Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 produces a deeply GPU-bound experience in Outriders, with the measured frames per second collapsing as resolution climbs. Across all four tested settings presets, the gap between 1080p and 4K is severe, and the data clearly identifies the RX 570 as the limiting component in this combo. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are never the bottleneck; instead, the Polaris 20 GPU’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance at every step above 1080p Low.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and steep drop when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, regardless of the graphics preset. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 97.3 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 33 FPS at 4K. That represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is even more punishing at High settings, where 54.8 FPS at 1080p drops to 36 FPS at 1440p and finally to 17.2 FPS at 4K — a 69% loss in average FPS.

The scaling behavior points squarely at the GPU. A CPU-bound system would show a smaller delta between 1440p and 4K because the processor’s workload does not scale with pixel count. Here, the frame rate halves or worse at each resolution step, which is characteristic of a graphics card running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth. The RX 570’s 32 ROPs and 159.2 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for 3840x2160, where the pixel throughput demand quadruples relative to 1080p.

At Medium settings, the same pattern emerges: 71.4 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 25.2 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most punishing, with 41.8 FPS at 1080p falling to 23.5 FPS at 1440p and 13.7 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 67% across all four presets, indicating that resolution scaling is uniform and independent of the settings level. This uniformity reinforces the conclusion that the GPU’s raw throughput, not the CPU or the settings configuration, dictates the performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing ranks 1609 out of 1693 combos. That places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, which is a stark position for a CPU that sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors. The i5-14600KF is a high-end desktop chip with an average benchmark score of 49367, but the RX 570 drags the entire combo down to near the bottom of the field.

The GPU’s percentile rank is 74 among all graphics cards, yet its average benchmark score of 30158 puts it within 0.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in the nearestRivals data. Those rival comparisons are based on aggregate synthetic benchmarks, not game-specific performance. In Outriders, the measured FPS reveals a different story: the RX 570 cannot keep pace with modern cards at 1440p or 4K, and even at 1080p High it only manages 54.8 FPS.

The combo rank of 1609 out of 1693 means there are only 84 tested combinations that perform worse in this game. Given that the CPU is in the top 7% of all processors, the ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The data shows no evidence that the i5-14600KF’s compute capabilities help in Outriders; the game is not CPU-limited in any of the 12 measured rows.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF brings 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its L3 cache is 24 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic tests, it scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4643 in single-core, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600K at 0.4% higher and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.6% higher, meaning the i5-14600KF is effectively at parity with those chips.

In Outriders, however, the CPU’s role is minimal. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 97.3, which is the highest value in the entire dataset. If the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at a similar level regardless of resolution. Instead, the 4K Low result of 33 FPS is 66% lower than the 1080p Low result, while the CPU’s workload remains essentially unchanged. This indicates that the game’s render thread and physics are easily handled by the i5-14600KF’s 14 cores, and the GPU is the sole constraint.

The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and 24 MB of L3 cache are more than sufficient for a looter shooter like Outriders, which relies on streaming assets and particle effects rather than heavy AI or simulation. The data shows that even at Ultra settings, where the GPU is most stressed, the CPU does not cause any unusual frame pacing issues — the average FPS scales predictably with resolution. For users upgrading from an older CPU, the i5-14600KF is not the limiting factor in this combo; the RX 570 is.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RX 570 delivers playable results on lower presets. Low settings average 97.3 FPS, which is smooth for a looter shooter. Medium settings drop to 71.4 FPS, still comfortable for general play. High settings produce 54.8 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable for slower-paced encounters. Ultra settings fall to 41.8 FPS, which may feel stuttery in combat-heavy scenes, though the data does not include minimum FPS values to confirm frame time consistency.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is playable but no longer high refresh. Medium settings produce 48 FPS, a noticeable step down. High settings average 36 FPS, which is marginal for a game that benefits from responsiveness. Ultra settings drop to 23.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in most action titles.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unusable. Low settings average 33 FPS, Medium 25.2 FPS, High 17.2 FPS, and Ultra 13.7 FPS. None of these values reach the 60 FPS target, and even the best 4K result (Low) is below 30 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for playable frame rates. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo under any settings preset.

The settings-to-settings progression at each resolution is also informative. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 55.5 FPS (97.3 to 41.8). At 1440p, that gap narrows to 37.5 FPS (61 to 23.5). At 4K, the gap is 19.3 FPS (33 to 13.7). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is saturated; when the pixel load is extreme, changing settings has a smaller absolute impact because the card is already near its throughput ceiling.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where any preset reaches 60 FPS or above. Low settings average 97.3 FPS, Medium 71.4 FPS, and High 54.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is 61 FPS on Low, with all other presets below 50 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset exceeds 33 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14600KF bottlenecking the RX 570 in this game?

A: No. The measured FPS scales almost linearly with resolution, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Outriders, as evidenced by the fact that reducing graphics settings at 1080p yields large FPS gains (from 41.8 at Ultra to 97.3 at Low).

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Outriders?

A: It ranks 1609 out of 1693 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5%. The CPU alone is in the 93rd percentile among all processors, but the GPU’s performance drags the total system ranking down substantially.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 41.8 FPS while Low averages 97.3 FPS, a difference of 55.5 FPS. This is the largest settings-based gap across all resolutions in the dataset.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 33 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K produce 25.2, 17.2, and 13.7 FPS respectively, all of which are below playable thresholds for an action-heavy looter shooter.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores?

A: The RX 570’s average benchmark score is 30158, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. However, those synthetic scores do not translate to Outriders, where the RX 570’s measured FPS shows it is far behind modern cards.

Settings Recommendations

For users who want a smooth experience, the data suggests sticking to 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. Low settings deliver 97.3 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays. Medium settings at 71.4 FPS are also excellent, offering better visual quality without sacrificing frame rate. High settings at 54.8 FPS are acceptable for casual play, but the margin for error in busy scenes is thin since the data does not include minimum FPS values.

At 2560x1440, Low settings are the only preset that achieves 60 FPS (61 FPS average). Medium settings at 48 FPS are playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. High and Ultra at 1440p (36 and 23.5 FPS) are not recommended, as the frame rates dip below the comfort zone for a shooter.

At 3840x2160, all presets are below 33 FPS, so no setting is recommended for 4K. The best experience at 4K is still poor (33 FPS at Low), and the visual quality gain from higher presets does not compensate for the frame rate loss.

The optimal preset for this combo is 1080p Medium, which balances visual fidelity (71.4 FPS) with a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS target. For users who prioritize frame rate above all, 1080p Low at 97.3 FPS is the strongest choice. In all cases, the data indicates that the RX 570 should be paired with a lower resolution or upgraded to achieve higher settings at 1440p or 4K.