Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a top-tier experience in Outriders, landing in the 98.9th percentile of all tested combos. The data shows a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, yet still capable of exceptional frame rates at lower resolutions, making it a versatile choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU Role

The Core i7-14700F provides a substantial processing foundation for Outriders, a looter shooter that benefits from strong single-thread performance for game logic and enemy AI. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this Raptor Lake Refresh chip offers a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Benchmark results place this CPU in the 94th percentile against all processors, indicating its high-end status. Its average benchmark score of 54097 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which scores 54450, a delta of just -0.6%. This indicates that in CPU-centric synthetic workloads, the i7-14700F is effectively on par with that high-end AMD offering, despite the difference in architecture.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role appears to be ensuring a stable frame delivery floor. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 260.9 FPS. This high ceiling suggests that the i7-14700F is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution and settings combination. The processor's robust multi-threading, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443, ensures that background tasks and the game’s streaming systems do not cause frame hitches. While the GPU handles the heavy lifting of rendering, the CPU's strong single-core performance, reflected in a Geekbench single-core score of 2711, is critical for maintaining high average frame rates in a game where combat encounters can involve numerous on-screen enemies and dynamic effects. The data suggests the CPU is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5090, even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is typically more pronounced.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed performance driver in this combination, and its massive memory and bandwidth resources are fully leveraged by Outriders. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This is a significant asset for a game like Outriders, which features detailed environments and high-resolution textures. The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, allows it to process graphics data at an extraordinary rate, evidenced by its Passmark G3D score of 39650. The RTX 5090 sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 84306 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, which scores 84241 (a 0.1% delta).

The GPU's dominance is most apparent in the 4K resolution tests. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo averages 66.2 FPS, a demanding scenario that stresses the rendering pipeline. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate are put to work here. Even at this extreme setting, the frame rate remains playable, but the data shows a clear drop from lower settings, highlighting the immense load placed on the graphics card. The RTX 5090’s capabilities ensure that the visual fidelity of Outriders, with its particle effects and detailed character models, is rendered smoothly, and the 32 GB VRAM buffer ensures that texture streaming is not a limiting factor, even at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, with the RTX 5090 being the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear and consistent drop in average frame rates as resolution increases, which is the hallmark of a system where the graphics card is the bottleneck. At 1080p, the system achieves 260.9 FPS on Low, 233.7 FPS on Medium, 209.9 FPS on High, and 183.7 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 227.4, 200.2, 172.9, and 121.7 FPS, respectively. The most dramatic decline is observed at 4K, where the average FPS falls to 160.5 on Low, 118.7 on Medium, 86.4 on High, and 66.2 on Ultra.

This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU, with its high boost clock and many cores, is able to keep up with the GPU's demands at 1080p and 1440p. The performance delta between 1080p Low (260.9 FPS) and 1440p Low (227.4 FPS) is a 13% drop, while the drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low (160.5 FPS) is a 29% reduction. This larger percentage drop at 4K shows that the RTX 5090’s rendering workload is scaling significantly with pixel count. The system is designed for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where it can push well over 200 FPS on Medium settings, and it remains highly capable at 4K, though users seeking the highest refresh rates will need to adjust settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Outriders, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 18 out of 1693 combos. This places it in the top 1.1% of all configurations, signifying elite-level performance. This high ranking is a direct result of the synergy between a top-tier CPU and the flagship GPU. The i7-14700F, despite not being the absolute fastest processor, provides enough performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 in most scenarios.

The ranking is particularly impressive when considering the CPU's position relative to its rivals. While the i7-14700F is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X in average CPU benchmark score, the RTX 5090's raw power ensures that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems with less powerful graphics cards. The data suggests that for Outriders, the GPU is the more critical component for overall ranking, and this combo maximizes that advantage. The 18th place finish out of 1693 combos demonstrates that only a handful of other configurations, likely featuring even more powerful CPUs or specific system optimizations, can outperform it in this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Outriders with this combo for high refresh rates?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the combo averages 227.4 FPS on Low, 200.2 FPS on Medium, and 172.9 FPS on High, making it ideal for 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. At 1920x1080, frame rates exceed 200 FPS on all settings, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?

A: The two processors are nearly identical in average benchmark score. The i7-14700F scores 54097, while the Ryzen 9 9900X scores 54450, a difference of only -0.6%. This indicates comparable CPU performance for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM necessary for Outriders?

A: The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory provides a massive buffer for textures and game data. While not strictly necessary for Outriders, this capacity ensures that the game's assets are fully loaded, preventing any potential texture pop-in or stuttering, and future-proofs the system for more demanding titles.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 86.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 66.2 FPS. This is a significant drop of 20.2 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings place a heavy load on the GPU, and High may be the optimal choice for smoother 4K gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 18th out of 1693 tested combos for Outriders. This places it in the top 1.1% of all systems, confirming its status as a high-end configuration capable of delivering excellent performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is sufficient. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 260.9 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. While a more powerful CPU might yield slightly higher FPS, the i7-14700F's performance ensures it is not a significant limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination are presented below, showing average FPS across different resolutions and settings presets.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 66.2 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 86.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 118.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 160.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 121.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 172.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 200.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 227.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 183.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 209.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 233.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 260.9 |

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 4K display, the High preset is the recommended starting point. The data shows a significant performance cost for Ultra settings (66.2 FPS) compared to High (86.4 FPS), a 23% drop in frame rate. The High preset provides an excellent balance between visual quality and smoothness, ensuring a more consistent experience above 60 FPS.

For those targeting high refresh rates on a 1440p monitor, the High and Medium presets are both excellent choices. The Medium preset achieves 200.2 FPS, while High achieves 172.9 FPS. Both are well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays, but Medium offers additional headroom for more demanding combat scenarios. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is viable, as the combo still manages to deliver an average of 183.7 FPS, providing the best visual experience without sacrificing high performance. Ultimately, the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions, delivering high frame rates while maintaining a high level of graphical detail.