Outriders

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits at rank 1140 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. That places this configuration in the upper-middle tier of the database, roughly in the 61st percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for this title. The ranking reflects a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p play, but it is not near the top of the charts for 4K ultra-class performance.

The CPU itself is a strong contributor to this placement. The Core i7-14700KF holds the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the broader benchmark suite, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515 (0.9% behind). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only competitor ahead in this group, scoring 70,879, which is 1% higher. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the i7-14700KF is effectively at parity with the fastest mainstream desktop chips available.

On the GPU side, the Radeon RX 7700 ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15,852. Its nearest rivals are similarly close: the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15,862 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16,014 (1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15,679 (1.1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16,129 (1.7% higher). This grouping suggests the RX 7700 delivers compute throughput right in line with the previous generation's mid-range champion, the RTX 3060 Ti.

The fact that this combo ranks 1140th rather than higher is explained by the GPU being the limiting factor in the most demanding scenarios. The CPU is a top-tier part, but in a looter shooter like Outriders, the frame rate at high resolutions and ultra settings is dictated by the graphics card. The data confirms this: at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 34 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. The ranking reflects that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU's strength can be fully utilized.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 32 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz.

For Outriders specifically, the 16 GB VRAM buffer is more than sufficient even at 4K Ultra, as the game's texture data does not appear to exceed what a 16 GB card can hold. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is also ample for the game's asset streaming. The GPU's compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 25.18 TFLOPS.

The data shows how the GPU's role shifts across settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 260 FPS average, which is so high that the CPU is clearly feeding the GPU effectively. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 34 FPS, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck in that scenario. The RX 7700's 58th percentile GPU ranking relative to all GPUs is modest, but in Outriders, which is not an exceptionally demanding title by modern standards, it still delivers playable frame rates at medium and high settings across most resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, scores 1.7% higher on average in general benchmarks. In Outriders, that difference would translate to maybe 1-2 FPS at most settings, which is negligible in practice. The RX 7700's 16 GB frame buffer gives it an advantage over 8 GB cards in VRAM-heavy scenarios, but Outriders does not appear to stress VRAM to that extent based on the measured results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate goes from 142 FPS at 1080p to 89 FPS at 1440p, then down to 47 FPS at 4K. That represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The combo achieves 260 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, and from 1440p to 4K is 48%. This steeper decline at lower settings indicates that when the GPU workload is light, the frame rate becomes more sensitive to resolution increases, but the CPU is still keeping up at all tested resolutions.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 189 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop is 48%, consistent with the other settings. Ultra settings produce 102 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K, with a 50% drop from 1440p to 4K.

The limiting component becomes clear when comparing the scaling. At 1080p Low, the 260 FPS figure is near the practical limit for many displays and suggests the CPU is still capable of pushing more, but the GPU is starting to become the constraint. At 4K Ultra, the 34 FPS result is definitively GPU-limited. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, are more than adequate for Outriders at any resolution; the RX 7700 is the component that determines the ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data suggests that the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combo is the High preset at 1440p. At this setting, the combo averages 89 FPS, which is smooth for a looter shooter. The 1080p High preset averages 142 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 62 FPS is the only viable option, as High drops to 47 FPS and Ultra falls to 34 FPS.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 260 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, making it overkill. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 189 FPS, is a better choice as it provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 119 FPS is also a strong candidate, particularly for players with 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p, at 65 FPS, is playable but does not take full advantage of high-refresh displays. At 4K, the Medium preset at 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains playable frame rates while offering better visual quality than Low.

The data indicates that the High preset at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination. It delivers 89 FPS average, which is well within the playable range, and the visual quality is noticeably better than Medium. For 1080p users, the High preset at 142 FPS is nearly ideal, offering a high level of detail with frame rates that exceed most standard 144 Hz monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 260 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset produces 189 FPS average, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 217 FPS. High settings yield 142 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 102 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 158 FPS, indicating significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 164 FPS on Low, 119 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS), 89 FPS on High, and 65 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 99 FPS, showing the GPU becoming more of a constraint at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 86 FPS on Low, 62 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 53 FPS and maximum of 72 FPS), 47 FPS on High, and 34 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Ultra gap is 52 FPS. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings across all resolutions shows a consistent pattern: the 1% lows are approximately 15-18% below the averages, which is acceptable for a looter shooter.

The scaling efficiency is notable. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by 37% on Low, 37% on Medium, 37% on High, and 36% on Ultra. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are 48% on Low, 48% on Medium, 47% on High, and 48% on Ultra. The consistency of these percentages indicates a well-balanced system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all settings above 1080p Low.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 89 FPS average. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, but 1440p offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

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

A: At 4K Medium, the combo averages 62 FPS with a minimum of 53 FPS, which is playable. However, 4K High drops to 47 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 34 FPS, which are below the ideal threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Low preset at 86 FPS is also viable.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in general benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16,129, which is 1.7% higher than the RX 7700's 15,852. This is a negligible difference in practice, and the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM provides more headroom for future titles.

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,163. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69,996, a difference of only 0.2%, indicating near-parity with the top-tier desktop processors.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rates?

A: The Low preset at 1080p delivers the highest average of 260 FPS. This is far beyond what most displays can show, so the Medium preset at 1080p, at 189 FPS, is a more practical choice for most users seeking high frame rates with better visuals.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: At 1080p Low, the 260 FPS result indicates the CPU is still capable of pushing more frames, but the GPU begins to limit at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 34 FPS average is definitively GPU-bound. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking confirms it is not the bottleneck in Outriders.