Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The data for Outriders with this mobile Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly CPU-tolerant at 1080p. The measured frame rates span from a very playable 44 FPS at 4K High to a blistering 211 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the RTX 4070 has enough headroom to push well beyond standard refresh rates when settings are lowered. This combination ranks 1475th out of 2913 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper half of all systems, with the GPU sitting at the 81st percentile against all GPUs and the CPU at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario. At 1080p High settings, the system produces 134 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 84 FPS, a reduction of 37% from the 1080p result. At 4K High, the average falls to 44 FPS, which is 67% lower than the 1080p High figure. This steep decline as pixel count increases is the hallmark of a GPU that is being saturated by the render workload.

The Low settings preset tells an even clearer story about GPU scaling. At 1080p Low, the system hits 211 FPS. At 1440p Low, it still manages 155 FPS, which is a 27% drop. At 4K Low, the average is 81 FPS, representing a 62% decrease from the 1080p Low baseline. The fact that even at the lowest settings the frame rate still falls dramatically from 1080p to 4K confirms that the RTX 4070 is the primary limiter; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would be relatively flat across resolutions at low settings.

The Medium settings rows include min and max FPS data, which provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 205. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 129. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68. The minimum frame rates scale proportionally with the averages, suggesting consistent performance without sudden stutters or frame-time spikes that would indicate CPU bottlenecks at any resolution.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 97 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, that drops to 61 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 32 FPS, which is 67% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This Ultra preset pattern mirrors the High preset scaling almost exactly, reinforcing that the GPU is the component doing all the heavy lifting when settings are increased.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 4K resolution, the choice is stark: Ultra averages 32 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a looter shooter. High at 4K averages 44 FPS, still not ideal for fast-paced combat. Medium at 4K averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50, which is borderline playable but may feel sluggish in intense firefights. Low at 4K averages 81 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that delivers a comfortably smooth experience. For 4K users, Low settings are the practical recommendation based on the measured rows.

At 1440p, the situation is more favorable. Ultra averages 61 FPS, which is acceptable for slower moments but may struggle during chaotic encounters. High averages 84 FPS, providing a solid balance of visual quality and responsiveness. Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 96, which is excellent for a 144Hz display. Low at 1440p reaches 155 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot, offering 112 FPS average with a minimum that stays above 90, while High at 84 FPS is a reasonable alternative for those prioritizing visuals.

At 1080p, every preset is playable. Ultra averages 97 FPS, which is fine for 60Hz displays but not ideal for 144Hz panels. High averages 134 FPS, Medium averages 178 FPS with a minimum of 151, and Low reaches 211 FPS. For 1080p gamers with high-refresh monitors, Medium is the recommended preset because it delivers 178 FPS average and keeps the minimum above 150, ensuring smooth frame pacing. High at 134 FPS is also acceptable if visual fidelity is preferred over raw frame rate.

The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of these settings. The frame rate scaling between Medium and Low at each resolution is substantial, suggesting that the rendering pipeline, not memory capacity, is the bottleneck. At 4K, the jump from Medium (59 FPS) to Low (81 FPS) represents a 37% improvement, which is consistent with reduced shading and texture work rather than memory-related stalls.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in this system is the dominant performance driver. Its specifications include a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. It processes 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and achieves a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark position is strong, sitting at the 81st percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (-1.3% delta). This places the RTX 4070 in a narrow band of performance, essentially tied with the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 while sitting slightly below the RTX 4080 Mobile.

The measured FPS data aligns with these synthetic benchmarks. The GPU's ability to push 211 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the Ada Lovelace architecture is not struggling at lower resolutions. However, the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS reveals the limits of the 192-bit memory bus and 12 GB frame buffer when handling heavy shader workloads at high pixel counts. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p High and Medium settings, but the 4K Ultra preset demands more than the GPU can deliver while maintaining playable frame rates.

