Outriders

The data for Outriders with the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the processor providing ample headroom to keep frame rates high. The measured results indicate that the RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of performance scaling, while the i5-14400F ensures that even at 1080p, the system maintains a very high level of output.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic pattern of increasing GPU load. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 183 FPS average. Moving to 1440p at the same High preset, the average drops to 157 FPS, a 14% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 94 FPS, which is a 49% reduction from the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component; the CPU is not constraining performance at these settings.

The data across different quality presets reinforces this. At Low settings, the 1080p average is 229 FPS, while 1440p Low yields 196 FPS, and 4K Low produces 158 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Low is 71 FPS, showing that even when graphical load is minimized, the resolution increase still heavily taxes the GPU. At Medium settings, the 1080p average is 203 FPS, 1440p is 174 FPS, and 4K is 125 FPS. The scaling here is more linear, with each resolution step costing roughly 30-40 FPS.

Ultra settings show the most pronounced drop. The 1080p Ultra average is 162 FPS, which drops to 130 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to just 68 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure, demonstrating that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical features creates an extreme demand on the RTX 5090 D. The min FPS figures recorded at Medium presets show 106 FPS at 4K, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 173 FPS at 1080p, indicating that even the lowest frame rates remain comfortably playable at Medium settings across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D holds a rank of 185 out of 2913 combos. This places the system in the top 6.3% of all tested configurations for this game, a strong position that reflects the high-end nature of the GPU. The rank suggests that while this is a very fast setup, there are 184 other combinations that deliver higher average frame rates, likely pairing the RTX 5090 D with even more powerful flagship processors.

The comboRankInGame of 185 is primarily a signal of the RTX 5090 D's raw power. The i5-14400F, while a capable processor, does not push the system into the absolute top tier of rankings, as those positions are typically reserved for CPUs like the Core i9 or Ryzen 9 series. The data indicates that the system is a high-performing outlier, but not the absolute fastest. The percentileVsAllGpus for the RTX 5090 D is 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all GPUs in the database, which is a more relevant metric for this game's GPU-bound nature than the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking.

The gap between this combo and the number one spot is unknown, but the rank of 185 suggests that the bottleneck is not the GPU, but rather the CPU's ability to feed it in certain scenarios. However, the measured FPS data shows that in practice, the i5-14400F provides sufficient performance to avoid major frame rate drops, as evidenced by the high averages at 1080p and 1440p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the undisputed dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain its performance in Outriders. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This massive memory pool and bandwidth are more than sufficient for Outriders, even at 4K Ultra, where the high-resolution textures and effects can consume significant VRAM. The 32 GB capacity ensures that the game will never be limited by memory size, allowing for maximum texture streaming and asset loading.

Clock speeds for the RTX 5090 D are listed as a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz. These high clock speeds, combined with the 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, deliver the raw compute power needed to drive the high frame rates observed in the measured data. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, which is a massive amount of floating-point throughput that directly translates to pixel and shader processing in a game like Outriders.

The RTX 5090 D's performance in synthetic benchmarks is also noteworthy. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 14326, and its Passmark G3D score is 44065. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 92 highlights its position among all tested GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT's 76904, and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT's 78940. This indicates that while the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier part, there are other GPUs with similar synthetic averages, though the measured in-game FPS for this combo shows excellent real-world results.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High settings provide a 157 FPS average, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K High, the average drops to 94 FPS, which is still smooth, but the 1440p option provides a higher refresh rate experience.

Q: How much FPS does the RTX 5090 D lose when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 183 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 89 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 229 FPS to 158 FPS, a reduction of 71 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 229 FPS, indicating that the processor can handle high frame rates. The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, showing the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values provided are for Medium settings. At 1080p, the min FPS is 173, at 1440p it is 148, and at 4K it is 106. No min FPS data is available for other presets.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Outriders?

A: The combo rank in game is 185 out of 2913 tested combinations. This places it in the top 6.3% of all configurations, making it a very high-performing setup, though not the absolute fastest.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 5090 D?

A: The launch MSRP for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is 2,299 USD.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets. For players prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers a 229 FPS average, which is excellent for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors. However, this preset likely sacrifices significant visual fidelity in a game known for its environmental detail and particle effects.

The Medium preset offers a substantial improvement in visuals while maintaining high performance. At 1080p, the average is 203 FPS, at 1440p it is 174 FPS, and even at 4K it maintains a solid 125 FPS. The min FPS data for Medium shows 173 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K, indicating that the frame pacing remains stable without severe drops. This makes Medium the best overall choice for a smooth and visually acceptable experience across all resolutions.

The High preset is also viable, providing 183 FPS at 1080p and 157 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, the average of 94 FPS is still playable, but it is significantly lower than the Medium preset. For a 4K experience, the High preset is the highest quality option that remains consistently above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, only produces 68 FPS at 4K, which may be too low for some players seeking a 60 FPS minimum. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra averages of 162 FPS and 130 FPS respectively are still very respectable.

The recommended configuration is to use Medium settings for a consistent high-refresh-rate experience, especially at 1440p. For 4K users, High settings provide the best trade-off between visual quality and performance, as the 94 FPS average is smooth and the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable. Ultra should be reserved for players with G-Sync or FreeSync displays who can tolerate frame rates in the 60-70 FPS range at 4K, or who are playing at 1080p where the 162 FPS average is still excellent.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide a solid foundation for gaming. In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data indicates it performs this task adequately.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low, which is the most CPU-intensive scenario, shows a 229 FPS average. This suggests that the i5-14400F's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, is strong enough to avoid limiting the RTX 5090 D at lower resolutions. However, the GPU's dominance is clear when comparing across resolutions; the fact that the frame rate drops so significantly at 4K demonstrates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as a CPU-bound scenario would show similar FPS across all resolutions.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a Passmark multithread score of 25470, are more than sufficient for Outriders, which is not known for being heavily multi-threaded. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a strong performer, but its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, show a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning they are nearly identical in average benchmark score. This reinforces that the i5-14400F is a mid-to-high-tier processor that does not bottleneck the system, but it also does not contribute to the top-tier ranking of the combo, which is driven almost entirely by the RTX 5090 D's immense computational power.