Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The measured frame rates for this combination reveal a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer and the Core i5-14600KF's 14-core / 20-thread configuration producing distinct performance tiers. At 1080p, the combo delivers 261.1 FPS on Low, 187.9 FPS on Medium, 143.4 FPS on High, and 100.6 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those figures drop to 163.7, 116.2, 89.2, and 65.8 FPS respectively. At 4K, the averages fall to 83.0 FPS on Low, 63.5 FPS on Medium, 44.6 FPS on High, and 34.6 FPS on Ultra. The data shows a smooth, consistent scaling curve with no anomalous spikes, indicating a well-balanced pairing for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a clear pattern: the RTX 5060 becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom is exposed at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 261.1 FPS, which drops to 163.7 FPS at 1440p Low — a 37.3% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average falls to 83.0 FPS, a further 49.3% decline. This steep drop-off indicates that pixel throughput, not compute capacity, is the bottleneck at 4K.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 100.6 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 65.8 FPS — a 34.6% loss. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 34.6 FPS, a 47.4% reduction from 1440p. These percentages align closely with the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (2.25x), suggesting the GPU is operating near its fill-rate ceiling.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference is 160.5 FPS (261.1 vs 100.6). At 1440p, it is 97.9 FPS (163.7 vs 65.8). At 4K, it narrows to 48.4 FPS (83.0 vs 34.6). This compression at 4K indicates that even the Low preset's reduced shading load cannot overcome the memory bandwidth constraint. The RTX 5060's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors here, not the CPU's 24 MB shared L3 cache or 5.30 GHz boost clock.

The CPU's capability is evident in the 1080p Low result of 261.1 FPS, which approaches the practical ceiling for many titles. The Core i5-14600KF's PassMark single-thread score of 4273 and multi-thread score of 38697 suggest ample headroom for high-refresh gaming. However, the data shows that at 4K, the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate are the binding constraints. The measured results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average is 261.1 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest is 34.6 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 5060's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR7 frame buffer with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus limits 4K performance. At 4K Ultra, the average is 34.6 FPS, while 4K Low reaches 83.0 FPS, showing that texture and shading loads at higher presets quickly saturate the available bandwidth.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 261.1 FPS, which suggests the GPU is the limiting factor even at low settings. The Core i5-14600KF's single-thread score of 4273 in PassMark and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643 indicate the CPU can sustain high frame rates, but the RTX 5060's pixel throughput caps the output.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average drops from 143.4 FPS at 1080p to 89.2 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 37.8%. This is consistent with the increase in pixel count.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 713th out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the benchmark database for Outriders.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium averages 116.2 FPS, while High averages 89.2 FPS — a 27.0 FPS difference. This gap is smaller than the 44.5 FPS difference between Low and Medium (163.7 vs 116.2), suggesting diminishing returns from Medium to High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 plays the decisive role in this game's performance profile. Its GB206 chip, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, houses 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. The GPU's 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs deliver a measured FP32 throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS. The boost clock of 2497 MHz and base clock of 2280 MHz set the operating range, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The 8 GB GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as the measured results show. At 4K, however, the bandwidth becomes the limiting factor. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are sufficient for lower resolutions but struggle to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the average falls to 34.6 FPS.

The GPU's RT cores (30) and tensor cores (120) support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which Outriders can leverage for enhanced effects. The RTX 5060's performance percentile of 73 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097 (0% delta), indicating near-identical synthetic performance. The NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969 (0.5% lower), and the RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 (0.6% lower).

In Outriders specifically, the GPU's behavior across presets reveals its strengths. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 delivers over 100 FPS even on Ultra (100.6 FPS), making it well-suited for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, it maintains above 60 FPS on High (89.2 FPS) but drops to 65.8 FPS on Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at these resolutions, but the bandwidth constraint becomes apparent at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 100.6 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. For players with 144 Hz or higher refresh monitors, the High preset at 143.4 FPS offers a better balance, while Medium reaches 187.9 FPS for competitive play. The Low preset's 261.1 FPS is excessive for most use cases but useful for maximum frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 89.2 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced combat. The Medium preset at 116.2 FPS provides a better experience, maintaining above 100 FPS with moderate visual quality. The Ultra preset at 65.8 FPS is borderline, but acceptable for story-driven content. The Low preset at 163.7 FPS is best for competitive players who prioritize frame rate over visuals.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset at 63.5 FPS is the highest playable option, offering a reasonable balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 44.6 FPS is playable but noticeably less smooth. The Low preset at 83.0 FPS is the best option for 4K gaming, providing a fluid experience with reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 34.6 FPS is not recommended for action sequences, as the low frame rate compromises gameplay.

The data suggests that the optimal experience is 1080p Ultra (100.6 FPS) or 1440p Medium (116.2 FPS), depending on the display's native resolution. For competitive play, 1080p High (143.4 FPS) or Low (261.1 FPS) are the best choices. At 4K, Medium (63.5 FPS) is the recommended preset, as it exceeds the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Outriders, this combination of Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 713th out of 1693 tested combos. This places it in the 42nd percentile of all configurations, meaning 42% of tested setups perform worse. The CPU's percentile of 93 among all processors indicates it is a high-end chip, while the GPU's percentile of 73 places it in the mid-range tier.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49062 (0.6% lower). The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49595 (0.5% higher), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (1.4% lower). These small deltas show that the i5-14600KF is competitive with higher-core-count processors in average benchmark scores.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT at 30097 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 570 at 30158 (0.2% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969 (0.5% lower), and the RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 (0.6% lower). The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30109 places it in a crowded mid-range segment.

In Outriders, the combo's rank of 713 out of 1693 suggests it is a capable mid-tier system. The measured frame rates at 1080p (100.6 FPS at Ultra) and 1440p (89.2 FPS at High) are solid for the game's genre. The 4K performance, while limited, is usable at Medium settings (63.5 FPS). The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a balanced system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. This rank reflects the system's overall capability relative to the full range of tested hardware, from entry-level to flagship configurations.