Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3427 out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower. This places the combo in the lower percentile of all recorded configurations, roughly the bottom 8% of the database. The ranking reflects a substantial imbalance: the CPU is a high-end desktop processor, while the GPU is an integrated-class part that lands in the 5th percentile among all GPUs tested. The result is a system that is heavily constrained by graphics performance in nearly every scenario.

For context, the CPU alone sits in the 90th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49394. The GPU, by contrast, produces an average benchmark score of just 1184 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This 40x gap in raw benchmark scores between the two components explains why the combo rank is so low despite the processor's strength. Overpower is clearly a GPU-bound title for this pairing, and the measured frame rates confirm that no resolution or preset reaches a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold except one single configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a classic GPU-limited scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 65 FPS average, the only playable result in the entire measurement set. Dropping the resolution from 2560x1440 to 1920x1080 at Low settings improves the average from 58 FPS to 65 FPS, a gain of 7 FPS or about 12%. At Medium settings, the same resolution change moves the average from 36 FPS to 41 FPS, a 5 FPS improvement. At High settings, the gain is smaller: 34 FPS to 38 FPS, only 4 FPS. The scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is nearing its ceiling, and the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 65 FPS to 41 FPS, a 37% reduction. Moving from Medium to High drops it further to 38 FPS, and from High to Ultra it falls to 31 FPS. The steep drop between Low and Medium, followed by smaller incremental losses, suggests that the GPU's shading resources are saturated quickly once texture quality and effects increase. The CPU, with 14 cores and 20 threads, has ample headroom for a game of this genre, but it never gets the chance to stretch because the Arc B370 cannot feed frames fast enough.

At 3840x2160, the picture is even more lopsided. Low settings produce 49 FPS average, but Medium falls to 31 FPS, High to 28 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. The 4K Low result is the closest this combo comes to playability at higher resolutions, but it still misses the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The pattern across resolutions shows that the GPU's fill rate and shading throughput, not the CPU's compute capacity, dictate performance. The Arc B370's pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are simply too modest to sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows an average of 49 FPS on Low settings, 31 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on High, and 24 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 35 FPS, indicating noticeable frame pacing variance even within a single run. The other presets at this resolution lack min/max values, but the averages alone place every setting well below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 58 FPS average, which is close to playable but still short. Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The 1440p Low result represents the best non-1080p outcome in the dataset, but it remains 2 FPS below the playable line. The min/max range at Medium, spanning 31 to 42 FPS, shows that even a modest preset can produce frame times that dip below what competitive action games typically need.

At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 65 FPS average, the only configuration in the entire dataset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium at 1080p is 24 FPS, the largest single-preset jump in the dataset. This suggests that Low settings unlock the GPU's full potential, while Medium immediately introduces rendering costs that the Arc B370 cannot absorb.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low is the only preset that approaches or exceeds 60 FPS, and only at 1920x1080 does it actually cross the line. Every Medium, High, and Ultra configuration falls below 60 FPS, with the worst case being 4K Ultra at 24 FPS average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14600KF's nearest rivals in the database are all close in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-14600KF's 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, 0.8% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher. Any of these CPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Overpower when paired with the same GPU, since the game is not CPU-bound for this combination. The choice of processor among these four would not change the playability verdict at any resolution.

The Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are dramatically different in character. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These are all older, lower-end parts, and the data indicates that swapping the Arc B370 for any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Overpower. None of these alternatives would push the combo past the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p or 4K, and only the 1080p Low setting would remain playable. The practical takeaway is that the GPU, not the CPU, defines this combo's performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The best recorded average is 49 FPS on Low settings, which is 11 FPS short of the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind, with averages of 31, 28, and 24 FPS respectively. The verdict for 4K is that this combo cannot deliver a playable experience at any setting.

At 2560x1440, the situation is nearly identical. Low settings produce 58 FPS average, which is the best result at this resolution but still 2 FPS below 60. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. No preset at 1440p clears the threshold, so the recommendation is to avoid this resolution for playable frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 65 FPS average, which is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset. Medium drops to 41 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS. For users who prioritize frame rate, Low at 1080p is the only viable choice. The margin above 60 FPS is slim, only 5 FPS, so frame pacing could occasionally dip below the threshold during intense action sequences, but the average is solidly playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 49 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 31, 28, and 24 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the highest resolution that reaches 60 FPS?

A: Only 1920x1080 with Low settings reaches 60 FPS, averaging 65 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best result is 58 FPS on Low, which misses the threshold by 2 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168. All are within 1.4% of each other.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in Overpower?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, and frame rates scale with resolution and preset in a way that indicates GPU limitation. Swapping the CPU for a close rival like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores within 0.3%, would not change performance.

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

A: Low averages 65 FPS, while Medium averages 41 FPS. That is a 24 FPS drop, the largest preset-to-preset change in the dataset, and it pushes the configuration below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated memory?

A: No. The GPU uses system shared memory, with a system-dependent bandwidth. Its base clock is 300 MHz and boost clock is 2400 MHz, with a TDP of 25 W.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this combo can run Overpower at 1920x1080 on Low settings, where it averages 65 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin. That is the only configuration in the entire measurement set that qualifies as playable. At 2560x1440, the best result is 58 FPS on Low, which is close but still below the line. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 49 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p Low is listed as the only playable setting, with no playable options at 1440p or 4K.

For users who own this combination and want to play Overpower, the path is clear: 1080p, Low settings, and accept that the average frame rate has only 5 FPS of headroom above the threshold. For anyone considering this hardware for higher resolutions or higher presets, the recorded data shows that the Intel Arc B370 simply does not have the throughput to deliver a smooth experience. The CPU is more than capable, but it is held back by a GPU that ranks in the 5th percentile among all tested graphics cards. This is a system built around a strong processor with a graphics component that cannot keep pace in a demanding action title.