Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Outriders with the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 211.8 FPS average, but this drops to 135.1 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 69.5 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 49% reduction from 1440p to 4K at the same settings. The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets, indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (211.8 FPS) and Ultra (81.7 FPS) is 130.1 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 81.5 FPS (135.1 vs 53.6). At 4K, the spread shrinks further to 39 FPS (69.5 vs 30.5). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign that the RX 7600 XT's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor, rather than the CPU or memory subsystem.

The 4K Ultra result of 30.5 FPS is barely playable, while 4K High at 39.4 FPS remains below the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combination if aiming for high refresh rates, as 1440p High delivers 75 FPS. The 1080p results, ranging from 81.7 FPS at Ultra to 211.8 FPS at Low, show ample headroom for competitive play or high-refresh monitors.

Notably, the scaling from Medium to High at 1080p costs 42.6 FPS (from 158.5 to 115.9), while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 34.2 FPS. These diminishing returns indicate that the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are being saturated by the increasingly complex pixel workloads at Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz are key contributors to its performance in Outriders, a game that appears to respond well to raw shader throughput. The 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 compute figure places this card in a specific performance tier, which is reflected in its benchmark scores.

In the Passmark G3D benchmark, the RX 7600 XT scores 17132, placing it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the RX 7600 (scoring 20258, a 0.6% delta), the RTX 2060 SUPER (scoring 19774, a 1.9% delta), and the RTX 3070 Mobile (scoring 20534, a 1.9% delta). The RX 460, scoring 20088, shows a 0.3% delta, meaning the RX 7600 XT sits within a tight competitive cluster despite its higher memory capacity.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is substantial for a card in this performance bracket, and in Outriders, the measured data does not indicate VRAM-related stutters or crashes even at 4K Ultra. The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) paired with the 128-bit bus gives 288.0 GB/s — a figure that may become a bottleneck in texture-heavy scenes at 4K, where the 30.5 FPS Ultra result suggests the memory subsystem cannot keep up with the GPU's compute capabilities. The pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and the benchmark results show the card approaching these limits at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data strongly favors High settings. The RX 7600 XT delivers 115.9 FPS at 1080p High, which is smooth for most displays, while Ultra drops to 81.7 FPS — still playable but with diminishing visual returns for the 29.5% performance hit. Low at 211.8 FPS is excessive unless chasing maximum refresh rates, and Medium at 158.5 FPS is a middle ground for 144Hz displays.

At 1440p, High settings at 75 FPS is the recommended balance. The step down to Medium yields 98.7 FPS, which is beneficial for 100Hz+ monitors, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it. Ultra at 53.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for fast-paced looter shooter gameplay. Low at 135.1 FPS is viable for competitive play, but the graphical downgrade is severe.

At 4K, the situation is constrained. High settings produce 39.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Medium at 50.8 FPS is marginally better but still not smooth. Low at 69.5 FPS is the only preset that approaches acceptable frame rates, but it sacrifices the visual fidelity that makes Outriders' environments engaging. The 4K Ultra result of 30.5 FPS is only for screenshot purposes. The data indicates that 1440p is the optimal resolution for this combo, with High settings offering the best experience per the measured rows.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination ranks 1059 out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is consistent with the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU, however, ranks in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a significant imbalance in this pairing — the processor is capable of more, but the GPU holds back the overall result.

In the context of the benchmark database, this combo's rank of 1059 suggests that roughly 62% of tested combinations perform better in Outriders. This is not a top-tier pairing for this game, but it is far from the bottom. The data implies that users with this combo should expect mid-range performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-12800H (avg score 32513, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (avg score 32446, 0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (avg score 32584, -0.2% delta). The i5-14400F's avg benchmark score of 32508 places it squarely in this competitive group, showing that the CPU is not the weak link in this combo. The GPU's nearest rivals, as noted, are within a 1.9% delta band, suggesting that swapping the RX 7600 XT for a different card in its tier would not dramatically alter the Outriders experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for game logic. In Outriders, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p Low result of 211.8 FPS, which shows the processor can feed the GPU with enough frames when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 21914 and Geekbench multicore score of 11209 indicate strong overall throughput.

At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra (211.8 to 81.7 FPS) shows that the GPU is the limiting factor even at the lowest settings. The CPU's single-core performance, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 and Passmark single-thread score of 3723, is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this looter shooter. The data suggests that Outriders is not heavily CPU-threaded, as the 16 threads are not fully utilized; the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU's pixel throughput.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 10 nm process node are not directly measured in game benchmarks, but the Passmark physics score of 1594 and integer math score of 81964 provide context for its compute capabilities. In resolution scaling, the fact that 1440p Low (135.1 FPS) and 4K Low (69.5 FPS) drop proportionally with pixel count confirms the CPU is not the limiting factor at these resolutions. The combo's overall rank of 1059 suggests that a stronger GPU would yield better Outriders performance, while upgrading the CPU alone would provide minimal gains.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High provides 75 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. 1080p Ultra runs at 81.7 FPS, while 4K High drops to 39.4 FPS.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 211.8 FPS, which is 130.1 FPS higher than Ultra's 81.7 FPS. This is a 159% improvement in frame rate.

Q: Is the RX 7600 XT's 16 GB VRAM useful in Outriders?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance issues at any resolution or setting, including 4K Ultra at 30.5 FPS. The 16 GB capacity appears sufficient for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14400F scores 32508 on average, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584) by 0.2%.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K Low, the combo achieves 69.5 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High at 39.4 FPS and 4K Ultra at 30.5 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold. 4K Medium at 50.8 FPS is marginal.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RX 7600 XT and its closest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 17132 in Passmark G3D, which is 0.6% below the RX 7600 (20258) but 1.9% above the RTX 2060 SUPER (19774). The nearest rival by delta is the RX 460 at 0.3%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 211.8 FPS on Low, 158.5 FPS on Medium, 115.9 FPS on High, and 81.7 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a 53.3 FPS drop from Low to Medium, a 42.6 FPS drop from Medium to High, and a 34.2 FPS drop from High to Ultra. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable across all settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are 135.1 FPS on Low, 98.7 FPS on Medium, 75 FPS on High, and 53.6 FPS on Ultra. The 53.6 FPS Ultra result is the only preset below 60 FPS at this resolution. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 81.5 FPS total reduction, with the largest single drop occurring from Medium to High (23.7 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 69.5 FPS on Low, 50.8 FPS on Medium, 39.4 FPS on High, and 30.5 FPS on Ultra. Only Low settings achieve a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 39 FPS, with each preset step costing approximately 10-12 FPS. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming, with the GPU's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 64 ROPs being the primary constraints.