Outriders

# Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Outriders reveal a predictable yet informative scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 196 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same High preset, the average drops to 149 FPS — a reduction of roughly 24% from the 1080p figure. Stepping up to 3840x2160 High yields 78 FPS, which is approximately 47% lower than the 1440p result and about 60% below the 1080p baseline.

This scaling curve tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant but not drastic, while the leap to 4K cuts the frame rate by nearly half. Such a pattern strongly indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as the rendering load increases. The RTX 4080, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, is clearly the component under strain at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the GPU's raw throughput becomes the limiting factor.

Consider the Low preset scaling for additional insight. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 246 FPS. At 1440p Low, it achieves 211 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 143 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p (about 14%) and from 1440p to 4K (about 32%) are less severe than with High settings. This is because Low settings reduce the GPU's workload disproportionately, allowing the CPU to play a larger role in determining the final frame rate. The fact that even at 4K Low the system still delivers 143 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates when the GPU is not the primary constraint.

The Medium preset offers the most complete data with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 218 FPS with a min of 186 and max of 251. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 187 FPS, with min and max of 159 and 215 respectively. The 4K Medium result shows an average of 104 FPS with min and max of 88 and 119. The consistency across these measurements — with min values staying within roughly 15-20% of the average — indicates stable performance without major frame-time spikes.

Ultra settings push the system hardest. The 1080p Ultra average is 170 FPS, which is only 13% lower than the High preset at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 108 FPS, a 28% reduction from High. At 4K Ultra, the system manages just 56 FPS, which is 28% below the 4K High result and a steep 67% drop from the 1080p Ultra figure. This Ultra scaling demonstrates that the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is heavily taxed by the combination of 4K resolution and maximum settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance — a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 34092. Single-thread performance is equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2255.

In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that typically relies more on GPU throughput than CPU compute, the 12700KF provides a solid foundation. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 246 FPS, which suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. Even at 1440p Low, the 211 FPS result indicates the CPU is not holding back the GPU in lighter rendering scenarios.

The processor's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help maintain consistent performance in gameplay scenarios that involve asset streaming and physics calculations. The 3DMark benchmarks reinforce this — a 16-thread score of 9282 and a max-thread score of 9983 show good scaling across cores, while the single-thread score of 1043 indicates responsive per-core performance.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the 12700KF sits within a tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, just 0.1% higher than the 12700KF's 35365. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE is 0.2% higher at 35428, and the Intel Core i7-12700K is 0.2% lower at 35287. This grouping shows that the 12700KF is well-positioned among contemporary processors, with no significant performance gap in either direction.

The percentile ranking of 85 (versus all CPUs) places this processor in the upper tier of available options. For Outriders specifically, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions but becomes more relevant at 1080p with lower settings, where the system can exceed 240 FPS — a threshold that demands strong per-core performance and efficient thread scheduling.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 246 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average is 56 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo achieve playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings the average is 78 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 104 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average stays at 56 FPS, though this may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4071, while the multi-core score is 28838 — a ratio of roughly 7:1, indicating strong scaling across the 12 cores.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 270 out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 270 out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders. This places the system in roughly the 93rd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems evaluated for this title.

The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The GPU's percentile of 86 versus all GPUs and the CPU's percentile of 85 versus all CPUs are closely matched, suggesting neither component dramatically outstrips the other. In a game like Outriders, where GPU load dominates at higher resolutions, the RTX 4080's position in the upper echelon of graphics cards drives the combo's overall standing. The CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure it does not become a liability at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

When examining the nearest rivals for each component, the picture becomes more nuanced. The CPU's closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores nearly identically (0.1% difference), meaning the 12700KF's ranking is not dependent on a unique CPU advantage. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% behind in average benchmark score. This tight clustering suggests that the combo's rank is more a function of the overall high-end nature of both components rather than any single standout specification.

