Outriders

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 paired with the Intel Core i7-12700KF in Outriders delivers a wide performance envelope that depends heavily on resolution and quality preset. Across the twelve measured configurations, average frame rates span from 27 FPS at 4K Ultra to 207 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this combo can handle competitive play at lower settings but struggles at the highest visual fidelity in 4K. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance supports very high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Outriders?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 207, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 151 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

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

A: This combo ranks at position 2472 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems for this specific title.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 27, observed at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The 4K High preset also produces a sub-40 FPS average at 37 FPS.

Q: Does the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM limit performance at 4K?

A: The data shows a steep drop from 1440p to 4K at every preset. For example, High settings drop from 71 FPS at 2560x1440 to 37 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction that aligns with the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity constraints at higher resolutions.

Q: Which preset provides the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 131 FPS average, while Medium produces 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS. High achieves 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS.

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

A: The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305).

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, featuring 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1720 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. These specifications support a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s.

In Outriders, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the GPU can push very high frame rates, but at 4K, its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface appear to be limiting factors. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Medium preset only achieves 50 FPS average, with a minimum of 42 FPS. The High preset drops to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. These numbers suggest that the RX 7600 is not well-suited for 4K gaming in this title, as the memory bandwidth and capacity are insufficient to maintain smooth frame rates at higher quality settings.

Conversely, at 1920x1080, the GPU demonstrates its capability. Low settings produce 207 FPS, Medium reaches 151 FPS, and High achieves 113 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 128, indicating a consistent experience. The GPU’s 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 32 ray tracing cores contribute to its overall capability, but the data shows that in Outriders, the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p it can stretch its legs.

The RX 7600’s performance percentile versus all GPUs is 57, and its average benchmark score is 15171. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, has an average score of 15199, a delta of -0.2%. This places the RX 7600 in a competitive position among mid-range GPUs, but the Outriders results show that resolution scaling is not linear, with a significant penalty at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2472 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This position places it in the lower third of all configurations, which is notable given the CPU’s strong synthetic benchmark scores. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365. However, the GPU’s 57th percentile ranking pulls the overall combo down.

The data suggests that in Outriders, the GPU is the determining factor for this combo’s rank. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, delta -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, delta 0.2%), show that the i7-12700KF is essentially on par with these processors in synthetic tests. Yet, the combo’s rank in this game is more reflective of the RX 7600’s performance characteristics.

At 1080p, this combo can achieve frame rates that would be competitive with higher-ranked configurations, but at 4K, the results are poor. The rank of 2472 out of 3710 indicates that many other GPU/CPU combinations deliver better performance in Outriders, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the 4K Ultra preset’s 27 FPS average is well below playable thresholds, while the 1080p Low preset’s 207 FPS is excellent.

The combo’s rank also reflects the balance between CPU and GPU. The i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, making it a capable processor for gaming workloads. However, the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limit its ability to handle high-resolution textures and effects, which is likely why the combo does not rank higher in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board. Low settings deliver 207 FPS average, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings produce 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS. High settings achieve 113 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average above 80 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases but remains playable at most settings. Low settings yield 131 FPS, Medium produces 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant reduction in frame rates, with Low settings dropping from 207 to 131 FPS (a 37% decrease) and Ultra falling from 82 to 52 FPS (a 37% decrease as well). This consistency suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the resolution scaling affects all presets proportionally.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls below playable levels for most presets. Low settings achieve 68 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High settings drop to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 18 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 13 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 10 FPS. This progressive decline indicates that the GPU’s resources are insufficient for 4K gaming at higher quality settings.

The data also shows that the Medium preset has the only recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 128 FPS and the maximum is 174 FPS, providing a range of 46 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 81 FPS and the maximum is 110 FPS, a range of 29 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 42 FPS and the maximum is 57 FPS, a range of 15 FPS. This narrowing range at higher resolutions further supports the conclusion that the GPU becomes more constrained as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has 25 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a Geekbench multicore score of 14367. Single-thread performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 4071 and Geekbench single-core at 2255.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At Low settings, the combo achieves 207 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 indicate strong multi-threading capabilities, though Outriders may not utilize all 20 threads efficiently.

The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 85, placing it in the top 15% of processors. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-13700T (delta -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13600T (delta 0.2%), show that the i7-12700KF is competitively positioned in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Outriders, the CPU’s performance is unlikely to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the GPU’s limitations become more apparent.

At 4K, the CPU has less influence on overall performance. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is from 131 to 68 FPS, a 48% decrease. This suggests that even with Low settings, the GPU is struggling to render at 4K, and the CPU’s high clock speeds cannot compensate. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and 10 nm process node indicate a power-efficient design, but in this game, the GPU is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, which helps with gaming workloads that require rapid data access. The 20 threads allow for background tasks and streaming without impacting game performance, but the measured FPS data shows that CPU-bound scenarios are primarily at 1080p Low, where the 207 FPS result demonstrates the processor’s capability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 82 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset achieves 113 FPS, providing a smoother experience, while Medium reaches 151 FPS. For competitive play, Low at 207 FPS is the best option, though it sacrifices visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset’s 71 FPS is playable, but Medium’s 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS offers a better balance. Low at 131 FPS is suitable for fast-paced gameplay, while Ultra’s 52 FPS may cause noticeable stuttering on some displays. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot at 1440p, as it maintains a minimum above 80 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets provide a consistently smooth experience. Low settings achieve 68 FPS, which is close to 60 FPS but may have occasional drops. Medium averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High and Ultra are not recommended, as they produce 37 FPS and 27 FPS respectively, which are unplayable for most users.

The data suggests that for the best experience, users should prioritize resolution over settings. At 1080p, even Ultra is viable, but at 4K, only Low settings approach playable frame rates. For most users, 1440p with Medium or High settings provides the best combination of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 81 FPS, which ensures that the frame rate stays above 60 FPS even during intense scenes.

The measured FPS values also indicate that the Ultra preset provides diminishing returns over High at all resolutions. At 1080p, the difference is 31 FPS (113 to 82), at 1440p it is 19 FPS (71 to 52), and at 4K it is 10 FPS (37 to 27). This suggests that High settings capture most of the visual fidelity without the significant performance cost of Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, revealing the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 207 at 1080p to 131 at 1440p and 68 at 4K. This represents a 37% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 67%, indicating that the GPU is heavily constrained at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the progression is 151 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 47% from 1440p to 4K. The High settings show a similar pattern: 113 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37% and 48% respectively. Ultra settings follow the same trend: 82 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37% and 48%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor. The RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in Outriders, as the data shows that even Low settings at 4K (68 FPS) are significantly lower than Medium at 1440p (95 FPS). The GPU’s 128-bit memory bus and 2048 shading units are not enough to handle the pixel count at 4K, leading to the observed performance degradation.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as the i7-12700KF’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance would not typically bottleneck at these frame rates. At 1080p Low, the 207 FPS result indicates that the CPU can support very high frame rates, but the GPU cannot maintain similar performance at higher resolutions. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced at 1080p, where both components contribute to the overall performance, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck.

The resolution scaling also reveals that the jump from 1440p to 4K is more punishing than from 1080p to 1440p. For example, at High settings, the drop from 113 to 71 FPS (1080p to 1440p) is 42 FPS, while the drop from 71 to 37 FPS (1440p to 4K) is 34 FPS, but as a percentage, the latter is larger. This non-linear scaling is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the fill rate and memory bandwidth requirements increase quadratically with resolution. The RX 7600’s specifications, including its 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate, are simply not sufficient for 4K gaming in this title, as evidenced by the measured results.