Overpower

Overpower places the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination in the 3,388th position out of 3,713 tested configurations, a low ranking that indicates this pairing struggles to deliver high frame rates in this 2023 action title. The data shows a system that is fundamentally GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but which also exhibits CPU constraints at the lowest settings, creating a narrow operational window for playable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop tells a specific story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the system produces 69 FPS, which falls to 62 FPS at 1440p Low and then to 52 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 24.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, a relatively modest decline that suggests the GPU is not the sole limiting factor at these settings. The RX 580’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus provide ample bandwidth for low-detail textures, allowing the GPU to scale reasonably well across resolutions.

The picture changes dramatically when moving to higher settings. At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 43 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p and 33 FPS at 4K, a 23.3% decline from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 40 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K, representing a 25% drop. The consistency of these percentage declines across settings indicates that the RX 580’s compute throughput, rated at 6.175 TFLOPS, is the primary constraint once detail levels increase. The GPU’s 32 ROPs and 144 TMUs become increasingly taxed as texture and shading complexity grows, making the card the definitive limiting component at Medium through Ultra presets.

The most telling data point appears at Ultra settings, where the system manages only 33 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The 24.2% drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is nearly identical to the scaling seen at other settings, confirming that the RX 580’s raw pixel throughput is the consistent bottleneck. The GPU’s pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s are simply insufficient for Overpower’s highest detail levels at any resolution. The data indicates that this system is firmly GPU-bound across all settings, with the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads providing adequate headroom for the game’s rendering demands.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to the pairing, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor, built on Intel’s 14 nm process, demonstrates solid multithreaded performance in synthetic benchmarks, scoring 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 7,737 in Geekbench multicore. The single-thread score of 2,024 in Cinebench R23 and 1,777 in Geekbench indicates that the CPU’s per-core performance is adequate for gaming workloads.

The benchmark results place this CPU in the 71st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17,120 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,239 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17,278 (0.6% higher). The tight clustering of these scores, all within 0.6% of each other, demonstrates that the i5-11400F delivers competitive compute performance despite its older architecture.

In Overpower specifically, the CPU’s role appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 69 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all configurations. This suggests that at the lowest settings, the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently to reach a playable frame rate. However, the fact that 4K Low produces only 52 FPS—a 24.6% drop from 1080p Low—indicates that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain higher frame rates. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide enough data throughput for the game’s asset streaming, but the GPU remains the primary limiter.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580, based on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, is the clear performance bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s texture data but not for high-resolution rendering at elevated settings.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are modest by modern standards, with 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS places it in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12,928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12,940 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12,986 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon 740M at 12,870 (0.5% lower). The RX 580’s performance is remarkably close to these competitors, all within 0.6% of each other, indicating that it remains a viable 1080p gaming card.

In Overpower, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM becomes a critical factor at higher settings. The measured FPS data shows that Ultra settings at any resolution produce frame rates below 35 FPS, with 4K Ultra dropping to 25 FPS. The GPU’s 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate and 193.0 GTexel/s texture rate are insufficient for the game’s Ultra preset, which likely requires more than 6.175 TFLOPS of compute power. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 43 in PassMark further confirms the GPU’s limited DX12 performance, which is relevant for a 2023 title like Overpower that likely uses modern rendering APIs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of this system’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 69 FPS on Low, 43 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS), 40 FPS on High, and 33 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy where Low is the only playable setting for smooth gameplay, while Medium and High offer marginal playability, and Ultra falls below the 35 FPS threshold for acceptable motion fluidity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease predictably: 62 FPS on Low, 38 FPS on Medium (minimum 33 FPS, maximum 44 FPS), 36 FPS on High, and 30 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with Medium and High hovering near the edge of playability and Ultra dipping below 30 FPS. The minimum FPS of 33 at Medium settings indicates that even this preset can experience noticeable stutter during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 52 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium (minimum 28 FPS, maximum 38 FPS), 30 FPS on High, and 25 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show that Low settings are the only viable option, with Medium and High falling below the 35 FPS threshold, and Ultra delivering a barely playable cinematic experience. The minimum FPS of 28 at Medium settings confirms that 4K gaming is not a strength of this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve in Overpower?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 69, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, providing a smooth gaming experience.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only playable at Low settings, where the system achieves 52 FPS. Medium settings drop to 33 FPS, High to 30 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS, all of which fall below the smooth gameplay threshold.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 580’s average benchmark score of 12,928 is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12,940 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12,986 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12,870 (0.5% lower).

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the system achieves 43 FPS at 1080p and 33 FPS at 4K, representing a 23.3% performance drop. The minimum FPS at 4K is 28, compared to 37 at 1080p, indicating more pronounced frame dips at higher resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, placing it in the 71st percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17,120 (0.3% lower), while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 (0.4% higher).

Q: Is the system CPU-limited or GPU-limited in Overpower?

A: The data indicates the system is GPU-limited across all settings. The consistent 24-25% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at every settings preset confirms that the RX 580’s compute throughput, not the CPU’s processing power, is the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this system depends heavily on the user’s resolution preference and acceptable frame rate threshold. For players targeting 60 FPS, the only viable option is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 69 FPS. This configuration provides the smoothest experience and is the only preset that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS mark.

For users willing to accept frame rates between 40 and 50 FPS, 1920x1080 with Medium settings offers 43 FPS, providing a balance between visual quality and performance. The minimum FPS of 37 at this setting ensures that most scenes remain playable, though occasional dips may be noticeable. At 1440p, Low settings produce 62 FPS, making this the best choice for users with 1440p monitors who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity.

The Medium preset at 1440p yields 38 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS, which may be acceptable for gamers who prefer visual quality over frame rate consistency. At 4K, Low settings are the only recommendation, producing 52 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it delivers only 33 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K—all of which fall below the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable playability in most action games.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, balancing the 43 FPS average with enhanced visuals over the Low preset. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, 1080p Low at 69 FPS is the clear winner, while users with 1440p displays should stick to Low settings to maintain playable performance. The High preset offers marginal improvements over Medium but comes with a 7% performance penalty at 1080p)Skip, making it less desirable than the Medium preset for most users.