Overpower

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile for Overpower, with the database showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, including the most demanding Ultra settings at 4K. The measured frame rates indicate that the GPU is the dominant performance driver, though the six-core, six-thread CPU from the Coffee Lake generation does not create a bottleneck that prevents high refresh rate play, as evidenced by the 159.7 FPS average at 1080p Low settings. This analysis examines the recorded data to explain the roles of each component, the alternatives that would behave similarly, and the optimal settings for each resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU and GPU combination at 1920x1080?

A: The database records show that Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 98.9 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best choice for that resolution, as it clears the threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: Does this combo manage to run Overpower at 3840x2160 with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The verdict by resolution indicates that all four presets (High, Low, Medium, and Ultra) are playable at 4K. The lowest average FPS recorded at that resolution is 71.8 on Ultra settings, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much of a performance difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 153.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 89.9 FPS. That represents a drop of 63.4 FPS, or roughly a 41% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the least demanding to the most demanding preset.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-9400, and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2254. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 with a score of 2259 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core i7-10710U with a score of 2248 (a delta of 0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 with a score of 2246 (a delta of 0.4%), and the Intel Core i3-10305 with a score of 2264 (a delta of -0.4%). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the CPU sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

Q: How does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249 (a delta of -0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 with a score of 23250 (a delta of -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M with a score of 23273 (a delta of -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X with a score of 23276 (a delta of -0.4%). The RTX 3080 is effectively within a rounding error of these alternatives in raw average score.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 1224 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of the database. This percentile position reflects a system that is well above the median for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results for Overpower show a clear pattern where the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 dominates the performance equation, while the Intel Core i5-9400 provides sufficient support without being the limiting factor at most settings. The evidence for this comes from the scaling behavior across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 98.9 FPS, while at 2560x1440 the same preset averages 89.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it drops to 71.8 FPS. This steady decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering load grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed the graphics card. The RTX 3080, with its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus, is the component that must handle the additional pixel and texture data as resolution climbs.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the difference between Low and Medium presets at each resolution. At 1080p, Low averages 159.7 FPS and Medium averages 128.9 FPS, a drop of 30.8 FPS. At 1440p, Low averages 153.3 FPS and Medium averages 111.9 FPS, a drop of 41.4 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 147.5 FPS and Medium averages 96 FPS, a drop of 51.5 FPS. The widening gap between Low and Medium as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is doing more work per frame, while the CPU's contribution (such as game logic, physics, and draw call processing) remains relatively constant. The i5-9400's six cores and six threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz, are sufficient to keep the GPU fed even at the highest settings, as evidenced by the fact that no preset at any resolution falls below 60 FPS.

However, the CPU's constraints do show up in the upper frame rate ranges. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159.7 FPS, but this is the highest recorded value across all tests. If the CPU were entirely irrelevant, one might expect the Low preset at 1080p to produce even higher numbers, given the GPU's raw capability. The CPU's average benchmark score of 2254, which places it at the 47th percentile of all CPUs, suggests that it is a mid-range processor. The nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-10710U and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, all score within 0.4% of the i5-9400, which means any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Overpower. In practice, the game's demand on the CPU appears modest enough that the i5-9400 does not become a severe bottleneck, but it does cap the maximum achievable frame rates in the least demanding scenarios.

The RTX 3080, by contrast, is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 23172 dwarfs the CPU's score. The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score, but those rivals are not necessarily what a user would pair with this CPU in a real system. The recorded data shows that the GPU is the component that determines whether a given resolution and preset stays above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 71.8 FPS, which is only 11.8 FPS above the threshold. This margin is narrow enough that a slightly weaker GPU would likely fail to maintain playable frame rates at that setting. Conversely, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the combo hits 159.7 FPS, but that value is still well above the playable threshold and indicates that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the database identifies several alternatives that would behave nearly identically to the Intel Core i5-9400 in Overpower. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 has an average benchmark score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400's 2254. This negligible difference means that swapping in an i7-1068NG7 would result in frame rates that are effectively indistinguishable from the measured values. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-10710U scores 2248, which is 0.3% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, also 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i3-10305 scores 2264, which is 0.4% higher. All four of these CPUs are within a fraction of a percent of the i5-9400, so any of them would produce the same overall performance profile in this game. A user moving from one of these CPUs to another would not notice any change in Overpower's frame rates, as the deltas are far smaller than the natural run-to-run variance in game benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080's nearest rivals are a more eclectic group. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080's 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, also 0.4% higher. In terms of raw average benchmark score, these cards are essentially tied with the RTX 3080. However, the recorded data for Overpower specifically shows that the RTX 3080 produces 88.7 FPS at 4K High and 71.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. A GPU with a score 0.4% higher would produce roughly the same FPS values, meaning a user with any of these alternatives would see frame rates within a few tenths of a frame of the RTX 3080's results. It is important to note that these rival GPUs span very different market segments and architectures, but the average benchmark score indicates that their overall performance in synthetic tests is comparable, which likely translates to similar behavior in Overpower.

