Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Overpower, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. This combination places the system in the top percentile of tested hardware, though the data reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on the resolution and settings selected. The following analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets, examines the CPU and GPU contributions, and offers settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, but the magnitude of that drop varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 243 at 1080p to 234 at 1440p, a modest reduction of 9 FPS, and then drops further to 205 at 4K, representing a 38 FPS decrease from the 1080p baseline. This relatively gentle scaling at Low settings indicates that the system is not heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions; instead, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are capable of feeding frames quickly, and the RTX 4080 has ample headroom.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern changes. The average FPS at 1080p is 169, which drops to 151 at 1440p and then to 128 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 24%, which is steeper than the Low preset’s 16% decline. This suggests that as graphical complexity increases, the GPU begins to play a more limiting role, though the CPU still maintains a strong influence at 1080p. The minimum FPS figures at Medium settings reinforce this: at 1080p the minimum is 144 FPS, at 1440p it is 128 FPS, and at 4K it is 109 FPS, showing that frame pacing remains consistent even as resolution climbs.

High settings exhibit a similar trend, with average FPS of 157 at 1080p, 140 at 1440p, and 119 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 38 FPS, or roughly 24%, mirroring the Medium preset’s relative scaling. Ultra settings, however, show the most pronounced resolution sensitivity. At 1080p, the average is 130 FPS, falling to 116 at 1440p and then to 99 at 4K. The 31 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra represents a 24% reduction, consistent with the other high-fidelity presets.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts as resolution rises. At 1080p, the gap between Low (243 FPS) and Ultra (130 FPS) is 113 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can deliver high frame rates but the GPU’s workload at Ultra settings caps performance. At 4K, the Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 106 FPS (205 vs. 99), yet the absolute numbers are lower across the board, confirming that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures, but the rendering load at Ultra settings limits the average to just under 100 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In Overpower, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 276 out of 3,713 tested combinations. This places the system in the top 7.4% of all combos, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of hardware pairings tested for this game. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, where the 7400F’s Zen 4 architecture and the RTX 4080’s Ada Lovelace design complement each other effectively across the measured resolutions.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32,750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-14600T (score 32,707, delta 0.1%), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (score 32,697, delta 0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (score 32,812, delta -0.2%). These deltas are minimal, meaning the 7400F performs within a fraction of a percent of its closest competitors. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (score 54,209, delta 0.1%), showing that the 4080 is essentially on par with its SUPER variant in synthetic tests.

Given the combo’s rank, the data suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for Overpower. The 276th position out of 3,713 combos indicates that while there are faster configurations, this system delivers high performance without a significant bottleneck. The rank also implies that the 6-core CPU does not hold back the 4080 GPU in this game, as the combination outperforms many systems with more powerful CPUs but weaker GPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, along with support for DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its benchmark results include a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a single-core score of 3,072, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance for a mainstream desktop chip.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p resolution, where the average FPS at Low settings reaches 243. This high frame rate indicates that the 7400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to drive the game’s logic and physics without becoming a limiting factor at lower graphical loads. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps maintain high single-thread performance, which is often critical for game engines that rely on a primary rendering thread. The passmark single-thread score of 3,689 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 corroborate this, showing that the CPU can handle demanding per-core workloads.

However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence diminishes relative to the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 99, which is less than half of the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU still provides adequate frame pacing. The lack of integrated graphics (N/A) means the CPU relies entirely on the discrete GPU, which is expected for a desktop gaming setup. The 7400F’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for game data, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s ensures that the CPU can feed the GPU without memory-related stutters, as evidenced by the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings (144 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, 109 FPS at 4K).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 243 FPS, the Medium preset 169 FPS (with a minimum of 144 and maximum of 194), the High preset 157 FPS, and the Ultra preset 130 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 113 FPS, showing that the GPU’s workload scales significantly with visual fidelity. The Medium preset’s minimum of 144 FPS indicates that even with occasional dips, the experience remains above 144 Hz, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 234 FPS, Medium 151 FPS (minimum 128, maximum 173), High 140 FPS, and Ultra 116 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Medium settings, where the average falls by 18 FPS, while Low sees only a 9 FPS reduction. This suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is sufficient for 1440p, but the increased pixel count begins to tax the RTX 4080’s 9,728 shading units. The Ultra preset at 1440p (116 FPS) is still above 100 FPS, indicating that the system can handle demanding settings at this resolution without dropping below playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 205 FPS, Medium 128 FPS (minimum 109, maximum 147), High 119 FPS, and Ultra 99 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 4080 is the clear limiting factor, as even the Low preset cannot reach the 243 FPS seen at 1080p. The Ultra preset’s 99 FPS average is just below the 100 FPS mark, but the minimum FPS at Medium (109) suggests that the system maintains stable performance without severe drops. The 16 GB of VRAM is not exhausted at 4K, as the game’s textures and effects fit within the memory pool, but the GPU’s compute resources are fully utilized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD103 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 raster output units, 76 ray tracing cores, and 304 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s compute capabilities include 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Overpower, the RTX 4080’s role is most apparent at 4K resolution, where its rendering power determines the average FPS. The 99 FPS average at 4K Ultra is a strong result, indicating that the GPU can handle the game’s highest settings at this resolution, albeit with some headroom for a future generation. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor, as the game’s asset sizes at 4K fit comfortably within this capacity, and the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming does not cause hitches. The boost clock of 2505 MHz contributes to the GPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates, while the 76 ray tracing cores may be utilized if the game supports such effects, though the measured data does not specify RT settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263,779, and a Passmark G3D score of 34,457. These scores place the RTX 4080 in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with the nearest rival being the RTX 4080 SUPER (delta 0.1%). The GPU’s performance in Overpower aligns with these synthetic results, showing that it delivers high FPS across all resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 99 FPS indicates that the GPU is working near its limits at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 169 FPS and a minimum of 144 FPS. This ensures that the experience remains smooth on a 144 Hz monitor, while the High preset (157 FPS average) and Ultra preset (130 FPS average) provide diminishing returns for the additional GPU load. The Low preset at 243 FPS is unnecessary for most displays, but it demonstrates the CPU’s capability to push extremely high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 151 FPS and a minimum of 128 FPS. The High preset (140 FPS average) is also viable for 144 Hz displays, but the Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 128 ensures more consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 116 FPS is acceptable for 120 Hz monitors, but the 35 FPS gap between Medium and Ultra suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz 4K displays, while the High preset (119 FPS) and Ultra preset (99 FPS) offer higher fidelity but risk dropping below 100 FPS. The Low preset at 205 FPS is overkill for most 4K monitors, which typically max out at 144 Hz. The data shows that Medium settings are the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering a balance that keeps the average FPS above 120 and the minimum above 100.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 130 FPS, with no minimum or maximum data provided for this preset.

*Q: How does the combo rank in Overpower compared to other tested systems?*

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 276th out of 3,713 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.4% of all configurations.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 outperform its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score is 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54,209, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 128, with an average of 151 and a maximum of 173.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, as evidenced by the average FPS dropping from 205 at Low settings to 99 at Ultra settings, while the CPU maintains sufficient frame pacing.

Q: What is the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765, with a single-core score of 3,072.