Overpower

The Core i5-10400F and Radeon RX 5700 XT pairing delivers a playable but not dominant experience in Overpower, landing at rank 1340 out of 1744 tested combos. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, yet the CPU's capabilities set a clear ceiling that becomes more apparent as settings are lowered. This analysis breaks down the measured results to understand where this combo excels, where it struggles, and what the numbers suggest about its overall balance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and pronounced drop as resolution increases, but the shape of that curve is informative. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 127.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 114.6 FPS, a reduction of 12.7 FPS. The jump to 4K Low brings a more significant fall to 96 FPS, which is 31.3 FPS below the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern—where the largest absolute loss occurs between 1440p and 4K—indicates that the RX 5700 XT is being increasingly taxed by pixel count, as expected for a GPU of its class.

However, the story changes when examining higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate at 1080p is 60.4 FPS. This drops to 56.1 FPS at 1440p, a modest 4.3 FPS decline, and then to 45 FPS at 4K. The relatively small penalty between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra, contrasted with the larger penalty at Low settings, suggests that at Ultra the workload is more balanced. The GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU is contributing more to the overall frame time, masking some of the resolution scaling. The data implies that for this specific combo, the RX 5700 XT’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the higher resolutions, but the shading power—9.754 TFLOPS FP32—begins to cap performance at 4K, especially on Ultra where the average falls below 60 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The best measured result is 127.3 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 96 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the averages are 58.1 FPS, 55.9 FPS, and 45 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores 24763, a marginal 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A350M is 0.3% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile trails by 0.6%.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Core i5-10400F sits at the 73rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 14168. This places it in the upper-middle tier of processors, though it is not a top-tier part.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The difference between Low (127.3 FPS) and Ultra (60.4 FPS) at 1080p is 66.9 FPS, representing a substantial 52.5% decrease in performance when moving to the highest quality preset.

*Q: How does the combo rank within the full database for Overpower?*

A: It ranks 1340 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the field but not at the very bottom.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the undisputed workhorse of this pairing. Its specifications—8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth—are directly relevant to the measured results. The GPU’s boost clock of 1905 MHz and game clock of 1755 MHz drive the 2560 shading units, which produce 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This raw throughput is what the resolution scaling data reflects. At 1080p Low, the GPU has ample headroom, delivering 127.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS shows the GPU being pushed to its limits, where the 121.9 GPixel/s pixel rate is insufficient to maintain high frame rates under maximum load.

The GPU’s benchmark percentile of 68, with an average score of 24731, puts it in a competitive position relative to its peers. Its nearest rival, the RTX A5000 Mobile, is virtually identical in score, a 0.1% difference that is within measurement noise. The data suggests the RX 5700 XT is a well-balanced mid-range part. The fact that the 4K High average (55.9 FPS) is nearly identical to the 4K Medium average (58.1 FPS) is a curious data point. It implies that the GPU’s performance ceiling is being hit, and that the extra graphical features enabled by High settings are not costing much additional frame time, likely because the GPU is already saturated at this resolution. This points to the GPU being the absolute bottleneck at 4K, with the CPU having minimal influence on the outcome.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete grid across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 127.3 FPS on Low, 81.6 FPS on Medium, 74.8 FPS on High, and 60.4 FPS on Ultra. The progression is linear, with each step up in quality costing a significant number of frames. The difference between Medium and High is just 6.8 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 14.4 FPS, suggesting that Ultra settings impose a disproportionately heavy load.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down accordingly. Low yields 114.6 FPS, Medium 70 FPS, High 63.7 FPS, and Ultra 56.1 FPS. The Medium to High transition here is 6.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 7.6 FPS. Notably, the 1440p Ultra result of 56.1 FPS is close to the 4K High result of 55.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is delivering similar performance when the total pixel count and settings are balanced in this way.

At 3840x2160, the results are 96 FPS on Low, 58.1 FPS on Medium, 55.9 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is substantial at 37.9 FPS, but the Medium to High difference is only 2.2 FPS. This compression at the higher settings reinforces the idea that the GPU is the limiting factor; it simply cannot push more frames regardless of the specific quality preset being used. The 4K Low result of 96 FPS is the only 4K setting that provides a smooth experience, while all others fall below 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the Core i5-10400F and RX 5700 XT is ranked 1340 out of 1744. This places it in the 23rd percentile of all combos, meaning 77% of tested systems perform better. This is a low ranking that reflects the age and tier of the components. The CPU’s percentile rank of 73 is respectable, but the GPU’s rank of 68 is slightly lower, and the combination of the two does not synergize to produce a top-tier result in this specific action game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7552, which scores 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which scores 0.8% lower. These are tight margins, indicating the i5-10400F is squarely in a performance cluster with these parts. The GPU’s rivals, such as the RTX A5000 Mobile and Intel Arc A350M, are also within 1% of its score. The ranking data suggests that this combo is not an outlier; it performs as expected given its components. The low overall rank is likely due to the fact that Overpower may favor newer architectures or higher-end parts, but the measured data shows no unexpected bottlenecks or performance anomalies.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, High settings at 74.8 FPS offer a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. Ultra at 1080p drops to 60.4 FPS, which is still playable but the 14.4 FPS loss over High may not justify the visual gains for all users. For those prioritizing frame rate, Low at 127.3 FPS is the clear choice.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide 70 FPS, which is a solid experience. High at 63.7 FPS is also viable, but the drop to 56.1 FPS on Ultra pushes it below the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that Medium or High is the sweet spot at this resolution. For 4K, the only playable option is Low at 96 FPS. Medium and High are both in the 55-58 FPS range, which is borderline, while Ultra at 45 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for those willing to accept lower visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are standard for its generation. The CPU’s benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, demonstrate it is a capable mid-range processor. Its percentile rank of 73 indicates it outperforms a majority of CPUs in the database.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU. The evidence is in the resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently to reach 127.3 FPS. However, the fact that the 4K Low result (96 FPS) is substantially lower than the 1080p Low result (127.3 FPS) confirms the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain more constant across resolutions as the GPU load decreases. The 3DMark scores, including a 16-thread score of 4748 and a single-thread score of 688, are moderate, but they are not the primary constraint here. The CPU’s performance is adequate for this game, but it does not boost the combo’s ranking. The data shows a balanced system where the GPU’s age is the limiting factor, while the CPU provides just enough support to avoid being a significant drag on performance.