Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh-rate experience in Overpower across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured data set shows this combination ranking 280th out of 1,744 tested system configurations, placing it in the top 16% of all recorded combos for this title. The 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a 4.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock provides the computational foundation, while the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 2475 MHz boost clock handle the graphical load. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced, though the scaling patterns reveal distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and preset.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F brings a Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its clock range of 4.20 GHz to 4.70 GHz is supported by a 16 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. For a title like Overpower, an action game with fast-paced scene transitions, the CPU’s single-thread performance is critical. The processor scores 951 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3684 in passmark_single_thread, both of which are respectable figures that allow the game’s main logic thread to run without becoming the primary constraint at lower resolutions.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU produces a 3dmark_max_threads score of 6165 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851. These results place the chip at the 82nd percentile versus all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors on the market. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has an average benchmark score of 25057, which is effectively identical (0% delta) to the 8400F’s 25064 average. This is notable because the 2700X is an older, higher-core-count part, yet the 8400F’s newer architecture and higher clocks allow it to match that chip’s overall output. The data suggests that in Overpower, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, as even at 1080p Low settings—where the CPU load is proportionally highest—the system achieves an average of 234 FPS.

The 4.70 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for frame pacing. With a passmark_multithread score of 24530, the CPU can handle background tasks and game threads simultaneously, which helps maintain stable frame times during intense combat sequences. However, when moving from 1080p to 4K, the FPS drop indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, becomes the dominant constraint, as detailed in the resolution scaling section below.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for Overpower’s textures and effects at 4K resolution. The GPU’s base clock of 1980 MHz boosts to 2475 MHz, producing an FP32 compute throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS. These specifications translate to a passmark_g3d score of 29995 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 4627.

The GPU holds the 84th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, representing a negligible -0.2% delta. This places the 4070 SUPER in a performance tier where it can handle high-resolution gaming without compromise. In Overpower, the GPU’s role becomes evident when comparing the Low and Ultra presets. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields 113.7 FPS versus 234 FPS at Low, a gap of over 120 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is doing significantly more work at higher settings, likely due to increased shading complexity and memory pressure.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient for all tested settings, as even the 4K Ultra preset (87.6 FPS) does not show signs of memory throttling. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present but not directly benchmarked in the measured FPS data; however, their presence contributes to the GPU’s overall capability in modern action titles that may utilize ray tracing or DLSS features. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at 4K does not become a bottleneck, as evidenced by the relatively smooth scaling from Medium (113.4 FPS) to High (102.5 FPS) at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of decreasing performance as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop varies by preset. At Low settings, the system delivers 234 FPS at 1080p, 207.7 FPS at 1440p, and 175.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24.9% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the primary limiter—the CPU cannot push the frame rate much higher than 234 FPS in this scenario. The small delta between 1080p and 1440p (26.3 FPS) suggests that the CPU is nearing its ceiling, while the larger drop to 4K (32.1 FPS) shows the GPU starting to struggle with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 113.7 FPS at 1080p, 98.9 FPS at 1440p, and 87.6 FPS at 4K. The 23% drop from 1080p to 4K is proportionally similar to Low, but the absolute values are much lower. This indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at Ultra, and the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being fully utilized. Interestingly, the difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is only 14.8 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is 11.3 FPS—this suggests the GPU’s compute and memory resources scale almost linearly with pixel count, without a sharp cliff.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the CPU begins to exert some influence, as the FPS difference between Low (234) and Medium (146.9) is 87.1 FPS, which is a larger gap than at 4K (175.6 vs 113.4, a 62.2 FPS difference). This is because at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster, but the GPU’s workload increases with settings, creating a mixed bottleneck. Overall, the system is GPU-bound at 1440p and 4K across all settings, while at 1080p, the CPU’s 4.70 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates, but the GPU still dictates the final output at higher presets.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the four available presets across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Medium delivers 146.9 FPS, which is 33.2 FPS higher than High (139.7) and only 7.2 FPS lower than Ultra’s 113.7 FPS—wait, that is incorrect; Medium is 33.2 FPS higher than Ultra (146.9 vs 113.7). The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 7.2 FPS (146.9 to 139.7), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 26 FPS (139.7 to 113.7). This suggests that the High preset adds visual features that have a moderate impact, while Ultra is disproportionately expensive.

At 1440p, the pattern holds: Medium yields 132.9 FPS, High drops to 120.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 98.9 FPS. The 12.2 FPS difference between Medium and High is acceptable, but the 21.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra is less justified. For 4K gaming, Medium provides 113.4 FPS, which is above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while High (102.5 FPS) and Ultra (87.6 FPS) drop below that mark. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (234 FPS at 1080p, 207.7 at 1440p, 175.6 at 4K), sacrifices too much visual fidelity for an action title where readability of effects matters.

The recommendation is to use the Medium preset for the best experience. It maintains frame rates above 100 FPS at all resolutions tested, including 4K, while providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. The High preset is viable for users with 1080p or 1440p displays who prioritize image quality, as it still delivers 139.7 and 120.7 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset should only be considered for 1080p displays, where 113.7 FPS remains playable, but the 21.8 FPS penalty at 1440p and 14.9 FPS penalty at 4K compared to High makes it a poor choice for higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this system achieves in Overpower?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 234, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset. This is the only setting combination that exceeds 230 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 87.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though it is the lowest score in the measured data set.

Q: How does this system compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F in CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, while the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, representing a 0.3% delta. The 8400F is slightly faster, but the difference is within noise.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system achieves 120.7 FPS. Given that the 1080p High score is 139.7 FPS, the 13.6% drop indicates the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU would show less scaling if it were the constraint.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 234 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 113.7 FPS. This is a difference of 120.3 FPS, representing a 51.4% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 SUPER have, and does it affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. At 4K resolution, the system achieves 102.5 FPS on High and 87.6 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the VRAM capacity is sufficient for these settings without causing a memory-related bottleneck.