Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a clear and consistent performance hierarchy across Outriders’ resolution and settings matrix. The measured data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-threaded capabilities allow the graphics card to stretch its legs at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) to identify where this combination excels and where it falls short, concluding with a rank assessment against all other tested combos.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is steep and tells a classic story of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 122.3 at 1080p to 77.7 at 1440p, a reduction of 44.6 FPS, before plummeting to 41.2 at 4K. This represents a 66.3% decrease in performance from the lowest to the highest resolution at High settings. The pattern is consistent across all presets, but the absolute drop in FPS is most severe at Ultra, where the average goes from 87.0 at 1080p to 56.0 at 1440p and finally to 27.9 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is nearly unplayable, indicating a hard limit for this GPU.

The scaling behavior identifies the limiting component clearly. At 1080p, the performance headroom is massive, with Low settings hitting 227.7 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more work than it can handle, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck even at this lower resolution. As resolution increases, the pixel count and shading load rise, placing even more strain on the GPU. The i5-14600KF, with its high boost clock, does not appear to be a limiting factor in these results; the data shows a linear drop in FPS that correlates with the increased graphical workload, not a plateau that would indicate CPU saturation. The 4K Ultra result of 27.9 FPS is a definitive sign that the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and compute throughput are overwhelmed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core processor with 20 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its benchmark scores position it as a high-end part, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643. In Outriders, this CPU’s role is to maintain a high minimum frame rate and ensure that the GPU is never starved of data. The data suggests it performs this role admirably. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 227.7 FPS, a figure that is far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings, proving the CPU is not the constraining factor in this configuration.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is noteworthy. The i5-14600KF scores 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, and 1.4% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H in average benchmark scores. While these are synthetic benchmarks, the high single-thread performance translates directly to game engine logic, physics, and draw call processing. For a game like Outriders, which is a looter shooter with fast-paced combat, this CPU provides ample processing power. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache also help reduce memory latency, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The data indicates that any FPS limitations in this combo are not attributable to the CPU, as even at 4K Ultra, the system is clearly GPU-bound.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the definitive performance ceiling for this combo. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it delivers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz, boosting to 1770 MHz. The GPU’s benchmark percentile is 65, and its average score of 22206 places it close to the NVIDIA RTX A400, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700, which is 2.5% lower. This mid-range positioning is reflected in the Outriders results, where the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The GPU’s role is most evident in the scaling between settings. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 140.7 FPS (227.7 vs. 87.0), which is a massive range. This shows that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the lower settings but is significantly hampered by the increased shading and post-processing at Ultra. At 4K, the GPU is completely saturated. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 20.9 FPS (75.3 to 54.4), and the jump to High costs another 13.2 FPS (54.4 to 41.2). The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst-case scenario, producing only 27.9 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is also a likely contributor to the severe drop at Ultra 4K, as texture memory requirements may exceed the available capacity, causing the system to fall back on slower memory access. The data shows that while the GPU is adequate for 1080p high-refresh gaming, it is not suited for 4K Ultra in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend entirely on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering 122.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for smooth gameplay. While Low settings hit 227.7 FPS, the visual quality loss is not justified for the extra frames. Medium at 167.3 FPS is also viable, but High provides a more visually rich experience without sacrificing smoothness. The Ultra preset at 87.0 FPS is acceptable for players with high-refresh monitors, but it is not recommended for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the clear recommendation, with an average of 77.7 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a looter shooter. Medium settings provide a higher margin with 103.9 FPS, but the drop to High is only 26.2 FPS, which is a reasonable trade-off for improved visuals. The Low preset at 144.7 FPS is excessive for this resolution, suggesting that the GPU can handle a more demanding workload. The Ultra preset at 56.0 FPS is borderline, dipping below the ideal 60 FPS target, so it is best avoided. For 3840x2160, the data presents a difficult situation. The only playable preset is Low, which averages 75.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 54.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High and Ultra are not viable. Therefore, for a consistent experience, users should stick to Low at 4K or reduce the resolution to 1440p and use High.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 977th out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the bottom half of all tested configurations. The rank is a holistic measure of overall performance across all resolutions and settings. Given that the GPU is an older generation part (released in 2019) and the CPU is a newer high-end part (released in 2023), the ranking reflects the GPU’s inability to leverage the CPU’s full potential at higher resolutions.

The rank of 977 is a direct consequence of the 4K performance. While the combo performs admirably at 1080p, scoring in the top tier of frame rates, the 4K results drag down the overall standing. The data shows that the combo is more competitive at lower resolutions, but the benchmark database ranking weighs all measured points equally. The high CPU score does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations in this GPU-intensive title. This result suggests that for users targeting 1440p or 4K, a more modern GPU would be necessary to improve the combo’s standing, but for 1080p gaming, this pairing is effective.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table outlines the exact measured average FPS for all tested configurations.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ----------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 227.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 167.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 122.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 87.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 144.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 103.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 77.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 56.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 75.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 54.4 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 41.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 27.9 |

The data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase. The gap between Low and Ultra is most pronounced at 1080p, where the difference is 140.7 FPS, and least pronounced at 4K, where the difference is 47.4 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so saturated that changing settings has a smaller relative impact on the frame rate. The 1440p results provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with High settings at 77.7 FPS being the sweet spot. The 4K results are only playable at Low settings, which is a significant compromise for a title that benefits from high-resolution textures. The measured numbers clearly define the boundaries of this hardware combination, making it easy for users to select the appropriate settings for their display.