Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a mid-range combination capable of running Overpower at a 60 FPS threshold across most settings, but with clear limitations at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that scales predictably: it handles 1080p with headroom, becomes selective at 1440p, and requires reduced settings at 4K. This analysis walks through the measured performance, ranking, and component roles based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 62.8 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets also qualify, with High at 71.1 FPS, Medium at 80.2 FPS, and Low at 123.1 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 94.2 FPS and Medium delivers exactly 60 FPS. The High preset falls to 55.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.9 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, +0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, +0.2% delta). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta) by a negligible margin and leads the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, +0.5% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 23021.

Q: Which GPU rival is closest in performance to the Arc B580?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23061, a delta of -0.2% relative to the Arc B580, making it the closest rival. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, +0.6% delta) and RTX 3080 (23172, -0.7% delta) are also within a one-percent margin.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Overpower?*

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2837 out of 3713 tested combos in the game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. It is not among the top performers but remains functional for the playable presets listed.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of what other hardware would deliver similar frame rates in Overpower. For the processor side, the data shows four alternatives within a 0.7% margin of the Core i5-14400F’s average score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233) and Intel Core i9-11900 (32226) are statistically identical in performance, with deltas of +0.1% and +0.2% respectively. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354) is marginally faster, while the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121) is slightly slower. In practice, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Overpower, assuming the GPU remains the bottleneck.

On the graphics side, the Arc B580’s average score of 23021 places it in a tight cluster with four rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061) is the closest match at -0.2% delta, meaning it would behave almost identically in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895) is 0.6% slower, and the RTX 3080 (23172) is 0.7% faster. The NVIDIA P106-100 (23249) sits at -1.0% delta, which is still within a narrow performance band. For a user swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards, the measured FPS values in Overpower would shift by no more than a frame or two at each preset, assuming no driver-specific anomalies.

When considering a full system swap, combining any of the four rival CPUs with any of the four rival GPUs would yield results that fall within the same general range as the i5-14400F + Arc B580 combo. The deltas are all under one percent, so the playable settings list per resolution would remain unchanged. The only meaningful differences would appear in synthetic benchmarks, not in the actual gameplay frame rates for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions in Overpower. At 1920x1080, the system scales from 123.1 FPS on Low to 62.8 FPS on Ultra, a drop of 60.3 FPS or roughly 49% when moving through the four presets. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card even at lower settings. The fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor here.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with reduced absolute numbers. Low delivers 107.3 FPS, Medium 66.9 FPS, High 63 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 55.7 FPS, similar to 1080p, but the midpoint presets compress together. Medium and High are only 3.9 FPS apart, indicating that the GPU is beginning to saturate. The CPU’s role remains secondary; the i5-14400F’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking even at the lower settings where frame rates exceed 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the sole constraint. Low produces 94.2 FPS, but Medium drops to exactly 60 FPS, High falls to 55.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 48.3 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions. This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU’s rendering limits dominate, and the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant. The i5-14400F’s single-thread and multi-thread scores (3055 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 21645 in multi-core) are more than adequate for this workload, so the scaling between resolutions is almost entirely attributable to the Arc B580’s fill rate and memory bandwidth (456.0 GB/s).

The pattern is consistent: the CPU matters most at 1080p where high frame rates approach its limits, but even then it never becomes the bottleneck. The GPU matters more at every resolution, and its influence grows disproportionately as resolution increases. For users targeting 60 FPS, the CPU is a non-issue; the choice of preset and resolution is dictated entirely by the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Overpower is 2837 out of 3713 tested combinations. This places the i5-14400F + Arc B580 in the 76th percentile of all combos (calculated as 1 - 2837/3713, yielding roughly 23.6% of combos ranking lower). In other words, this system outperforms about a quarter of the tested hardware configurations but is outpaced by nearly three-quarters of them. The rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The combined rank is lower than the CPU’s individual percentile, indicating that the GPU drags the system down relative to other pairings.

The rank is not a judgment of playability; it simply positions the combo against all others. A rank of 2837 means there are 876 combos that perform worse in this game. The measured FPS data shows that this combo can still hit 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, which are respectable outcomes for the hardware class. However, the rank also reveals that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where this system only manages 60 FPS on Medium. The data suggests that the Arc B580, despite its 68th percentile standing, is the limiting factor for higher resolutions, while the i5-14400F’s stronger CPU percentile does not translate into a higher combo rank because the GPU cannot capitalize on it.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Overpower, but the playable settings vary sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 62.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low (107.3 FPS), Medium (66.9 FPS), and High (63 FPS), with Ultra falling short at 51.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low (94.2 FPS) and Medium (60 FPS) meet the threshold; High (55.8 FPS) and Ultra (45.9 FPS) do not.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 1080p users, the system is fully capable of max settings without compromise. For 1440p users, high settings are achievable, but ultra quality is off the table. For 4K users, medium settings represent the ceiling, and even that is exactly at the 60 FPS line with no headroom for dips. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K as a secondary consideration for those willing to lower quality.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840x2160: Medium preset at exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest playable setting, though it leaves no margin for frame time spikes.
• 2560x1440: High preset at 63 FPS. This provides a small buffer above the threshold while delivering better visual quality than Medium.
• 1920x1080: Ultra preset at 62.8 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting, and it still clears the 60 FPS requirement, making it the best choice for 1080p.

These selections represent the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate based on the measured data. At 1080p, there is no reason to drop below Ultra. At 1440p, High is the sweet spot; Ultra falls short. At 4K, Medium is the only viable preset above the Low quality floor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured average FPS values for Overpower is detailed below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

3840x2160:

• Low: 94.2 FPS
• Medium: 60 FPS
• High: 55.8 FPS
• Ultra: 45.9 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 107.3 FPS
• Medium: 66.9 FPS
• High: 63 FPS
• Ultra: 51.6 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 123.1 FPS
• Medium: 80.2 FPS
• High: 71.1 FPS
• Ultra: 62.8 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 42.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs only 8.3 FPS. At 1440p, the same transitions cost 40.4 FPS and 11.4 FPS respectively. At 4K, Low to Medium costs 34.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 9.9 FPS. This indicates that the Low preset is disproportionately fast, while the Ultra preset is disproportionately slow, with the mid-range presets clustering together. For all resolutions, the minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided, so only the averages can be used for analysis. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is met or exceeded in 10 of the 12 tested configurations, with the two exceptions being 4K High and 4K Ultra.