Outriders

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 150th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 9% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a looter shooter that favors high frame rates, and the data confirms the pairing delivers a smooth experience across most settings and resolutions. The combination's ranking reflects a balanced system capable of pushing high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 150 of 1693 indicates it outperforms roughly 91% of all tested hardware pairings in Outriders. This is a decisive result, placing the system firmly in the upper echelon for this title. The ranking is driven by the RTX 5070's strong raw performance, which sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, and the Core i7-13700K's robust multi-threaded capabilities, which rank at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Neither component is a bottleneck in this context; the data suggests they complement each other well.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47282 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF, 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900F. The GPU's average benchmark score of 41687 is similarly competitive, sitting 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, but they confirm that this specific CPU-GPU pairing is well-matched, with no single component dragging the other down.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear hierarchy of performance across presets, and the best choice depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 146.1 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 195.4 FPS and Medium at 239.9 FPS offer even higher headroom, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it given how playable Ultra already is. The Low preset at 269.6 FPS is available for competitive play, but it's unnecessary for this title.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot, hitting 127.6 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides ample room for smooth gameplay. Medium at 168.3 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, while Ultra at 90.3 FPS remains playable but starts to approach the lower bound of what's ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 228 FPS is overkill for most users at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The High preset at 62.3 FPS is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, barely staying above 60 FPS. Medium at 89 FPS is also playable, but Ultra at 49.7 FPS drops below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a fluid experience. The Low preset at 117.6 FPS offers a high frame rate but sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that benefits from detailed environments. The data strongly suggests that High is the optimal preset for 4K, balancing fidelity and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are steep and reveal a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, performance falls from 195.4 FPS at 1080p to 127.6 FPS at 1440p (a 34.7% drop) and then to 62.3 FPS at 4K (a 51.2% drop from 1440p). This scaling pattern is typical for a game where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The RTX 5070's 672.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are sufficient for 1440p but are stretched at 4K.

The trend is similar at Ultra settings, where FPS drops from 146.1 at 1080p to 90.3 at 1440p and 49.7 at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary constraint. In contrast, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases; the Core i7-13700K's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 16 cores are more than adequate to feed the GPU at all resolutions. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is somewhat CPU-limited in the sense that the GPU is not fully saturated, but this becomes less relevant as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 269.6 FPS, Medium yields 239.9 FPS, High reaches 195.4 FPS, and Ultra still manages 146.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate 1080p displays without issue, even at maximum quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings hit 228 FPS, Medium achieves 168.3 FPS, High delivers 127.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is notable at 37.3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects come at a significant cost. For most users, High offers the best balance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 117.6 FPS, Medium reaches 89 FPS, High manages 62.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49.7 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 57.7% performance reduction, which is substantial. The data shows that only Low and Medium presets provide consistently high frame rates at 4K, while High is borderline and Ultra is below the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in Outriders?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, are far above what this game requires. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates a GPU-bound workload, not a CPU limitation.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at High settings provides 127.6 FPS, which is the ideal balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, the High preset at 62.3 FPS is playable but offers less headroom.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The Medium preset at 89 FPS is smooth, and the High preset at 62.3 FPS is playable. The Ultra preset at 49.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in raw benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441, indicating they are statistically equivalent in synthetic tests. In-game performance may vary.

Q: Does Outriders benefit more from CPU or GPU upgrades?

A: Given the resolution scaling data, the GPU is the clear limiting factor. Upgrading the GPU would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the CPU, which already ranks in the 93rd percentile among all processors.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 5070?

A: The launch MSRP is 549 USD.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data for game logic and physics. In Outriders, the CPU's role is to maintain a steady frame delivery, and its high single-thread performance is critical. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5505 and the Geekbench single-core score of 2850 confirm it excels in this regard.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a Passmark multithread score of 45887, are more than sufficient for this looter shooter. Outriders is not heavily multi-threaded, but the 16 cores ensure there is no stuttering from background tasks or system overhead. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's high frame output, as evidenced by the 269.6 FPS at Low settings. This indicates the processor is not a limiting factor even at maximum frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. It features 6144 shading units, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores, with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in its 4K performance. The 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs contribute to its 201.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is dominant. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a clear GPU-bound scenario, with performance dropping by over 50% from High settings at 1080p to 4K. The 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power drives the game's visual effects, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 3840x2160. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this title, as the data does not indicate any texture streaming issues. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, along with its benchmark scores like 29137 in Passmark G3D and 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, confirm it is a high-end part that pairs well with the Core i7-13700K for this game.