, and Ultra at 159 FPS. Even the lowest minimum FPS recorded (169 FPS for Medium) is above the 144 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-thread performance affect Outriders?

A: The i5-13400F scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 25,032 in Passmark multi-thread, which is more than enough for a looter shooter. The game benefits from the 10 cores and 16 threads, but the data shows that single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23) is also strong enough to avoid frame pacing issues.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 159 FPS average is the best choice for players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, as it delivers high visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The gap between Ultra and High is only 20 FPS (159 vs 179), so those with 240 Hz displays might prefer High to maximize frame rate, but the difference is marginal in practice.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 149 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides excellent visual quality while staying above the 144 Hz threshold. Ultra at 108 FPS is a viable alternative for players who prioritize image quality over raw frame rate and have a 120 Hz monitor, but the 41 FPS drop from High to Ultra is significant. Medium at 171 FPS is the best option for competitive play or high-refresh 165 Hz displays, with a minimum of 145 FPS ensuring no drops below the refresh rate.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 104 FPS (min 88 FPS) is the clear winner, as it is the only preset that maintains an average above 100 FPS while staying well above the 60 FPS playability floor. High at 78 FPS is acceptable for cinematic single-player experiences, but the 26 FPS reduction from Medium is steep. Ultra at 56 FPS should be avoided for active gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce input lag or stutter during intense firefights. Low at 143 FPS is unnecessary at 4K, as the visual degradation would outweigh the performance gain unless the player is using a 144 Hz 4K monitor and prioritizes maximum frame rate.

The data suggests that the RTX 4080 is best utilized at 1440p, where it can deliver high refresh rates across all presets. At 4K, the card is capable but requires a compromise on settings to maintain smooth performance. The i5-13400F’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure that the CPU does not interfere with these recommendations, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate. For the best overall experience, 1440p High is the sweet spot, balancing visual fidelity with the high frame rates that the RTX 4080 is designed to deliver.