Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a versatile Outriders experience that scales cleanly across resolutions, though the data reveals where this combo's strengths and limitations lie. At 1080p, this system posts frame rates well above 200 FPS at most settings, while 4K Ultra drops to 49 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured results show a combo that ranks 209th out of 2,913 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of systems for this looter shooter.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable but steep curve. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 205 FPS at 1920x1080 to 130 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls to 68 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 36.6% decline from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. The overall scaling from 1080p High to 4K High shows a 66.8% reduction in average FPS, which is substantial but not unexpected for a game with demanding visual effects.

Low settings tell a different story. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 283 FPS, dropping to 238 FPS at 1440p and 124 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop here is 56.2%, which is less severe than at High settings. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU has more headroom to push frames, and the GPU becomes relatively more important as resolution climbs. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 78 FPS (283 vs. 205), while at 4K that gap narrows to 56 FPS (124 vs. 68), indicating that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Medium settings provide the only complete min/max data in the measured set. At 1080p Medium, the average is 251 FPS with a minimum of 214 and maximum of 289. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 173 FPS with min/max of 147/199. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 90 FPS with min/max of 77/104. The min-to-max spread widens at 4K (27 FPS range) compared to 1080p (75 FPS range), suggesting that frame pacing becomes more variable as resolution increases.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. The system manages 148 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 94 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and just 49 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players target, making it the only setting/resolution combination in the data that falls short of smooth gameplay standards. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 66.9% drop, nearly identical to the High setting's 66.8% reduction, indicating consistent GPU-bound behavior at the top two quality presets.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for Outriders at 1440p and below. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate drive the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p across most settings. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, paired with 7,168 shading units, delivers the raw throughput needed for this title's particle effects and environmental detail.

The 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are strained at the highest resolution and quality combination. With 80 ROPs and a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s, the card can theoretically handle 4K output, but the game's Ultra preset appears to demand more than the 12 GB frame buffer can efficiently manage alongside the compute load. The 4K High result of 68 FPS suggests that dropping from Ultra to High alleviates enough pressure to cross the 60 FPS threshold.

In the GPU benchmark hierarchy, the RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29,995 in Passmark G3D and 43,223 average across all benchmark tests, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301, -0.2%). The RTX 4090 Mobile sits just ahead at 43,667 with a -1% delta. These margins are minuscule, showing that the RTX 4070 SUPER performs essentially on par with these alternatives in aggregate benchmarks, though the desktop card's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest different thermal and power characteristics.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 205,624 reinforce its DirectX 12 capabilities, which are relevant given Outriders' use of modern rendering APIs. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 273 and DirectX 12 score of 110 indicate that the card handles both API paths competently, though the game's performance data suggests it leverages the newer API effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 209th out of 2,913 tested combos for Outriders, placing it in the top 7.2% of all systems tested for this game. This puts the combo in a strong position relative to the broader hardware landscape, though it is not near the top of the leaderboard where extreme CPUs and flagship GPUs dominate.

The CPU itself sits in the 90th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark hierarchy are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5%), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, +0.6%). The Intel Core i5-14600K follows at 48,618 with a +0.8% delta. These sub-1% differences indicate that the Ultra 5 245 performs essentially on par with these competing models in synthetic benchmarks, which translates to similar CPU-bound gaming performance in Outriders.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking (average score 43,223) is lower than the CPU's 90th percentile, but its nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score. The RTX 4070 SUPER's Passmark G3D score of 29,995 places it comfortably in the upper-middle tier of graphics cards, and the Outriders results confirm that this GPU is the more limiting component in the combo at higher resolutions.

The rank of 209 out of 2,913 suggests that this combo delivers strong performance without requiring top-tier hardware on either side. The data indicates that the CPU has headroom at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 280 FPS at Low settings, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution and quality increase. This is typical for a balanced mid-to-high-end pairing, and the rank reflects that balance.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High provides the best balance of quality and performance, delivering 130 FPS average. This stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining high visual quality. At 4K, only Medium (90 FPS) and Low (124 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, with High (68 FPS) barely clearing it and Ultra (49 FPS) falling short.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 49 FPS, which is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM and compute resources are insufficient for the most demanding settings at 4K resolution. Dropping to High (68 FPS) or Medium (90 FPS) provides smoother gameplay.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 283 FPS average, while Ultra produces 148 FPS. This represents a 135 FPS difference, or a 47.7% reduction from Low to Ultra. The High preset (205 FPS) and Medium preset (251 FPS) sit between these extremes, showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate.

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

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, frame rates above 280 FPS suggest CPU headroom, but as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, frame rates drop more steeply, indicating GPU saturation. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide sufficient processing power, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems for Outriders?

A: This combo ranks 209th out of 2,913 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.2% of all systems. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and GPU's 83rd percentile ranking contribute to this strong overall position, though the rank shows there is room for improvement with higher-tier components.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 214. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 147. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 77. These minimums show that the combo maintains playable frame rates even in demanding scenes at Medium quality, with the 4K result still exceeding 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Outriders experience with this combo. At 1080p, all settings deliver above 148 FPS, so players with 144Hz or lower refresh monitors can choose any preset. The Medium preset (251 FPS) offers the best balance for high-refresh displays, while Ultra (148 FPS) still comfortably exceeds 144Hz thresholds.

For 1440p, the High preset (130 FPS) is the recommended choice for most players, as it provides strong visual quality while maintaining frame rates suitable for 120Hz displays. The Medium preset (173 FPS) is preferable for 144Hz displays, and Ultra (94 FPS) remains viable for 60-90Hz screens. Low settings (238 FPS) are only necessary for extreme refresh rates or competitive play.

At 4K, the Medium preset (90 FPS) delivers the best experience, offering smooth gameplay with a 77 FPS minimum that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset (68 FPS) is acceptable for 60Hz displays, though its frame pacing may not be as consistent given the narrower gap to the 60 FPS line. Ultra (49 FPS) should be avoided due to sub-60 FPS performance, and Low (124 FPS) sacrifices too much visual quality for the additional frame rate.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High or 4K Medium, depending on the player's display capabilities and quality preferences. The 1080p Medium and High presets offer headroom for future driver optimizations or less demanding game scenes, while the 4K Ultra result highlights the GPU's limits. Players prioritizing visual fidelity should target 1440p Ultra (94 FPS), which offers a significant quality boost over Medium while remaining well above the 60 FPS floor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads across its Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded throughput for Outriders' background systems, though the game's measured results suggest that single-thread performance is more critical for frame rate generation. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648 indicate strong performance in both dimensions, with the single-core result particularly relevant for game logic and draw call processing.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which benefits games that rely on frequent data access. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 3 nm process node from TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, contributes to the 65 W TDP, making this an efficient processor that maintains high clocks without excessive power draw.

In the Passmark benchmarks, the CPU scores 38,706 in multithread, 4,394 in single-thread, and 120,548 in floating-point math. The data compression score of 400,942 and encryption score of 30,236 show strong throughput for background tasks, which can run concurrently with gaming without causing noticeable frame drops. The physics score of 2,569 is relevant for Outriders' environmental interactions and particle systems.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 48,995, places it slightly below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4%). The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H sits 0.6% higher, while the Core i5-14600K is 0.8% higher. These narrow margins indicate that the Ultra 5 245 delivers comparable CPU performance to these alternatives, and the 14-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER in Outriders.

At 1080p Low, the 283 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can drive frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock helps maintain high single-thread performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a primary game thread. The data shows that this CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU to reach its performance limits, with the combination ranking in the top 7.2% of all tested systems.