Overpower

Overpower’s benchmark data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination is a potent pairing for high-refresh-rate gaming, but the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component at every tested setting. The measured FPS reveals that the processor has enough headroom to keep the RTX 4080 SUPER fully utilized, even at 1080p, where CPU demands are typically highest. The key takeaway is that this combo delivers exceptionally smooth gameplay across all resolutions, with performance scaling that clearly indicates a GPU-bound system.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is pronounced, but the pattern is consistent across all settings, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary performance limiter. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 242.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 205.7 FPS at 3840x2160 — a reduction of roughly 15%. This relatively modest decline at Low settings shows that even when the GPU is less stressed, the CPU is not creating a bottleneck, as the frame rate remains exceptionally high.

The gap widens significantly at higher quality presets. Moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings drops the average from 156.6 FPS to 117.5 FPS, a 25% reduction. At Ultra settings, the same resolution change brings the average from 129.8 FPS down to 99 FPS, a 24% decrease. This scaling behavior is classic GPU-bound behavior: the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering workload increases with pixel count, while the Ryzen 5 8400F’s job of feeding frames stays relatively constant. The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combo is right at the edge of the 100 FPS mark, while at 1440p it maintains a comfortable margin above 113 FPS even at the highest preset.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 8400F’s specifications directly support the observed frame delivery. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the processor offers a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Overpower’s demands, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 242.9 FPS — a figure that would expose a weaker CPU’s limitations.

The processor’s benchmark scores corroborate this. In the 3dmark suite, the CPU scores 6091 in the 16-thread test and 951 in the single-thread test. The single-thread performance is particularly relevant for gaming, as it ensures that the game’s main simulation thread isn’t a limiting factor. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth also contribute to keeping the GPU fed with data. The data shows that this processor is not the bottleneck; even at the highest frame rates measured, the CPU has ample headroom, as indicated by its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and frame rate performance. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 166.7 FPS, which is 37.1 FPS higher than High and 36.9 FPS higher than Ultra. The jump from Medium to High yields only a 9.8% performance drop (from 166.7 to 156.6 FPS), while the jump from High to Ultra costs 26.8 FPS (from 156.6 to 129.8 FPS). This indicates diminishing returns beyond Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides 147.9 FPS, which is comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many gamers target. Moving to High drops this to 139.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 113.1 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 130.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it keeps the experience above 120 FPS while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Low. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play at 1080p, where the 242.9 FPS figure provides a clear advantage, though the visual compromise is substantial.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 112th out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top 6.4% of all configurations. This high ranking is expected given the GPU’s capabilities. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in average benchmark score show it is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (0.2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (0.4% ahead), while it leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 2.9%.

The CPU’s ranking is slightly lower at the 82nd percentile, but this doesn’t translate into a performance penalty in this game. The combo’s overall rank of 112 out of 1744 suggests that while many other combinations score higher, the pairing of these two specific components is well-balanced for Overpower’s workload. The data implies that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU is providing sufficient support without dragging down the overall result.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 242.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain 144 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 147.9 FPS, and the High preset achieves 139.9 FPS, with Ultra falling to 113.1 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the medium preset delivers 130.1 FPS, and High settings deliver 117.5 FPS, though Ultra drops to 99 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X’s 25057 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F’s 24993 (0.3% delta).

Q: What is the GPU’s standing among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS goes from 242.9 on Low to 129.8 on Ultra, a difference of 113.1 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 242.9 FPS on Low, 166.7 FPS on Medium, 156.6 FPS on High, and 129.8 FPS on Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra is 113.1 FPS, showing the full impact of the graphics preset on performance. The step from Low to Medium costs 76.2 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs only 10.1 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs 26.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 234.9 FPS on Low, 147.9 FPS on Medium, 139.9 FPS on High, and 113.1 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 121.8 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs 8 FPS on Low, 18.8 FPS on Medium, 16.7 FPS on High, and 16.7 FPS on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the data shows 205.7 FPS on Low, 130.1 FPS on Medium, 117.5 FPS on High, and 99 FPS on Ultra. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 37.2 FPS on Low, 36.6 FPS on Medium, 39.1 FPS on High, and 30.8 FPS on Ultra. Notably, the Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, while all other settings at all resolutions remain above that threshold.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the defining component in this pairing. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 10240 shading units at high resolutions. The boost clock of 2550 MHz, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture’s efficiency, allows the card to achieve 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU’s benchmark results place it in the 88th percentile, with a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind in average benchmark score, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier performer. The data shows that the GPU’s raw power is the reason this combo can push 4K High at 117.5 FPS and 1440p Ultra at 113.1 FPS. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is also sufficient for the highest settings at 4K, as evidenced by the 99 FPS result at Ultra, which remains playable despite the intense workload. Ultimately, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the star here, and the Ryzen 5 8400F is a capable supporting player that never holds it back.