Overpower

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Overpower, with the data showing a clear transition from CPU-bound performance at lower resolutions to GPU-bound performance at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this combination sits in the 52nd percentile of all tested combos, a mid-pack position that suggests a balanced but not dominant pairing for this specific title.

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

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This chip features a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor's benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5652 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340, but its single-thread performance is comparatively modest, scoring 868 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2024 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

In Overpower, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination achieves 155 avg FPS, but this drops to 90 avg FPS at High settings and 75 avg FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 65 FPS, which is larger than the corresponding gap at 1440p (58 FPS difference between Low and High) and at 4K (49 FPS difference between Low and High). This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes a limiting factor, as the GPU has more headroom to render frames quickly. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the data implies that the i5-11400F's single-thread performance, reflected in its passmark_single_thread score of 2981, may cap performance in scenarios where per-core processing is critical.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 71 indicates it outperforms roughly 71% of all processors in the database, placing it in the upper-mid range. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a deltaPct of 0.3, meaning the i5-11400F scores 0.3% higher on average, and the Intel Core i5-12450H, which is 0.4% faster. These marginal differences suggest that the i5-11400F's compute capabilities are well within the range needed for Overpower, but the game's engine appears to scale more with GPU capabilities once resolution increases, as evidenced by the relatively smaller FPS drops from Low to Ultra at higher resolutions.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2321 MHz, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz. Its compute capabilities are substantial, with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, alongside 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU achieves 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance, with a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU's role in Overpower becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 4K Ultra settings, the combination produces 57 avg FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth for action games. The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Overpower's texture demands at 4K, as the memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s supports high-resolution rendering. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 places it ahead of 72% of all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile with a deltaPct of 0, indicating identical average benchmark scores. The RX 6700 XT outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 by 0.5% in average score, a notable result given the RTX 3090's higher market positioning, though this comparison is based solely on aggregate benchmarks, not Overpower-specific performance.

The data shows that the RX 6700 XT's performance scaling in Overpower follows an expected pattern: at 1080p Low, the GPU is underutilized, with the CPU likely limiting frame rates to 155 FPS. As settings increase to Ultra at 1080p, FPS drops to 75, indicating the GPU's rendering load increases significantly. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with FPS ranging from 117 at Low to 57 at Ultra. The variance between resolutions suggests that the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance is well-matched to the i5-11400F for 1440p gaming, where the combination achieves 80 avg FPS at High settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Overpower based on the data?*

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings provides the best balance, achieving 80 avg FPS. At 1080p High, the combo reaches 90 avg FPS, but the 1440p result demonstrates that the GPU has sufficient headroom to maintain smooth performance without the CPU bottleneck observed at lower resolutions.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 1945 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the pairing is capable, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game.

*Q: Is the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM adequate for 4K gaming in Overpower?*

A: The data shows 4K performance ranging from 57 avg FPS at Ultra to 117 avg FPS at Low settings. The 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to render at 4K, but the GPU's compute power limits Ultra settings to below 60 FPS, suggesting that High settings are more appropriate for 4K play.

Q: How does the i5-11400F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17177 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074). It is 0.4% slower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239), indicating near-identical performance among these processors.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 155 avg FPS at Low settings and 75 avg FPS at Ultra, representing a 80 FPS drop. This significant reduction indicates that Ultra settings impose a heavy rendering load on the GPU, even at 1080p.

Q: Does the data suggest a CPU or GPU bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the combo produces 80 avg FPS, which is lower than the 90 avg FPS at 1080p High but higher than the 68 avg FPS at 4K High. The gradual decline from 1080p to 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, but the CPU still contributes to overall performance at 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1945 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 52.4th percentile. This ranking reflects a configuration that is neither at the top nor the bottom of the performance spectrum for this game. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 71 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 both indicate components that perform above the median in their respective categories, yet the combined result is only slightly above the midpoint of all combos.

This discrepancy suggests that Overpower may be particularly sensitive to other system factors, such as memory latency or driver optimization, that are not captured in the component-level benchmarks. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, has a deltaPct of 0, meaning the RX 6700 XT performs identically in aggregate benchmarks. However, the combo's rank indicates that many other pairings with similar or even slightly lower component scores achieve better frame rates in this specific game. The data implies that the i5-11400F and RX 6700 XT combination, while balanced in theory, may not be optimally tuned for Overpower's engine, which could favor configurations with higher single-thread CPU performance or different GPU architectures.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings provide 90 avg FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 75 avg FPS, still playable, but the 15 FPS reduction from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements. Medium settings at 1080p achieve 97 avg FPS, offering a slight performance boost over High with likely minor visual compromises.

For 2560x1440, High settings deliver 80 avg FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. Ultra settings fall to 67 avg FPS, which is still above 60 FPS but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 1440p achieve 86 avg FPS, but the difference between Medium and High is only 6 FPS, making High the recommended choice for most users. Low settings at 1440p reach 138 avg FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the performance gain.

At 3840x2160, High settings produce 68 avg FPS, which is the only 4K setting above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 57 avg FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in action-heavy moments. Medium settings at 4K achieve 73 avg FPS, but the jump from Medium to High is only 5 FPS, making High the preferred option for 4K play. Low settings at 4K reach 117 avg FPS, but this setting likely reduces texture quality and detail to a degree that undermines the purpose of 4K resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Overpower provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 155 avg FPS at Low settings, 97 avg FPS at Medium settings, 90 avg FPS at High settings, and 75 avg FPS at Ultra settings. The Medium setting includes a minimum FPS of 82 and a maximum of 111, while the other settings do not report min or max values.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected: Low settings deliver 138 avg FPS, Medium settings achieve 86 avg FPS with a min of 73 and max of 99, High settings produce 80 avg FPS, and Ultra settings yield 67 avg FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 17 FPS drop at Low settings (155 to 138), an 11 FPS drop at Medium (97 to 86), a 10 FPS drop at High (90 to 80), and an 8 FPS drop at Ultra (75 to 67). These reductions are relatively consistent, suggesting that the GPU's rendering load increases proportionally with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the FPS drops are more pronounced: Low settings achieve 117 avg FPS, Medium settings reach 73 avg FPS with a min of 62 and max of 84, High settings produce 68 avg FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 57 avg FPS. The 4K Medium setting's minimum of 62 FPS indicates that the combo can occasionally dip below the 60 FPS threshold, highlighting the GPU's strain at this resolution. The maximum FPS of 84 at 4K Medium suggests that in less demanding scenes, the combo can maintain higher frame rates, but the average reflects the overall rendering load.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in Overpower reveals important insights into which component limits performance at each resolution. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 155 at 1080p to 138 at 1440p and 117 at 4K, representing a 24.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This relatively modest drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is still a significant contributor to performance, as the GPU's workload is not yet saturated.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 90 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p and 68 at 4K, a 24.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This similar percentage drop indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales consistently with resolution, but the absolute FPS values suggest that the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution increases. The 22 FPS difference between 1080p High and 4K High reflects the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher quality settings.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 75 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p and 57 at 4K, a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The 57 avg FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the clear limiting factor at this resolution. The data implies that at 1080p, the i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads can keep up with the GPU's output, but as resolution increases, the RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance becomes the bottleneck. The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's performance scaling in Overpower is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at all resolutions tested.