Overpower

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable, if not spectacular, experience in Overpower, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is firmly capable of 60+ FPS at 1080p in most configurations, but which requires careful settings management to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, answers common questions, and provides a detailed look at the measured frame rates.

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 based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. While the chip is now end-of-life, its benchmark scores indicate it remains a solid performer. In the 3DMark suite, it scores 5619 in the 16-thread test, 3171 in the 4-thread test, and 868 in the single-thread test. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14372, with a single-core score of 2029.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 2060 without creating a major bottleneck. The processor's single-thread performance is crucial for game logic and physics, and its 868 single-thread 3DMark score and 2029 Cinebench R23 single-core score place it in a competitive position. The data shows that the CPU's ability to handle multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its 5652 score in the 3DMark max-threads test, is more than adequate for the demands of this action game. The CPU ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 17181 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-1240U (17141, 0.2% delta), and Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta). This indicates that the i5-11400F is a well-rounded processor whose performance profile aligns closely with other mid-range options.

The measured FPS results show that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 117.8 FPS, which is a substantial jump from the 70.1 FPS at High settings. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes, while the CPU maintains a consistent frame delivery. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and support for DDR4 memory are standard for its generation and do not appear to impede Overpower's performance. Given its 75th percentile ranking, the i5-11400F is a dependable foundation for this build, ensuring that the RTX 2060 can operate near its full potential.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is based on the Turing architecture and the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 6.451 TFLOPS. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM is a critical factor in Overpower, as the measured FPS data indicates that higher resolutions and settings can strain memory capacity.

The RTX 2060's benchmark scores show it is a mid-tier performer, sitting in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score is 14111, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1242. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16074 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996, 0.5% delta) is slightly slower, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 are faster (16351, -1.7% delta). This places the RTX 2060 in a competitive position, but the data from Overpower reveals its limitations.

At 4K resolution, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. With Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 40.5, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings, 4K yields only 55.1 FPS. The situation improves at 1440p, where the average FPS ranges from 51.7 at Ultra to 102.6 at Low. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 shows its strengths, achieving 60.1 FPS at Ultra and 117.8 FPS at Low. The difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p is notable (117.8 vs 74), which suggests that the GPU's compute and memory resources are heavily taxed by medium-quality effects. The 6 GB VRAM appears sufficient for 1080p, but the data shows that it is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the frame rate drops significantly regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 70.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U's score of 17189, showing a 0% delta.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 capable of running the game at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: No, the measured data shows an average FPS of 40.5 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving over 100 FPS with this hardware?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 117.8 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, it reaches 102.6 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600S?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 16074, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S's score of 15996.

Q: What is the CPU's ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F ranks in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of the processors in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Overpower provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across different configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 117.8 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Moving up to Medium settings, the average FPS drops to 74, a significant 37.2% reduction. High settings yield 70.1 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 60.1 FPS. This pattern shows that the RTX 2060 is well-suited for 1080p gaming, as it maintains playable frame rates even at the highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward as expected. Low settings produce an average of 102.6 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings result in 65.1 FPS, while High settings yield 63.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 51.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for many users. The data at this resolution shows a smaller gap between Medium and High settings (65.1 vs 63.4) compared to 1080p, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a more critical factor.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 begins to show its limitations. Low settings achieve an average of 88.8 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K. However, Medium and High settings both plateau at 55.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 40.5 FPS, making this configuration the least playable. The identical FPS values for Medium and High at 4K suggest that the 6 GB VRAM is fully saturated, and the GPU is unable to differentiate between these quality levels. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best used at 1080p for a high-refresh experience, or at 1440p with adjusted settings for a balance between visual quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Overpower, the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds a combo rank of 1418 out of 1744 total combinations. This places the system in the lower 19% of all tested combos, indicating that while it is functional, many other hardware configurations deliver superior performance in this game. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for the average FPS across all tested resolutions and settings, as well as the consistency of performance.

Given the measured FPS data, this ranking makes sense. The combo's ability to hit 117.8 FPS at 1080p Low is respectable, but its struggles at 4K Ultra (40.5 FPS) drag down its overall standing. Many modern GPUs with larger VRAM pools and higher compute throughput can handle 4K more effectively, pushing this combo down in the rankings. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking does not offset the GPU's 58th percentile ranking, and the combination results in a system that is below average for Overpower.

The nearest rival GPUs, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, have similar average scores but may offer better performance in specific scenarios. The combo's rank of 1418 suggests that users prioritizing high-resolution gaming should look elsewhere, but those targeting 1080p or 1440p with medium-to-high settings will find this setup adequate. The data confirms that this is a mid-range build that excels at lower resolutions, but it is not optimized for the most demanding configurations in Overpower.