Outriders

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 to deliver a high-refresh-rate experience in Outriders, a looter shooter from 2021. The data shows this combination handles 1440p and 1080p with ease, while 4K remains viable at lower presets. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, ranks the combo against other tested hardware, and provides specific frame rate figures across resolutions and settings.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, and it supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The processor includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units, though for gaming, the discrete RTX 5080 does the heavy lifting.

In terms of raw compute, the Core Ultra 5 245 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. The PassMark multithread score is 38706, while the single-thread score is 4394. These numbers place the CPU at the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (deltaPct -0.4), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (deltaPct -0.5), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (deltaPct 0.6), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (deltaPct 0.8). The Core Ultra 5 245 essentially trades blows with these parts, sitting within a single percentage point of each. This means that for CPU-bound scenarios, the 245 is competitive with high-end options from both AMD and Intel, though it does not decisively lead any of them.

For Outriders, a game that relies on consistent frame pacing and physics calculations during combat, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz helps ensure that the game’s main thread does not become a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce very high frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 283 FPS average, which is a scenario where the CPU must feed the GPU quickly. The Core Ultra 5 245’s single-core Cinebench R20 score of 1952 and R15 score of 468 suggest it can keep up with the RTX 5080’s output at these settings. The 14 threads are more than sufficient for a game like Outriders, which typically uses fewer than eight threads, meaning the extra cores provide headroom for background tasks or streaming without impacting frame rates.

The data does not show any specific CPU bottleneck at any resolution tested, as the measured FPS scales consistently with resolution changes. For instance, moving from 1080p High (226 FPS) to 1440p High (154 FPS) represents a 31.9% drop, which aligns with the increased pixel count rather than a CPU limitation. Similarly, 1440p High to 4K High (81 FPS) drops by 47.4%, again a GPU-bound trend. This indicates the Core Ultra 5 245 is not holding back the RTX 5080 in Outriders at any of the tested settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. Memory bandwidth is 960.0 GB/s, and the memory clock runs at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. It contains 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores. The RTX 5080 produces 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and has a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5080 scores 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 235901 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 255450 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its PassMark G3D score is 36565, and the GPU compute score is 21789. The GPU sits at the 87th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S (deltaPct 0.6), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (deltaPct 0.7), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (deltaPct 2.3), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (deltaPct -2.2). The RTX 5080 leads the first three by less than 2.3%, but trails the RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%. This places the 5080 in a tight performance cluster, where the differences between these GPUs are within a few percentage points in synthetic benchmarks.

For Outriders, the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for the game’s textures and effects at any resolution, including 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s helps maintain high frame rates at 4K, where texture streaming and memory access become more demanding. The measured FPS data shows the RTX 5080 scaling well with settings. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 58 at Ultra to 148 at Low. The jump from Ultra to High at 4K is substantial: 58 to 81 FPS, a 39.7% improvement. Moving from High to Medium (108 FPS) adds another 33.3%, and from Medium to Low (148 FPS) adds 37.0%. These large jumps suggest that the Ultra preset imposes significant GPU load, likely due to advanced shadow and post-processing effects, while Low preset removes most of these, allowing the GPU to reach higher frame rates.

At 1440p, the RTX 5080 delivers 111 FPS at Ultra, 154 FPS at High, 206 FPS at Medium, and 243 FPS at Low. The 1080p results are even higher, with 177 FPS at Ultra, 226 FPS at High, 251 FPS at Medium, and 283 FPS at Low. These numbers indicate that the RTX 5080 is powerful enough to push past 200 FPS at 1440p Medium and beyond 280 FPS at 1080p Low. The GPU’s boost clock of 2617 MHz and high shading unit count contribute to this performance, though the exact frametime consistency is only partially captured by the min/max FPS data. For 4K Medium, the min FPS is 91 and max FPS is 124, giving a range of 33 FPS. At 1440p Medium, min is 175 and max is 237, a range of 62 FPS. At 1080p Medium, min is 214 and max is 289, a range of 75 FPS. These ranges show that higher resolutions produce more consistent frame times, likely because the GPU is more consistently loaded.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 66th out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders. This places it in the top 2.3% of all tested hardware combinations, which is an excellent result. The rank reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU, and the data indicates that this pairing is well balanced for this game. Being in the 66th spot out of 2913 means there are 65 other combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end CPUs like the Core Ultra 9 series or more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 5090. However, the Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5080 combo is still ahead of the vast majority of systems.

The rank is particularly impressive given that the CPU’s average benchmark score is only slightly below its nearest rivals. The Core Ultra 5 245’s percentile rank of 90 means it outperforms 90% of all CPUs, and the RTX 5080’s percentile rank of 87 means it outperforms 87% of all GPUs. When combined, these two components produce a system that excels in Outriders, a game that does not require extreme multi-core performance but does benefit from strong single-thread speed and high GPU throughput. The combo rank of 66 suggests that the CPU is not a significant limiting factor, as the GPU can reach high frame rates at all tested settings without being held back.