The 270th rank out of 3710 combos means there are 269 tested systems that outperform this pairing in Outriders. Given that the data includes systems with potentially higher-end GPUs (such as the RTX 4090 or newer generations) or CPUs, this result is consistent with expectations for a high-end but not absolute top-tier configuration. The measured FPS data supports this — at 4K Ultra, the system achieves 56 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional, while at 1080p Low it reaches 246 FPS, showing the system's upper limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It houses 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz. Memory consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark performance is strong across multiple tests. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6567, while the Geekbench Vulkan score reaches 263779 and the OpenCL score is 214739. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 and GPU compute score of 20671 further demonstrate the card's capabilities. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s indicate substantial fill-rate capabilities that directly influence Outriders' rendering performance.

In Outriders, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is able to push frame rates high enough that the GPU's workload is relatively contained — the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 246 versus 170 FPS, a 31% variation. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent: the Low preset delivers 143 FPS, but Ultra drops to 56 FPS, a 61% reduction. This dramatic scaling highlights the GPU's sensitivity to both resolution and settings complexity.

The RTX 4080's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores nearly identically in average benchmarks (0.1% difference). This means the GPU is not uniquely positioned among its peers, but rather sits at a performance level that is currently being matched by the SUPER variant. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher in average score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher — though these differences are minor and unlikely to translate into significant FPS variations in Outriders.

For Outriders specifically, the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for any preset at any resolution, as the game's texture requirements are unlikely to exceed this capacity. The 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at 4K does not become a bottleneck, as evidenced by the stable min FPS values recorded at 4K Medium (88 min FPS versus 104 average).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 246 FPS average
• Medium: 218 FPS average, 186 min, 251 max
• High: 196 FPS average
• Ultra: 170 FPS average

The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 76 FPS, showing that settings have a moderate impact at this resolution. The min FPS at Medium (186) is still well above 144 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 211 FPS average
• Medium: 187 FPS average, 159 min, 215 max
• High: 149 FPS average
• Ultra: 108 FPS average

The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at High settings (196 to 149 FPS, a 24% reduction) and least at Low (246 to 211 FPS, a 14% reduction). The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below 120 FPS, which may be a consideration for gamers targeting high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 143 FPS average
• Medium: 104 FPS average, 88 min, 119 max
• High: 78 FPS average
• Ultra: 56 FPS average

The 4K results show a steep curve. Low settings remain playable at 143 FPS, but Ultra drops to 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's min FPS of 88 ensures a stable experience, making it the most balanced option at 4K.

The min/max data available for Medium settings across all resolutions provides insight into frame-time consistency. At 1080p, the range is 186-251 FPS (spread of 65), at 1440p it is 159-215 (spread of 56), and at 4K it is 88-119 (spread of 31). The narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently utilized, reducing frame-time variation.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 104 FPS average, with a minimum of 88 FPS, ensures smooth gameplay without dropping below 60 FPS. The High preset at 78 FPS is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but the Medium preset provides a 33% FPS uplift over High while likely offering most of the visual benefits. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is borderline, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold, while the Low preset at 143 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the performance gain.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers an excellent 149 FPS average, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 108 FPS is still highly playable and may be preferable for gamers who prioritize visual quality over high refresh rates. The Low preset at 211 FPS is excessive for most displays, and the Medium preset at 187 FPS offers a good middle ground for 165 Hz or 180 Hz monitors.

For 1080p, all presets exceed 170 FPS, meaning even the Ultra preset at 170 FPS is suitable for 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 196 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (218 FPS) with only a 10% FPS penalty. The Low preset at 246 FPS is only useful for competitive players with 240 Hz displays who require maximum frame rates.

The data suggests that the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to handle Outriders at high settings across all resolutions, with the primary trade-off being between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom. For the best overall experience, the High preset at 1440p provides a strong combination of image quality and performance, while the Medium preset at 4K is the recommended choice for those prioritizing resolution over frame rate.