Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a compelling 1440p and 4K experience in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. Across twelve measured configurations, this combo shows a clear pattern: the RTX 3070 Ti is the dominant performance driver at higher resolutions, while the i5-10400F's six cores and 4.30 GHz boost clock keep frame rates surprisingly high at 1080p. The data reveals a system that scales predictably with settings, though the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial — a 71.5 FPS swing that tells a story about GPU memory bandwidth and shader load.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent drop as resolution increases, but the magnitude varies significantly by settings preset. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 costs 26.7 FPS (168.1 down to 141.4), a relatively modest 15.9% reduction. This suggests that at Low settings, the system is not fully GPU-bound at 1080p — the CPU can keep up with the reduced pixel count, and the RTX 3070 Ti's 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth handles the 4K load without catastrophic losses.

At Ultra settings, the scaling story changes dramatically. The 1080p Ultra result is 89.2 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 69.9 FPS — a 19.3 FPS difference (21.6% reduction). This smaller absolute drop at higher settings suggests that Ultra presets impose a per-pixel cost that scales more steeply with resolution. The GPU's 8 GB GDDR6X memory and 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the limiting factors here, as the pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s becomes a bottleneck at 4K with full effects enabled.

The most telling comparison is between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the spread is 78.9 FPS (168.1 vs 89.2); at 1440p, it narrows to 83.8 FPS (160.3 vs 76.5); at 4K, it compresses to 71.5 FPS (141.4 vs 69.9). The compression at 4K indicates that resolution scaling flattens the settings curve — when the GPU is saturated by pixel count, the difference between Low and Ultra becomes proportionally smaller, though still significant in absolute terms.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings six cores and twelve threads based on Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. With a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost up to 4.30 GHz, this CPU shows its strength in single-threaded workloads: the 3dmark_single_thread score of 688 and passmark_single_thread of 2541 sit in a respectable range. The 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate feeding for the RTX 3070 Ti in most scenarios.

In Overpower, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p Low settings. The 168.1 FPS result at 1080p Low versus 160.3 FPS at 1440p Low — only a 7.8 FPS difference — suggests that at these lower settings, the CPU is capable of pushing well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The 12-thread configuration handles the game's action sequences without becoming the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 3dmark_16_threads score of 4748 and cinebench_r23_multicore of 10297.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs places it above many older desktop parts, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% higher average score) and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (-0.8% lower). This positioning means the i5-10400F is not a bottleneck in Overpower at most settings — the data shows that resolution scaling has a more pronounced effect than settings changes at 1080p, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the star of this pairing. Built on Ampere architecture with 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, this GPU delivers 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 compute. The 8 GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 608.3 GB/s bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 4K in Overpower at all tested settings. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores add hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the benchmark data focuses on rasterized performance.

The GPU's 74th percentile ranking against all GPUs places it above the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (0.3% higher) and below the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (-0.8% lower) in average benchmark scores. In Overpower specifically, the RTX 3070 Ti's 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate directly influence the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the 69.9 FPS result shows the GPU near its limits with full effects — the 290 W TDP and dual-slot cooler are clearly working hard.

The GPU's memory configuration deserves attention. With 8 GB GDDR6X, the RTX 3070 Ti has enough capacity for Overpower at 4K Ultra without dropping to Low settings for playability. The measured 4K Low result of 141.4 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can handle even the most demanding resolution when settings are reduced, making it a flexible choice for different visual priorities.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 696th out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 60th percentile of all combinations. This ranking reflects a balanced system that outperforms the majority of tested configurations but sits below top-tier pairings with newer CPUs and higher-end GPUs.

The ranking makes sense given the component positioning. The CPU holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at 74th percentile among all GPUs. When combined, the system achieves a rank that is lower than either individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing has some inefficiency — likely the CPU limiting the GPU in certain scenarios, particularly at 1080p where the data shows less scaling between resolutions than expected.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this system's CPU performance is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% delta) and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (-0.8% delta), while the GPU's closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (-0.8% delta). These narrow margins mean that small differences in other components — memory speed, storage, or cooling — could shift the ranking hundreds of positions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 168.1 FPS, Medium hits 114.4 FPS, High reaches 108.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89.2 FPS. The 78.9 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows that the CPU can maintain high frame rates even with reduced GPU load, but the GPU's rendering costs at Ultra consume much of the headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain impressive. Low settings yield 160.3 FPS, Medium produces 101.9 FPS, High achieves 95.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 76.5 FPS. The 83.8 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is actually larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a differentiator as pixel count rises — the CPU is no longer the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates at every preset. Low settings hit 141.4 FPS, Medium reaches 88.4 FPS, High produces 83.2 FPS, and Ultra manages 69.9 FPS. The 71.5 FPS Low-to-Ultra gap at 4K is smaller than at lower resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 69.9 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for action games, making this combo viable for 4K gaming with maximum settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 168.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes, all four settings presets at 3840x2160 produce playable frame rates, with Ultra at 69.9 FPS and Low at 141.4 FPS.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance between visual quality and performance?

A: At 2560x1440 High settings, the system delivers 95.5 FPS, which is above 60 FPS while maintaining higher visual fidelity than 1080p.

Q: How does this combo's ranking compare to other tested systems in Overpower?

A: This combo ranks 696th out of 1744 total combinations, placing it in the upper 60% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at a single resolution?

A: The largest settings-based gap is 83.8 FPS at 2560x1440, between Low (160.3 FPS) and Ultra (76.5 FPS).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is capable of higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver at 1080p Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high refresh rates, the 1920x1080 Low preset delivers 168.1 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or 144 Hz monitors. The 2560x1440 Medium preset at 101.9 FPS offers a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness, suitable for 100 Hz displays. Those with 4K displays should consider the 3840x2160 High preset at 83.2 FPS, which provides excellent visual detail while maintaining frame rates well above 60 FPS.

The Ultra preset is viable at every resolution, but the 4K Ultra result of 69.9 FPS leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. At 1080p Ultra, the 89.2 FPS result is still smooth, but the jump to Medium at the same resolution (114.4 FPS) provides a 28.3% performance improvement with a modest visual quality reduction. The data suggests that Medium or High presets offer the best experience per frame, as the incremental visual gains from Ultra come at a significant performance cost — particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU is already near its limits.