Outriders

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-performance experience in Outriders, with benchmark results indicating that the combination is capable of maintaining high refresh rates at popular resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, settings scaling, and the individual roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping performance.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded throughput, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and a Passmark multithread score of 52425. The processor also demonstrates strong single-thread capability, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2578, which is relevant for game logic and frame pacing.

In the context of Outriders, a looter shooter that often features numerous enemies and physics-driven effects, the CPU's role is to handle game simulation, AI, and draw calls. The data suggests that the i7-14700KF is not a bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 276, and at High settings it maintains 221 FPS. These high frame rates at a resolution where the GPU typically has more headroom indicate that the CPU can keep up with the game's demands. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache also contribute to reducing latency in data-heavy scenarios.

The benchmark scores place the i7-14700KF in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, indicating top-tier performance. Compared to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX in average benchmark score. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1% according to the deltaPct figures, but the overall performance envelope remains exceptionally high for gaming workloads.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. The benchmark rows provide averages for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets. The data indicates that the High preset offers the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 221 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p, High maintains 148 FPS, a strong figure for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K, the High preset achieves 77 FPS, which is playable and close to the 60 FPS threshold for immersive gaming.

The Medium preset also presents a viable option, offering 245 FPS at 1080p, 197 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. While these numbers are higher than High, the visual fidelity trade-off may not be worth the performance gain on a capable system. The Ultra preset, on the other hand, shows a significant performance hit, dropping to 169 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure falls below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the Ultra preset is too demanding for smooth 4K play with this hardware.

For users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors at 1080p, the High preset at 221 FPS is an excellent choice, as it exceeds the refresh rate and leaves headroom for frame drops. At 1440p, High at 148 FPS also comfortably exceeds 144Hz. For 4K users, the High preset at 77 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a good balance between visual quality and smoothness without dipping into the sub-60 FPS territory seen with Ultra.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 221 at 1080p to 148 at 1440p, a 33% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops further to 77, representing a 48% decrease. This pattern is consistent across other settings presets. For example, at Low settings, FPS drops from 276 at 1080p to 237 at 1440p, and then to 142 at 4K. At Medium settings, the figures are 245, 197, and 103 respectively.

This scaling behavior indicates that the system transitions from a CPU-bound state at lower resolutions to a GPU-bound state at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the high FPS figures (e.g., 276 at Low) suggest that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not fully utilized, and the CPU is doing more work to generate frames. As resolution increases, the GPU's rendering load grows, making it the primary limiting component. The substantial FPS drop at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average falls to 56 FPS, underscores the GPU's workload.

The data suggests that the i7-14700KF is more than capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER's performance ceiling becomes the deciding factor. The 4K Medium result of 103 FPS versus the 4K High result of 77 FPS shows that the GPU's rendering pipeline is sensitive to settings changes, further confirming its role as the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 137th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations. This rank is a strong indicator of the combo's overall performance capability in this specific game. The high ranking relative to the large pool of combos suggests that the pairing is well-balanced and delivers a high level of performance.

To contextualize this rank, the CPU and GPU each have their own performance percentiles. The i7-14700KF sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's rank of 137 out of 3710 is consistent with having a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU. The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54247 compared to the 4080 SUPER's 54209, a difference of -0.1%. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is essentially on par with its predecessor in raw compute benchmarks, but the combo's overall rank in Outriders reflects the synergy between the two components.

The rank data also suggests that while other combos may have higher raw GPU scores, the i7-14700KF's strong single-thread performance helps ensure that the GPU is not starved of data, which is critical for maintaining high average FPS in a game like Outriders.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card featuring the AD103 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These specifications contribute to its raw compute capabilities, including an FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s.

In Outriders, the GPU's role is to render the game's environments, effects, and textures. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for the game's requirements, even at 4K with High settings, where the measured average FPS is 77. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are handled efficiently. The GPU's ray tracing cores and tensor cores, numbering 80 and 320 respectively, support advanced visual features, though the measured data does not specify if these are enabled.

The GPU benchmarks show it scores 34245 in Passmark G3D and 219065 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The data on resolution scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the average FPS drops to 56. This is consistent with the GPU's high but not unlimited performance ceiling. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival, the RTX 4080, has a nearly identical average score, suggesting that the SUPER variant offers a marginal improvement in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows the combo performs best at 1080p and 1440p, where High settings yield 221 FPS and 148 FPS respectively, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, High settings still deliver a playable 77 FPS.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. It is 1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4080?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 has 54247, a difference of -0.1%. This indicates they perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the performance drop when moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 148 at 2560x1440 to 77 at 3840x2160, representing a 48% decrease. This highlights the GPU's increasing workload at higher resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset should be avoided for 4K gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 77 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 137th out of 3710 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the top 3.7% of all configurations tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 276 FPS, the Medium preset 245 FPS (with a minimum of 208 and maximum of 282), the High preset 221 FPS, and the Ultra preset 169 FPS. These figures indicate that the system can easily handle high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 237 FPS, the Medium preset 197 FPS (minimum 168, maximum 227), the High preset 148 FPS, and the Ultra preset 107 FPS. The High preset at 1440p is ideal for 144Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset still provides a smooth experience for 60Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes more apparent. The Low preset averages 142 FPS, the Medium preset 103 FPS (minimum 88, maximum 119), the High preset 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset 56 FPS. The data shows that while 4K gaming is viable, users must select the preset carefully. The High preset offers the best balance at 77 FPS, while the Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is also a strong option for those prioritizing smoother frame rates over the highest visual fidelity.