Outriders

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust performance profile in Outriders, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K performance requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 264.4 FPS on Low settings, 239.6 FPS on Medium, 201.6 FPS on High, and 147.5 FPS on Ultra. This progression shows that even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the system maintains well above 144 FPS, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination is not heavily taxed at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a more pronounced drop. The Low preset delivers 231.7 FPS, Medium yields 172.3 FPS, High produces 129.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 91.9 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings represents a reduction of approximately 38% (from 147.5 FPS to 91.9 FPS), demonstrating that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes steep. The Low preset still manages 125.9 FPS, but Medium drops to 92.6 FPS, High falls to 68.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 51.3 FPS. The jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 44% performance loss (from 91.9 FPS to 51.3 FPS), clearly indicating that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER with 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K at lower presets but struggles to maintain high frame rates with Ultra settings, where the rendering load overwhelms the graphics pipeline.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specs place the GPU in the 84th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the resolution scaling data. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial (264.4 FPS versus 147.5 FPS), reflecting the GPU's ability to handle the game's visual effects when not constrained by resolution. However, at 4K, the gap narrows in relative terms, with Low at 125.9 FPS and Ultra at 51.3 FPS — a 59% drop that highlights the GPU's limits when pushing 8.3 million pixels.

The memory subsystem appears adequate for this title, as the 12 GB VRAM capacity with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the texture and geometry loads at 4K High settings (68.2 FPS) without causing severe stutters or crashes. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a deltaPct of -0.2, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at -0.3, the AMD Radeon Pro 580X at 1.4, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 1.6. These comparisons show the RTX 4070 SUPER sits within a tight performance band around its average score, with the RTX A6000 being the closest competitor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. The processor sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p, where frame rates are high enough that the processor could theoretically become a bottleneck. The 264.4 FPS at Low settings and 239.6 FPS at Medium suggest the i7-13700K's 16 cores and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations. However, the data shows that the GPU remains the primary limiter even at 1080p, as evidenced by the steady FPS increase when moving from High to Low settings.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF with a deltaPct of -0.1, the AMD EPYC 4364P at 0.3, the Intel Core i9-12900F at 0.4, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 at -0.5. These tight deltas indicate the i7-13700K performs nearly identically to its closest competitors, and in Outriders, the CPU's 24 threads appear sufficient to feed the GPU without causing frame dips, even at the highest frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 128th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 7.6% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component severely bottlenecks the other across the tested resolutions and settings.

The combo's rank is particularly notable given that the GPU sits in the 84th percentile while the CPU is in the 93rd percentile, suggesting the system is well-matched for this title. The measured data supports this, as the FPS figures at 1440p High (129.6 FPS) and 4K High (68.2 FPS) indicate a system that can handle competitive play at lower resolutions and still provide a playable experience at 4K with settings tuned down. The rank of 128 out of 1693 also implies that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs produce lower average FPS, making this pairing a strong choice for Outriders enthusiasts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 147.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 201.6 FPS offers a significant headroom for very high refresh rate displays, but the visual upgrade from High to Ultra is generally worth the 27% performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset provides 129.6 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays and offers a good balance between image quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 91.9 FPS is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, while the Medium preset at 172.3 FPS is the best option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual detail. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering near-maximum visual quality.

For 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. The High preset at 68.2 FPS is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended setting for a smooth 4K experience. The Ultra preset at 51.3 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable judder during fast camera movements, so it should only be used for slower, story-driven segments. The Medium preset at 92.6 FPS offers a strong alternative for those who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, providing a 36% performance uplift over High while retaining most of the game's visual impact. For competitive play at 4K, the Low preset at 125.9 FPS is the only option that approaches high-refresh-rate territory, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.