Overpower

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 generation, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 17,177.

In the context of Overpower, an action game, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is more than adequate for sustaining high frame rates. The 3DMark results show a clear scaling pattern: 1,691 for 2 threads, 3,171 for 4 threads, 4,691 for 8 threads, and 5,652 for max threads. The jump from 8 threads to max threads is modest, which suggests the processor is effectively saturated by 8 threads in this workload. Cinebench R23 scores of 14,340 multi-core and 2,024 single-core further confirm that the i5-11400F has robust single-thread performance, which is critical for action games that often rely on a primary game thread.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over DDR4 dual-channel is a potential limiting factor at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck. However, the measured FPS data indicates that at 1080p, the combo achieves 142 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is not severely hampering performance even in less demanding scenarios. The i5-11400F's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% slower), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6% faster). This tight clustering means the CPU's performance is well within the expected range for its class.

For Overpower specifically, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to handle game logic, physics, and AI without becoming a severe constraint. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52, but this is primarily a GPU limitation rather than a CPU one. The i5-11400F's single-thread score of 2,024 in Cinebench R23 and its Geekbench single-core score of 1,777 indicate it can keep up with the demands of modern action titles. The processor's end-of-life production status and launch MSRP of $157 are historical facts, but the benchmark results demonstrate it remains a capable gaming CPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 achieves a rank of 1,701 out of 2,980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the pairing in the lower half of all configurations tested, which is a notable observation given the individual component scores. The GPU ranks in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 71st percentile, so the combo ranking suggests that the system's overall gaming performance is dragged down by some factor, likely the GPU's limitations at higher settings.

Relative to other combos, this rank means that over 1,200 tested configurations performed better in Overpower. The i5-11400F's CPU performance is competitive, as evidenced by its average benchmark score of 17,177, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17,120 and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,239. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 16,014 and its 59th percentile ranking indicate that the RX 9060 is the weaker link in this pairing. The nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% faster), AMD Radeon R9 370X (1.0% slower), AMD Radeon RX 7700 (1.0% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (2.1% slower).

The combo rank of 1,701 out of 2,980 suggests that in Overpower, many systems with similar or better CPU performance paired with stronger GPUs will outpace this configuration. The 1080p Low setting achieves 142 FPS, which is excellent, but the rank reflects performance across all settings and resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 52 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings, where the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become constraints.

When comparing to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in a middle ground: it is not a top-tier performer, but it is far from the bottom. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as its performance is competitive with much more expensive processors. The GPU, however, lags behind in relative terms, which explains why the combo does not rank higher. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank is acceptable, but for 4K enthusiasts, the combo will likely fall short of expectations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that indicates the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 142 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 127 FPS, a reduction of 10.6%. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 108, which is a 23.9% drop from 1080p. This scaling is relatively gentle, suggesting that at Low settings, the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately, and the GPU's fixed-function units are the primary constraint.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The 1080p Medium result is 89 FPS, which drops to 79 FPS at 1440p (an 11.2% decrease) and then to 67 FPS at 4K (a 24.7% decrease from 1080p). The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 76, while at 4K Medium it is 57, indicating that frame pacing becomes less consistent as resolution increases. This pattern is typical of a GPU that is running out of fillrate or memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

