Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 20 MB shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093, with a Geekbench multicore score of 11209 and a single-core score of 2333. These figures place the CPU in the 88th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 32508.

The measured FPS data for Outriders reveals that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 207.5 FPS, which is a very high figure that suggests the processor is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-12800H and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, have average scores of 32513 and 32446 respectively, with a delta of 0% and 0.2%, indicating that the i5-14400F is essentially at parity with these chips in general compute tasks. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i7-13705H are also within a 0.2% delta, showing that this processor sits in a very competitive performance band. For Outriders, the combination of high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3093) and strong multicore throughput ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom to render frames quickly.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience for this specific combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600. The data shows a consistent pattern across all three resolutions: the Low preset yields the highest average frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 207.5 FPS, which is more than double the 79.3 FPS seen at Ultra settings. The Medium preset, at 148.6 FPS, offers a substantial improvement over High at 112.5 FPS, while maintaining a much smoother experience than Ultra.

At 1440p, the same hierarchy holds. Low settings produce 130 FPS on average, Medium drops to 94.6 FPS, High falls to 71.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 52.1 FPS. The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p provides a balanced experience, with an average frame rate above 90 FPS, which is generally considered smooth for a looter shooter genre where rapid response times are beneficial. For 4K resolution, the situation becomes more constrained. Low settings at 3840x2160 yield 70.3 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 50.4 FPS, High to 39.3 FPS, and Ultra to a marginal 26.7 FPS.

The benchmark results suggest that the optimal experience for most users would be the Medium preset at either 1080p or 1440p, as it offers a significant frame rate advantage over High and Ultra while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low. At 1080p, Medium’s 148.6 FPS is well above the threshold for high refresh rate displays, while at 1440p, the 94.6 FPS average is suitable for most gaming monitors. The High preset at 1440p, with 71.4 FPS, is also acceptable, but the data shows that the performance cost of moving from Medium to High is steep, with a drop of approximately 24%. Consequently, Medium is the recommended preset for this hardware configuration across 1080p and 1440p, while Low is the only viable option for 4K gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which provides insight into which component is limiting performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the average frame rate is 207.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the average drops to 130 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls to 70.3 FPS, which is a further drop of about 46% from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload grows exponentially with pixel count.

Examining the High preset reveals a similar trend. At 1080p, the average is 112.5 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 71.4 FPS, a decrease of roughly 37%; and at 4K, it falls to 39.3 FPS, a further reduction of about 45%. The consistent percentage drops between resolution steps indicate that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the limiting component in this pairing. The GPU’s memory configuration, which includes 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is likely a contributing factor, as higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth and capacity. The RX 7600’s compute capabilities, with 2048 shading units and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows that 4K pushes the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.

The scaling pattern also reveals that the CPU is not a constraint even at lower resolutions. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is 207.5 FPS, which is nearly three times the 4K Low figure of 70.3 FPS, suggests that the processor can handle the game’s logic and draw calls well above the point where the GPU becomes saturated. The Intel Core i5-14400F’s high single-core performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093, ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution or settings level. The data strongly indicates that the RX 7600 is the primary determinant of frame rates in Outriders, with resolution scaling having a direct and proportional impact on performance.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1080p offers the best performance, with an average of 207.5 FPS at Low settings and 112.5 FPS at High settings. 1440p is also viable, with 130 FPS at Low and 71.4 FPS at High, but 4K is only playable at Low settings, where the average is 70.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High in terms of performance?

A: The Ultra preset is significantly more demanding than High. At 1080p, Ultra yields 79.3 FPS compared to High’s 112.5 FPS, a drop of approximately 30%. At 1440p, the difference is similar, with Ultra at 52.1 FPS versus High at 71.4 FPS. At 4K, Ultra falls to 26.7 FPS, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Outriders?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. This is evident from the resolution scaling, where frame rates drop proportionally with increasing pixel count. At 1080p Low, the average is 207.5 FPS, which is not constrained by the Intel Core i5-14400F’s performance, as its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21914 is sufficient for high frame rates.

Q: What preset should be used for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p provides an average of 94.6 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 1440p drop to 71.4 FPS, while Ultra falls to 52.1 FPS, making Medium the recommended choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Outriders?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average frame rate is 70.3 FPS. Medium settings at 4K drop to 50.4 FPS, High to 39.3 FPS, and Ultra to 26.7 FPS, all of which are below the ideal threshold for a responsive experience in a looter shooter.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, which places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, has an average score of 20146, with a delta of 0.6%. The RX 7600 is also close to the AMD Radeon RX 460 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, with deltas of 0.8% and -1.3% respectively.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the primary driver of frame rates in Outriders, and its specifications reveal why it performs as it does across different settings and resolutions. The GPU is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with a chip codenamed Hotpink Bonefish, and is manufactured on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU’s memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The base clock is 1720 MHz, with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7600 achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 82501, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 90825. Its Passmark G3D score is 16634, with a Passmark GPU Compute score of 8790. These figures place the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258. The measured FPS data in Outriders shows that the GPU’s performance is heavily influenced by the settings preset. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, with a jump from 207.5 FPS to 79.3 FPS, representing a performance cost of over 60%. This indicates that the GPU’s compute resources are strained by the higher visual fidelity demands of the Ultra preset.

The GPU’s memory capacity of 8 GB is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at those resolutions. However, at 4K, the combination of higher memory pressure and increased pixel throughput causes a significant drop in performance, with even the High preset only achieving 39.3 FPS. The RX 7600’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (20146, delta 0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 460 (20088, delta 0.8%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, delta -1.3%), and Intel Arc B570 (20556, delta -1.5%). These comparisons show that the RX 7600 is positioned in a competitive mid-range segment, but its performance in Outriders is clearly limited at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS data for Outriders with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 207.5 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all configurations. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 148.6 FPS, while High produces 112.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 79.3 FPS, which is the lowest average at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 130 FPS, representing a 37% decrease from the 1080p Low figure. Medium at 1440p achieves 94.6 FPS, High averages 71.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.1 FPS. The performance gap between Medium and High at 1440p is approximately 24%, which is consistent with the pattern observed at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 70.3 FPS. Medium at 4K drops to 50.4 FPS, High to 39.3 FPS, and Ultra to 26.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a reduction of 66%, from 207.5 FPS to 70.3 FPS. Similarly, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 112.5 FPS to 39.3 FPS, a decrease of 65%. This consistent scaling pattern reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rate reductions are proportional to the increase in pixel count. The data also shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable, with an average below 30 FPS, while the Medium and High presets at 4K are marginal. For this hardware combination, the optimal experience is achieved at 1080p or 1440p with the Medium preset, where the average frame rates of 148.6 FPS and 94.6 FPS respectively provide a smooth and responsive gameplay experience.