Outriders

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K in Outriders is steep and consistent, revealing a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 245.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 80.6 FPS at 3840x2160 — a 67% reduction. This dramatic scaling indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060's rendering throughput, not the CPU, becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The pattern holds across every preset: High settings drop from 132.1 FPS at 1080p to 44.1 FPS at 4K, while Ultra falls from 95.3 FPS to 34.6 FPS.

The resolution scaling curve is not linear. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings reduces performance from 245.9 FPS to 152 FPS, a 38% loss, whereas the jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings only drops from 152 FPS to 80.6 FPS, a 47% loss. This non-linearity points to memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate constraints on the RTX 4060, which has a 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the GPU's 48 ROPs and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient to maintain high frame rates even at Medium settings, where the average sits at 60.6 FPS.

The data strongly suggests that 4K Ultra is not viable for this combo. The 34.6 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra falls well below playable thresholds for a looter shooter, where fast reaction times matter. The 44.1 FPS at 4K High is borderline at best. In contrast, 1440p and 1080p resolutions show the combo can deliver smooth gameplay, with even 1440p Ultra achieving 59.7 FPS — just above the 60 FPS target. The scaling behavior confirms that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are the primary bottlenecks at 4K, not the Intel Core i7-14700F.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz drive 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 15.11 TFLOPS of FP16 (1:1), with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores for ray tracing and DLSS workloads. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2125 MHz, yielding 17 Gbps effective and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth across the 128-bit bus.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is decisive at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K, even dropping from High to Medium settings only improves performance from 44.1 FPS to 60.6 FPS — a 37% gain. This modest improvement suggests the GPU is not purely shader-bound but also constrained by memory bandwidth. The 128-bit bus is narrow for 4K workloads, and the 8 GB VRAM capacity may limit texture streaming at Ultra settings, where the 4K average falls to 34.6 FPS.

The RTX 4060's benchmark profile places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (avg score 23321, deltaPct -0.6) and the Intel Arc B580 (avg score 23021, deltaPct 0.7). This means the RTX 4060 is essentially performance-equivalent to those cards in synthetic tests, but the Outriders data shows its real-world gaming capability is best suited to 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and PassMark G3D score of 19545 confirm mid-range positioning, yet the game results indicate the card can exceed 240 FPS at 1080p Low, suggesting headroom at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes CPU-only).

In Outriders, the CPU's role is secondary but not negligible. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245.9 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the i7-14700F can feed the RTX 4060 efficiently at lower resolutions. The 20-core configuration provides substantial multi-threaded headroom, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and single-core score of 5003. The processor's PassMark multithread score of 41765 and single-thread score of 4261 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (avg score 54450, deltaPct -0.6) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (avg score 54681, deltaPct -1.1), meaning the i7-14700F is within 1.1% of those top-tier processors in synthetic tests. However, in Outriders, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K at each settings level shows GPU-bound behavior — at 1080p Low, the CPU can push 245.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra the GPU limits the combo to 34.6 FPS. The 33 MB L3 cache and high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensure frame pacing remains consistent, but the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield larger gains than upgrading the CPU for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance across settings. Low settings produce an average of 245.9 FPS, Medium achieves 178.7 FPS, High reaches 132.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 95.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p Ultra is highly playable, and even the most demanding preset maintains nearly 100 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 150.6 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 152 FPS at Low, 113.4 FPS at Medium, 82.4 FPS at High, and 59.7 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p Ultra result is just below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal experience for competitive play. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 35.6 FPS, a 37% reduction, reflecting the increased pixel workload on the RTX 4060.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly. Low settings average 80.6 FPS, Medium averages 60.6 FPS, High averages 44.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 34.6 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only preset at this resolution that clears 60 FPS, barely. The step from 1440p to 4K at High settings is a 38.3 FPS drop, from 82.4 FPS to 44.1 FPS, which is a 46% reduction. The data shows a clear pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at any preset, 1440p at Medium or High, and 4K only at Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Outriders at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average is 80.6 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 60.6 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS target. High and Ultra settings at 4K fall to 44.1 FPS and 34.6 FPS respectively, which are not playable for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Outriders?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo achieves 82.4 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 113.4 FPS. This resolution balances visual quality with frame rates well above 60 FPS. 1080p also works exceptionally well, with Ultra settings hitting 95.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest 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 (score 54450) and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (score 54681). It is 1.2% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (score 53469) and 1.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (score 53206).

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Outriders?

A: The benchmark results suggest that 8 GB is adequate at 1080p and 1440p, where the combo achieves playable frame rates across all presets. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 34.6 indicates that VRAM capacity or bandwidth becomes a limiting factor, as the game struggles to maintain acceptable performance.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 is in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its closest competitors include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (score 23321, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (score 23338, deltaPct -0.7), showing near-parity in synthetic tests.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K?

A: The data clearly shows that Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided, as the average FPS of 34.6 is too low for smooth gameplay. High settings at 4K also underperform at 44.1 FPS. For 4K, Low or Medium settings are the only viable options based on the measured averages.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 95.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and near the 100 FPS mark many players prefer for fast-paced shooters. There is no reason to lower settings below Ultra at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset maintains high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the choice depends on the player's preference for visual fidelity or frame rate. High settings produce 82.4 FPS, while Medium produces 113.4 FPS. For a looter shooter where combat readability matters, High settings offer a good balance, but players with 144 Hz monitors may prefer Medium to stay above 100 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is playable at 59.7 FPS, but it sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS target.

For 3840x2160, the data is unambiguous: use Low settings, which deliver 80.6 FPS, or Medium, which delivers 60.6 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 4K produce 44.1 FPS and 34.6 FPS respectively, which are too low for responsive gameplay. The best overall experience across all resolutions is 1080p Ultra, which offers 95.3 FPS with maximum visual quality. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 245.9 FPS or 1440p Medium at 113.4 FPS are excellent choices.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo ranks 861st out of 1693 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the 49th percentile of all combos. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU is a top-tier performer in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking suggests that this combo is positioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the data shows strong performance. The i7-14700F's 20 cores and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom, but the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus cap the system's 4K potential. The combo's rank of 861 out of 1693 indicates that roughly half of tested combinations outperform it, likely due to more powerful GPUs that can handle 4K workloads more effectively.

In the context of its components' individual standings, the combo underperforms relative to the CPU's strong position. The i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 54097 is within 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, yet the combo's Outriders results at 4K Ultra (34.6 FPS) suggest the GPU is the limiting factor. Players seeking higher 4K performance would need to consider a GPU with more VRAM or a wider memory bus, while those targeting 1440p will find this combo's 82.4 FPS at High settings to be a solid mid-range option.