Outriders

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a dominant performance in Outriders, placing in the top tier of all tested configurations. The data indicates that this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities ensure it never becomes a bottleneck, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 260 FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, demonstrating exceptional raw throughput. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 17085 and single-core score of 2445 further confirm its high performance ceiling, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tested.

For Outriders, a looter shooter that relies on rapid enemy spawns and physics interactions, the CPU’s single-core performance is critical for maintaining high frame rates. The measured data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 263 FPS average. This high ceiling indicates that the i5-14600KF’s single-thread speed (boost clock of 5.30 GHz) is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER. The multi-core performance also plays a role in more demanding scenes, as the 14 cores handle background tasks and game logic without introducing stutter. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF’s average benchmark score of 49394 is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (score of 49228) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (score of 49196). It is also 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (score of 48995) and trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (score of 49796) by 0.8%. These tight margins show that the CPU is a top-tier performer, though the game’s frame rates are far more dependent on the GPU.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across settings presets, with the optimal choice depending on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 210 FPS average, while Medium achieves 234 FPS and Low reaches 263 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 169 FPS average. For players with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the High or Medium presets are ideal, as they provide a substantial FPS boost over Ultra while maintaining high visual quality. The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rate (263 FPS), but the visual compromise is significant; the data suggests the Medium preset (234 FPS) is the sweet spot for competitive play, offering a 38% FPS increase over High while still providing decent visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 148 FPS average, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium achieves 197 FPS, and Low reaches 225 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 107 FPS, which is still playable but below the threshold for 144Hz displays. For 1440p, the Medium preset (197 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it nearly doubles the Ultra preset’s frame rate (107 FPS) while only sacrificing some shadow and texture quality. The High preset (148 FPS) is also viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 4K, the High preset delivers 77 FPS, which is suitable for 60Hz displays. Medium achieves 103 FPS, and Low reaches 142 FPS. Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. For 4K, the Medium preset (103 FPS) offers the best balance, providing a 34% improvement over High (77 FPS) while maintaining a smooth experience on 60Hz-120Hz displays.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 210 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 148 FPS, a 30% reduction. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 77 FPS, a 63% reduction from 1080p. This steep drop-off is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering workload increases quadratically with pixel count. The CPU’s performance is sufficient at all resolutions, as evidenced by the 1080p Low preset hitting 263 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can handle.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is the bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU can still deliver high frame rates, but the CPU’s headroom is not fully utilized. The difference between 1080p Medium (234 FPS) and 1440p Medium (197 FPS) is only 16%, while the difference between 1440p Medium and 4K Medium (103 FPS) is 48%. This non-linear scaling confirms that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are more than capable of handling the game’s logic at all settings, so users should expect to adjust graphical presets rather than CPU settings to improve performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 196th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 5.3% of all configurations. This is an exceptional ranking, indicating that the pairing is highly optimized for this game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s massive compute power. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 10240 shading units and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is among the fastest GPUs tested, while the i5-14600KF’s high boost clock ensures it can keep up with the GPU’s frame generation.

The combo’s rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 86, meaning it is faster than 86% of all GPUs tested, and the CPU’s percentile is 90, faster than 90% of all CPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a top-tier gaming experience. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an average score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54209, but this negligible difference does not affect the combo’s ranking. The combo’s high rank suggests that users with this setup can expect near-maximum frame rates in Outriders at all but the most demanding settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Outriders?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 263, achieved at 1080p resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The frame rate drops from 142 FPS at 4K Low to 56 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing a clear GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900’s score of 49228.

Q: What is the recommended settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 197 FPS average, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance, nearly double the Ultra preset’s 107 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform the standard RTX 4080?

A: In average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080’s score of 54247.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 196th out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.3% of all configurations tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset. The data is measured, not estimated, and represents the system’s performance in Outriders.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 77 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 142 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 103 | 88 | 119 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 56 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 148 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 225 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 197 | 168 | 227 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 107 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 210 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 263 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 234 | 199 | 269 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 169 | — | — |

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only setting with min/max data, showing a range of 88 to 119 FPS, indicating some frame-time variance but generally stable performance. At 1440p, the Medium preset ranges from 168 to 227 FPS, providing a smooth experience on most high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1080p, the Medium preset ranges from 199 to 269 FPS, which is ideal for 240Hz displays. The Ultra preset at all resolutions shows the largest performance penalty, with 4K Ultra (56 FPS) being the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For users seeking the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p (263 FPS) is the maximum, while the Medium preset at 1440p (197 FPS) offers the best balance for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate gaming.