Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile in Outriders, but the optimal settings depend heavily on your target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 146.9 FPS while still offering room for higher refresh rates. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot, providing 129.8 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Medium preset offers 171.7 FPS for those with 144Hz displays. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 91.5 FPS is the recommended balance, as it keeps gameplay fluid while the Ultra preset drops to 46.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 4K does hit 124.1 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity, making Medium the better trade-off.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy across presets. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (124.1 FPS) and Ultra (46.7 FPS) is substantial, a 2.7x difference. The High preset at 64.4 FPS is borderline for 60 FPS displays, but it's not consistent enough for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at 91.5 FPS is the only 4K option that balances visual quality with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 129.8 FPS is ideal for 120Hz panels, while the Medium preset at 171.7 FPS suits 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS is still playable but leaves performance on the table. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 146 FPS, so the Ultra preset at 146.9 FPS is the clear winner, providing the best image quality without sacrificing playability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its architecture is Raptor Lake, built on a 10 nm process. In Outriders, which is a looter shooter that relies on consistent frame delivery, the CPU's high boost clock is critical for maintaining frame pacing. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, which is essential for the game's main thread. The multi-thread score of 32889 in the same test indicates the CPU can handle background tasks without impacting game performance. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, has an average score that is only 0.4% higher, meaning the 14600KF is effectively on par. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X trails by 0.6%, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 1.4% behind. This data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck in this combination, as even at 1080p with the Low preset, the average FPS of 264.2 indicates the GPU is still the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1980 MHz, boosting to 2475 MHz. In Outriders, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are significant. At 4K Ultra, the game demands more memory bandwidth, and the drop to 46.7 FPS shows the GPU's limits. The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is substantial, but the data shows that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this card at 4K. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 84th percentile, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, only 0.2% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X is 1.4% behind. This indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is well-matched for this CPU, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the High preset at 4K, but the Ultra preset's performance drop suggests it may exceed the VRAM capacity in certain scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 140th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 8.3% of all configurations tested for this game. The ranking is a strong indicator that this pairing is well-balanced for the game's engine. The CPU's 93rd percentile performance and the GPU's 84th percentile performance combine to produce a system that excels in most scenarios. The rank of 140 is particularly impressive given that the game is a looter shooter, which often has varied performance depending on the density of enemies and particle effects. The measured data shows that the combo handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, and it can even manage 4K at Medium settings with playable frame rates. The ranking suggests that only a small fraction of tested combos deliver better overall performance in this specific game, making this a dependable choice for Outriders.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows the best experience is at 2560x1440 with the High preset, delivering 129.8 FPS. This provides a high frame rate that exceeds typical 120Hz monitors while maintaining good visual quality.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 91.5 FPS, which is playable. The High preset at 64.4 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays, but the Ultra preset at 46.7 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score that is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K. It is 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and 1.4% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H.

Q: Is the GPU's performance consistent with its benchmark score?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000. In Outriders, the GPU delivers a 264.2 FPS at 1080p Low, showing it is capable of high frame rates when not limited by settings.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a given resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (124.1 FPS) and Ultra (46.7 FPS) is 77.4 FPS. This is the largest absolute gap across all resolutions, indicating that the Ultra preset has a significant impact on performance.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested systems?

A: Yes, it ranks 140th out of 1693 combos, placing it in the top 8.3% of all configurations tested for Outriders.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 64.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 124.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 91.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 46.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 129.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 224.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 171.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95.0 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 204.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 264.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 232.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 146.9 |

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 264.2 FPS, which is 1.8x higher than the Ultra preset at 146.9 FPS. This gap narrows at 2560x1440, where Low (224.3 FPS) is 2.4x higher than Ultra (95.0 FPS). At 3840x2160, the gap widens again, with Low (124.1 FPS) being 2.7x higher than Ultra (46.7 FPS). This indicates that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy load on the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The High preset at 1920x1080 (204.8 FPS) and 2560x1440 (129.8 FPS) both offer substantial frame rates, making it a versatile choice. The Medium preset provides a balanced option, with 232.0 FPS at 1080p, 171.7 FPS at 1440p, and 91.5 FPS at 4K. For users with high-refresh monitors, the Low preset at 1080p or 1440p can push frame rates beyond 200 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for most players. The measured results confirm that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being viable only at Medium settings for a stable experience.