Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable Outriders experience, though the data reveals a distinct performance ceiling. This combination ranks in the 51st percentile (870th of 1693 tested combos), placing it squarely in the upper-middle tier. The benchmark results show a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The analysis below breaks down the measured FPS data, scaling characteristics, and settings recommendations based solely on the provided figures.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 134.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This indicates the combo comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches high-refresh-rate territory.

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

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, placing it 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti. It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M.

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

A: The i7-14700KF + RTX 4060 combination ranks 870th out of 1693 tested combos. This places it in the 51st percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 94.3 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops dramatically to 30.4 FPS. This represents a 67.8% reduction in frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicate strong gaming potential?

A: The i7-14700KF scores 44557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. This is 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115 and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming based on the data?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 78.3 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 59.2 FPS, while High drops to 45.5 FPS and Ultra falls to 30.4 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured FPS results in Outriders.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a steep performance cliff between Medium and Ultra at 4K: 59.2 FPS at Medium versus 30.4 FPS at Ultra. This 48.6% drop suggests that Ultra settings at 4K exceed the memory bandwidth or capacity that the RTX 4060 can efficiently handle. The 128-bit bus width is a notable constraint, as higher resolutions require more memory transactions per frame.

At 1080p, the GPU's capabilities shine. The boost clock of 2460 MHz helps deliver 242.1 FPS at Low settings, showing that the card is not bandwidth-limited at lower resolutions. The 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides ample compute for the game's effects at 1080p and 1440p. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s supports the high fill rates needed for the game's particle effects and environmental detail.

The transition from 1440p to 4K reveals the GPU's thermal and power envelope. With a TDP of 115 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W, the RTX 4060 is efficient, but the data shows it cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though no DLSS-specific measurements are present in the data, so all FPS figures reflect native rendering.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 870th out of 1693 tested combos in Outriders. This position in the 51st percentile indicates the system performs slightly above the median of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong compute capabilities and the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 96th among all processors suggests the i7-14700KF is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, has an average score of 70074, which is essentially identical (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70420, putting it 0.4% ahead. This level of CPU performance ensures the processor can feed the GPU adequately.

The GPU ranks in the 66th percentile of all graphics cards, which is lower than the CPU's 96th percentile. This imbalance explains why the combo's overall rank in Outriders (51st percentile) is closer to the GPU's percentile than the CPU's. The RTX 4060's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, just 0.6% higher. The GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, 0.7% higher, indicating the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The measured FPS data confirms this ranking. At 1080p High, the system achieves 134.3 FPS, which is competitive with many higher-ranked combos. However, at 4K Ultra, the 30.4 FPS result pulls the overall ranking down, as the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings. The combo's rank of 870 suggests there are 823 tested systems that perform better, likely those with higher-tier GPUs or more balanced configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides 12 distinct measurements across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 242.1 FPS average, Medium achieves 178.2 FPS, High reaches 134.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 94.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 61.0% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the significant impact of visual quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably but remains playable. Low settings average 152.2 FPS, Medium hits 110.8 FPS, High achieves 85 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is the only measurement below 60 FPS at this resolution, but it still provides a playable experience. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings reduces frame rate by 33.1%.

The 3840x2160 results show the most dramatic scaling. Low settings average 78.3 FPS, Medium achieves 59.2 FPS, High drops to 45.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.4 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS at 4K. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is 13.7 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 15.1 FPS, showing a consistent degradation as settings increase.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the GPU's limitations. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 134.3 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 1440p (36.7% reduction), then to 45.5 FPS at 4K (46.5% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the progression is 94.3 FPS at 1080p, 63.1 FPS at 1440p, and 30.4 FPS at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis shows how the system's performance degrades as pixel count increases. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the frame rate drops from 242.1 FPS to 152.2 FPS, a 37.1% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the drop is from 152.2 FPS to 78.3 FPS, a 48.6% reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as resolution rises.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 178.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 110.8 FPS at 1440p (37.8% reduction), then to 59.2 FPS at 4K (46.6% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and Medium settings suggests a predictable GPU-bound scenario where the CPU is not limiting performance.

The High settings show a slightly different pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the frame rate drops from 134.3 FPS to 85 FPS, a 36.7% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 85 FPS to 45.5 FPS, a 46.5% reduction. The Ultra settings show the most severe scaling: 94.3 FPS at 1080p drops to 63.1 FPS at 1440p (33.1% reduction), then to 30.4 FPS at 4K (51.8% reduction).

The data indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become insufficient at 4K Ultra. The 51.8% drop from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is the largest single-step reduction in the dataset, highlighting the memory subsystem as the primary bottleneck. The CPU's high compute headroom (96th percentile) cannot compensate for the GPU's memory constraints at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, all settings presets deliver playable results. The Ultra preset at 94.3 FPS provides the best visual quality while still exceeding 90 FPS, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 134.3 FPS offers a balance for competitive play, while Low at 242.1 FPS maximizes frame rate for esports scenarios.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset achieves 63.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes it a viable option for gamers prioritizing visual fidelity. The High preset at 85 FPS offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides 34.7% more performance than Ultra with minimal visual compromise. The Medium preset at 110.8 FPS is suitable for those seeking higher refresh rates.

The 4K resolution presents challenges. The Low preset at 78.3 FPS is the only setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 59.2 FPS is borderline, falling just below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 45.5 FPS and Ultra at 30.4 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience, as they fall well below standard playability thresholds.

The data suggests that the i7-14700KF + RTX 4060 combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High or Ultra settings. The system's 51st percentile ranking in Outriders reflects this capability profile. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset provides the best experience per the measured rows, sacrificing visual quality for playable frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is the defining constraint, as evidenced by the steep performance drop at 4K Ultra.