Outriders

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination lands at rank 302 out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders, placing it comfortably in the top 18% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong showing for a pairing that pairs a 12th-gen Alder Lake processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU, and the data confirms it is well-suited for high-refresh-rate play at most settings. The benchmark results show a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but has enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p, making it a versatile choice for this looter shooter.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 302 out of 1693 tested configurations places it in the 82nd percentile of all systems tested in Outriders. This is a robust result, indicating that the pairing of the i7-12700KF and RTX 4070 delivers performance that outpaces the vast majority of setups. To contextualize the CPU's contribution, the i7-12700KF holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Core i5-14400 (scoring 35336, a negligible 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i9-12900HX (scoring 35289, a 0.2% difference). This shows the processor is performing exactly in line with its expected tier, providing no bottleneck for the GPU in this title.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (scoring 37507, which is 0.6% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (scoring 38135, which is 2.2% higher). The delta between these scores is small, suggesting that the RTX 4070's performance in Outriders is consistent with its general compute capabilities. The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced; neither component is drastically underperforming relative to its peers, which translates to predictable and stable frame delivery in the game.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo sufficient for 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 60 FPS. Dropping to Medium raises that to 80.7 FPS, while Low settings hit 108.5 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall to 41.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its closest competitors?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35355 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14400's 35336, just a 0.1% difference. It is also only 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T, indicating it sits squarely in a competitive performance band.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect the game?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, offering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is sufficient for the high-resolution textures in Outriders, and the bandwidth supports the frame rates observed even at 4K.

Q: At what resolution does the system show the most significant frame rate advantage?

A: The data shows the biggest jump in performance at 2560x1440. With High settings, the average FPS is 113.6, which is a substantial increase over the 60 FPS seen at 4K, and it remains highly playable even on Ultra at 85.9 FPS.

Q: Does the combo favor a particular settings preset across all resolutions?

A: The Medium preset provides the most balanced experience. At 1080p it delivers 219.3 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 152.9 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 80.7 FPS. This consistently offers a significant boost over High settings while maintaining frame rates well above playable thresholds.

Q: What are the core specifications of the processor in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features 25 MB of shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance in Outriders, particularly as resolution increases. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is well-matched to the game's asset streaming demands. The GPU's clock speeds are listed at a base of 1920 MHz and a boost of 2475 MHz, with memory running at an effective 21 Gbps. These specifications allow the card to maintain high utilization across all tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent scaling of frame rates.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is dramatic, ranging from 108.5 FPS down to 41.5 FPS. This wide spread indicates that the RTX 4070's compute and memory resources are the limiting factor at this resolution, especially when visual effects and texture quality are maxed out. In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, and the performance gap between settings narrows, suggesting the CPU is better able to feed the card. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's particle effects and post-processing efficiently, though the 46 RT cores are not specifically taxed in this title's standard rendering paths.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The FPS measurements are comprehensive across three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the system delivers 245.5 FPS on Low, 219.3 FPS on Medium, 185.7 FPS on High, and 134.1 FPS on Ultra. These figures show that even at the highest settings, the combo exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors, making it ideal for competitive play or simply maxing out a 144Hz display.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. Low settings produce 211.5 FPS, which is an excellent result. Medium settings drop to 152.9 FPS, still very smooth. High settings yield 113.6 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a playable 85.9 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is linear and predictable, with no sudden drops that would indicate a driver or architecture issue.

At 3840x2160, the results are more varied. Low settings still manage 108.5 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings deliver 80.7 FPS, and High settings hit exactly 60 FPS. Ultra settings, however, fall to 41.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience on a standard 60Hz display. These numbers clearly illustrate the GPU's performance envelope at 4K, where it can handle High settings for a locked 60 FPS experience but struggles with the most demanding preset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the system's bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter, as evidenced by the relatively small performance delta between Low and Medium settings (245.5 FPS vs 219.3 FPS). The i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is being pushed to its limits to feed the GPU, but it holds up well, keeping frame rates above 130 FPS even on Ultra.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more of the load. The drop from 1080p to 1440p on High settings is 72.1 FPS (from 185.7 to 113.6), which is a 38.8% reduction. This suggests that the RTX 4070 is now the main constraint, as the CPU has more time to prepare frames. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. On High settings, the frame rate drops from 113.6 FPS to 60 FPS, a 47.2% reduction. This steep decline is classic GPU-bound behavior, confirming that the RTX 4070's memory bandwidth and compute throughput are the limiting factors at 4K.

The data indicates that the system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates without being overly constrained by either component. At 1080p, the CPU is the ceiling, but it is a high ceiling. At 4K, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, but it still offers a playable experience on Medium settings. This makes the combo a flexible option for users who want to play at different resolutions without changing hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 219.3 FPS, which is only 26.2 FPS less than Low but provides a significant visual upgrade. At 1440p, Medium produces 152.9 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors and is 38.2% faster than High. At 4K, Medium maintains 80.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and offers a much smoother experience than High's 60 FPS or Ultra's 41.5 FPS.

For users with a 1080p 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the High preset at 185.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides near-maximum visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate. At 1440p, the High preset at 113.6 FPS is also an excellent option, as it hits a sweet spot for 120Hz displays. However, for 4K gaming, the Ultra preset should be avoided, as the 41.5 FPS result is not sufficiently smooth. Instead, High at 60 FPS is the practical choice for a cinematic experience, while Medium offers a more responsive feel.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 has enough VRAM and bandwidth to handle the Medium preset's textures and effects at all resolutions without stuttering. The i7-12700KF's strong single-thread performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4091, ensures that the CPU will not cause frame drops in CPU-intensive scenes, regardless of the settings chosen. Ultimately, the Medium preset is the safe recommendation, but High is viable for those prioritizing visual quality at 1080p and 1440p.