Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a robust Outriders experience, characterized by exceptionally high frame rates at mainstream resolutions and a steep performance cliff when scaling to 4K Ultra. The data shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-limited at 1080p and 1440p, but the demands of 4K Ultra push the graphics card to its limits, resulting in a playable but less fluid experience. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against other tested combinations, and examines the role of the GPU's memory and clock specifications in these results.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Outriders?

A: This combo ranks 171st out of 1693 tested combinations in the database for this game, placing it in the top 10% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681) and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450). It is 1.2% and 1.7% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469) and AMD EPYC 7313P (53206), respectively.

Q: What are the performance characteristics of the RX 7900 XT in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU achieves a Passmark G3D score of 29009 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 169834. Its average benchmark score is 38358, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile, with a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo in Outriders?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 263.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average frame rate is 49.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1080p High and 4K High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 197.7 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average drops to 65.9 FPS. This represents a significant 66.7% decrease in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What are the key specifications of the GPU's memory subsystem?

A: The Radeon RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 2500 MHz, with 20 Gbps effective.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i7-14700F and RX 7900 XT combination achieves a rank of 171 out of 1693 tested configurations in Outriders, placing it in the 90th percentile of all systems. This high ranking is a direct result of the extraordinary frame rates measured at 1080p and 1440p, where the system routinely exceeds 120 FPS. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a Passmark multithread score of 41765, ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at these resolutions. The Core i7-14700F's percentile vs all CPUs is 94, indicating it is a top-tier processor, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 82, showing it is also a high-end part.

The fact that the combo ranks 171st rather than higher is almost entirely due to the 4K Ultra result. The 49.7 FPS average at that setting is a significant outlier compared to the performance at other settings, dragging the overall ranking down. While the system is in the top 10% of all combos, it is not in the top 1%, a distinction reserved for systems that can maintain high frame rates even at the most demanding settings. The data suggests that for a game like Outriders, the i7-14700F provides ample headroom, and the ultimate performance ceiling is defined by the RX 7900 XT's capabilities at extreme resolutions and graphical presets.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a frame rate drop from 197.7 FPS to 122.9 FPS, a 37.8% decrease. This is a substantial drop, but the resulting frame rate is still exceptionally high. The scaling from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) is even more severe, with the average FPS falling from 122.9 to 65.9, a 46.4% decrease. This non-linear scaling is a classic sign of a GPU that is becoming saturated with pixel rendering work.

At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's role becomes more significant. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 122.4 FPS (from 263.9 to 141.5), which shows the GPU is still heavily engaged. However, the sheer magnitude of the frame rates suggests the CPU is keeping up without issue. At 4K, the scaling is more predictable, with each step up in settings resulting in a substantial frame rate penalty. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 69.9 FPS (from 119.6 to 49.7), which is a 58.4% reduction in performance. This demonstrates that at 4K, the RX 7900 XT's raw compute and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across various configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is incredibly fast: Low settings produce an average of 263.9 FPS, Medium 231.4 FPS, High 197.7 FPS, and Ultra 141.5 FPS. These results indicate that at 1080p, the user has complete freedom to maximize graphical fidelity while still maintaining a high refresh rate experience. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 56.2 FPS, a significant 28.4% drop, suggesting that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding.

At 2560x1440, performance remains excellent. Low settings yield 228.1 FPS, Medium 166.3 FPS, and High 122.9 FPS. Ultra settings still manage an average of 87.4 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 35-40% reduction in frame rate for most settings. The 1440p Ultra result is 54.2 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result, highlighting the increased resolution's impact.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes dramatically. Low settings are still playable at 119.6 FPS, and Medium settings achieve 84.7 FPS. High settings drop to 65.9 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for many, but Ultra settings fall to 49.7 FPS. This is the only configuration tested where the average FPS falls below 60. The performance gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is 35 FPS, which shows the immense cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users would need to choose Medium or High settings, as the Ultra preset is too demanding for this hardware.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the definitive performance driver in this configuration for Outriders. Its role is underscored by the resolution scaling data, which shows a clear GPU bottleneck as resolution increases. The GPU's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory is a critical asset. With a 320-bit bus and 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth, it provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and data streaming, ensuring that memory capacity is not a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra settings. The effective memory clock of 20 Gbps is high, contributing to the substantial bandwidth figure.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 51.48 TFLOPS FP32, are the primary driver of the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The boost clock of 2394 MHz and the game clock of 2025 MHz are high for this class of hardware, allowing for rapid shader execution. The Passmark G3D score of 29009 places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status. The data shows that while the i7-14700F is a capable partner, the RX 7900 XT is the component that determines the ultimate frame rate in Outriders, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU is the sole reason for the performance drop at 4K, as the CPU's benchmarks suggest it has significant processing power left in reserve. The 84 RT cores and 5376 shading units are the architectural features that deliver the raw throughput necessary for the game's effects, but the 4K Ultra result proves that even this powerful GPU has its limits.