Outriders

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, though 4K Ultra remains a demanding target. The benchmark data shows this combination ranks 305th out of 1693 tested combos, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations for this title. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the looter shooter’s physics and enemy AI, while the RTX 5070’s Blackwell architecture and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory handle the visual load. Across all twelve measured data points, the pattern is clear: this system is built for high-refresh gaming at mainstream resolutions, with 4K requiring settings discipline.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable but steep performance curve. At High settings, average FPS drops from 179.3 at 1920x1080 to 122.8 at 2560x1440, then falls further to 67.4 at 3840x2160. This represents a 31.5% performance loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 45.1% loss when stepping up to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates the RTX 5070 becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises, with the i5-13400F maintaining sufficient CPU throughput even at lower resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 78.8 FPS (221.8 down to 143.0). At 1440p, that spread grows to 100.8 FPS (193.8 down to 93.0). At 4K, the difference becomes even more pronounced: 71.5 FPS separates Low (118.3) from Ultra (46.8). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that each additional visual effect carries a proportionally larger cost.

Interestingly, the Medium preset offers a sweet spot for resolution scaling. At 4K Medium, the system achieves 86.6 FPS, which is 29.3% higher than High and 85.2% higher than Ultra. The data shows diminishing returns from Medium to High across all resolutions, with the 4K jump being the most severe: 19.2 FPS lost when moving from Medium to High, compared to a 39.8 FPS loss when moving from High to Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the Ultra preset is largely impractical, delivering just 46.8 FPS average. The measured data strongly favors Medium at this resolution, where 86.6 FPS provides smooth gameplay without the 19.2 FPS penalty of High or the 39.8 FPS crater of Ultra. Players prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate might tolerate High’s 67.4 FPS, but the benchmark results indicate Medium is the optimal balance for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the choice is less constrained. Ultra achieves 93.0 FPS, which is playable, but High at 122.8 FPS offers a 32.0% improvement with only a modest visual downgrade. Medium at 165.6 FPS is the clear winner for competitive play, nearly doubling the Ultra frame rate. The Low preset’s 193.8 FPS is excessive for most scenarios, suggesting the GPU is underutilized at that level.

For 1920x1080, the system has enough headroom that even Ultra hits 143.0 FPS. High at 179.3 FPS and Medium at 199.1 FPS both exceed typical 144Hz monitor refresh rates. The data suggests that at 1080p, players can select Ultra and still maintain smooth frame rates, or choose Medium for maximum responsiveness. Low’s 221.8 FPS is only relevant for esports-level refresh rates, which Outriders does not typically demand.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 305 out of 1693 tested configurations places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPU-GPU pairs tested in Outriders. This is a strong showing, though not elite. The i5-13400F itself sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in general benchmarks, with an average score of 25236. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D trails by 0.5% with a score of 25365, meaning the three processors are effectively tied in raw compute.

The RTX 5070’s general benchmark percentile is 83, with an average score of 41687. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 41610, a 0.2% gap. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 comes within 0.6% (41441), while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 0.7% (41991). These margins are within noise, indicating the RTX 5070 performs comparably to previous-generation flagship GPUs in synthetic tests.

In Outriders specifically, the combo’s 305th place ranking suggests the game is more GPU-bound than CPU-bound at higher settings. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7307 are adequate for the game’s engine, but the RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is the primary driver of frame rates. This explains why the combo ranks higher than its individual component percentiles might suggest.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 and i5-13400F combination produces outstanding results. Low settings yield 221.8 FPS, Medium 199.1 FPS, High 179.3 FPS, and Ultra 143.0 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 35.5% reduction, which is moderate for a game of this visual complexity. The 22.7 FPS gap between Low and Medium, followed by a 19.8 FPS gap between Medium and High, shows consistent incremental costs for each preset tier.

The 2560x1440 results show the system still has plenty of headroom. Low hits 193.8 FPS, Medium 165.6 FPS, High 122.8 FPS, and Ultra 93.0 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 52.0%, indicating the GPU is being pushed harder at this resolution. The gap between Medium and High is particularly steep at 42.8 FPS, suggesting High adds substantial visual effects that tax the render pipeline.

At 3840x2160, the limits become apparent. Low achieves 118.3 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 86.6 FPS and High to 67.4 FPS. Ultra falls to 46.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider the minimum for action games. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 60.4%, reflecting the massive pixel count increase. The 19.2 FPS penalty from Medium to High and the 20.6 FPS penalty from High to Ultra show that each preset tier at 4K carries a significant cost.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 122.8 FPS, which balances visual quality with high refresh rates. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 143.0 FPS, making it viable for 144Hz displays, while 4K requires Medium settings to maintain 86.6 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra result of 46.8 FPS is 67.3% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 143.0 FPS. This steep drop indicates the GPU’s render throughput is saturated, while the i5-13400F’s 10-core configuration provides sufficient CPU headroom even at lower resolutions.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 3090?

A: In general benchmarks, the RTX 5070’s average score of 41687 is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090’s 41441. In Outriders, the combo’s rank of 305 out of 1693 suggests comparable real-world performance, though the RTX 5070 benefits from newer architecture features.

Q: What CPU performance can I expect from the i5-13400F?

A: The i5-13400F scores 21279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3004 in single-core. Its average benchmark score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with the nearest rival Intel Core i7-13620H just 0.1% behind at 25201.

Q: Is the Ultra preset ever worth using at 1440p?

A: The data shows 1440p Ultra achieves 93.0 FPS, which is playable but 29.8 FPS lower than High. If a 144Hz monitor is in use, High at 122.8 FPS is the better choice, as it clears the refresh rate threshold with headroom to spare.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: Low settings hit 221.8 FPS and Medium reaches 199.1 FPS, both exceeding typical 165Hz and 240Hz monitor refresh rates. Even Ultra at 143.0 FPS is sufficient for most high-refresh displays, making this combo highly capable for fast-paced gameplay.