High settings show a similar trend: 83 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p (a 10.8% drop), and 63 FPS at 4K (a 24.1% drop from 1080p). The differences between Medium and High at the same resolution are small: 89 vs 83 at 1080p, 79 vs 74 at 1440p, and 67 vs 63 at 4K. This suggests that the game's High preset does not add a significant GPU load over Medium, and the limiting factor is not the shader complexity but rather the memory subsystem.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest decline. From 69 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 61 FPS at 1440p (an 11.6% decrease) and then to 52 FPS at 4K (a 24.6% decrease from 1080p). The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the lowest measured, and the gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 17 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to handle the texture and geometry demands of Ultra settings at 4K.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS across resolutions, but the consistent 10-11% drops from 1080p to 1440p and 24-25% drops from 1080p to 4K across all settings point squarely to the GPU. The i5-11400F's performance is sufficient to maintain the frame rates observed, and the scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. In summary, the RX 9060 is the limiting component in this combo, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the highest frame rates, with 142 FPS on Low and 69 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, the combo still delivers playable results, ranging from 127 FPS on Low to 61 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the frame rates drop to between 52 and 108 FPS, so 1080p or 1440p are the recommended resolutions for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120), 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239), 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278), and 0.6% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it affect the combo rank?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,014. This relatively modest GPU performance contributes to the combo's rank of 1,701 out of 2,980, as the GPU is the limiting factor in Overpower.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The bottleneck is the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 52 FPS. The CPU's performance is not the constraint, as the resolution scaling pattern shows consistent drops across settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the likely constraints.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings are 76 at 1080p, 67 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K. These values indicate that frame pacing is stable at lower resolutions but becomes less consistent as resolution increases.

Q: How does the combo's rank compare to the total number of tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 1,701 out of 2,980 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's limitations, as the CPU's performance is competitive with its rivals.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The memory runs at 2250 MHz, or 18 Gbps effective. The RX 9060 has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores, delivering 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

In Overpower, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a critical factor. The measured results show that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 52 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it achieves 69 FPS. The 17 FPS difference between these two resolutions at Ultra settings suggests that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth or capacity at higher resolutions. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest for a 4K workload, and the 128-bit bus limits the amount of data that can be transferred to and from the VRAM.

The GPU's clock speeds are relatively high, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz, which helps maintain performance in less demanding scenarios. The passmark G3D score of 17,631 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,322 indicate that the GPU is capable of handling modern game workloads, but its percentile rank of 59 shows it is not a top-tier performer. The nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is 0.7% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700, which is 1.0% slower.

The GPU's ray tracing capabilities, with 28 RT cores, are present but not tested in this data set. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern titles. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, these rates become a bottleneck. The data shows that at 4K Low, the combo achieves 108 FPS, which is acceptable, but the scaling to Ultra reveals the GPU's limitations.

The GPU's 132 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector suggest it is a mid-range card. The suggested PSU of 300 W is modest, but the performance data indicates that the RX 9060 is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 4K, users will need to lower settings to achieve playable frame rates, as the Ultra preset at 4K yields only 52 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 69 FPS, which is playable for an action game, but the Medium preset offers 89 FPS and the High preset 83 FPS. The Low preset at 142 FPS is the smoothest, but it sacrifices visual quality. For a balanced experience at 1080p, the Medium preset provides a 20 FPS improvement over Ultra while still maintaining good visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, which is the best combination of smoothness and quality. The High preset at 74 FPS is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset drops to 61 FPS, which may feel less responsive in fast-paced action sequences. The Low preset at 127 FPS is the highest frame rate, but it is unlikely to be the preferred choice for visual quality. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset achieves 108 FPS, which is excellent, but the Medium preset drops to 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. The High preset at 63 FPS is marginally lower, and the Ultra preset at 52 FPS is the worst. For 4K, the Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently high frame rate, while Medium is borderline playable. The Ultra preset is not recommended for 4K due to the low average FPS.

Comparing settings across resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience: 89 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The High preset is similar, with 83, 74, and 63 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset shows the steepest decline, with 69, 61, and 52 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that keeps 4K above 100 FPS, but it sacrifices all visual enhancements.

Given the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and the scaling patterns, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for most users. It provides a good balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with minimum FPS values of 76 at 1080p, 67 at 1440p, and 57 at 4K, ensuring that frame pacing remains acceptable. For users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Low preset is the best option, especially at 4K. The Ultra preset is only suitable for 1080p, where it still delivers 69 FPS, but the gains over Medium are marginal at the cost of significant performance.