Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a robust 4K experience in Outriders, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the combination produces extremely high frame rates that suggest the CPU is doing heavy lifting, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, pulling average performance down to a level that is still playable but far from the lofty peaks seen at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the combo’s standing among other tested pairings, and offers guidance on optimizing settings for this specific hardware configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Outriders shows a predictable but steep decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 183 FPS at 1080p, to 116 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66.7% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly pronounced, with the average FPS nearly halving, which points to the RTX 3080 Ti’s memory bandwidth and compute resources being saturated at the higher resolution.

Comparing the Low preset across resolutions reveals similar scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 263 FPS, which drops to 212 FPS at 1440p and 111 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still more than double the 4K High result, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor even at the lowest settings. The fact that 4K Low (111 FPS) is nearly double 4K High (61 FPS) indicates that the game’s graphical settings have a massive impact on the GPU workload, while the CPU maintains a relatively consistent level of throughput across these configurations.

The scaling from Medium to Ultra at each resolution further illustrates the bottleneck dynamics. At 4K, the Medium preset yields 81 FPS, while Ultra drops to 44 FPS—a 45.7% performance hit for the highest visual quality. At 1080p, the same settings comparison shows a smaller relative drop, with Medium at 234 FPS and Ultra at 132 FPS, a 43.6% reduction. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the GPU’s shading units and texture processing are the primary determinants of performance at these settings, rather than any CPU-side limitation, since the frame rates remain high enough that the processor can keep up with the demands of each preset.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Outriders, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti holds the 616th position out of 3,710 total combos. This places it in the top 16.6% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this title, though not at the absolute top tier. The rank suggests that there are 615 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, likely including more recent GPUs or higher-end CPUs that push the limits further.

The GPU’s individual benchmark standing provides context for this rank. The RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,187. Its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which has an average score of 40,870, representing a 0.8% deficit for the Radeon. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores slightly higher at 41,707, putting the RTX 3080 Ti 1.2% behind it. This indicates that while the RTX 3080 Ti is a strong performer, it is not at the very peak of the GPU hierarchy, which aligns with its mid-pack combo rank in this specific game.

The CPU’s performance metrics also factor into the combo’s ranking. The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620, placing it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53,701, a negligible 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, putting it 0.6% behind the Intel chip. These scores suggest that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU in most scenarios, but in Outriders, the combo rank of 616 implies that the GPU’s performance ceiling is the decisive factor, as the CPU’s high percentile ranking does not translate into a top-tier combo placement.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The data shows an average of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is playable but not at the high refresh rates seen at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 234, with a minimum of 199 and a maximum of 269, indicating smooth performance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary constraint at 4K, as the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p, while the CPU’s high benchmark scores suggest it is not the bottleneck.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Outriders?

A: This combination ranks 616th out of 3,710 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41,187, which is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 but 1.2% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 263, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, demonstrating the system’s capability for extreme frame rates when visual fidelity is reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional performance, with the Low preset achieving an average of 263 FPS. The Medium preset follows at 234 FPS, with a minimum of 199 and a maximum of 269, showing consistent frame pacing. The High preset delivers 183 FPS, while Ultra drops to 132 FPS, still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, as even the Ultra preset maintains a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is working to keep up with the GPU’s output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains robust. The Low preset yields 212 FPS, which is a 19.4% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 154 FPS, with a minimum of 131 and a maximum of 177, representing a 34.2% reduction from the 1080p Medium result. The High preset drops to 116 FPS, a 36.6% decrease from 1080p High. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 84 FPS, which is a 36.4% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result. This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count efficiently, with the frame rate reductions roughly proportional to the increase in resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits. The Low preset achieves 111 FPS, which is a 47.6% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and a maximum of 93, representing a 65.4% reduction from 1080p Medium. The High preset yields 61 FPS, a 66.7% reduction from 1080p High. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, a 66.7% reduction from 1080p Ultra. The larger percentage drops at 4K compared to 1440p indicate that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power are being saturated, making the GPU the definitive bottleneck at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 35,122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,958 in single-core, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. These scores place it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,620.

In Outriders, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 263 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of supplying frames quickly enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. However, the fact that the frame rate drops significantly at 4K, even at Low settings (111 FPS), indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance is relatively consistent regardless of resolution. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,958 in Cinebench R23 supports this, as it indicates the processor can handle the game’s logic and draw calls efficiently.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 53,288 (0.6% lower), show that the i7-14700F is competitive with other high-end desktop processors. However, the combo rank of 616 in Outriders suggests that the CPU’s performance is not the deciding factor for this game’s overall frame rates. Instead, the data indicates that the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s workloads, allowing the GPU to become the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 183 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many gaming monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 132 FPS, which is still above 120 Hz but not quite as smooth. For players prioritizing visual quality at 1080p, the Ultra preset is viable, but the High preset offers a better balance, providing a 38.6% higher frame rate with only a moderate reduction in visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 116 FPS, which is suitable for 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors. The Medium preset delivers 154 FPS, which offers a significant boost for high-refresh-rate displays, though with reduced visual quality. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as it falls below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. For the best experience at 1440p, the Medium preset provides the highest frame rate while maintaining acceptable visual quality, with the High preset being a strong alternative for those who prefer more detail.

At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target for console-like smoothness. The Medium preset delivers 81 FPS, which is a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 111 FPS is an option for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, but the Medium preset offers the best trade-off between performance and image quality at 4K, providing a 32.8% higher frame rate than High with only a modest reduction in settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes in Outriders.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 3080 Ti has an average score of 41,187, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, scores 40,870, which is 0.8% lower, while the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41,707, putting the RTX 3080 Ti 1.2% behind. These scores indicate that the GPU is a high-end performer, though not at the very top of the current hierarchy. The GPU’s performance in Outriders reflects this, as the measured FPS data shows it can handle 1440p High settings at 116 FPS and 4K High at 61 FPS.

The GPU’s role in this combo is clearly the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly regardless of the CPU’s capabilities, with the Low preset at 111 FPS being the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures, as the measured results do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or frame drops. The RTX 3080 Ti’s compute capabilities, reflected in its PassMark G3D score of 26,896, are well-suited for Outriders’ rendering demands, but the GPU’s limits are apparent when pushing 4K Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 44, indicating that the graphics card is struggling to maintain smooth performance at the highest visual fidelity.