Overpower

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th-generation Comet Lake desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz, boosting to 4.30 GHz, and it carries 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a 14 nm part with a 65 W TDP, and it supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows this CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 14168.

In synthetic multi-threaded tests, the i5-10400F scores 4748 in 3DMark with 16 threads and 4735 at max threads, indicating that its 12 threads are nearly fully utilized. Single-thread performance is comparatively modest at 688 in 3DMark single-thread, which suggests the CPU's clock speed and architecture limit its peak responsiveness. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this split: 10297 multi-core versus 1453 single-core. The gap between these numbers implies that in a game like Overpower, the CPU's multi-threaded capacity is more than adequate for feeding a high-end GPU, but its single-core ceiling could become a bottleneck in scenes that depend on a single main thread.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database further contextualize this CPU's position. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a delta of 0.4% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.8% ahead at 14277. The Intel Core i5-8500 and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 are 1.1% and 1.2% ahead, respectively. These deltas are all within a couple of percentage points, showing that the i5-10400F sits in a tightly contested performance band. For Overpower, this means the CPU is neither a standout nor a laggard — it's a solid mid-pack performer that won't embarrass itself but also won't provide headroom for extreme frame rates at low resolutions where CPU load dominates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It packs 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost of 2550 MHz, and its memory operates at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory sits on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a triple-slot card with a 320 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 700 W.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a PassMark G3D score of 34245, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 53610, and the closest rivals are all within a few percentage points. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT scores 53489 (0.2% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 0.4% behind at 53414, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S is 2.1% behind at 52505. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind at 52086. This shows the 4080 SUPER is at the top of its immediate competitive tier, with no rival in the nearest group exceeding its score.

For Overpower, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is substantial, and the memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s suggests it can handle high-resolution textures and effects without running out of memory. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS indicates raw compute headroom that likely translates to strong frame rates across settings. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are high enough that the GPU should not be the limiting factor at 1080p, but at 4K the picture may change — the measured FPS data will clarify this.

FAQ

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, scores 14115 (0.4% behind), while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.8% ahead at 14277. The Intel Core i5-8500 and AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 are 1.1% and 1.2% ahead, respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is 0.2% behind with a score of 53489.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Overpower?

A: The combo of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 362nd out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top 21% of all combinations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 169.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average is 165.1, and at 3840x2160 with Low settings, it drops to 153.3.

Q: How much FPS drops from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 125.5 at 1920x1080, 115.5 at 2560x1440, and 99.2 at 3840x2160. This represents a 21% drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in Overpower?

A: The data suggests the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck at lower resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, FPS only drops from 169.1 to 165.1 (a 2.4% decrease), indicating the CPU is holding performance relatively flat. From 1440p to 4K at Low, FPS drops to 153.3 (a 7.1% decrease), showing the GPU begins to take over as the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 362nd out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 79th percentile of all combinations, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of five combos tested. The rank is quite strong, but it's not at the very top — there are 361 combos that achieve higher performance.

This ranking makes sense given the component profiles. The GPU is at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, which is exceptional, but the CPU is only at the 73rd percentile. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU creates a system where the GPU can push high frame rates, but the CPU's single-thread limitations may cap performance in certain scenarios. The data shows that in Overpower, this combo still lands in the top 21% of all tested combinations, suggesting the game is not excessively CPU-bound.

The gap between the GPU's percentile (88th) and the combo's rank (79th percentile) is telling. It implies that the CPU is holding back the GPU to some degree — if the CPU were higher-performing, the combo would likely rank even better. However, the measured FPS numbers are still high, with no resolution/settings combination dropping below 99.2 FPS, so the practical impact of the CPU's limitations is modest.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo scales across resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 169.1 at 1920x1080 to 165.1 at 2560x1440 (a 2.4% drop) and then to 153.3 at 3840x2160 (a 7.1% drop from 1440p). This pattern — small drops at lower resolutions and larger drops at 4K — indicates that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU becomes more significant at 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper: 135.3 at 1080p, 129.3 at 1440p (a 4.4% drop), and 119.4 at 4K (a 7.7% drop from 1440p). Medium settings show a similar trend: 140 at 1080p, 133.8 at 1440p (a 4.4% drop), and 127.5 at 4K (a 4.7% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings have the most gradual scaling: 125.5 at 1080p, 115.5 at 1440p (a 8.0% drop), and 99.2 at 4K (a 14.1% drop from 1440p).

The fact that FPS drops are relatively small from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests the CPU is keeping pace. But the larger drops from 1440p to 4K, especially at Ultra (14.1%), indicate that the GPU's workload is increasing substantially at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the rendering load at 4K Ultra is significant enough to pull average FPS below 100.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 169.1 FPS on Low, 140 on Medium, 135.3 on High, and 125.5 on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 43.6 FPS, which is a 25.8% reduction. This indicates that the CPU can maintain high frame rates but that graphical settings do have a measurable impact.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 165.1 FPS on Low, 133.8 on Medium, 129.3 on High, and 115.5 on Ultra. The spread here is 49.6 FPS (a 30% reduction from Low to Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is modest at Low settings (169.1 to 165.1, a 2.4% decrease) but more pronounced at Ultra (125.5 to 115.5, an 8% decrease).

At 3840x2160, the averages are 153.3 FPS on Low, 127.5 on Medium, 119.4 on High, and 99.2 on Ultra. The spread is 54.1 FPS (a 35.3% reduction from Low to Ultra). From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the drop is 15.8 FPS (9.3%), while from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the drop is 26.3 FPS (21%). The 4K Ultra result of 99.2 FPS is the only measured average below 100 FPS, and it's still comfortably above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 115.5 FPS. This is above 100 FPS and only 8% lower than High settings at the same resolution (129.3 FPS). The visual improvement from High to Ultra is typically marginal in action games, but the 14 FPS difference here is acceptable given the high baseline.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1920x1080 delivers 169.1 FPS, which is the highest measured in the dataset. However, this sacrifices visual fidelity significantly. A more balanced recommendation is High settings at 1440p, which achieves 129.3 FPS — a 2.4% drop from 1080p High (135.3 FPS) but with substantially better image quality.

At 4K, the best recommendation is High settings with 119.4 FPS, as Ultra drops to 99.2 FPS. The 20.2 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K is significant, and since both are above 60 FPS, High preserves smoothness while still leveraging the GPU's 16 GB VRAM. Medium at 4K (127.5 FPS) is also viable, but High offers better visuals for only an 8.1 FPS penalty.

Overall, this combo is capable of excellent performance across all tested resolutions. The weakest measured result — 99.2 FPS at 4K Ultra — is still far above typical display refresh rates. The data indicates that users can confidently run High settings at any resolution and expect smooth gameplay, with Ultra reserved for those who prioritize visuals over the last bit of frame rate.