Outriders

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600K + AMD Radeon RX 580 combo rank in Outriders?

A: This combination ranks 3377 out of 3710 tested combos for this game. That places it in the lower portion of the field, with roughly 91% of tested systems delivering higher average frame rates.

Q: Is this combo capable of hitting 60 FPS in Outriders?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or High settings. The data shows 110 FPS average at Low and 60 FPS average at High. At Medium settings, it drops to 80 FPS average, which still clears 60. At 1440p, the best result is 70 FPS at Low settings.

Q: What is the highest playable resolution for this combo?

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the practical ceiling. At Low settings, it averages 70 FPS. Moving to Medium drops to 51 FPS, and High falls to 38 FPS. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 36 FPS average, which is below typical playability thresholds.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 12928. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940, which is 0.1% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, or 0.4% faster. The AMD Radeon 740M trails by 0.5%, and the AMD FirePro W5100 trails by 0.6%.

Q: How does the i5-14600K compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, placing it 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% higher.

Q: What is the best settings preset for smooth gameplay?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 60 FPS average, offering a balanced experience. At 2560x1440, Low is the only preset that maintains 60+ FPS with 70 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 51 FPS, which is acceptable if you prefer visual quality over a locked 60.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the limiting component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1257 MHz and boosts to 1340 MHz. Its memory operates at 2000 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective.

In Outriders, the frame rate scales predictably with resolution and settings. The 4K results illustrate the GPU's constraints clearly: 36 FPS at Low, 26 FPS at Medium, 20 FPS at High, and 14 FPS at Ultra. These numbers show a consistent pattern where each settings tier costs roughly 6-8 FPS at 2160p. The RX 580's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

At 1440p, the picture improves. The GPU manages 70 FPS at Low, 51 FPS at Medium, and 38 FPS at High. The jump from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, which is a significant percentage drop. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 27 FPS, making it unusable for active gameplay.

The 1080p results show the RX 580 operating within its comfort zone. Low settings produce 110 FPS, Medium 80 FPS, and High 60 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, indicating that even at 1080p, the highest quality settings overwhelm the GPU.

The RX 580's benchmark profile places it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (0.1% faster) and the GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (0.4% faster). These close margins suggest that the RX 580's performance in Outriders is representative of its overall standing — it is a mid-range card that handles 1080p well but struggles at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz. The chip includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14600K demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 24491 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 13709 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread results are equally solid: 2064 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 1935 in Cinebench R20 single-core. Geekbench scores reach 16673 multi-core and 2491 single-core.

The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 48618. Its nearest rivals cluster closely: the Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.2% faster, the EPYC 4345P is 0.3% slower, and the Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% faster. This positioning indicates the i5-14600K is a high-end desktop processor that should not bottleneck the RX 580 in most scenarios.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates show clear GPU-bound behavior — performance drops steeply as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a graphics-limited workload. At 1080p Low, the 110 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to keep the RX 580 busy. The processor's high single-thread score of 4270 in Passmark supports this interpretation.

However, the CPU's capabilities exceed what the RX 580 can utilize in this game. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU produces 43 FPS, the i5-14600K is likely waiting on the graphics card rather than being the limiting factor. This pairing is CPU-overkill for the GPU's performance class, but that is not a problem for frame rates — it simply means the processor has headroom for other tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing 12 distinct data points for Outriders.

At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly low. Low settings deliver 36 FPS average. Medium settings produce 26 FPS average, with a minimum of 23 and maximum of 30. High settings drop to 20 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 14 FPS. None of these meet standard playability thresholds, confirming 4K is not viable for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more usable. Low settings achieve 70 FPS average. Medium settings yield 51 FPS, with a range of 43 to 58. High settings fall to 38 FPS. Ultra settings produce 27 FPS. The Medium preset's 51 FPS average is borderline — playable for slower-paced sections but potentially problematic in combat-heavy encounters.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs respectably. Low settings reach 110 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 80 FPS, ranging from 68 to 92. High settings hit exactly 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS. The High preset's 60 FPS average is the sweet spot for a standard 60 Hz monitor.

The scaling between resolutions is instructive. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance from 110 to 70 FPS, a 36% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it further to 36 FPS, another 49% drop. At High settings, the progression is 60 to 38 to 20 FPS. These ratios confirm the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the primary constraints.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 3377 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. That places it in the 9th percentile of all tested systems — meaning roughly 91% of combinations perform better in this game.

The ranking reflects the RX 580's age and performance class more than the i5-14600K's capabilities. The CPU ranks at the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. The combo's low ranking in Outriders is driven entirely by the graphics card's inability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings.

When comparing to other combos, the practical implication is that many systems will outperform this one in Outriders. However, the ranking does not tell the full story. The combo delivers playable performance at 1080p across Low, Medium, and High settings, and at 1440p with Low settings. The specific frame rate data provides more actionable information than the raw rank.

The GPU's nearest rivals — the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and GTX 1660 SUPER — are within 0.4% of its average benchmark score. This suggests that combos using those GPUs would likely produce similar Outriders performance. The CPU's nearest rivals are also tightly clustered, with deltas under 0.8%. This combination of mid-range GPU and high-end CPU creates a system that is balanced for 1080p gaming but falls behind at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on your target resolution and frame rate preference.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 60 FPS average is the recommended choice. It provides a solid 60 FPS baseline with better visual quality than Low or Medium. If you have a high-refresh monitor, Low settings at 110 FPS average will maximize smoothness, but the visual trade-off is substantial. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not recommended — the visual improvements do not justify the 17 FPS loss compared to High.

For 2560x1440, Low settings at 70 FPS average is the only preset that maintains 60+ FPS. Medium at 51 FPS is acceptable if you prioritize visual fidelity over a locked 60, but expect occasional drops to 43 FPS during intense scenes. High at 38 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS are too slow for consistent gameplay in a looter shooter where quick reactions matter.

For 3840x2160, no settings preset provides acceptable performance. Even Low at 36 FPS average falls below playability thresholds. If you must run at 4K, you would need to accept significant compromises or upgrade the GPU.

The Medium preset at 1080p offers 80 FPS average with a range of 68 to 92. This is a viable alternative to High if you want a safety margin above 60 FPS. The performance difference between Medium and High at 1080p is 20 FPS, which is substantial. For most players, the Medium preset provides the best combination of frame rate stability and visual quality.

In summary, treat 1080p High as the default recommendation. Drop to Medium if you want extra headroom, or to Low if you have a high-refresh display. At 1440p, stick with Low. Avoid Ultra at any resolution, as the performance cost is disproportionate to the visual gain.