The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. This memory configuration provides the bandwidth necessary for the 1440p Medium result of 112 FPS and the 4K Low result of 81 FPS. The data suggests that VRAM capacity is not the constraint; even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate is limited by compute throughput rather than memory capacity, as the 12 GB buffer is ample for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following averages: Low settings produce 211 FPS, Medium produces 178 FPS with a minimum of 151 and maximum of 205, High produces 134 FPS, and Ultra produces 97 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 114 FPS, representing a 54% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset. The Medium row's spread between minimum and maximum is 54 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery without major dips.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low produces 155 FPS, Medium produces 112 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 129, High produces 84 FPS, and Ultra produces 61 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 94 FPS, a 61% drop. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 96 FPS, which means the frame rate stays above 90 even in demanding scenes, making this a reliable configuration for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low produces 81 FPS, Medium produces 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High produces 44 FPS, and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS, a 60% reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS indicates that even in the worst-case measured scenario, the system stays above 30 FPS, but the 32 FPS Ultra average is too low for comfortable gameplay.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions provides insight into scaling efficiency. High settings show a progression of 134 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Low settings show 211 FPS, 155 FPS, and 81 FPS respectively, with reductions of 27% and 62%. Medium settings show 178 FPS, 112 FPS, and 59 FPS, with reductions of 37% and 67%. Ultra settings show 97 FPS, 61 FPS, and 32 FPS, with reductions of 37% and 67%.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p offers the best balance. At Medium settings, the system averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 96, which is smooth for most displays. At 1080p, Medium reaches 178 FPS, but the visual upgrade from 1080p to 1440p at Medium is substantial while maintaining over 100 FPS average.

Q: Can this system run Outriders at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 81 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50, which is playable but not ideal. High at 4K averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, both of which are below the recommended threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals for this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 37648 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.4% delta). It sits 1.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135) and 1.3% above the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157).

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in Outriders?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 211 FPS, which is very high. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases at every settings preset, which is the expected pattern when the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data. At 1080p, the range is 151 to 205 FPS around a 178 average. At 1440p, the range is 96 to 129 FPS around a 112 average. At 4K, the range is 50 to 68 FPS around a 59 average. The minimums are within 15% of the averages at 1080p and 1440p, and within 16% at 4K.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform across resolutions?

A: Ultra averages 97 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Ultra result is playable at 61 FPS, while 4K Ultra is not recommended due to the 32 FPS average. The step from Ultra to High at 1440p yields 84 FPS, which is a 38% improvement.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and its 28 W TDP classifies it as a mobile-focused chip. The CPU has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, with 112 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core. Its memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor is built on Intel's 7 nm process node and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes for CPU-attached devices.

The CPU's benchmark results show a strong all-around performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15028 in multicore and 1743 in single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 24873, with a single-thread score of 3468. The processor sits at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.4% delta). This places the Ultra 7 155H in a very tight cluster, essentially tied with all four rivals.

In the context of Outriders, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation; the system achieves 211 FPS at 1080p Low, which is near the practical ceiling for many displays. The 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's AI, physics, and world streaming, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance for the main game logic thread. The 24 MB L3 cache is sufficient to keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency.

The Cinebench R20 scores of 8754 multicore and 1235 single-core further confirm the CPU's capability. For a looter shooter like Outriders, which relies on consistent frame delivery rather than extreme core counts, the Ultra 7 155H provides more than enough headroom. The fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings indicates that the CPU is not becoming a limiting factor even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is under the least load.

The PassMark physics score of 1727 and floating-point math score of 63703 suggest strong computational throughput for game engine tasks. The data encryption score of 16358 and compression score of 277353 are less relevant to gaming but indicate the CPU's overall efficiency. The integer math score of 86870 is particularly noteworthy, as game logic and AI often rely heavily on integer operations. This combination of high single-thread and multithread performance means the Ultra 7 155H will not hold back the RTX 4070 in Outriders at any settings or resolution.

The processor's mobile nature, with its 28 W TDP, means it is designed for laptops and compact systems. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for the game's data streaming requirements, and the dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that memory bandwidth does not become a bottleneck. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics are not used for this game, as the discrete RTX 4070 handles all rendering duties. In summary, the CPU is a capable partner for the GPU, and the measured FPS data confirms that the RTX 4070 is the performance driver in this configuration.