Outriders

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 lands at rank 1363 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the upper-middle tier of configurations. This positioning suggests a balanced pairing that sits comfortably ahead of the median system, though it leaves headroom for more powerful hardware to dominate the leaderboard. The combo's percentile placement implies that roughly two-thirds of tested systems deliver worse performance, making this a solidly above-average setup for the looter shooter genre.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the contrast between the CPU and GPU's individual standings. The processor ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the graphics card sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This asymmetry hints that the RTX 3070 is the more limiting factor in this pairing, a hypothesis supported by the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings. The combo's overall rank of 1363 suggests that while the CPU has ample headroom, the GPU's mid-tier standing constrains the absolute performance ceiling in Outriders.

When examining the nearest rival combos, the data reveals tight competition at the component level. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32279 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12800H and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11900, indicating that the i5-14400F delivers performance nearly identical to those higher-tier processors in synthetic tests. The GPU's average score of 17208 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, showing that the RTX 3070 remains competitive with newer and older alternatives alike.

The rank becomes more meaningful when contextualized within the game's demands. Outriders, as a looter shooter released in 2021, benefits from both strong single-core performance for game logic and substantial multi-core throughput for background simulation. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide a robust foundation, while the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 5888 shading units handle the visual load. The measured data shows this combo achieving playable frame rates at 4K with High settings (50 FPS average), which aligns with its mid-tier ranking.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosting up to 4.70 GHz. This configuration, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055. These numbers indicate a processor that excels in both multi-threaded workloads and single-thread responsiveness, making it well-suited for Outriders' combination of physics simulation, enemy AI, and particle effects.

In the context of this game's measured performance, the CPU's role becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 229 FPS average, which drops to 175 FPS at 1440p and 92 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows that at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, while the CPU's 83rd percentile standing ensures it never holds back the frame delivery. The processor's PassMark single-thread score of 3701 and multi-thread score of 25470 confirm its capability to feed frames rapidly to the GPU.

The i5-14400F's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% behind). These tight margins suggest that the CPU's performance is well-established within its class, with no single rival offering a substantial advantage. For Outriders specifically, the processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide sufficient bandwidth for the game's streaming needs.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and active production status indicate an efficient part that maintains consistent performance without thermal throttling in most systems. The PassMark data compression score of 315521 and encryption score of 16949 further demonstrate the processor's versatility beyond gaming, though these metrics don't directly impact Outriders' frame rates. The benchmark results show that the CPU's multi-core capabilities are particularly strong, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 versus a single-core score of 2058, reinforcing that this processor can handle the parallel workloads typical of modern game engines.

# FAQ

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 1363rd out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This means it outperforms roughly 63% of all tested systems, positioning it as a solid mid-range to upper-mid-range option for the game.

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

A: At 1440p with High settings, the combo delivers 96 FPS average, which is a strong balance between visual quality and smoothness. At 1080p High, it reaches 152 FPS, while 4K High drops to 50 FPS, making 1440p the sweet spot for most players.

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

A: The i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32279 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12800H and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11900. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U by just 0.1%, showing near-identical performance across these processors.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: Yes, the data supports this. The GPU ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The frame rate scaling shows significant drops at higher resolutions, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: What settings provide the best experience at 4K?

A: At 4K, Medium settings deliver 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 77 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains playable frame rates consistently, while High drops to 50 FPS and Ultra falls to 36 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690. It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%, showing tight competition in synthetic tests.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance with impressive frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 229 FPS, while Medium reaches 202 FPS with a minimum of 172 and maximum of 232 FPS. High settings deliver 152 FPS, and Ultra drops to 109 FPS. This scaling shows that even at the highest preset, the combo maintains over 100 FPS, providing smooth gameplay for competitive or fast-paced action.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline from higher resolution demands. Low settings achieve 175 FPS, Medium reaches 128 FPS with a range of 108 to 147 FPS, and High delivers 96 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS, which is still playable but noticeably lower than the 1080p results. The 1440p data reveals that the combo can handle high refresh rate gaming at this resolution with most presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained, reflecting the GPU's mid-tier standing. Low settings produce 92 FPS, Medium delivers 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 77 FPS, and High drops to 50 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results indicate that players seeking 4K experiences must compromise on settings to maintain acceptable frame rates.

