Overpower

Overpower, the 2023 action title, presents a demanding workload for the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is consistently GPU-bound, with the processor providing adequate headroom at lower graphical loads. The data indicates that users must carefully select settings to achieve a playable experience, as the highest presets push the GPU beyond its capabilities at all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Low preset is the only setting that provides a consistently fluid experience, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the only average above the 60 FPS threshold in the entire dataset. At 2560x1440, the Low preset drops to an average of 55 FPS, which remains acceptable for most action games. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 47 FPS, which is playable but indicates the GPU is nearing its limit.

The Medium preset offers a significant visual upgrade over Low but comes with a substantial performance cost. At 1080p, Medium averages 39 FPS, which is a 37% reduction from the Low preset's 62 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 35 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS, which can lead to noticeable stuttering. The High preset is only viable at 1080p, where it averages 36 FPS; at 1440p and 4K, it falls to 32 and 27 FPS respectively, making it difficult to maintain smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combination, as it averages 30 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, all of which are below the threshold for a responsive action game experience.

The optimal approach for this combo is to prioritize the Low preset at 1080p for the best balance of frame rate and responsiveness. If visual fidelity is paramount, the Medium preset at 1080p is the highest setting that remains within a playable range, though users must accept frame rates in the mid-to-high 30s. The data clearly shows that pushing to High or Ultra at any resolution results in an experience that is too inconsistent for a fast-paced action title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Overpower with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as it is the only resolution where the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS (62 FPS). At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 55 FPS, which is still playable but not as smooth.

Q: Can this system run Overpower at 4K?

A: The measured results indicate that 4K is not a practical target for this combination. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 47 FPS on the Low preset, while Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 30 FPS (29, 27, and 23 respectively), which is not suitable for an action game.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 62 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. This represents a 32 FPS drop, meaning the Ultra preset delivers roughly half the frame rate of the Low preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F or the AMD Radeon RX 570 the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark results strongly indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS scales significantly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the steep performance drop when increasing graphical load.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values recorded are for the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, the min FPS is 33; at 2560x1440, it is 29; and at 3840x2160, it is 25. These values highlight the potential for frame drops on this preset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems in Overpower?

A: This combination ranks 3556 out of 3713 tested combos for Overpower. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, confirming that it is a lower-performing configuration for this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is severe and consistent, clearly demonstrating the GPU's inability to handle higher pixel counts. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 62 at 1920x1080 to 55 at 2560x1440 (an 11% decrease), and then to 47 at 3840x2160 (a 24% decrease from 1440p, or 24% from 1080p). This scaling is relatively gentle at Low settings, suggesting the CPU can still keep up.

However, the scaling becomes more punishing at higher presets. At Medium, the FPS drops from 39 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p (a 10% decrease) and then to 29 at 4K (a 17% decrease from 1440p). At High, the drop is from 36 at 1080p to 32 at 1440p (an 11% decrease) and then to 27 at 4K (a 16% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra, the drop is from 30 at 1080p to 27 at 1440p (a 10% decrease) and then to 23 at 4K (a 15% decrease from 1440p).

The pattern reveals that the absolute FPS loss from 1080p to 4K is roughly 15 FPS on Low (62 to 47), 10 FPS on Medium (39 to 29), 9 FPS on High (36 to 27), and 7 FPS on Ultra (30 to 23). This diminishing absolute loss at higher presets indicates that the GPU is already saturated at 1080p on Ultra, leaving less headroom for resolution scaling to affect the frame rate further. The component limiting performance is unequivocally the GPU, as the frame rate is highly sensitive to both resolution and settings, which are primarily GPU-centric workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination holds a rank of 3556 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the bottom 5% of all configurations tested, indicating that it is a fundamentally low-performing combo for this specific action game. The rank is a holistic measure of the system's ability to run the game across all tested settings and resolutions.

The CPU itself has a percentile of 71 versus all CPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer in general benchmarks. The GPU has a percentile of 74 versus all GPUs, which is also mid-range. However, the combined rank in Overpower is far lower than either component's individual percentile would suggest. This discrepancy highlights that the game is exceptionally demanding on the GPU, and the RX 570's 4 GB of VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture are insufficient for the game's requirements at higher settings, dragging the combo's overall rank down.

This low rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at any setting above Low. The data suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU is a severe bottleneck, preventing the system from achieving a competitive position among tested combos.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration is well-suited for modern gaming, providing enough threads to handle game logic and background tasks. In Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the performance scales are much more dependent on graphical settings.

The CPU's benchmark scores are respectable for its class, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024. Its 3DMark scores show strong scaling from 2 threads (1691) to 16 threads (5619), indicating efficient multi-threading. The PassMark multi-thread score of 16908 also confirms its capability. However, these scores do not translate into high frame rates in Overpower because the game is not CPU-bound in this configuration.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 62 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, but the GPU is still the limiting factor at higher settings. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the RX 570. The processor is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution, which does not increase CPU load. The CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU, but the GPU cannot deliver the necessary performance to utilize it fully.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 in Overpower:

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 62 FPS
• Medium: Average 39 FPS (min 33, max 45)
• High: Average 36 FPS
• Ultra: Average 30 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 55 FPS
• Medium: Average 35 FPS (min 29, max 40)
• High: Average 32 FPS
• Ultra: Average 27 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 47 FPS
• Medium: Average 29 FPS (min 25, max 34)
• High: Average 27 FPS
• Ultra: Average 23 FPS

The data reveals a clear hierarchy. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only option that provides a smooth experience. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a 23 FPS drop, which is a significant penalty for a single step up in graphical quality. The Medium preset's min FPS of 33 at 1080p indicates that even this setting can experience stutters. At 1440p, the Low preset's 55 FPS is the only playable option, with Medium and High falling into the 30s and Ultra at 27 FPS. At 4K, all presets are below 50 FPS, with only Low reaching a playable 47 FPS; the rest are in the 20s, which is not suitable for a responsive action game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a 4 GB GDDR5 graphics card based on the Polaris 20 chip and GCN 4.0 architecture. It has a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The 256-bit memory bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. These specifications are from 2017 and are clearly insufficient for the demands of Overpower at higher settings.

The GPU's 4 GB of VRAM is a likely culprit for the poor performance at higher presets, as modern action games often require more than 4 GB for high-resolution textures. The data shows a massive performance drop when moving from Low to Medium settings, which often corresponds to an increase in texture quality and memory usage. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 128 TMUs are also limited, resulting in a fill rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 880 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 42752, are low compared to modern cards. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 470, is only 0.8% slower, indicating the RX 570 is at the bottom of its performance tier. In Overpower, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The FPS is heavily dependent on resolution, which is a pure GPU workload. The GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Ultra (30 FPS) and 4K Low (47 FPS) confirms that it is the limiting component. The data indicates that any upgrade path for this system would need to focus on the GPU first, as the CPU has demonstrated it can support higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them.