Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 presents a stark contrast in capability for Outriders. The CPU, a 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake-R part with a 2.10 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock, is a modern, high-end desktop processor. Its benchmark scores place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54097. This places it within a 1.7% margin of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, and AMD EPYC 7313P, according to the nearestRivals data. In contrast, the GTX 1070 is an end-of-life Pascal architecture GPU with a 1506 MHz base clock and a 1683 MHz boost clock. It sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331, placing it within a 1.7% margin of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, and NVIDIA Tesla K20Xm. This disparity is the defining characteristic of the combo’s performance in Outriders.

The CPU’s role in this game is to provide a robust foundation that is never the primary bottleneck. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the i7-14700F offers substantial headroom for the game’s logic and background tasks. The data shows its strength in multi-threaded workloads, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 16571. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003, which is critical for games that rely on a few main threads. In this configuration, the CPU’s capabilities far exceed what the GPU can deliver, meaning the measured frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the graphics card. The CPU’s only limiting factor is its locked multiplier, which prevents overclocking, but its high boost clock of 5.40 GHz is more than sufficient for this scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive component in this pairing, as its performance directly dictates the playability of Outriders at various settings. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. Its base clock of 1506 MHz and boost clock of 1683 MHz, combined with 1920 shading units, produce a fill rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.463 TFLOPS. While this was a strong specification for its time, the GPU’s performance in modern titles like Outriders is limited. The data shows that its DirectX 12 benchmark score is 48, while its DirectX 11 score is 100, which is notably higher. This suggests the GPU has weaker performance on the newer API, which is relevant as Outriders is a modern title. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is a key factor; at higher resolutions and settings, the data indicates that frame rates drop significantly, which is often a sign of VRAM capacity or bandwidth limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo?

A: According to the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution that consistently provides playable frame rates across all settings, with an average of 65.1 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve a comfortably playable average of 107.1 FPS, while High settings drop to 59.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, all settings yield average FPS below 60, with Ultra at 22.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097. This is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450), 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681), and 1.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206). It is also 1.2% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469). These are all very close margins, indicating the i7-14700F performs on par with these high-end processors.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, according to the data. This means it performs better than roughly half of all GPUs in the benchmark database, but it is not a high-end part by current standards. Its average benchmark score is 12331.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck for this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s percentile (94th) and average benchmark score (54097) are far higher than the GPU’s (51st percentile, 12331 average). The measured FPS varies significantly with resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation, while the CPU has ample headroom to handle the game’s processing demands.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to the GTX 1650 SUPER in benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331, which is 1.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER’s score of 12504. This indicates the two GPUs are very closely matched in overall synthetic performance, despite their different architectures and generations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Outriders, this specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1443 out of 1693 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 15% of all tested configurations. The ranking is a direct consequence of the significant mismatch between the high-performing CPU and the relatively weak GPU. While the CPU would rank highly on its own, the GPU’s mid-range standing pulls the entire combo down. This rank suggests that for this game, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU’s potential is largely untapped. The data shows that this combo will struggle at higher resolutions and settings, which is why its rank is so low compared to other potential pairings. It is a clear case where the graphics card is the weakest link in the chain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo’s performance across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo shows its best results. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 168.8 FPS, which drops to 125.6 FPS on Medium and 91.4 FPS on High. On Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 65.1, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops considerably. Low settings average 107.1 FPS, Medium averages 74.5 FPS, and High averages 59.3 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution drop to an average of 43.4 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the combo is largely out of its depth. Low settings average 55.6 FPS, Medium averages 37.6 FPS, High averages 27.3 FPS, and Ultra averages just 22.5 FPS. The data shows a consistent and steep decline in performance as resolution increases, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at higher pixel counts.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, the High preset provides an average of 91.4 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1920x1080 yields a very high 168.8 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 125.6 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a good middle ground. The Ultra preset at 65.1 FPS is playable, but the frame rate is lower, and the visual improvement over High may not justify the performance cost. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only setting that consistently delivers a high frame rate, with an average of 107.1 FPS. The High preset at 59.3 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 43.4 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, no setting provides a reliable playable experience, as even the Low preset only averages 55.6 FPS. Therefore, the recommended settings are to play at 1920x1080 with the High preset for the best overall experience, or the Low preset for maximum performance.