The measured data shows a consistent pattern across resolutions: each step up in settings reduces frame rates by roughly 20-30%, while each resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 35-40%, and from 1440p to 4K by approximately 45-50%. These scaling factors highlight the GPU's role as the primary performance determinant, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck.

# Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals critical insights about where the bottleneck lies in this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 152 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 50 at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at higher resolutions strongly indicates that the RTX 3070 is the limiting component, as the GPU's workload scales directly with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling shows even more dramatic drops: 229 FPS at 1080p falls to 175 FPS at 1440p (24% reduction) and then to 92 FPS at 4K (47% reduction). The relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU can still feed frames effectively at lower resolutions, but the GPU becomes increasingly strained as the resolution climbs. This pattern confirms that the i5-14400F has ample performance headroom, while the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and mid-tier compute capabilities limit 4K performance.

The Medium settings data provides additional context, with frame rates of 202 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 48% drop from 1440p to 4K mirror the High settings pattern, suggesting that the resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality preset. The minimum and maximum FPS values at Medium settings (172-232 at 1080p, 108-147 at 1440p, 57-77 at 4K) show that frame times remain stable within each resolution, with no evidence of CPU-induced stuttering.

The scaling analysis points to a clear conclusion: this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers high refresh rate performance. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, requiring players to select Medium settings (67 FPS) or below to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's 83rd percentile standing ensures that it won't bottleneck the GPU at any resolution, making the RTX 3070 the definitive performance ceiling for this pairing.

# Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p, the data shows that Ultra settings at 109 FPS provide the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. The 229 FPS at Low settings demonstrates the combo's ability to push extremely high frame rates for competitive play, but the diminishing returns from Low to Medium (202 FPS) and Medium to High (152 FPS) suggest that High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. Players with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or above) can comfortably use High settings at 1080p.

At 1440p, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. High settings deliver 96 FPS, which is ideal for 60Hz displays and suitable for 100Hz+ monitors. Medium settings at 128 FPS provide additional headroom for high refresh rate gaming, while Ultra at 69 FPS remains playable but may cause occasional frame drops during intense combat sequences. The 175 FPS at Low settings is excessive for most displays, making Medium the recommended preset for balancing visual fidelity with frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the options are more limited. Medium settings at 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS provide the best playable experience, maintaining consistency above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 50 FPS are playable but may feel less responsive, while Ultra at 36 FPS falls below acceptable standards for a looter shooter with fast-paced action. Players prioritizing 4K should select Medium settings, though they should expect occasional dips to 57 FPS during heavy scenes.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is to prioritize Medium or High settings, depending on the target frame rate. The measured data shows that Medium settings provide the best consistency, with frame time variance of approximately 18% at 1080p (202 FPS average with 172-232 range) and 15% at 1440p (128 FPS average with 108-147 range). High settings offer better visual quality at the cost of roughly 25-30% lower frame rates, while Ultra settings provide marginal visual improvements for significant performance penalties.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 serves as the primary performance driver in this combo, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's GA104 chip, built on Samsung's 8 nm process, contains 17,400 million transistors across a 392 mm² die, with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. These specifications support the GPU's 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which directly influences Outriders' rendering performance.

The GPU's 1500 MHz base clock and 1725 MHz boost clock, combined with its 14 Gbps effective memory speed, provide the computational throughput necessary for the game's visual effects. The RTX 3070's 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores enable advanced features, though Outriders' performance data suggests that traditional rasterization dominates the workload. The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry but manageable card for most systems.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 3070 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 22214 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162, placing it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 112821 and Vulkan score of 21022 demonstrate strong compute capabilities that translate to real-world gaming performance. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% ahead), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% ahead), and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% ahead), showing that the RTX 3070 remains competitive in its performance class.

The measured FPS data confirms the GPU's role as the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The 4K results (50 FPS at High, 36 FPS at Ultra) align with the GPU's mid-tier ranking, while the 1080p results (152 FPS at High, 109 FPS at Ultra) demonstrate its strength at lower resolutions. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient for Outriders at all tested settings, as no texture streaming or memory-related stuttering appears in the minimum FPS data. The RTX 3070's end-of-life production status and 2020 release date suggest it remains a capable performer for current titles, though its mid-tier percentile ranking indicates that newer GPUs offer substantial performance improvements.