Overpower

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a highly playable experience in Overpower, but the data reveals a system that shifts its bottleneck character dramatically depending on resolution and settings. At 1080p, the combination pushes high frame rates that many competitive players will find acceptable, while at 4K Ultra, it dips into the territory where only the most demanding visual fidelity is prioritized over smoothness. The measured results show a clear hierarchy of performance that is heavily influenced by the settings preset chosen, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and directly attributable to the GPU's workload. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 142.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110.7 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 31.9 FPS (22.4%). This relatively modest scaling at Low suggests that at these lower graphical loads, the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately, even at the higher pixel count.

However, the scaling becomes much more pronounced at higher settings. Moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings drops the average from 85.5 FPS to 63.8 FPS, a 21.7 FPS (25.4%) decrease. At Ultra settings, the drop is even steeper: from 68.7 FPS at 1080p to 53.4 FPS at 4K, a 15.3 FPS (22.3%) reduction. The pattern is clear: the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, particularly with the more demanding presets. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system just barely manages to stay above 50 FPS, indicating the GPU is working near its limits. Conversely, at 1080p, the i5-10400F begins to show its capabilities, as the frame rates at Low settings (142.6 FPS) suggest a CPU-bound scenario where the GPU has headroom left to spare.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rate in Overpower, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides the necessary data throughput for the game's textures. The GPU's performance percentile of 65 indicates it sits above the median for all GPUs, and its benchmark scores reflect a solid mid-to-high-range contender. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 and a Passmark G3D score of 18169 underscore its DirectX 12 capabilities, which are relevant for a modern title like Overpower.

The clock speeds, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are the physical engines driving the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The data shows that as the settings increase from Low to Ultra, the average FPS consistently drops, which is the expected behavior of a GPU-bound workload. At 1440p High, the card produces 72.7 FPS, which is a very playable frame rate for a high-refresh monitor. The GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows that it is closely matched with the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% faster), placing it in a competitive bracket. The 12 nm TU104 chip, with its 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, also provides hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured data does not specify if these are enabled.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the processing foundation, and its 6 cores and 12 threads are well-suited for modern gaming. With a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics calculations without becoming a major constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates it is a capable processor, and its benchmark results, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453, show a balanced performance profile.

The data strongly suggests that the i5-10400F is not the limiting factor at 4K. For instance, at 4K Low, the system achieves 110.7 FPS, which is a high frame rate that the GPU can still push. However, at 1080p Low, the 142.6 FPS average is likely approaching the CPU's limit for frame generation. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 support this interpretation, as the single-thread performance is adequate for high-frame-rate scenarios but does not have the headroom to push beyond 144 Hz in all situations. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1350, compared to the 8-thread score of 3929, shows that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game's engine may not fully utilize all 12 threads, making single-core performance more critical for high FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Overpower at 4K smoothly?*

A: At 4K with Medium settings, the average FPS is 70.6, which is playable. However, at High settings, the average drops to 63.8 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 53.4 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, Medium settings are recommended at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 142.6 FPS, which is excellent for a 144 Hz monitor. Even at High settings, the 1080p average of 85.5 FPS is sufficient for a smooth experience on a 75 Hz or 100 Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its direct rivals in this game?

A: The benchmark data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A400, 0.9% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, 2.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, and 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700. This places it in the same performance tier as these cards.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are determined by the GPU. However, at 1080p Low, the 142.6 FPS average suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the GPU has the headroom to render more frames if the CPU could provide them.

Q: What is the memory configuration of this GPU and why does it matter?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for the textures and assets in Overpower at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains adequate at 4K, though the frame rate drops suggest the GPU's compute power, not the memory bandwidth, is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the GPU's overall standing in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile of 65 versus all GPUs, meaning it performs better than 65% of the GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 22206, which is consistent with its position as a mid-to-high-end card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across all common resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system scales from an average of 142.6 FPS on Low, to 89 FPS on Medium, 85.5 FPS on High, and 68.7 FPS on Ultra. The small difference between Medium (89 FPS) and High (85.5 FPS) is noteworthy, suggesting that the High preset adds visual quality without a significant performance cost compared to the jump to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 127.4 FPS on Low, 80.9 FPS on Medium, 72.7 FPS on High, and 63.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 46.5 FPS, which is the largest single-setting performance penalty in the entire dataset, indicating that Medium introduces a significant increase in rendering complexity.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 110.7 FPS on Low, 70.6 FPS on Medium, 63.8 FPS on High, and 53.4 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a steady decline, with the Ultra preset being the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS on average. Notably, the 4K High result of 63.8 FPS is higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 63.3 FPS, which is an anomaly that suggests the 1440p Ultra preset might be applying a specific effect that is more demanding than the 4K High preset.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 72.7 FPS, which is smooth and responsive, while still providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium. The data shows that High settings are only 7.8 FPS slower than Medium at 1440p, making it a clear winner for the visual fidelity-per-frame-cost ratio.

If you are using a 1080p monitor, the High preset at 85.5 FPS is the best experience, as it provides excellent frame pacing and allows for higher refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 1080p (68.7 FPS) is also viable, but the 16.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra is a substantial cost for what is often marginal visual gains in a fast-paced action game.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 70.6 FPS is the safest recommendation, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS while still offering a decent level of detail. The High preset at 4K (63.8 FPS) is borderline acceptable, but it leaves little headroom for dips during intense combat scenes. The Low preset is only recommended for players who prioritize maximum frame rates above all else, as it offers 110.7 FPS at 4K but significantly reduces visual quality. The data clearly indicates that the i5-10400F and RTX 2070 SUPER combination is best utilized at 1440p High, where the system's components are balanced, and the performance is consistently strong.