Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames-per-second data for Outriders with the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 248 FPS, but dropping the resolution to 1440p Low yields 215 FPS, and 4K Low still delivers 109.2 FPS. This progression indicates that even at the most demanding resolution, the RTX 4070 remains the primary limiter, while the Core i7-12700K’s 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom to feed frames.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a modest decline from 183 FPS to 113.4 FPS, a 38% reduction. Pushing further to 4K High drops the average to 63 FPS, which is a 44% reduction from 1440p. These steep falls across resolution steps confirm that the graphics card’s memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and its 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM are the bottlenecks, not the processor’s Alder Lake architecture.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (248 FPS) to Ultra (130.8 FPS) is about 47%. At 4K, that spread grows to roughly 58%, with Ultra averaging 45.8 FPS versus Low’s 109.2 FPS. This behavior is typical for a GPU that scales its shading units (5888) and ray tracing cores (46) aggressively with preset complexity. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should not expect playable performance at Ultra without compromising settings, as the 45.8 FPS figure falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most displays aim for.

FAQ

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

A: Benchmark results show 1440p High delivering 113.4 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with smooth motion. 4K High drops to 63 FPS, which is borderline for high-refresh displays, while 1080p High reaches 183 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 37283, placing it slightly below the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, a -0.6% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, a -2.2% delta). It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700K a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 248 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it still manages 130.8 FPS. The CPU’s 3DMark max threads score of 9979 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29241 indicate it can keep pace with the GPU’s output at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can players expect at 4K Ultra?

A: The measured average is 45.8 FPS. This is the lowest recorded figure across all tested settings and resolutions, suggesting that Ultra presets at 4K are not viable for smooth gameplay on this hardware.

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

A: It ranks 281st out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations evaluated. This percentile reflects its strong performance across the board.

Q: Does the GPU’s performance vary significantly between Medium and High settings?

A: Yes. At 1440p, Medium averages 151.3 FPS while High drops to 113.4 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K, the gap is smaller: Medium hits 81.3 FPS versus High’s 63 FPS, a 22% difference. The diminishing gap at higher resolutions indicates that pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 281 out of 1693 tested configurations, the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits comfortably in the upper tier of Outriders performance results. This ranking places it ahead of roughly 83% of all tested hardware pairings, which is expected given the CPU’s 89th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 81st percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, has an average score of 35802, which is a -0.3% delta from the i7-12700K’s average of 35684. This statistical tie means the processor is not the differentiating factor in this combo’s rank. Similarly, the GPU’s nearest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, just a -0.6% delta from the RTX 4070’s 37283. These near-identical synthetic scores suggest that the combo’s strong in-game rank comes from the synergy between the two components rather than either one dominating its price segment.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the combo’s rank is bolstered by its ability to maintain high frame rates across all settings. The weakest performance point is 4K Ultra at 45.8 FPS, which still exceeds the 30 FPS console-style baseline. The strongest is 1080p Low at 248 FPS, which demonstrates the headroom available for high-refresh monitors. The rank of 281 indicates that while this is not the absolute fastest configuration tested, it consistently outperforms the majority of systems in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 248 FPS, Medium reaches 222.9 FPS, High achieves 183 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 130.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 47% performance drop, which is the smallest relative penalty among all three resolutions tested. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient to handle even the most demanding preset without severe compromise.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift downward but remain highly playable. Low settings yield 215 FPS, Medium delivers 151.3 FPS, High produces 113.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 86.5 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 27 FPS, or roughly 24% of the High setting’s performance. This makes Ultra a viable option for 1440p users who prioritize visual quality over maximum refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant drop in all presets. Low settings still achieve 109.2 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium falls to 81.3 FPS, High drops to 63 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 45.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 27.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 17.2 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher pixel counts, likely related to the 192-bit memory bus and its 504.2 GB/s bandwidth.

The complete dataset shows no min or max FPS values, so all figures represent average performance. The absence of minimum frame data means that stutter and frame-time consistency cannot be assessed from these numbers alone. However, the average figures are consistently high enough that even the worst-case scenarios are unlikely to fall below playable thresholds for the majority of presets.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 183 FPS offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance headroom. The jump from High to Ultra costs 52 FPS, which is a 28% reduction for marginal visual gains. Medium at 222.9 FPS is worth considering for esports-style play, but High provides a more balanced experience without pushing the GPU to its limits.

At 1440p, High settings at 113.4 FPS represent the sweet spot. This frame rate exceeds the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive players target, while still delivering the enhanced detail that 1440p provides over 1080p. Ultra at 86.5 FPS remains playable, but the 27 FPS penalty over High makes it a less attractive option unless absolute visual quality is the priority. Medium at 151.3 FPS is the choice for players who want maximum smoothness without dropping to Low.

For 4K, the recommendation becomes more nuanced. High settings at 63 FPS are just above the 60 FPS standard for console-quality play, making this the highest preset that maintains smooth motion. Medium at 81.3 FPS offers a safer margin above the 60 FPS baseline, while Low at 109.2 FPS provides excellent performance for high-refresh 4K panels. Ultra at 45.8 FPS should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay.

The overall best experience across all resolutions is the High preset at 1440p, which delivers 113.4 FPS. This configuration leverages the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of VRAM and the i7-12700K’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark single thread score of 1043) without pushing either component into inefficient territory. For users with 4K displays, Medium at 81.3 FPS provides the best balance, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while maintaining a solid level of graphical detail.