Overpower

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a distinctive performance profile in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. Measured results across three resolutions and four settings presets show a system that can deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjustments, while 4K Ultra remains demanding. This analysis examines how resolution scaling, CPU characteristics, and GPU capabilities interact in this specific combination, using only the measured data and benchmark scores provided.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system’s workload shifts between components. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 72 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 2560x1440, then further to 55 at 3840x2160. That represents a 9.7% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 15.4% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The overall decline from 1080p High to 4K High is 23.6%, which indicates a relatively modest scaling penalty for a 4x increase in pixel count.

Low settings show a different pattern. The average FPS at 1080p is 125, dropping to 111 at 1440p (11.2% lower) and then to 95 at 4K (14.4% lower than 1440p). The total drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 24.0%, nearly identical to the High preset scaling. This consistency suggests that the limiting factor remains the same across settings, with the GPU handling increased pixel loads predictably.

Medium settings provide the only complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 78 FPS with a range of 66 to 90. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 70 average (59 to 80), and 4K Medium produces 59 average (50 to 68). The step from 1080p to 1440p costs 10.3% performance, while 1440p to 4K costs 15.7%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions hints that the GPU is nearing its bandwidth or shading limits as pixel count grows.

Ultra settings show the largest absolute drops. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 60, falling to 54 at 1440p (10.0% lower) and 46 at 4K (14.8% lower than 1440p). The 1080p to 4K decline of 23.3% aligns with the other presets, reinforcing that resolution scaling is consistent regardless of quality level.

The data implies that the Intel Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid catastrophic frame rate collapses at 4K, but the GPU’s raw compute (13.67 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the primary constraint. At 1080p, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads can keep up with the GPU’s output, but as resolution rises, the GPU takes longer per frame, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The relatively small percentage drops between resolutions suggest the system is balanced, with neither component bottlenecking severely at any tested resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it features 12 MB of shared L3 cache. In Overpower, this CPU provides enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 125 FPS average at 1080p Low.

Benchmark scores place this CPU in context. The 3DMark single-thread score is 688, while the 2-thread score is 1350 and 4-thread reaches 2560. The 8-thread score jumps to 3929, and the max-thread score is 4735. The 16-thread score of 4748 is nearly identical to the max-thread result, which makes sense given the CPU only has 12 threads. Cinebench R23 scores show 1451 single-core and 10283 multi-core, while Geekbench reports 1420 single-core and 6257 multi-core. PassMark single-thread is 2541 and multithread is 12115.

These numbers indicate a processor with moderate single-thread capability but solid multi-thread scaling. In Overpower, the 1080p Low result of 125 FPS suggests the CPU can sustain high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra drops to 60 FPS — exactly half of the Low result — points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher settings, not the CPU.

The CPU’s percentile rank is 68 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher score), Intel Core 7 160UL (0.3% lower), AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.6% lower). These deltas are tiny, placing the i5-10400F in a tightly clustered performance band. For Overpower, this means the CPU is neither a standout nor a liability — it sits in the middle of the pack.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4) could theoretically limit performance in memory-intensive scenes, but the measured FPS data does not show unusual dips at 1080p where CPU bottlenecks would appear. The lack of min FPS data for most settings limits deeper analysis, but the Medium preset shows consistent minimums (66 at 1080p, 59 at 1440p, 50 at 4K) that scale logically with resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?*

A: Based on measured data, 1920x1080 at Medium settings provides 78 average FPS with a 66-90 range, offering the best balance of smoothness and visual quality. 2560x1440 at High achieves 65 average FPS, which is playable but with less headroom.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the Intel Arc B580?

A: The data suggests minimal CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 125 FPS average, indicating the CPU can drive high frame rates. The consistent 23-24% FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets implies the GPU is the primary scaling factor, not the CPU.

Q: How does 4K performance compare to 1080p performance?

A: At High settings, 4K averages 55 FPS versus 72 FPS at 1080p, a 23.6% reduction. At Low settings, 4K averages 95 FPS versus 125 FPS at 1080p, a 24.0% reduction. The proportional decline is consistent, showing predictable scaling.

*Q: Is the Arc B580’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Overpower?*

A: The measured results show playable frame rates at 4K (55 FPS High, 59 FPS Medium), indicating the 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate. No settings preset shows a catastrophic memory-related performance drop.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2788 out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This rank reflects the CPU’s mid-range status (68th percentile) and GPU’s mid-range status (68th percentile) rather than any specific game optimization issue.

Q: What is the impact of Ultra settings on frame rates?

