Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a performance profile in Outriders that is heavily dictated by resolution and the balance between CPU and GPU load. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that transitions to a strictly 60-class experience at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against the broader database.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance gradient as resolution increases, which is the primary indicator of where the system’s bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 245 FPS. This figure is exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU is feeding frames at a rate far exceeding the GPU’s initial workload. Moving to Medium at the same resolution drops the average to 178 FPS, while High yields 134 FPS. The scaling from Low to High at 1080p shows a 45% reduction in average FPS, a direct result of increased pixel and shading work being offloaded to the RTX 4060.

As the resolution climbs to 2560x1440, the same settings pattern emerges but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset average falls from 245 FPS to 155 FPS, a 37% drop. High at 1440p sits at 84 FPS, and Ultra at 61 FPS. This resolution shift indicates a growing reliance on the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth. The most dramatic scaling occurs at 3840x2160, where the Low preset average collapses to 81 FPS—a 67% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The High preset at 4K manages only 44 FPS, while Ultra drops to 32 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 4K Low (245 to 81 FPS) is 164 FPS, showing that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the 4K Ultra setting is beyond the practical reach of this configuration for smooth gameplay, as the average falls well below the 60 FPS threshold.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the decisive factor in the higher-resolution results. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for the Medium preset at 1440p, which achieves a 112 FPS average with a minimum of 96 FPS, but it becomes strained at 4K where the pixel output requirements multiply. The GPU’s boost clock is listed at 2460 MHz, and the data indicates this clock is sustained effectively at 1080p to produce the 245 FPS Low result. However, at 4K, the average FPS for Medium (59 FPS) is nearly identical to the High preset at 1440p (84 FPS) in terms of relative performance, showing that the GPU is hitting a compute ceiling rather than a memory limit alone.

The RTX 4060’s benchmark percentile stands at 61, which places it in the mid-range of all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a deltaPct of -0.2 and the AMD Radeon 780M with a deltaPct of 0.3. These deltas are negligible, meaning the RTX 4060’s raw compute score is statistically similar to those parts. In Outriders, the GPU’s 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the core driver of the 4K Low result (81 FPS) versus the 4K High result (44 FPS). The data shows that the GPU’s role is to maintain playable frame rates up to 1440p High, but at 4K, users must drop to Low to stay above 60 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM capacity does not appear to cause a hard limit in the measured rows, as the Minimum FPS values for Medium at 1440p (96 FPS) and 4K (50 FPS) remain consistent with the average, indicating no memory starvation spikes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K provides the computational headroom that allows the RTX 4060 to achieve its maximum output at low resolutions. With 20 cores and 28 threads, this processor is not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz are the key specifications for gaming performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strength: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a single-core score of 2160. These scores place the i7-14700K in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 9115 (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (deltaPct -0.2).

In Outriders, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the 245 FPS average demonstrates that the processor can feed the GPU far more frames than it can render at that resolution. The single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Geekbench single-core score of 2569, is sufficient for the game’s logic and draw call submission. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence wanes. The drop from 245 FPS at 1080p Low to 155 FPS at 1440p Low is purely a GPU-side effect, as the CPU’s frame generation capacity remains constant. The i7-14700K’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for the game’s assets, but the measured FPS delta between resolutions confirms that the GPU is the sole bottleneck beyond 1080p. The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is flat—the deltaPct values are all under 1%—meaning that swapping to a Ryzen 9 7950X would yield no measurable FPS change in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 245, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Outriders?*

A: Yes, but only at lower presets. The data shows 81 FPS average at 4K Low, 59 FPS at 4K Medium, 44 FPS at 4K High, and 32 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639, with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 scoring 17666 (deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Radeon 780M scoring 17588 (deltaPct 0.3). These differences are minimal.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. The 245 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor, as it can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at that resolution.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 32, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. The lowest minimum FPS is 50, recorded at 4K Medium.

Q: How much performance drops from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p High is 134, while at 4K High it is 44. This represents a 67% reduction in average FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Outriders, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds a rank of 1800 out of 3710 total configurations. This places the combo in the 48.5th percentile, meaning it outperforms slightly less than half of all tested systems and underperforms the other half. The rank is likely influenced by the RTX 4060’s mid-range position (61st percentile among GPUs) rather than the CPU’s top-tier standing (94th percentile among CPUs). Given that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game, the combo’s overall rank is a direct reflection of the GPU’s 4K limitations.

The data suggests that combos ranked higher than 1800 likely feature stronger GPUs, as the i7-14700K’s processing power is sufficient to support much faster graphics cards without becoming a limiting factor. Conversely, combos ranked lower than 1800 may have weaker CPUs, but in Outriders, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at standard gaming resolutions. The rank of 1800 out of 3710 is a solid mid-pack result, confirming that this is a balanced machine for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not a top-tier 4K performer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is consistent across all settings and resolutions, with no anomalous values. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 245 FPS. Medium at the same resolution yields 178 FPS, with a minimum of 152 and a maximum of 205. High produces 134 FPS, and Ultra drops to 97 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 148 FPS, showing the full range of visual impact.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 155 FPS. Medium averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 129. High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: Low drops by 90 FPS, Medium by 66 FPS, High by 50 FPS, and Ultra by 36 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s rendering load increases proportionally with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 81 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68. High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K is severe: Low drops by 74 FPS, Medium by 53 FPS, High by 40 FPS, and Ultra by 29 FPS. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset is effectively unplayable, while 4K High is marginal for a 60 Hz display.

Settings Recommendations

Based solely on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate is achieved at 2560x1440 with the Medium preset. This configuration yields an average of 112 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a 33% higher average FPS than High at the same resolution (112 vs. 84 FPS), making it the best choice for competitive play without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

For users with a 1080p display, the High preset is the recommended baseline, as it delivers 134 FPS and leaves ample headroom for the game’s action sequences. If maximum frame rates are desired, the Low preset at 1080p (245 FPS) is the top performer, but it does so at a significant visual cost. The Ultra preset at 1080p (97 FPS) is viable but offers no meaningful advantage over High in terms of smoothness.

At 4K, the data indicates that only the Low preset (81 FPS) provides a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset (59 FPS) is borderline, with a minimum of 50 FPS that may cause stutter in busy scenes. The High (44 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) presets are not recommended for 4K, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1440p Medium, which offers a frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS while maintaining a minimum that never dips below 96 FPS.