Outriders

# Outriders: Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

This combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Outriders, with the data showing it ranks in the top 12% of all tested combos for this game. The pairing sits at rank 203 out of 1,693 tested configurations, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of performance. The RTX 4070 Ti is the clear driver of this result, with the CPU providing ample support at lower resolutions where frame rates climb well past 200 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 203 out of 1,693 tested combinations puts this system in the 88th percentile of all configurations measured in Outriders. That is a strong showing, but not a top-tier one — the data indicates a handful of more powerful GPUs and CPUs can push higher, but for the vast majority of tested systems, this pairing is significantly faster.

The RTX 4070 Ti holds an 85th percentile rank among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,900. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (scoring 45,152, which is 0.6% faster) and the Intel Arc A730M (45,592, 1.5% faster). On the CPU side, the Core i5-14400F scores an 88th percentile rank with an average benchmark score of 32,508. Its closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,513, essentially tied at 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32,446, 0.2% slower).

What this means for Outriders is that the combination is well-balanced for the game's demands. The 88th percentile CPU rank and 85th percentile GPU rank translate into a 88th percentile combo rank — the system does not bottleneck itself in either direction. The data shows this combo outperforms the median tested configuration by a wide margin, delivering smooth frame rates across all settings and resolutions measured.

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 is a Raptor Lake Refresh part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on a 10 nm process with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and its 65 W TDP indicates it is a mainstream part that does not require exotic cooling.

In Outriders, a looter shooter that relies on steady CPU throughput for enemy AI and physics, the 14400F's multi-threaded performance is more than adequate. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,914 and single-core score of 3,093 show a processor that excels at both heavily threaded and latency-sensitive workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,723 reinforces that the chip handles the game's primary thread efficiently.

The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor even at 1080p. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 226.5 FPS, which is well beyond what most displays can show. The CPU's 10-core configuration ensures that background tasks and game logic do not starve the render thread. Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 14400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H in average benchmark score (32,508 vs 32,513), meaning Outriders performance should be near-identical to that mobile chip despite the desktop form factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the workhorse of this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, it packs 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2,310 MHz and boosts to 2,610 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For Outriders, the 12 GB VRAM capacity is a significant asset. The game's environments are dense with particle effects and texture detail, and the data shows the GPU handles them without issue. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024 and PassMark G3D score of 31,624 place this GPU in the 85th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, scores only 0.6% higher on average, which indicates the desktop 4070 Ti is a formidable performer.

The raw compute power is substantial: 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s. These numbers translate directly to Outriders' rendering demands. The texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s ensures that high-resolution textures can be streamed and rendered without stutter. The GPU's 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores are available for the game's DX12 Ultimate features, though Outriders is not particularly ray tracing heavy.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 226.5 FPS, Medium hits 203.2 FPS, High reaches 181.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 156.3 FPS. Every setting level exceeds 144 FPS, meaning this pairing can drive high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors at maximum detail without compromise.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU beginning to work harder. Low settings yield 194.3 FPS, Medium drops to 174.8 FPS, High manages 135.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 97.1 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a 28% performance hit, which indicates that Ultra settings are particularly demanding at this resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings still produce a playable 131.4 FPS, Medium delivers 94.9 FPS, High drops to 69.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-60 FPS reading in the entire dataset, suggesting that players targeting 4K should stick to High settings or below for a locked 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 69.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 226.5 FPS average, providing the lowest latency and highest frame rate for competitive scenarios. Even at Medium settings, 203.2 FPS is well above typical high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, 1.5% higher. The differences are minimal in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Core i5-14400F a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. Even at 1080p Low settings (226.5 FPS), the CPU keeps pace. The processor's PassMark single-thread score of 3,723 and multi-thread score of 25,783 are sufficient for Outriders' demands.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming?

A: For 4K, Medium settings (94.9 FPS) or High settings (69.4 FPS) provide the best balance. Ultra at 4K drops to 52.9 FPS, which may be acceptable on a 60 Hz display but is not ideal for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to similar processors?

A: The Core i5-14400F scores 32,508 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32,513 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at 32,446 (0.2% faster). It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and Intel Core i7-13705H.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on settings selection. For players with 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 156.3 FPS is the clear recommendation — it delivers a frame rate that exceeds most monitors' refresh rates while providing the highest visual quality. The performance headroom is substantial, so even the most demanding scenes should remain fluid.

At 1440p, the High preset at 135.6 FPS offers the best experience for high-refresh displays. Medium at 174.8 FPS is preferable for 165 Hz or higher monitors, but High provides a better visual experience for players with 144 Hz displays. Ultra at 97.1 FPS is playable but does not provide the headroom needed for consistent 100+ FPS gameplay.

For 4K, the recommendation is High settings at 69.4 FPS. This provides a solid 60 FPS experience with good visual quality. Medium at 94.9 FPS is the better choice for players with 100 Hz or higher 4K displays, though it requires accepting reduced visual fidelity. Ultra at 52.9 FPS is only suitable for players with 60 Hz displays who prioritize image quality above all else. Low settings at 4K (131.4 FPS) are unnecessary given the visual compromise, but they demonstrate the system's capability when maximum frame rate is required.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 181.8 FPS at 1080p to 135.6 FPS at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and then to 69.4 FPS at 4K (a 49% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the scaling is more linear: 226.5 FPS at 1080p, 194.3 FPS at 1440p (14% drop), and 131.4 FPS at 4K (32% drop from 1440p). The smaller percentage drops at Low settings suggest that the CPU has more influence at lower graphical loads, but even at 4K Low, the system maintains playable frame rates.

The scaling at Ultra settings is particularly telling: 156.3 FPS at 1080p, 97.1 FPS at 1440p (38% drop), and 52.9 FPS at 4K (46% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result being the only sub-60 FPS measurement confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most scenarios, but the GPU's raw compute is stretched at 4K with maximum settings.

Overall, the data shows this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers exceptional performance across all settings. At 4K, it remains capable but requires settings compromises to maintain high frame rates. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's performance does not degrade with resolution increases.