Outriders

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a formidable 4K experience in Outriders, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy where resolution and settings dramatically reshape the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 48.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced looter shooter. However, dropping to High at the same resolution yields 71.6 FPS, a significant jump that suggests the Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding. The scaling pattern across resolutions indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the dominant constraint. This analysis breaks down the measured data to help determine the optimal configuration for this specific hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline is highly dependent on the chosen settings preset. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a drop from 267.5 FPS to 230.9 FPS, a relatively modest 13.7% reduction. Moving further to 4K, the Low preset still manages 131.2 FPS, indicating that even at 4K, the RTX 4070 Ti is not fully saturated when visual quality is minimized. This pattern suggests that at Low settings, the CPU or other system components are heavily involved, preventing the GPU from becoming the sole bottleneck until very high resolutions.

In contrast, the Ultra preset shows a more aggressive scaling curve. The jump from 1080p (155.6 FPS) to 1440p (97.3 FPS) is a 37.5% drop, and then to 4K (48.9 FPS) is another 49.7% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the Ultra preset is heavily GPU-bound, with the RTX 4070 Ti’s compute and memory resources being the limiting factor. The High preset sits in between, with a 37.6% drop from 1080p (213.7 FPS) to 1440p (133.3 FPS), and then a further 46.3% drop to 4K (71.6 FPS). The data implies that for users targeting 4K, the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and playable frame rates, as the Ultra preset’s additional demands are not justified by the performance hit.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti’s specifications are crucial to understanding its performance in Outriders. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card offers a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The measured results show that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 48.9 FPS, which is likely due to the combination of high memory pressure and the game’s demanding shader complexity. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 7680 shading units provide substantial raw compute, but the Ultra preset appears to exceed the card’s comfortable operating envelope. At 4K High, the 71.6 FPS result is more respectable, suggesting that the reduction in certain effects (likely shadows and post-processing) allows the GPU to maintain better efficiency.

The GPU’s 35,800 million transistors on a 5 nm process from TSMC give it a high transistor density of 121.8M / mm². This architectural efficiency is reflected in the fact that the card can push 230.9 FPS at 1440p Low, indicating that when the load is lighter, the Ada Lovelace architecture scales exceptionally well. However, the 192-bit memory bus is a potential weakness for high-resolution textures, as the 4K Ultra result of 48.9 FPS is notably lower than what the raw compute power might suggest. The data indicates that the GPU’s role is primarily defined by the preset, with Low and Medium settings allowing the card to showcase its full potential, while Ultra pushes it beyond its optimal efficiency point.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. For 4K, the High preset is the clear recommendation, delivering 71.6 FPS compared to the Ultra preset’s 48.9 FPS. The 22.7 FPS difference represents a 46.4% performance improvement, which is substantial for a game that requires quick reactions. The Medium preset at 4K offers 93 FPS, which is even more fluid, but the visual fidelity drop from High to Medium may be noticeable. For users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, the High preset at 133.3 FPS is excellent, while the Medium preset at 183.7 FPS is ideal for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1440p (97.3 FPS) is the only option that falls below the 100 FPS mark, making it less desirable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 1080p, the data shows that even the Ultra preset achieves 155.6 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. However, the Low preset at 267.5 FPS and Medium at 236 FPS are available for those seeking maximum frame rates, though the visual compromise may not be worth it. The High preset at 213.7 FPS is a strong middle ground. The overall recommendation is to prioritize High settings for a balanced experience, as it provides the best performance-to-quality ratio across all resolutions. Ultra is only recommended for users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays who can tolerate frame rates in the 50-100 FPS range.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low at 267.5 FPS, Medium at 236 FPS, High at 213.7 FPS, and Ultra at 155.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 111.9 FPS, which is a 71.9% difference, highlighting the significant impact of the preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers are: Low at 230.9 FPS, Medium at 183.7 FPS, High at 133.3 FPS, and Ultra at 97.3 FPS. Here, the difference between Low and Ultra is 133.6 FPS, a 137.3% variation, indicating that the higher resolution amplifies the preset’s impact.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 131.2 FPS, Medium at 93 FPS, High at 71.6 FPS, and Ultra at 48.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 82.3 FPS, a 168.3% decrease, demonstrating that at 4K, the Ultra preset is almost unplayable for most users. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings (213.7 to 71.6 FPS) represents a 66.5% reduction, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. However, at Low settings (267.5 to 131.2 FPS), the reduction is only 50.9%, suggesting that the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 92nd out of 1693 total combinations for Outriders. This places it in the top 5.4% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-end configuration capable of delivering strong performance. The combo rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU’s individual strengths. The CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 93, meaning it outperforms 93% of all tested processors, while the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 85, placing it in the top 15% of graphics cards. The combination of these two high-performing components results in a system that is well-suited for demanding titles like Outriders.

The ranking is further contextualized by the CPU’s nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). This suggests that the CPU is on par with its closest competitors, and the performance difference is negligible. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152 avg score), which is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Arc A730M (45592), which is 1.5% higher. The RTX 4070 Ti’s average benchmark score of 44900 shows it is competitive, though slightly behind these mobile and lower-tier desktop options in synthetic tests.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile gaming CPU. In Outriders, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the system achieves 267.5 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly enough to avoid a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505, is strong, which is crucial for a game that may rely on a primary game thread.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also relevant, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and Passmark multithread score of 45887 show it can handle background tasks and streaming without impacting game performance. The data implies that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU is less of a limiting factor, as the GPU becomes the primary constraint. However, the 1080p Low result of 267.5 FPS demonstrates that the CPU is not a weak link, and it can deliver frame rates far beyond what most displays can handle. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly beneficial for Outriders, as it likely allows the processor to maintain high single-thread performance during intense combat scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Outriders?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 267.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K Ultra settings, what is the average FPS, and is it playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48.9, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it less ideal for fast-paced action.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700KF’s score of 47334, indicating virtually identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and what role does it play in 4K performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s from its 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, which is a factor in the 48.9 FPS result at 4K Ultra.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and quality at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 133.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 97.3 FPS, making High the recommended choice for a balance of visuals and frame rate.

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

A: This combo ranks 92nd out of 1693 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.4% of all systems tested for this game.