Outriders

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a highly playable experience across most settings in Outriders, with the data showing that the CPU provides a robust foundation while the GPU dictates the upper limits of visual fidelity. The processor’s 16 cores and 22 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosting to 4.80 GHz, ensure that the game’s looter-shooter logic, enemy AI, and physics calculations are handled without becoming a bottleneck in the measured scenarios. This is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, but its performance in Outriders is clearly sufficient to push frame rates well beyond the refresh rate of standard monitors at lower settings, particularly at 1080p. The CPU’s architecture, Meteor Lake, is built on a 7 nm process, and its benchmark scores—such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3468—suggest strong per-core performance that benefits game logic. In the context of this specific title, the combination rank of 1768 out of 2913 tested combos places this system in the upper half of all configurations, indicating that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is well above the median for running Outriders effectively.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H brings a substantial core configuration to Outriders, with 16 cores and 22 threads. For a looter shooter that spawns numerous enemies and tracks persistent world states, this parallel processing capability is crucial. The base clock of 3.80 GHz provides a solid floor for sustained loads, while the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks, such as rendering draw calls and handling game physics, receive the necessary responsiveness. The benchmark results in the FACT PACK show that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 211 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower graphical loads. In fact, the delta between Low and Medium settings at 1080p is 52 FPS (from 211 to 159), which is a significant drop, but still points to the GPU starting to take on more work as the render resolution and detail increase.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy—112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3—allows for efficient data access, which is critical in Outriders’ fast-paced combat where asset streaming and ability cooldowns are frequently updated. The PassMark multithread score of 24873 places this processor in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average score of 32707, with a delta of 0%, meaning they are effectively tied in general processing power. This parity suggests that the 155H can handle the game’s CPU demands without issue. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 28, which is a GPU limitation rather than a CPU one, as the processor’s ability to feed frames is not exhausted at lower resolutions. The data shows that across all measured resolutions, the CPU maintains a consistent ability to generate high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck, particularly evident in the 1080p Low result of 211 FPS and the 1440p Low result of 138 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Outriders?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 211, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the peak performance ceiling for this combination when the GPU load is minimized.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in general benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T’s score of 32707, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is slightly ahead at 32662, but the difference is only 0.1%, indicating near-parity in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 able to maintain 60 FPS at 1440p in this game?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo achieves an average of 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. Even at High settings, the average is 75 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 86, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 28 FPS. This represents a reduction of 58 FPS, or roughly 67% lower performance, which underscores the GPU’s struggle with the higher pixel count.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the limiting factor at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For example, at 4K Low, the average FPS is 72, while at 4K Ultra, it falls to 28 FPS. Meanwhile, the CPU’s benchmark percentile (83rd) suggests it has ample headroom, so the frame rate drops are attributable to the RTX 4060’s rendering workload.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested systems for this game?

A: This combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 ranks 1768 out of 2913 tested combos in Outriders, placing it in the upper half but not among the elite performers. This ranking reflects a balanced setup that is capable but not extreme.

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

Examining the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance appears to be the Medium preset at 2560x1440. At this resolution, the Medium settings yield an average of 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors while maintaining a level of detail that is noticeably better than Low. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p is significant—from 138 FPS down to 100 FPS—but the visual fidelity gains in a looter shooter, where environments are dense with particle effects and enemy telegraphs, justify the 38 FPS trade-off. For users prioritizing frame rate above all, the 1080p Low preset at 211 FPS is the clear choice, but this comes at the cost of reduced texture detail and shadow quality. The High preset at 1440p delivers 75 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset’s 100 FPS average offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS baseline for adaptive sync displays. At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS; the highest is Low at 72 FPS, but this is a marginal use case for a mobile GPU. Therefore, the recommendation is to use Medium at 1440p for the best combination of smoothness and visual immersion, with the option to drop to Low at 1080p for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 1768 out of 2913 tested systems places this configuration in the 60th percentile of all combinations tested for Outriders. This is a respectable position, indicating that while the system is not in the top tier for this game, it outperforms a majority of other setups. The rank is influenced by the balance between the CPU and GPU; the Core Ultra 7 155H’s 83rd percentile standing among all CPUs suggests that processing power is not the weak link. Instead, the RTX 4060, which sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, is the more modest component. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 780M, which has a delta of 0.3%, meaning the RTX 4060 is only slightly ahead of that integrated solution in synthetic benchmarks. This context helps explain the combo’s middle-of-the-pack ranking: the CPU is strong, but the GPU’s performance ceiling limits the overall system’s ability to compete with higher-end configurations that feature more powerful discrete graphics cards. In practical terms, this rank means that the combo will handle Outriders well at mainstream resolutions and settings, but it will not match the frame rates of systems with top-tier GPUs at 4K.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 211; moving to 1440p Low drops this to 138 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 72 FPS. This represents a 66% decrease from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, demonstrating that the RTX 4060’s rendering capacity is being saturated by the increasing pixel count. The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra delivers 86 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 54 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is a 37% reduction, while from 1440p to 4K Ultra, it is a further 48% reduction. This nonlinear drop suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate are being exhausted, particularly at 4K where the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin. The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as evidenced by the consistent ability to produce high frame rates at low resolutions; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain flat regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows a monotonic decrease with resolution, which is the hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario in Outriders.

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

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 211 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings yield 159 FPS on average, with a minimum of 135 FPS and a maximum of 183 FPS. High settings drop to 119 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 86 FPS. This progression shows a 59% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p, indicating that the GPU’s workload increases significantly with each preset tier.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 138 FPS, Medium settings average 100 FPS (with a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 115), High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings average 54 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 35%, and at Ultra, it is 37%, showing that the GPU is handling the extra pixels with a consistent efficiency loss.

At 3840x2160, the system reaches its limits. Low settings average 72 FPS, Medium settings average 52 FPS (with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 60), High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, and its average of 52 FPS is just below the 60 FPS mark, making it borderline for smooth play. The overall pattern across all resolutions is that the RTX 4060 provides playable frame rates up to 1440p High, but 4K requires dropping to Low settings to achieve an acceptable average of 72 FPS.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the decisive component in this combo’s Outriders performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective), provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. In Outriders, which features detailed environments and numerous on-screen effects, this memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but it becomes a constraint at 4K where the demand for texture data and frame buffer space increases. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz, along with 3072 shading units, deliver a FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS, which is sufficient for the game’s visual demands at lower resolutions. The RTX 4060’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, has a delta of -0.2%, meaning the RTX 4060 is only marginally faster in synthetic tests, which is surprising given the generational gap, but it highlights the GPU’s position as a mainstream part rather than a high-end one.

In practical terms, the GPU’s role is evident in the FPS scaling with settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not taxed, allowing the CPU to push 211 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are overwhelmed, resulting in 28 FPS. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are not specifically leveraged in Outriders’ standard rendering path, but they contribute to the GPU’s overall compute capability. The 115 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are typical for a mobile-class GPU, and the data shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates without compromising visual quality.