Overpower

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a compelling 1440p experience in Overpower, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy that favors lower settings and specific resolutions. The combination ranks 597th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the 66th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, but the measured FPS shows that the Ultra preset is the only setting that fails to deliver a consistently smooth experience at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but predictable, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 196.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 149.2 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 47.3 FPS. This 24% decrease is moderate, showing that even at 4K, the RX 6800 XT retains substantial headroom when visual demands are low.

However, the scaling becomes more aggressive as settings increase. At Ultra settings, the transition from 1080p to 4K sees the average FPS drop from 96.8 to 70.6, a 26.2 FPS decline. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 78.6 FPS (149.2 vs 70.6), while at 1080p that same gap is 99.7 FPS (196.5 vs 96.8). This compression at higher resolutions suggests the GPU’s raw throughput, not the CPU, is the limiting component in the most demanding scenarios.

The data shows that 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for this combo. At Medium settings, 1440p delivers 106.5 FPS, which is only slightly below the 119.9 FPS seen at 1080p. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is just 17 FPS (116.1 vs 99.1), indicating that the resolution jump is well-tolerated. At 4K, however, the High preset falls to 87.7 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less fluid than the 1440p results. The scaling pattern strongly implies that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or Low, while 1440p users have more flexibility.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for this pairing, with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029 indicate a capable mid-range processor that should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 versus its single-thread score of 868 shows a strong multi-threaded uplift, which aligns well with Overpower’s Action genre demands.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 75th versus all CPUs puts it ahead of most processors, but its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct 0) and Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct -0.2), are closely matched in average benchmark score. This suggests that the i5-11400F is not a performance outlier; it is a competent but not exceptional CPU. In Overpower, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (196.5 FPS) versus 4K Low (149.2 FPS) shows that the CPU can push high frame rates when the GPU load is low, but the gap narrows at higher settings, indicating the CPU is not the primary constraint.

The 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s are adequate for the game’s demands. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 14 nm process node are modest, but the data shows that this does not hinder performance in practice. The benchmark results indicate that the i5-11400F is a reliable partner for the RX 6800 XT, providing enough headroom to avoid severe frame drops in CPU-light scenes.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly favors the Medium preset as the best overall experience for this combo. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 106.5 FPS, which is a 7.4 FPS improvement over High (99.1 FPS) and a 23.8 FPS improvement over Ultra (82.7 FPS). At 4K, Medium produces 93.3 FPS, which is only 5.6 FPS below the 1440p High result, making it the most balanced choice for high-resolution displays.

Low settings offer the highest frame rates but sacrifice visual fidelity. At 1440p, Low hits 177 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 196.5 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the gap between Low and Medium is significant: at 4K, the difference is 55.9 FPS (149.2 vs 93.3), suggesting that Medium provides a much better visual experience for a moderate performance cost.

Ultra is the least efficient preset. At 4K, it drops to 70.6 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on many displays. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 82.7 FPS, but this is still 23.8 FPS slower than Medium. The data suggests that Ultra is only viable at 1080p, where it reaches 96.8 FPS, but even then, Medium offers 23.1 FPS more. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, Medium at 1440p is the recommended choice, with High as a viable alternative for those prioritizing image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 597th out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This is a strong showing, especially considering the CPU’s mid-range positioning. The GPU’s individual percentile of 87th versus all GPUs is notably higher than the CPU’s 75th percentile, indicating that the RX 6800 XT is the stronger component in this pairing.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 49982 places it just ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (deltaPct 0.5) and slightly behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (deltaPct -1.7). This suggests that the RX 6800 XT is competitive with recent mid-to-high-end GPUs, but not at the very top of the stack. The combo’s rank of 597 out of 1744 reflects this balance: it outperforms many older or lower-tier pairings but is not in the top tier of configurations.

The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, as the measured FPS at that resolution (99.1 FPS on High, 106.5 FPS on Medium) exceeds typical refresh-rate targets. At 4K, the rank is less impressive, with the combo falling into the lower half of tested results at Ultra settings. Users seeking the best possible performance should consider this combo a strong mid-range option, not a top-tier contender.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?*

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At Medium settings, it delivers 106.5 FPS, which is only 13.4 FPS less than the 1080p result of 119.9 FPS, while offering significantly better visual detail than 1080p.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 70.6 FPS. This is the lowest measured result and may not be smooth enough for all users, especially compared to the 93.3 FPS achieved at Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The measured 196.5 FPS at Low settings shows the i5-11400F can handle high frame rates, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (99.7 FPS) indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

Q: How does this combo compare to others in the database?

A: It ranks 597th out of 1744 tested combos, putting it in the 66th percentile. This is a strong mid-range result, driven largely by the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking versus all GPUs.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 177 FPS, while Medium averages 106.5 FPS. The 70.5 FPS difference is substantial, but Medium offers significantly better visual quality for users who do not require the highest frame rates.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p on High settings?

A: The difference is modest. At 1080p High, the average is 116.1 FPS, while at 1440p High it is 99.1 FPS. Both are smooth, but the 17 FPS gap suggests 1440p is the better choice for visual fidelity without a major performance penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 196.5 FPS, Medium averages 119.9 FPS, High averages 116.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 96.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 99.7 FPS, showing a wide range of performance based on visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 177 FPS on Low, 106.5 FPS on Medium, 99.1 FPS on High, and 82.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 94.3 FPS, but the difference between Medium and High remains small at 7.4 FPS, making Medium the more efficient choice.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. Low settings average 149.2 FPS, Medium averages 93.3 FPS, High averages 87.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 70.6 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap is 78.6 FPS, and the Medium-to-High difference is just 5.6 FPS. This resolution is best suited for Low or Medium settings, as the higher presets fall below 90 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz support its high benchmark scores, including a Passmark G3D score of 24980 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 154506. These figures place the GPU in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Arc A550M (deltaPct 0.5) and NVIDIA RTX A1000 (deltaPct -1.7).

The GPU’s 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s, which are critical for Overpower’s fast-paced action. The FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS is substantial, and the 72 ray tracing cores support modern visual effects. The 300W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this performance class, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth.

The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 196.5 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s workload limits the average to 70.6 FPS. The GPU’s high memory bandwidth and large VRAM buffer allow it to handle 4K textures without excessive frame drops, but the measured results indicate that the Ultra preset at 4K is too demanding for a smooth experience. The GPU’s strength is most evident at 1440p, where it delivers over 100 FPS on Medium and High settings, confirming that this resolution is the ideal target for the RX 6800 XT.