Outriders

Outriders is a looter shooter that scales heavily with GPU load, and the Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combo demonstrates this clearly. The data shows a wide performance arc from high-refresh 1080p play to demanding 4K Ultra settings, with the CPU providing a solid foundation that allows the GPU to stretch its legs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 208.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 140.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 72.5 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 65% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which indicates the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Looking at the Low settings preset, the trend becomes even more pronounced. The RTX 5070 Ti pushes 260.3 FPS at 1080p, drops to 226.5 FPS at 1440p, and then falls off a cliff to 137.3 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 89.2 FPS, which is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p. This suggests that even with minimal graphical load, the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms the GPU's bandwidth and shading capacity.

The Ultra preset tells a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still manages 163.5 FPS, but 1440p Ultra drops to 103.1 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 53.7 FPS. The scaling here is nearly linear in terms of percentage loss: each resolution step costs roughly 35-40% of the previous frame rate. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 28.5 FPS (101 vs 72.5), while the gap between Low and Medium is 36.3 FPS (137.3 vs 101). This indicates that the game's Medium preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, with High settings delivering 140.1 FPS, well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold. At 4K, users will need to compromise: Low settings offer a playable 137.3 FPS, but Ultra demands a heavy sacrifice down to 53.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth console-like performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Outriders?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At High settings, the average FPS is 72.5, which is playable. However, at Ultra settings, it drops to 53.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. For a locked 60 FPS at 4K, users should stick to Medium settings, which deliver 101 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor?

A: 2560x1440 with High settings is ideal, producing 140.1 FPS. Even at Ultra, the combo delivers 103.1 FPS, which is close to the 144Hz target. At 1080p, all settings exceed 144 FPS, with even Ultra hitting 163.5 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the drop is from 208.9 FPS to 140.1 FPS, a reduction of 68.8 FPS or roughly 33%. At Low settings, the drop is from 260.3 FPS to 226.5 FPS, a smaller 13% reduction, showing that the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes, the benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound scenario, especially at higher resolutions. The 20-core CPU maintains high frame rates at 1080p Low (260.3 FPS), but the GPU cannot sustain that pace as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra result of 53.7 FPS confirms the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance at 1440p?

A: High settings, with 140.1 FPS, offer the best balance between visual quality and performance. Medium settings provide 191.9 FPS, but the visual upgrade to High is often worth the 51.8 FPS loss. Ultra is also viable at 103.1 FPS for users prioritizing visuals over frame rate.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: Exceptionally well. At Low settings, it hits 260.3 FPS, and even at High settings, it maintains 208.9 FPS. This is well above the refresh rate of most high-end gaming monitors, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides a robust foundation for Outriders, with 20 cores and 28 threads running at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This processor sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is far above average for gaming workloads. Its multi-threaded capabilities are evident in synthetic benchmarks, scoring 35443 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5003 in single-core.

For a looter shooter like Outriders, the CPU's job is to handle game logic, enemy AI, and physics calculations while feeding the GPU with draw calls. The data shows that this CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 260.3 FPS, which is near the practical limit for many displays. Even at 1080p Ultra, it maintains 163.5 FPS, suggesting the CPU has ample headroom.

The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency when accessing frequently used data. The 10 nm process node and Raptor Lake architecture contribute to efficient performance. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-14700F scores 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X in average benchmark score, but that difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly relevant for single-threaded performance, which is critical in Outriders' game engine. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 demonstrates strong per-core capabilities. This is important because even though the CPU has 20 cores, games often rely on a few fast cores for main game logic. The data shows that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at all tested resolutions and settings, as the FPS scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound system.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this specific pairing of Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 80th out of 1693 combos. This places it in the top 4.7% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration for this game.

The rank reflects the balance between the two components. The GPU sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile, so there is no severe mismatch that would waste performance. The combo's rank suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of systems, likely including those with weaker CPUs or older GPUs.

The measured FPS data supports this high ranking. At 1440p High, the system achieves 140.1 FPS, which is a strong result for a modern game. The 4K High result of 72.5 FPS is also respectable, putting it in the range where high-refresh 4K monitors become viable. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU ensures that users get consistent performance across all settings.

It is notably the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an identical average benchmark score (52085 vs 52086), indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti delivers comparable raw compute. This means the ranking is likely influenced by the CPU's strong showing, as the i7-14700F outperforms many processors in the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the star of this show, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for Outriders, which can be demanding on VRAM at higher resolutions. The 16 GB capacity ensures that even 4K Ultra settings do not run out of memory, although the performance drop to 53.7 FPS suggests compute limitations rather than memory constraints.

The GPU's core clock runs at 2295 MHz base and 2452 MHz boost, with 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores. The FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS is substantial, allowing for complex lighting and particle effects. The 280 texture mapping units and 96 ROPs contribute to the texture fill rate of 686.6 GTexel/s, which is essential for a game with detailed environments.

The RTX 5070 Ti's performance in Outriders is consistent with its benchmark scores. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 32974 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 231226, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Outriders uses DX12.

The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has a delta of 0% in average score, meaning they are effectively tied in raw performance. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is 0.8% faster in average score, but the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM and newer architecture give it advantages in specific workloads like ray tracing. The data from Outriders shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is well-suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming and capable of 4K at reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings hit 260.3 FPS, Medium achieves 233.2 FPS, High reaches 208.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 163.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 96.8 FPS, showing that the game's Ultra preset has a significant performance cost even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain impressive. Low settings produce 226.5 FPS, Medium hits 191.9 FPS, High reaches 140.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.1 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is most severe at High settings (33% loss) and least severe at Low settings (13% loss), indicating that the Ultra preset's effects scale more efficiently with resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings still deliver a very playable 137.3 FPS, Medium hits 101 FPS, High manages 72.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 18.8 FPS, which is the largest relative difference between these two settings across all resolutions. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that are particularly taxing at 4K pixel density.

The overall pattern shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is capable of 60 FPS at 4K with Medium settings or lower, and 100+ FPS at 1440p with High settings or lower. For users with 144Hz monitors, the recommended configuration would be 1440p High (140.1 FPS) or 1080p Ultra (163.5 FPS), depending on whether resolution or visual fidelity is prioritized. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced pairing for Outriders, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution.