Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 presents a stark contrast in capabilities within Outriders. The data shows a high-end 20-core processor constrained by a GPU that ranks near the 53rd percentile of all tested graphics cards. Benchmark results indicate that the combination’s performance ceiling is firmly dictated by the RX 580, which delivers playable frame rates primarily at 1080p and, to a lesser extent, 1440p with reduced settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and how this pairing ranks among the 1,693 tested combinations.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS across multiple settings. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 fails to reach 40 FPS on any setting.

Q: How does the RX 580 perform at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 38.2. This is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly targeted for smooth gameplay, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14700KF bottleneck the RX 580 in this game?

A: The data does not show CPU bottlenecking. The i7-14700KF has 20 cores and 28 threads with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS scales directly with the GPU's workload, suggesting the RX 580 is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database?

A: The combo rank for Outriders is 1576 out of 1693 tested combinations. This places the pairing in the lower percentile of all tested systems, consistent with the GPU's mid-range standing relative to the CPU's high-end performance.

Q: Is the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows that at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 41.5 at 1080p and 15.2 at 4K. While the 8 GB VRAM capacity is not directly measured in the FPS data, the sharp performance decline at higher presets indicates the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth limits are reached before VRAM capacity becomes the sole issue.

Q: What is the most balanced settings preset for 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 79.1 FPS, which is a significant improvement over High's 62 FPS and provides a smoother experience than Ultra's 41.5 FPS. This represents the best trade-off between visual quality and frame rate in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 110.5 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 79.1 FPS offers a more balanced experience, likely providing a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining fluid motion. High settings at 62 FPS are still playable, but the drop to 41.5 FPS at Ultra makes that preset less desirable for consistent gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset produces an average of 68.4 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium drops to 50.2 FPS, High falls to 38.2 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. For 1440p users, the data suggests that Low is the only viable preset for maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS, while Medium may be acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over smoothness.

The 3840x2160 results are uniformly poor. The best average FPS at 4K is 36 on Low, followed by 24.8 on Medium, 19.4 on High, and 15.2 on Ultra. None of these are suitable for fast-paced gameplay. Given the data, the recommended preset for the best experience is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which provides a 79.1 FPS average. This combination balances the GPU's capabilities with the game's visual demands, avoiding the severe frame rate penalties seen at higher presets and resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the definitive performance limiter in this pairing. With a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, the GPU's compute power is modest by modern standards. The 2304 shading units and 32 ROPs deliver a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s, figures that are clearly strained by Outriders' demands at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p gaming, but the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 36 on Low, indicating that the memory bandwidth and fill rate are overwhelmed. The GPU's percentile ranking of 53 places it in the middle of all tested GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 and GTX 570, which have similar average benchmark scores.

The measured FPS data confirms that the RX 580's performance is highly sensitive to settings. Scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p improves the average frame rate from 41.5 to 110.5, a 2.66x increase. This scaling factor suggests that the GPU is heavily dependent on shader complexity and texture filtering, rather than being limited by CPU-side bottlenecks. The GPU's 185 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its mid-range positioning, but the benchmark results show that it cannot sustain high frame rates in Outriders beyond 1440p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1576 out of 1693 for Outriders. This places it in the bottom 7% of all tested systems, which is a remarkable outcome given the CPU's high-end specifications. The Intel Core i7-14700KF is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, with delta differences of 0% and -0.4% respectively.

The combination's low rank is entirely attributable to the GPU. The RX 580's average benchmark score is 13559, with a percentile ranking of 53. This is a stark contrast to the CPU's performance class, creating a significant imbalance. The data shows that the combo's rank is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities but rather the GPU's inability to translate the CPU's processing power into frame rates.

For context, the combo rank of 1576 means that 117 of the tested combinations perform worse. This is a small fraction, indicating that most systems in the database are better suited for Outriders. The performance gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems is likely driven by the GPU's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power, which is insufficient for the game's particle effects and geometry loads at higher settings. The data suggests that users with this pairing should accept lower settings or resolutions to achieve playable frame rates, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a more powerful GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a high-end desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, built on Intel's 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 further enhance its capabilities.

In Outriders, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU drives the RX 580 to an average of 110.5 FPS, which is close to the GPU's practical limit. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 52425 and integer math score of 183056 indicate substantial headroom for complex simulations, but the game's performance is dictated by the GPU.

The CPU's 96th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 70104 place it nearly in line with the Intel Core i7-14700K (deltaPct 0%) and slightly above the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (deltaPct -0.4%). This suggests that the i7-14700KF is among the fastest CPUs available, but its performance is wasted in this pairing because the RX 580 cannot utilize the extra processing power. The data indicates that the CPU's 125 W TDP and 20 cores are more than sufficient for Outriders, and any frame rate limitations are solely due to the GPU's rendering capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 110.5 (Low), 79.1 (Medium), 62 (High), and 41.5 (Ultra). This represents a 2.66x difference between Low and Ultra, showing that the RX 580 has a wide performance envelope at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop significantly: 68.4 (Low), 50.2 (Medium), 38.2 (High), and 26 (Ultra). The scaling from Low to Ultra is 2.63x, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The 1440p Low preset is the only configuration above 60 FPS, while Medium and High fall into the 30-50 FPS range, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for a looter shooter.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely constrained: 36 (Low), 24.8 (Medium), 19.4 (High), and 15.2 (Ultra). The scaling from Low to Ultra is 2.37x, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute units are saturated even at Low settings. The 4K Low preset is the only configuration that approaches playability, but 36 FPS is below the standard for smooth action.

The data shows that the GPU's performance drops by approximately 67% when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low (110.5 to 36 FPS), and by 63% when moving from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (41.5 to 15.2 FPS). This consistent scaling confirms that the RX 580 is the limiting factor, with the CPU providing no measurable constraint at any resolution or settings combination.