Compared to other combos in the database, the 66th rank out of 2913 indicates that this system is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and for 60 FPS gaming at 4K with adjusted settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold, but at 4K High it averages 81 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. This means users with a 4K display can choose between Ultra for slightly lower frame rates or High for smoother gameplay. The rank also implies that there are diminishing returns when pairing a more expensive CPU with the RTX 5080, as the 245 is already sufficient for this game’s demands.

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

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The table below summarizes the average FPS for each combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 81 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 148 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 108 | 91 | 124 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 58 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 154 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 243 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 206 | 175 | 237 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 111 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 226 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 283 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 251 | 214 | 289 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 177 | — | — |

Starting with 4K (3840x2160), the combo achieves 148 FPS at Low, which is a very playable experience even for competitive play. Medium drops to 108 FPS with a min of 91 and max of 124, indicating some frametime variance but still smooth. High reduces to 81 FPS, which is excellent for a cinematic experience. Ultra falls to 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target, and may require enabling V-Sync or accepting minor dips. The gap between Low and Ultra is 90 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom when settings are lowered.

At 1440p (2560x1440), the results are more impressive. Low settings hit 243 FPS, Medium reaches 206 FPS with a min of 175 and max of 237, High achieves 154 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 111 FPS. This means that even at Ultra settings, the system provides over 100 FPS at 1440p, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The difference between Ultra and Low is 132 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5080 can nearly double its frame rate by reducing settings. The min FPS at Medium (175) is above the refresh rate of most 1440p displays (typically 144 Hz or 165 Hz), so this setting provides a consistently smooth experience.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the combo delivers extremely high frame rates. Low settings produce 283 FPS, Medium yields 251 FPS with a min of 214 and max of 289, High achieves 226 FPS, and Ultra still reaches 177 FPS. These numbers are far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, making the system overkill for 1080p gaming. Even at Ultra, the average FPS of 177 is high enough to avoid any screen tearing on a 144 Hz monitor. The min FPS at Medium (214) is also well above typical monitor refresh rates, ensuring no noticeable stutters. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p is 106 FPS, showing that the GPU is less constrained at this resolution, and the CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz helps maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p High, the combo averages 154 FPS, and at Ultra it averages 111 FPS, both well above 60 FPS. 4K is playable but requires lowering settings to High (81 FPS) or Medium (108 FPS) for smooth gameplay, while 1080p offers extremely high frame rates (up to 283 FPS at Low) but may be unnecessary for most monitors.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is within 0.8% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K. This means the 245 is effectively on par with these CPUs in overall performance.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 have enough VRAM for Outriders at 4K?

A: The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is more than sufficient for Outriders at 4K Ultra. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 58 FPS, and the game does not show signs of VRAM limitation, as the performance scales predictably with settings. The memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s also supports high-resolution textures without stuttering.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High settings produce an average of 154 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 111 FPS. This is a difference of 43 FPS, or 38.7% higher performance at High. The visual difference between High and Ultra may be minimal, so users with a 144 Hz monitor may prefer High for a smoother experience.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Outriders?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo ranks 66th out of 2913 tested combos. This places it in the top 2.3% of all systems, indicating excellent overall performance for this game. The rank reflects a well-balanced pairing where neither component significantly limits the other.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows an average of 58 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is slightly below 60 FPS. However, at 4K High the average is 81 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Users who want to stay at Ultra may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS, but adjusting to High ensures a smooth 60+ FPS experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the display resolution. For 4K users, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 81 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is playable but may show occasional dips, so High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 108 FPS provides a significant boost with only a modest reduction in quality.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 111 FPS is the best choice for users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, as it stays above 100 FPS. If the display supports higher refresh rates (e.g., 240 Hz), the High preset at 154 FPS or Medium at 206 FPS would be more suitable. The Medium preset also has a min FPS of 175, ensuring consistent frame times even during intense combat scenes. There is no need to drop below High at 1440p unless aiming for competitive play, where the Low preset at 243 FPS offers the fastest response.

For 1080p, the system is overkill, and the Ultra preset at 177 FPS is recommended for the best visual quality. If the monitor has a refresh rate higher than 177 Hz, the High preset at 226 FPS or Medium at 251 FPS can be used. The Low preset at 283 FPS is only necessary for esports-level play where maximum frame rate is critical. The Medium preset at 1080p has a min FPS of 214, which is above the refresh rate of most monitors, so it provides a consistently smooth experience without any perceptible stutter.

Overall, the data suggests that the High preset is the sweet spot for 4K, Ultra is ideal for 1440p, and Ultra is also fine for 1080p. Users with variable refresh rate monitors can choose Medium settings at any resolution to stay within a comfortable frame rate range, as the min FPS values are highest at Medium across all resolutions. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even at High settings, texture quality remains high, making High the most practical choice for most users.