Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly variable experience in Outriders, heavily dependent on the resolution and preset you choose. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally strong, often exceeding 150 FPS on medium settings, but it struggles significantly at 4K, particularly on high and ultra presets. The data indicates a system where the CPU has ample headroom but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the most fluid experience, with an average of 208 FPS on Low settings and 109.4 FPS on High. At 2560x1440, the average on High drops to 71.3 FPS, while at 3840x2160, the average on High falls to just 34.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070's score of 19680, and 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN's score of 19706. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck the system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. For example, at 4K, raising settings from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 68.6 to 26.9, a massive swing. The CPU's performance percentile (93rd) is much higher than the GPU's (63rd), suggesting it is not the limiting factor in this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows a 132.8 average FPS on Low settings at 2560x1440, which falls to 49.4 average FPS on Ultra. This represents a significant performance cost for the visual upgrade.

Q: Can this system handle high refresh rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data suggests it can. At 1080p, the average FPS is 109.4 on High settings and 150.3 on Medium. Even on Ultra, the system maintains an 83.1 average FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard and suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: How does the i5-14600K's multi-core performance compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X's score of 49062. The two are effectively neck-and-neck in this metric.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it has 2176 shading units. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS.

In Outriders, the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth are put under increasing strain as resolution climbs. The measured data shows a clear trend: at 1920x1080, the average FPS on High is 109.4, but this drops to 71.3 at 2560x1440 and plummets to 34.5 at 3840x2160. This performance curve is typical of a mid-range card being pushed beyond its comfort zone. The 8 GB VRAM buffer appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count and texture demands, leading to the sub-35 FPS averages on high settings. The card's 63rd percentile ranking aligns with its position as a capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p performer, rather than a 4K solution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p with High settings, the average is 109.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that number falls to 71.3 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 34.5 FPS. This represents a steep decline as the rendering load on the GPU increases quadratically with pixel count.

The trend is consistent across all settings. At Low, the average drops from 208 FPS at 1080p to 132.8 at 1440p and 68.6 at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low setting (68.6 FPS) performs nearly identically to the 1440p High setting (71.3 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU, with its 93rd percentile ranking and high multi-threaded performance (32881 in Cinebench R23), is not the bottleneck here; otherwise, we would see less scaling between resolutions. The data suggests that for a smoother 4K experience, users would need to significantly lower settings, as even the jump from High (34.5 FPS) to Medium (48.1 FPS) is substantial.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 208.0 avg FPS
• Medium: 150.3 avg FPS
• High: 109.4 avg FPS
• Ultra: 83.1 avg FPS

1440p:

• Low: 132.8 avg FPS
• Medium: 91.6 avg FPS
• High: 71.3 avg FPS
• Ultra: 49.4 avg FPS

4K:

• Low: 68.6 avg FPS
• Medium: 48.1 avg FPS
• High: 34.5 avg FPS
• Ultra: 26.9 avg FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it a fully playable experience. The 1440p results are more mixed: Medium and High presets are playable, but Ultra dips below 50 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 68.6 FPS; Medium is borderline at 48.1, and High and Ultra are not suitable for smooth gameplay. This combo is rank 1201 out of 1693 total combos for this game, indicating a mid-tier performance profile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a 32881 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 4642 in single-core.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. Given the GPU-bound scaling observed, the i5-14600K is clearly not the limiting factor. Its average benchmark score of 49166 puts it in the 93rd percentile, and it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. The data implies that even at 1080p with Low settings (208 FPS), the CPU has enough headroom to push the RTX 2060 SUPER to its limits. The processor's high single-thread performance (4270 in Passmark) is likely beneficial for this looter shooter's engine, which often relies on a few primary threads. However, the system's overall rank of 1201 out of 1693 combos suggests that the GPU holds the combo back from higher performance tiers.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for optimizing the experience. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an 83.1 average FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The visual quality gains from Ultra are worth the performance cost compared to High, which offers 109.4 FPS but with fewer graphical features.

For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot. It provides a 71.3 average FPS, which is comfortably playable. The Ultra preset's 49.4 average FPS is too low for a consistent experience, while Medium (91.6 FPS) sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the extra frames. The data suggests that High balances visual quality with performance.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a playable average (68.6 FPS). The Medium preset's 48.1 average is borderline and may lead to noticeable stuttering. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, the Low preset is recommended, but users seeking better visuals should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p and using the High preset, which offers a superior frame rate and better image quality than 4K Low.