A: Ultra settings produce the lowest averages: 60 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 46 FPS at 4K. These are playable but noticeably lower than Medium settings, which offer 78, 70, and 59 FPS respectively at the same resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 125 average FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings yield 78 average FPS with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 90, providing smooth gameplay with a comfortable margin above typical 60 FPS targets. High settings drop to 72 average FPS, still playable but with less overhead. Ultra settings bring the average down to 60 FPS exactly, which is borderline for fast-paced action games.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance declines across the board. Low settings average 111 FPS, a 14 FPS drop from 1080p. Medium settings average 70 FPS (minimum 59, maximum 80), which represents an 8 FPS reduction from 1080p Medium. High settings average 65 FPS, and Ultra settings average 54 FPS. The 1440p results show that the system remains capable for most settings, but Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with higher presets. Low settings still manage 95 average FPS, making 4K Low a viable option. Medium settings average 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, placing it right at the edge of playability. High settings average 55 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 46 average FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the weakest measured, with no min or max data available.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max FPS data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 66-90 (24 FPS spread). At 1440p, the range narrows to 59-80 (21 FPS spread). At 4K, the range tightens further to 50-68 (18 FPS spread). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes more uniformly loaded, even as average FPS decreases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2788 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 75.1st percentile of all tested configurations. This means roughly three-quarters of tested combos outperform it, while one-quarter perform worse. The rank reflects the mid-range positioning of both components.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14185 places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% lower), Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, 0.3% higher), AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.6% higher) — all sit within 1% of its score. This tight clustering means the i5-10400F is statistically indistinguishable from these processors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 places it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (23061, 0.2% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22895, 0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (23172, 0.7% higher), and NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, 1.0% higher). The Arc B580 sits between the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080 in average score, which is notable given the generational differences.

The combo rank of 2788 suggests that while both components individually perform at the 68th percentile, their combined performance in Overpower is lower than either would suggest. This could indicate that the game’s engine does not fully utilize the CPU’s 12 threads or the GPU’s 2560 shading units, or that the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface of the GPU (paired with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 support) introduces some overhead. The measured FPS data, however, shows no unusual stuttering or frame drops that would indicate a severe interface bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, Medium settings at 1920x1080 are the clear choice. The 78 average FPS with a 66-90 range provides smooth gameplay with headroom for demanding scenes. This preset also delivers the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the complete min and max data.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings remain the optimal choice, averaging 70 FPS with a 59-80 range. The minimum of 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, but the average stays comfortably above it. High settings at 1440p (65 average FPS) are also viable, though the lack of min/max data makes frame consistency less certain.

For 4K gaming, Low settings (95 average FPS) are the most playable option, though visual fidelity suffers significantly. Medium settings (59 average FPS) are borderline, with a minimum of 50 FPS that may cause noticeable dips during action sequences. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended, as their averages of 55 and 46 FPS respectively fall below the standard for smooth gameplay.

Comparing presets across all resolutions, Low settings always provide the highest FPS but sacrifice visual detail. Medium settings offer a 37.6% FPS improvement over Ultra at 1080p (78 vs 60), a 29.6% improvement at 1440p (70 vs 54), and a 28.3% improvement at 4K (59 vs 46). The diminishing returns of Ultra settings are clear: the jump from Medium to High costs 7.7% performance at 1080p (78 to 72), while High to Ultra costs another 16.7% (72 to 60).

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. Its 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units provide the compute foundation for Overpower. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2670 MHz with a boost clock of 2670 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is a defining feature. In Overpower, this capacity ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra do not cause memory-related stuttering. The measured 46 FPS average at 4K Ultra, while low, is consistent rather than erratic, suggesting the GPU is compute-limited rather than memory-limited.

The GPU’s pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s directly influence resolution scaling. At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU must process approximately 8.3 million pixels per frame, and at 55 FPS High, that translates to roughly 456 million pixels per second — very close to the theoretical pixel rate limit. This explains why 4K High (55 FPS) and 4K Medium (59 FPS) are so close; both are approaching the pixel throughput ceiling.

The GPU’s FP32 compute of 13.67 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 27.34 TFLOPS via 2:1 rate) determines shader-heavy workloads. The 1080p Low result of 125 FPS suggests the GPU is not compute-bound at lower resolutions, but the consistent 23-24% drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets points to compute and pixel rate becoming co-limiting factors.

The Arc B580’s 20 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 provide modern API compatibility, but Overpower’s measured results do not indicate whether ray tracing is enabled. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 15748 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 place it in the mid-range tier, consistent with the 68th percentile ranking.

The GPU’s TDP of 190 W with a suggested 450 W PSU indicates moderate power requirements, though this analysis does not include power consumption measurements. The dual-slot design with 1x 8-pin connector is typical for this performance class. The GPU’s predecessor, Alchemist, established Intel’s discrete graphics lineup, and Battlemage (Arc 5) generation represents the follow-up, with the B580 released in December 2024.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU scales predictably with resolution, with no anomalous results that would indicate driver issues or thermal throttling. The 4K Medium minimum of 50 FPS is the lowest recorded, but it aligns with the expected performance envelope. Overall, the Arc B580 provides adequate performance for Overpower at 1080p and 1440p with Medium or High settings, while 4K gaming requires Low or Medium settings for playable frame rates.