Outriders

Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pairing in Outriders delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience, with the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM buffer and the Ultra 5 225's 10-core/10-thread layout determining performance scaling. The data indicates that this combo is most comfortable at 1440p High, where it achieves a 116 FPS average, while 4K Ultra drops to a sub-60 FPS 44 average, clearly signaling that the GPU, not the CPU, is the primary limiting factor at higher graphical loads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces a 272 FPS average, which drops to 213 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 112 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern reveals a 58.8% performance drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47.4% drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings.

At High settings, the scaling is more moderate in percentage terms but still steep in absolute numbers: 184 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37.0% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.4% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern indicates that the RTX 4070's raw throughput is being taxed progressively as pixel count rises, with the 4K High result falling just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The Medium settings results provide additional insight, with 242 FPS at 1080p, 155 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The min FPS readings at Medium also scale predictably: 206 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. These minimums suggest that frame pacing remains stable even under load, with no catastrophic dips.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest scaling curve. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 133 FPS, which drops to 84 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 44 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable, as it falls well below the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that this resolution/settings combination overextends the GPU's capabilities.

The data shows that the limiting component at 4K is clearly the GPU. The RTX 4070, with its 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as the 10-core, 10-thread Ultra 5 225 with a 4.90 GHz boost clock is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions but becomes less relevant as GPU-bound scenarios dominate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Outriders?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 272, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the combo is capable of extreme frame rates at lower graphical fidelity, suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

*Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Outriders?*

A: At 4K High, the combo achieves a 61 FPS average, marginally above the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, which is below playable smoothness. For a consistent 60 FPS at 4K, High settings are the ceiling, with Medium (81 FPS) providing more headroom.

*Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Outriders?*

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost up to 4.90 GHz. At 1080p Low, where CPU overhead is highest, the combo achieves 272 FPS, suggesting the CPU handles the game's threading model efficiently. However, the lack of hyper-threading (10 threads for 10 cores) may limit performance in heavily threaded scenarios, though the data shows no obvious CPU bottleneck at any resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the combo achieves 213 FPS on Low and 84 FPS on Ultra, representing a 60.6% performance drop. This substantial gap highlights the GPU's sensitivity to graphical quality presets, with the RTX 4070's 5888 shading units being the primary driver of this variance.

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

A: The combo ranks 407th out of 2913 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This percentile ranking reflects strong overall performance, though it is not in the top tier, which is reserved for higher-end GPU and CPU pairings.

*Q: What is the VRAM usage implication for Outriders at 4K?*

A: The RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. At 4K Ultra, the performance drops to 44 FPS, which may be influenced by VRAM capacity and bandwidth constraints, as the 192-bit bus width (504.2 GB/s) is less than that of higher-tier cards. However, the exact VRAM allocation is not provided in the measured data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in Outriders, providing enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid becoming the bottleneck at most settings. The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads operate at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost to 4.90 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration yields a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655, placing the CPU at the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

In Outriders, the CPU's influence is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 272 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's frame delivery limit. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's role diminishes. This is typical for a looter shooter, where the game's engine scales with pixel count rather than CPU complexity.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.4% delta), and Intel Core i9-12900T (-0.5% delta). These rivals all have similar average scores, indicating that the Ultra 5 225 is competitively positioned in the mid-range CPU market. The 10-thread design, without hyper-threading, may theoretically limit performance in games that scale beyond 10 threads, but Outriders data shows no such limitation, as FPS scales primarily with GPU load.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 further confirm the CPU's balanced capabilities. In Outriders, the 1080p Medium result of 242 FPS with a 206 FPS minimum indicates that the CPU can sustain high frame rates without stuttering, even as the GPU handles increased graphical load. At 4K Ultra, the 44 FPS average is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combo ranks 407th out of 2913 tested configurations in Outriders, placing it in the 86th percentile of all tested combos. This ranking is strong, indicating that the pairing delivers above-average performance for the game. However, the rank also suggests that there are 406 other combos that outperform it, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or CPUs with more cores.

