Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 sits at rank 1633 out of 3713 tested combos for Overpower. That places this configuration in the upper 44% of all recorded system pairings, a solid mid-to-high tier result for a game that clearly rewards GPU muscle. The ranking reflects the combination of a six-core CPU that is now several generations old with a GPU that remains competitive in the broader database. What is interesting is how much the rank improves when considering the GPU alone: the RTX 3070 lands in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-9400 sits at only the 47th percentile among all CPUs. The disparity suggests the graphics card is doing most of the heavy lifting in this pairing, and the data recorded for Overpower confirms that pattern across every resolution and preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results for Overpower show a clear trend: the RTX 3070 is the dominant component, with CPU influence shrinking as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra changes average FPS from 161 down to 86.6, a drop of 46.2% that reflects the GPU being pushed harder by higher graphical loads. The CPU still has room to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the very high Low preset frame rate. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing goes from 155.3 down to 73, a 53% reduction, indicating the GPU is now the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. At 3840x2160, Low delivers 131 FPS while Ultra drops to 61.7, a 52.9% reduction, and the gap between Low and Medium (131 versus 83.3) shows how quickly the GPU becomes saturated at 4K.

The scaling between resolutions at identical presets tells the same story. At Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs 13.6 FPS (86.6 to 73), and moving from 1440p to 4K costs another 11.3 FPS (73 to 61.7). At Low settings, the cost is much smaller: 161 to 155.3 to 131 across the same resolution steps. This pattern indicates that Overpower is heavily GPU-bound at higher presets, while the CPU remains sufficient even at 4K Low, where the frame rate stays above 100. The i5-9400 with six cores and six threads produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and a single-core score of 935, which places it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs. These numbers suggest it is not holding back the RTX 3070 in this title, though the data cannot confirm whether a stronger CPU would push frame rates higher at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 86.6 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playable threshold, so users could even consider higher frame rate targets if their display supports them. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable with an average of 73 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS line by a comfortable margin. At 3840x2160, Ultra is still viable, averaging 61.7 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that every resolution tested can run the game at maximum settings, with 4K being the only scenario where the margin is tight. For those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, Low presets offer 161 FPS at 1080p, 155.3 FPS at 1440p, and 131 FPS at 4K, all well above any common high-refresh target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has an average benchmark score of 2259, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-9400's 2254. The Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, a 0.3% deficit, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, a 0.4% deficit. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, a 0.4% advantage over the i5-9400. Any of these processors would be expected to deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Overpower, given their scores are all within 0.4% of each other. The practical difference in frame rates would be negligible, likely within the margin of measurement noise.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083, just 0.7% behind the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% deficit, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a 1.1% deficit. On the other side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a 1.5% advantage over the RTX 3070. The RX 7600 XT is the most realistic like-for-like alternative, and the data suggests it would produce nearly identical FPS in Overpower. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are much older architectures, so their similar average scores likely come from different workload strengths, but the benchmark database treats them as comparable overall.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of recorded measurements for this combo in Overpower is as follows. At 1920x1080, Low averages 161 FPS, Medium averages 110.1 FPS, High averages 100.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 86.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low averages 155.3 FPS, Medium averages 94.8 FPS, High averages 88.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low averages 131 FPS, Medium averages 83.3 FPS, High averages 75.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 61.7 FPS. The database records only average FPS for this title, with no minimum or maximum values available. The progression across settings is consistent: each step from Low to Medium costs roughly 20 to 30 FPS depending on resolution, while the step from High to Ultra costs between 10 and 14 FPS at each resolution. The smallest absolute drop between presets occurs at 4K from High to Ultra (75.9 to 61.7, a 14.2 FPS loss), which is still a meaningful reduction in smoothness.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Overpower, and it does so with room to spare. The recorded verdict confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 86.6 FPS, giving a 44% margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 73 FPS, a 21.7% margin. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 61.7 FPS, just a 2.8% margin, which is technically playable but leaves little tolerance for demanding scenes or background tasks. For the best experience at 4K, players might prefer High settings at 75.9 FPS for a more comfortable buffer. Overall, the RTX 3070 proves capable of driving this game at maximum quality across all common resolutions, while the i5-9400 does not appear to create any notable CPU-side bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the recorded average FPS is 61.7, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a small margin.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra is the most demanding playable preset, with an average of 73 FPS. High runs at 88.3 FPS, Medium at 94.8 FPS, and Low at 155.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest GPU rival in this context?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 17083, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3070's 17208. The difference would translate to a negligible FPS impact in Overpower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 161 FPS, and at 4K Low it still achieves 131 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately across all tested configurations.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the recorded average FPS is 110.1, well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh displays.

Q: Which resolution has the tightest margin above the 60 FPS threshold?

A: 3840x2160 at Ultra settings, with an average of 61.7 FPS. This is the only configuration where the margin is less than 10 FPS above the playable threshold.