When considering a full system swap, a user could pair the i5-9400 with any of the rival GPUs and expect nearly identical performance to the measured results. Conversely, pairing the RTX 3080 with any of the rival CPUs would also produce similar results, since the CPU deltas are so small. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a performance plateau where several other CPUs and GPUs would deliver the same experience, and the choice among them would come down to other factors such as platform features or availability, not raw frame rates in Overpower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1224 out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the 33rd percentile of all combos, meaning roughly two-thirds of the tested systems are faster, while one-third are slower. Given that the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU from the GeForce 30-series, and the i5-9400 is a mid-range CPU from 2018, the rank reflects a system that is held back by the CPU relative to what the GPU could achieve with a more modern processor. The GPU's 68th percentile standing among all GPUs suggests that the graphics card itself is well above average, but the CPU's 47th percentile pulls the overall combo rank down.

In the context of Overpower specifically, the rank of 1224 out of 3713 indicates that there are many systems that achieve higher frame rates, but the measured data shows that this combo still clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset. The rank is a relative measure, and it does not account for the fact that the game is fully playable at 4K Ultra with this hardware. A system ranked higher might achieve 100 FPS at 4K Ultra instead of 71.8 FPS, but both would be playable. The recorded data shows that the combo's performance is consistent across all settings, with no outliers or anomalous drops, which is a sign of a stable pairing. The rank also reflects the fact that the CPU is not a top-tier part, but in this game, it does not prevent the GPU from delivering a smooth experience, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU's limitations are more likely to surface.

The Verdict

This PC can run Overpower with all settings at all tested resolutions, according to the verdict by resolution. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (88.7 FPS), Low (147.5 FPS), Medium (96 FPS), and Ultra (71.8 FPS). All four presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, so a user can choose any preset based on visual preference without worrying about falling below playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with High at 107.8 FPS, Low at 153.3 FPS, Medium at 111.9 FPS, and Ultra at 89.9 FPS. The margins above the threshold are even larger here, ranging from 29.9 FPS at Ultra to 93.3 FPS at Low. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High (120.9 FPS), Low (159.7 FPS), Medium (128.9 FPS), and Ultra (98.9 FPS). The lowest value, 98.9 FPS at Ultra, is still nearly 39 FPS above the threshold.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combo is capable of running Overpower at maximum settings at every resolution in the database. The weakest result is 71.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still above 60 FPS, and the strongest is 159.7 FPS at 1080p Low. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the frame rate dips below the playable threshold. This suggests that the CPU and GPU combination is well balanced for this game, with the GPU providing enough headroom to compensate for the CPU's mid-range standing. Users with a 4K display can enable Ultra settings and expect a smooth experience, while those with a 1080p or 1440p monitor can enjoy very high frame rates, particularly at lower presets, which could be useful for competitive play if the game's genre demands fast response times.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 98.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the frame rate is well above the threshold, so there is no reason to drop to a lower preset unless a user prefers higher refresh rates. The margin of 38.9 FPS above the threshold provides a buffer for demanding scenes, even though the database does not record minimum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is also Ultra, with an average of 89.9 FPS. This is 29.9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, which leaves room for occasional drops during intense action sequences. The progression from Low (153.3 FPS) to Medium (111.9 FPS) to High (107.8 FPS) to Ultra (89.9 FPS) is gradual, and even the largest step, from Low to Medium, represents a 27% reduction in frame rate. Ultra remains the recommended choice because it offers the full visual experience while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset is Ultra, with an average of 71.8 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the entire database for this combo, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11.8 FPS. That margin is narrower than at lower resolutions, but it is sufficient for a playable experience. The High preset averages 88.7 FPS, which is a more comfortable margin, but Ultra is still above the threshold. Users who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual quality might choose High at 4K, but the data confirms that Ultra is playable. The recorded values show a clear pattern: this combo can handle Ultra settings at every resolution, with the frame rate decreasing as resolution increases, but never falling below the playable threshold.