Overpower

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers an average of 49 FPS on High settings, 84 FPS on Low, 52 FPS on Medium, and 40 FPS on Ultra. The only preset with both minimum and maximum frame data recorded at this resolution is Medium, showing a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial: 44 FPS separates the two extremes, indicating that the graphics preset has a profound impact on performance at 4K.

Moving down to 2560x1440, the averages improve across the board. High settings produce 57 FPS, Low jumps to 98 FPS, Medium reaches 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the only recorded min/max range at this resolution: 52 FPS minimum and 71 FPS maximum. Notably, the difference between High and Medium at 1440p is only 5 FPS, while the difference between Low and Ultra is 51 FPS, reinforcing that the most demanding settings carry a heavy performance cost.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest results. High settings average 64 FPS, Low settings average 110 FPS, Medium settings average 69 FPS, and Ultra settings average 53 FPS. The Medium preset records a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, which is the only sub-60 minimum reading across all measured presets at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p to 1080p is consistent: each preset gains roughly 7 to 12 FPS when resolution drops, with Low settings showing the largest absolute gain of 12 FPS.

The data reveals a clear pattern: Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, and even then the average sits below the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium presets are the safest choices for consistent frame rates, while High settings become increasingly marginal as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 2987 out of 3713 tested combinations for Overpower. That puts it in the lower third of all recorded combos, roughly the 20th percentile. In practical terms, this means most other hardware pairings in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

The ranking reflects the combined performance ceiling of the Core i5-9400 and Arc B570. The CPU sits at the 47th percentile among all processors in the database, while the GPU reaches the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. Neither component is a top-tier performer, and their combined output lands in a modest position relative to the full field of tested systems.

What this rank means for gameplay is straightforward: the combo is capable of running Overpower, but not with headroom to spare. The measured averages at 1080p High and Medium presets clear 60 FPS, but just barely in the case of High. At 1440p, only Low and Medium reach playable averages, and at 4K, only Low settings cross the threshold. The rank of 2987 aligns with these observations, indicating a system that can handle the game at reduced settings but struggles at higher visual quality levels.

Compared to the full database, this combo is closer to the bottom than the top. The gap between its rank and the median combo is significant, and users should expect to make compromises on resolution or quality to maintain smooth frame rates. The recorded data shows no scenario where Ultra settings achieve a playable average at any resolution, which is consistent with a combo ranking in the lower 20 percent of tested systems.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU split duties in Overpower. At 4K, the GPU is the dominant constraint. The Arc B570 must process 8.3 million pixels per frame, and the frame rate drops sharply as settings increase. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 32 FPS on average, while the jump from Medium to Ultra costs another 12 FPS. These large swings indicate that the GPU's shading, texture, and rasterization throughput is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly. The CPU begins to matter more because the GPU has fewer pixels to fill, but the GPU still governs the largest performance swings. Low to Medium at 1440p costs 36 FPS, and Medium to Ultra costs another 15 FPS. The Core i5-9400, with its six cores and six threads, has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, but the Arc B570's raw throughput still determines the final frame rate.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The GPU has only 2.1 million pixels to process, which is a quarter of the 4K workload. The measured averages at Low (110 FPS) and Medium (69 FPS) suggest that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands, but the drop from Medium to High (5 FPS) and High to Ultra (11 FPS) shows that the GPU still carries most of the load. The Core i5-9400's single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 935, is adequate for this game at 1080p, but it is not a high-end part by any measure.

The resolution scaling tells the same story. Moving from 1080p to 1440p cost roughly 10 to 15 FPS on each preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K cost another 20 to 30 FPS. This uneven scaling is typical of a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions. The CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 110 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of pushing higher numbers if the GPU were stronger. Overall, the Arc B570 is the primary performance driver in Overpower, with the Core i5-9400 playing a supporting role that becomes more relevant only at lower resolutions and settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists four CPUs with average benchmark scores close to the Core i5-9400. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259 on average, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4 percent lower. These deltas are all within half a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Overpower when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the Arc B570's nearest rivals are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile averages 20534, just 0.1 percent lower than the B570's 20556. The Intel Arc A750 averages 20582, 0.1 percent higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M averages 20480, 0.4 percent lower. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X averages 20662, 0.5 percent higher. All four GPUs fall within a 1 percent band of the B570's average score, so swapping any of them into this system would yield essentially the same Overpower performance.

For users considering alternatives, the closest CPU match is the Intel Core i7-10710U, which offers a marginal 0.3 percent advantage in average benchmark score. The closest GPU match is the Intel Arc A750, with a 0.1 percent edge over the B570. Combining either of these with the existing counterpart would produce frame rates that are statistically indistinguishable from the measured results. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, and nearby hardware from the database would behave almost identically in Overpower.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: High settings achieve an average of 64 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 69 FPS, and Low settings average 110 FPS, but Ultra drops to 53 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium presets. Low averages 98 FPS and Medium averages 62 FPS at 2560x1440. High settings fall to 57 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo?

A: Only on Low settings, which average 84 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium averages 52 FPS, High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5 percent of four rivals: the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), Arc A750 (20582), Quadro M4000M (20480), and Radeon R9 M390X (20662). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: What is the best settings combination for this system?

A: According to the recorded data, the best playable settings are High at 1080p (64 FPS average), Medium at 1440p (62 FPS average), and Low at 4K (84 FPS average). These are the highest presets that clear 60 FPS at each resolution.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions. Frame rate drops sharply as settings increase, especially at 4K where the Arc B570's throughput is the limiting factor. The Core i5-9400 becomes more relevant at 1080p, but the GPU still dominates overall.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 can run Overpower, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the best visual quality option at an average of 64 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 53 FPS, so users should avoid that preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, playable frame rates are limited to Low and Medium. Medium is the best choice, averaging 62 FPS with a recorded minimum of 52 FPS. High settings drop to 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra averages only 47 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable, averaging 84 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 52, 49, and 40 FPS respectively.

The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Overpower, with 4K possible only at the lowest quality preset. Users who prioritize visual fidelity should stay at 1080p High, while those who want higher resolution should accept Medium settings at 1440p. The system is not capable of running the game at Ultra settings at any resolution, and the lowest playable average at 4K comes with a significant graphical compromise.