The combo's rank is influenced by its performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo is capable of 272 FPS on Low, which is competitive with higher-end configurations. At 1440p, the 116 FPS average on High is solid, but not exceptional, as many high-end GPUs can exceed 144 FPS at this resolution. At 4K, the 61 FPS average on High and 44 FPS on Ultra place it in the mid-range for 4K gaming, which is expected for an RTX 4070.

The ranking also reflects the balance between CPU and GPU. The Ultra 5 225, with its 85th percentile CPU ranking, is not a top-tier processor, but it is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 in Outriders. The GPU, ranking in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo's 407th rank out of 2913 suggests that while it is not a budget or low-end option, it also does not compete with flagship configurations that pair top-tier CPUs with RTX 4090-class GPUs.

In practical terms, the 407th rank means that the combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming at high settings, where it achieves 116 FPS, and can handle 4K at medium settings with 81 FPS. Users seeking the highest frame rates at 1080p will find the combo capable of 272 FPS on Low, but for 4K Ultra, the combo falls short of the 60 FPS target. The ranking data confirms that this is a mid-to-high-tier configuration, not a top-tier one.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant component in this combo for Outriders, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS results. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, operating at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz, deliver 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not fully utilized, allowing the CPU to drive frame rates to 272 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully saturated, resulting in 44 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for Outriders at all tested settings, but the 192-bit bus width may limit performance at 4K Ultra, where texture data and memory bandwidth become more demanding.

The RTX 4070's benchmark scores support its strong performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 and PassMark G3D score of 26927 place it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (-1.3% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% delta). These rivals are either older or mobile variants, indicating the RTX 4070's competitive positioning.

In Outriders, the GPU's performance scaling is consistent with its specifications. The 1080p Medium average of 242 FPS and 1440p Medium average of 155 FPS show strong scaling, while the 4K High average of 61 FPS is the practical limit for smooth gameplay. The GPU's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class, but the 16-pin power connector may require adapter consideration for older power supplies.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by the FPS drop from 4K High (61 FPS) to 4K Ultra (44 FPS), a 27.9% reduction. This drop is more severe than the drop from 4K Medium (81 FPS) to 4K High (61 FPS), which is 24.7%. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce additional GPU-intensive effects, such as ray-traced shadows or higher-quality textures, that the RTX 4070's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores must process, further taxing its resources.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings levels, with exact numbers for each configuration.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates:

• Low: 272 FPS average
• Medium: 242 FPS average, with a minimum of 206 FPS and maximum of 278 FPS
• High: 184 FPS average
• Ultra: 133 FPS average

These results show that at 1080p, the combo is capable of extreme frame rates, even at High settings (184 FPS), making it suitable for 240 Hz displays at Medium or lower settings. The Ultra setting at 133 FPS is still very playable, but the drop from High to Ultra (27.7% reduction) indicates significant GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the combo maintains solid performance:

• Low: 213 FPS average
• Medium: 155 FPS average, with a minimum of 132 FPS and maximum of 178 FPS
• High: 116 FPS average
• Ultra: 84 FPS average

The 1440p results show a clear progression, with Low providing competitive frame rates for high-refresh displays, and Ultra still exceeding 60 FPS. The 116 FPS at High is particularly notable, as it provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors. The minimum FPS at Medium (132 FPS) indicates stable frame pacing without significant dips.

At 3840x2160, the combo's performance drops significantly:

• Low: 112 FPS average
• Medium: 81 FPS average, with a minimum of 69 FPS and maximum of 93 FPS
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

The 4K results show that the combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower settings for smooth gameplay. The 61 FPS at High is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium at 81 FPS provides more headroom. The Ultra setting at 44 FPS is not recommended for competitive play, but may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. The minimum FPS at Medium (69 FPS) shows that even at 4K, the combo avoids severe frame drops, maintaining a playable experience.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is significant: at 1080p, the drop is 51.1% (272 to 133 FPS); at 1440p, the drop is 60.6% (213 to 84 FPS); and at 4K, the drop is 60.7% (112 to 44 FPS). This indicates that the GPU's performance is increasingly taxed at higher resolutions, with the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth becoming limiting factors at 4K Ultra. The data confirms that the combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it balances high frame rates with visual quality.