Overpower

This analysis examines the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT in the 2023 action title Overpower. The data indicates a well-balanced configuration that leans on the GPU for heavy lifting at high resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower settings. Benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across settings and resolutions, with the combo ranking in the 56th percentile of all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but predictable, revealing a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 178.4 FPS at 1080p to 157.8 FPS at 1440p (an 11.5% reduction), then declines further to 135.9 FPS at 4K (a 23.8% drop from 1080p). This scaling pattern shows the RX 7700 XT still holding a commanding lead over the CPU's capabilities even at 4K on Low.

The picture changes dramatically when moving to Ultra settings. Here, the average FPS at 1080p is 84.7, which drops to 75.7 at 1440p and then to 65.1 at 4K. The percentage decrease from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is 23.1%, nearly identical to the Low-setting drop. This consistency suggests the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 65.1 FPS is still playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (135.9 vs. 65.1) demonstrates that Ultra settings impose a heavy rendering cost that the GPU cannot fully overcome at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the scaling is gentler: 112.5 FPS at 1080p, 95.4 FPS at 1440p, and 81.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium figure is 27.2% lower than the 1080p Medium figure, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are stretched as resolution increases. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the RX 7700 XT delivers playable frame rates only on Low, while 1440p offers a broader range of viable settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which supports the high frame rates observed at 1080p. The boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz drive the 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, enabling strong performance in Overpower's action sequences.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position: a PassMark G3D score of 22547 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3316 place it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a delta of 0%, meaning the RX 7700 XT delivers essentially identical average performance. This parity is reflected in the game's FPS results, where the GPU consistently delivers playable frame rates up to 1440p High.

The memory subsystem is a key strength. At 4K Ultra, the 12 GB frame buffer handles the game's textures without apparent stutter, though the 65.1 FPS average suggests compute limits rather than memory capacity issues. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can fill frames quickly, but the 4K results show that even this throughput is insufficient for Ultra settings at that resolution. The GPU's role as the primary performance driver is clear: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 178.4 FPS, which is 2.1x the 4K Ultra result, showing that the GPU's workload dominates the frame time.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium as the optimal preset for most users, balancing visual fidelity with playable frame rates across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 112.5 FPS, which is 32.8% higher than High's 104.2 FPS and 24.7% higher than Ultra's 84.7 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the 95.4 FPS result remains above the 60 FPS threshold, while High dips to 92.2 FPS and Ultra to 75.7 FPS. At 4K, Medium produces 81.9 FPS, which is 8.2% higher than High's 75.7 FPS and 25.8% higher than Ultra's 65.1 FPS.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p yield 178.4 FPS, which is 69.5% higher than Medium and 110.6% higher than Ultra. This setting maximizes the GPU's headroom and ensures minimal input latency. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 37.0% of the frame rate (from 178.4 to 112.5), which is a significant trade-off for visual quality.

Ultra settings are only advisable at 1080p, where the 84.7 FPS average remains smooth. At 1440p Ultra, the 75.7 FPS result is borderline, and at 4K Ultra, the 65.1 FPS average may feel sluggish in fast-paced action sequences. The data supports a Medium preset as the sweet spot: it consistently outperforms High by a meaningful margin (7.9% at 1080p, 3.4% at 1440p, 8.2% at 4K) while requiring no compromise in resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination ranks 761st out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 56.4th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the CPU's modest standing (75th percentile of all CPUs) paired with a GPU that sits in the 73rd percentile. The combined rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the CPU may be holding back the GPU in some scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1260P at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at -0.2%. These rivals all have similar average benchmark scores, indicating that the i5-11400F is competitively positioned within its class. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, shows a 0% delta, meaning the two cards deliver nearly identical performance in aggregate benchmarks.

The combo's 761st rank out of 1744 is a direct result of the GPU's strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where the system achieves frame rates that rival higher-tier configurations. However, the 4K Ultra result of 65.1 FPS pulls the overall ranking down, as many competing combos likely sustain higher frame rates at that settings level. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it achieves a strong balance of quality and speed.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosting to 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 14372 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2029 in single-core, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, shows a 0% delta, while the Intel Core i7-1260P trails by 0.2%. This performance level is sufficient to feed the RX 7700 XT at 1080p, where the system reaches 178.4 FPS on Low settings.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data flow for the GPU. The 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate an efficient design, though the architecture is from the Rocket Lake generation. In Overpower, the CPU's role becomes apparent when comparing Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (178.4 FPS) and Ultra (84.7 FPS) is 52.5%, which is primarily a GPU-side scaling effect. However, the CPU must maintain at least 178.4 FPS in the best case, and its single-thread score of 2029 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle the game's physics and AI workloads without bottlenecking.

The 3DMark multi-thread score of 5652 and Geekbench multicore score of 7579 show that the CPU has enough parallel processing power for modern games. The PassMark multithread score of 16908 further confirms this, though the CPU's passmark physics score of 842 indicates that complex physics simulations could be a limiting factor. Overall, the CPU's role is supportive but not restrictive: it enables the GPU to reach its full potential at 1080p and 1440p, while at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Overpower?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The 4K Low average is 135.9 FPS, while 4K Medium drops to 81.9 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 65.1 FPS. For smooth 4K play, Low or Medium settings are recommended.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data shows 1440p offers the best balance. At 1440p Medium, the system achieves 95.4 FPS, and at 1440p High, it reaches 92.2 FPS. These results are significantly higher than 4K and only slightly lower than 1080p.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its closest rival?

A: The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, shows a 0% delta in average benchmark scores. This means the two cards perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, and the game results reflect this parity.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system produces 178.4 FPS, which is a high frame rate that the CPU can sustain based on its 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029. The CPU does not appear to limit performance at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, High yields 104.2 FPS while Ultra yields 84.7 FPS, a 23.0% difference. At 1440p, the difference is 21.8% (92.2 vs. 75.7), and at 4K, it is 16.3% (75.7 vs. 65.1). The gap narrows as resolution increases.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 761st out of 1744 tested configurations, placing it in the 56.4th percentile. This mid-range ranking is driven by the GPU's strong 73rd percentile performance and the CPU's 75th percentile score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the system delivers 178.4 FPS on Low, 112.5 FPS on Medium, 104.2 FPS on High, and 84.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a 52.5% drop from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU's rendering load scales significantly with settings.

At 1440p, the results are 157.8 FPS on Low, 95.4 FPS on Medium, 92.2 FPS on High, and 75.7 FPS on Ultra. The Medium to High transition costs only 3.4% of performance (from 95.4 to 92.2), making High a viable option at this resolution. The Low to Medium drop is 39.5%, which is a substantial penalty for visual improvements.

At 4K, the system achieves 135.9 FPS on Low, 81.9 FPS on Medium, 75.7 FPS on High, and 65.1 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, highlighting the GPU's limitations at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is most pronounced at Medium settings: 112.5 FPS to 81.9 FPS, a 27.2% reduction. This data confirms that the RX 7700 XT is best utilized at 1440p, where it maintains high frame rates across all settings.