Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT pairing delivers a broad performance envelope in Outriders, but the optimal experience depends heavily on your display's native resolution. At 1080p, the data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 171.2 FPS. While the Low preset reaches 260 FPS and Medium hits 225.2 FPS, the High preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over those lower tiers while still maintaining a framerate well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. For 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, as its 144.1 FPS average provides a smooth, high-refresh experience; however, the High preset at 106.3 FPS is a viable alternative if you prefer visual fidelity and have a 100Hz or 120Hz display. At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset, at 102.2 FPS, is the only tier that clears the 60 FPS threshold for a fluid experience, but the Medium preset at 73.1 FPS is the better choice for a playable balance of quality and performance. The High preset at 58.4 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 43.7 FPS should be avoided for fast-paced action.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of this CPU and GPU configuration places it in the upper echelon of tested systems for Outriders. With a combo rank of 396 out of 1693 tested combinations, this setup sits in the top quarter of all configs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. This is a strong showing for a pairing that can handle high refresh rates at 1440p and remains playable at 4K. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is a severe bottleneck at most settings, though the scaling data suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the driving force behind this combo's gaming performance, and its capabilities are well-matched to the demands of Outriders. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool is particularly relevant at higher resolutions, as the 4K results show a significant performance drop compared to 1440p, indicating that the game is consuming considerable memory and bandwidth. The GPU's architecture, RDNA 2.0 on a 7 nm process, includes 4608 shading units and 72 ray accelerators. Its boost clock of 2250 MHz (with a game clock of 2015 MHz) helps drive the high framerates seen at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's raw compute power is rated at 20.74 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. When comparing to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49982 places it just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, while trailing the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%. This competitive positioning shows that the card remains a potent performer in its class, though the measured FPS data suggests that its real-world gaming performance is its primary strength.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset to use with this combo at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset delivers an average of 144.1 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. For greater visual fidelity, the High preset still offers a smooth 106.3 FPS average.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. The Low preset achieves an average of 102.2 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 73.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 43.7 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450. This indicates near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT a better performer than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RX 6800 XT is 2.6% ahead of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with scores of 49982 and 48704, respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 260 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 124.5 FPS. This represents a significant drop in framerate for the highest visual quality settings.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1080p compared to 4K on the High preset?

A: At 1080p High, the average framerate is 171.2 FPS, whereas at 4K High, it drops to 58.4 FPS. This shows a substantial performance penalty at the higher resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, highlighting the growing burden on the GPU. At the High preset, the average framerate drops from 171.2 FPS at 1080p to 106.3 FPS at 1440p—a 38% reduction—and then further plummets to 58.4 FPS at 4K, which is a 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count increases, the RX 6800 XT's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The same trend is visible at the Ultra preset, which scales from 124.5 FPS at 1080p to 76 FPS at 1440p and finally to 43.7 FPS at 4K. Notably, the gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K at the High setting, suggesting that the GPU's capabilities are being saturated more gradually as resolution climbs. The data confirms that for this pairing, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots for high-refresh gaming, while 4K should be reserved for lower presets if a smooth framerate is the priority.