Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Outriders, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a configuration that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, while 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance. The combo ranks in the 48th percentile of all tested combinations, indicating a solid mid-to-upper tier placement for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the configuration achieves an average of 96.8 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most gamers, though significantly lower than the 247.7 FPS seen at Low settings, showing the substantial cost of maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It is 1.2% faster than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313P, placing it in a highly competitive tier.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and assets in Outriders at the tested resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 85.9. This is a strong result, indicating that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as it maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU's DirectX 12 performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RX 6700 XT scores 77 in the Passmark DirectX 12 test. Its closest rival by overall average score, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has an average score 0.7% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A5000 is 1.3% higher. The RX 6700 XT is 1% faster than the AMD Radeon HD 7950 and AMD Radeon RX 480.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems in Outriders?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 814th out of 1693 total tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the middle of the pack, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary driver of frame rate in Outriders, as is typical for a looter shooter at these resolutions. The GPU's role is defined by its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and its clock speeds. The base clock is 2321 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. These clocks allow the GPU to maintain high throughput, as evidenced by its performance across the different settings presets. The memory operates at an effective speed of 16 Gbps, contributing to the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, which is a severe performance hit compared to the 96.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This suggests that the GPU's compute and memory resources are fully saturated at 4K with maximum settings. In contrast, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance, as seen in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003, ensures that it is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS jumps to 247.7, a figure that is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, but it still demonstrates the GPU's capability to render frames at a very high rate when not burdened by heavy graphical effects.

The GPU's RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, provides a solid foundation for this title. Its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are well-suited for the rendering demands of Outriders. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features. The performance gap between settings presets is significant, with 4K Ultra being 2.6 times slower than 4K Low (32 FPS vs 82.8 FPS), highlighting the immense load that Ultra settings place on the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves an average of 135.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 85.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 37%. At 4K High, the average FPS further decreases to 46.8, which is a 45% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly the limiting component as pixel count rises.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, at Low settings, the frame rate goes from 247.7 FPS at 1080p to 156.1 FPS at 1440p, and then to 82.8 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 47%, which is a more significant relative decline than the 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This is expected, as 4K has roughly 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p, placing a much heavier load on the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck even at 1080p, as the system is able to reach very high frame rates like 247.7 FPS at Low settings. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not linear, which points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources being the primary constraint. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but they are stretched thin at 4K. The results at 4K Ultra (32 FPS) and 4K High (46.8 FPS) indicate that this combo is not intended for 4K gaming with high visual quality, as it falls below the 60 FPS target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive view of the configuration's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. With Low settings, the average FPS is an exceptionally high 247.7. This drops to 180.8 FPS at Medium settings, showcasing a 27% performance cost for the increase in quality. High settings yield 135.8 FPS, which is a further 25% drop from Medium. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 96.8 FPS. This is still a very playable frame rate, but it is 61% lower than the Low setting result, demonstrating the significant GPU load imposed by Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings produce an average of 156.1 FPS, which is still high enough for competitive play. Medium settings reduce the average to 112.4 FPS, a 28% decrease from Low. High settings achieve 85.9 FPS, which is a solid result for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor. Ultra settings bring the average down to 63 FPS, which is right at the edge of the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, but it is clear that the GPU is working hard to maintain this.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles with the higher quality presets. Low settings achieve an average of 82.8 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings drop to 59.7 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. High settings produce 46.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and Ultra settings plummet to an average of 32 FPS. This final result is a clear indicator that the RX 6700 XT is not suited for 4K Ultra in Outriders, as the frame rate becomes choppy and inconsistent. The progression from 4K Low to 4K Ultra shows a 61% reduction in performance, mirroring the 1080p scaling but from a much lower starting point.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT secures a rank of 814 out of 1693. This places the combo at the 48.1 percentile (calculated from the rank and total count), meaning it outperforms just under half of all other tested systems. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is far from being a low-end or underpowered configuration.

The CPU's performance is a strong contributor to this ranking. The i7-14700F sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54097. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which is a marginal 0.6% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, which is 1.1% faster. This suggests the CPU is a high-end part that will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. On the other hand, the GPU is in the 77th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, has an average score that is 0.7% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A5000 is 1.3% higher. The RX 6700 XT is 1% faster than the older AMD Radeon HD 7950 and RX 480, showing it holds its own against older high-end cards.

The combo's rank of 814 is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range standing. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's high percentile ranking means it has headroom to support more powerful GPUs, but in this specific pairing, the RX 6700 XT limits the overall system performance. The measured FPS results at 4K Ultra (32 FPS) and even 1440p Ultra (63 FPS) support this analysis, as these are not stellar numbers for a system with a 94th percentile CPU. The rank suggests that users seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo provides a very good balance of performance.