Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing in Outriders delivers a playable experience that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the CPU providing ample headroom and the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The data indicates this combination ranks 2026th out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database, a position that reflects the GPU's age relative to the modern CPU.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This is a high-end desktop part that scores in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,355. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, which scores 69,515 (a 0.2% advantage for the AMD part), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69,875 (0.7% ahead). The i7-14700K also sits just ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115, which scores 69,288 (0.1% behind). In the context of Outriders, such a powerful CPU is rarely the limiting factor; its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and high boost clock support high frame rates, but the measured FPS data shows that the system's performance scales more with resolution and settings than with CPU-bound tasks.

At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 228 FPS average, a figure that demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly when the GPU load is light. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution—228 FPS versus 90 FPS—shows that the GPU, not the CPU, is dictating the performance ceiling. The i7-14700K's single-thread performance is robust, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,160, which positions it well for games that rely on a few fast cores. In Outriders, a looter shooter with numerous on-screen enemies and physics effects, the CPU's 28 threads ensure that background tasks and game logic do not introduce stutter, even when frame rates dip at 4K. The data shows that at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 30, and this low number is not due to CPU limitations but rather the GPU's inability to render at that quality level. The processor's 125W TDP and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory are irrelevant to the FPS results, but the benchmark scores confirm it is a top-tier chip that will not bottleneck the RTX 2070 SUPER in this title.

The CPU's performance in synthetic tests, such as a PassMark multithread score of 52,392 and a Geekbench multicore score of 20,767, indicates it can handle the most demanding modern games. Yet, in this specific pairing, the measured FPS at 2560x1440 High is 78, which is only slightly above the 75 FPS seen at 3840x2160 Low. This pattern suggests that the i7-14700K maintains consistent frame delivery, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute limits become apparent as the render resolution increases. The processor's 94th percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs, but the combo's overall rank of 2026 out of 3710 underscores that the GPU is the weak link. For gamers, this CPU is more than sufficient for Outriders, and the bottleneck will always be the graphics card, regardless of settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it features 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 with a score of 20,582 (1.5% ahead) and the Intel Arc B570 at 20,556 (1.3% ahead), while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% behind at 20,480. In Outriders, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 124 FPS on High settings and 90 FPS on Ultra, which are smooth experiences for a looter shooter. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 78 on High and 57 on Ultra, showing a 37% reduction in frame rate from 1080p High to 1440p High. The most telling numbers come at 3840x2160, where High settings yield only 41 FPS and Ultra drops to 30 FPS, making 4K playable only at Low settings with 75 FPS. This pattern is consistent with the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute power; the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K, where the pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s is overwhelmed. The GPU's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS also limits its ability to handle the complex shading and particle effects in Outriders at higher resolutions.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this title, as the performance drop from High to Ultra settings is more about fill rate and memory pressure. The measured FPS at 2560x1440 Medium shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS, indicating some frame time variance, but the average of 105 FPS is stable. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 141 FPS and the maximum is 191 FPS, with an average of 166 FPS, which shows the GPU can maintain high refresh rates at lower resolutions. However, the 8 GB VRAM may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where texture data can exceed the available memory, though the data does not provide direct evidence of this. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking confirms it is a mid-range card in 2024, and in Outriders, it is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the most consistent experience, with average FPS ranging from 90 on Ultra to 228 on Low. At 2560x1440, frame rates are still playable (57-144 FPS), while 3840x2160 only exceeds 60 FPS on Low settings (75 FPS).

Q: How does the i7-14700K compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-14700K scores 69,355 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,288) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F by 0.9%.

*Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER capable of 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: Only at lower settings. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 is 75 on Low, 55 on Medium, 41 on High, and 30 on Ultra. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, users must select Low settings, as Medium dips to 46 FPS minimum.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, High averages 124 FPS while Ultra averages 90 FPS, a 34 FPS drop. At 2560x1440, the difference is 21 FPS (78 vs 57), and at 3840x2160, it is 11 FPS (41 vs 30). The performance cost of Ultra increases at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average score of 20,282, which is 1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2% (20,534), the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3% (20,556), and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% (20,582).

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 89, with a maximum of 120 and an average of 105. This indicates the combo can maintain a stable experience above 60 FPS, but not consistently at high refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with High settings, which delivers an average of 124 FPS. This provides a high frame rate that benefits the fast-paced combat of Outriders without the significant performance penalty of Ultra settings (90 FPS). At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the best balance, with an average of 105 FPS and a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without dipping below 60 FPS. High settings at 1440p yield 78 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes. For 3840x2160, only Low settings are recommended, as they produce 75 FPS average, while Medium drops to 55 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which risks noticeable stuttering. The data shows that Ultra settings are not worth the frame rate cost at any resolution; the 34 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 1080p and the 11 FPS drop at 4K make Ultra a poor choice for competitive or smooth play. The optimal configuration is 1080p High for maximum responsiveness, or 1440p Medium for a higher resolution with acceptable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2026th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the 55th percentile of all configurations. This rank is notably lower than what the CPU alone would suggest, as the i7-14700K sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy highlights the GPU's role as a limiting factor; the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among GPUs, and its performance is the primary constraint on the system's overall ranking. The combo's position in the middle of the pack means that many other configurations, likely with newer GPUs paired with similar or weaker CPUs, achieve better frame rates in this game. The data indicates that the CPU is overqualified for this GPU, and upgrading the graphics card would yield a substantial improvement in the combo's rank, as the i7-14700K has significant headroom to drive faster GPUs. The 2026th rank out of 3710 is a fair assessment of the system's overall gaming capability in Outriders, reflecting a balanced but dated GPU component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance, with Low settings averaging 228 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 166 FPS, with a minimum of 141 and a maximum of 191 FPS. High settings average 124 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression, with a 138 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases significantly. Low settings achieve 144 FPS, while Medium averages 105 FPS (minimum 89, maximum 120). High settings drop to 78 FPS, and Ultra yields 57 FPS. The 1440p data shows that the combo can handle high refresh rates only at Low settings, with Medium providing a solid 60+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, performance falls below 60 FPS for all settings except Low. Low settings average 75 FPS, but Medium drops to 55 FPS (minimum 46, maximum 63). High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra is only 30 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that this combo is not suited for high-quality 4K gaming, as even Medium settings dip below 50 FPS in the minimum frame rate. The measured data confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with 4K reserved for Low settings if a 60 FPS target is desired.