Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 823rd out of 3,710 tested combos in Outriders. This placement puts the configuration in the top 22.2% of all recorded system pairings for this title, which indicates a strong overall capability for the game. The position within the database reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically underpowered relative to the other, though the data shows that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher settings and resolutions.

The rank is derived from measured performance across multiple resolution and settings combinations. The combo sits well above the median tested system, and the recorded frame rates confirm that this is a configuration designed for high-refresh 1440p gameplay or smooth 4K at reduced settings. The 823rd position also implies that roughly 2,887 other combos produced lower aggregate scores, while 822 produced higher ones. The margin between this combo and those immediately above it is not specified, but the overall percentile placement suggests consistent performance rather than outlier spikes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It contains 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The processor has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, with 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its 65 W TDP classifies it as a mainstream desktop part, and the multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not supported through multiplier adjustment.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with geometry, physics, and game logic updates. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient parallel throughput for the looter shooter genre, which typically benefits from multiple cores for enemy AI, loot generation, and particle effects. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly relevant for single-threaded game logic, and the database's CPU benchmarks show a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,055 points, which places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 21,645 is also strong, indicating that the processor does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 in this title under most tested conditions.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% lower), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% higher). These deltas are minimal, meaning the i5-14400F performs essentially on par with those parts in general CPU benchmarks. For Outriders specifically, the measured FPS data at 1080p Low (229.5 average FPS) versus 4K Ultra (42.2 average FPS) shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the frame rates scale well beyond typical display refresh rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip, designated AD104, contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU has 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It includes 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. The base clock is 1,920 MHz with a boost clock of 2,475 MHz. Memory consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1,313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. The card's TDP is 200 W, and it requires a single 16-pin power connector with a suggested 550 W power supply.

In Outriders, the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the card delivers 132.9 average FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 42.2 average FPS. This 68.2% reduction in frame rate from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed at 4K with maximum settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at 4K, but the raw compute throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 becomes the limiting factor when all visual features are enabled.

The RTX 4070's percentile rank among all GPUs is 81st, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% higher), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (1.3% lower), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% higher). The comparable scores to the RX Vega 56, which is an older architecture, highlight that synthetic benchmarks do not always capture gaming performance. In Outriders, the RTX 4070's measured frame rates show that it can handle 1440p High at 117 average FPS, which is a comfortable position for high-refresh monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides average FPS for four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160).

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 and i5-14400F produce 229.5 average FPS on Low settings, 200.3 on Medium, 181.1 on High, and 132.9 on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 96.6 FPS, which means Ultra settings cost about 42.1% of the Low-settings frame rate. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving very high refresh rates even with maximum settings. The 132.9 FPS at Ultra is above the 120 Hz threshold, making this a viable configuration for competitive play at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the recorded averages are 198.0 FPS on Low, 156.3 on Medium, 117.0 on High, and 81.8 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings: approximately 13.7% at Low, 22.0% at Medium, 35.4% at High, and 38.4% at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result of 81.8 FPS is still smooth for most players, and 1440p High at 117 FPS is close to the 120 Hz mark. This resolution is where the combo shows its balanced nature, as the CPU still provides enough throughput while the GPU handles the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 114.1 FPS on Low, 83.9 on Medium, 61.8 on High, and 42.2 on Ultra. The 4K Low result is impressive, exceeding 100 FPS, but the 4K Ultra result drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The gradient from Low to Ultra at 4K is steep: 71.9 FPS difference, meaning Ultra settings cost 63.0% of the Low-settings frame rate. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that High settings (61.8 FPS) are the upper limit for a consistent 60 FPS experience, while Ultra requires a reduction in resolution or settings for playable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts across the resolution spectrum. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 229.5 FPS at 1080p to 198.0 at 1440p (a 13.7% reduction) and then to 114.1 at 4K (a 42.4% reduction from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at Low settings, the CPU and GPU are both engaged, but the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution increases. The 114.1 FPS at 4K Low is particularly notable because it shows that the RTX 4070 has substantial headroom when visual effects are minimized.

At Medium settings, the progression is 200.3 FPS at 1080p, 156.3 at 1440p (22.0% reduction), and 83.9 at 4K (46.3% reduction from 1440p). The larger percentage drops compared to Low settings indicate that the GPU's compute units are more fully utilized at Medium, making each resolution increase more costly. At High settings, the numbers are 181.1, 117.0, and 61.8 FPS respectively, with reductions of 35.4% and 47.2%. At Ultra settings, the progression is 132.9, 81.8, and 42.2 FPS, with reductions of 38.4% and 48.4%.

The data shows that the limiting component is the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases because the pixel fill rate and shading work scale with resolution, while game logic and draw calls remain relatively constant. The 4K Ultra result of 42.2 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard, confirming that the RTX 4070 does not have enough compute throughput for maximum settings at 4K in Outriders. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 229.5 FPS result shows that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, as the frame rate is not capped by processor performance.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a 68.2% FPS loss, while at Low settings the loss is 50.3%. This differential suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) and FP32 throughput (29.15 TFLOPS) are the limiting factors at Ultra, whereas at Low settings, the reduced shading load allows the GPU to operate closer to its theoretical peak. The 12 GB VRAM does not appear to be a constraint, as the game runs at all settings without indication of memory swapping in the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings for this combo in Outriders?

A: The recorded data shows an average of 117.0 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K 60 FPS?

A: At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 61.8, which does exceed 60 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42.2 FPS, so 60 FPS is not achievable at maximum settings.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645. Its nearest rivals in the database are within 0.5% of its average benchmark score, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 0.1% higher and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 0.5% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37,648.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 229.5 average FPS, while Ultra settings produce 132.9 average FPS. The difference is 96.6 FPS, meaning Ultra settings deliver about 57.9% of the Low-settings frame rate.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top quarter of tested systems for Outriders?

A: The combo ranks 823rd out of 3,710 tested combinations, which places it in the top 22.2% of all recorded system pairings for this game.