Overpower

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 2146 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. That places this configuration in the lower-middle portion of the database, with roughly 58% of tested combinations delivering higher performance in this specific title. The position is notable because neither component is a flagship — the CPU lands in the 71st percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards.

The ranking suggests a balanced pairing rather than one component dominating the other. When examining the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17177 sits remarkably close to the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17120 (a 0.3% advantage) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (a 0.6% advantage). The i5-11400F trails the Intel Core i5-12450H by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G by 0.6%. This clustering within roughly 1% of four different processors indicates that the CPU's raw compute capability is well-established for its class.

For the GPU, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20282 places it just behind several competitors. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M leads by 1%, the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%. These small deltas suggest that the 2070 SUPER is performing near the ceiling of its expected range, with no single rival establishing a commanding lead.

The rank of 2146 out of 3713 combos means this system should handle Overpower adequately, but enthusiasts chasing maximum frame rates will find better options higher in the database. The data indicates a workable mid-pack configuration that balances CPU and GPU capabilities without creating an obvious bottleneck in either direction.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications matter for Overpower because the game's texture streaming and scene complexity directly benefit from both capacity and throughput.

The GPU's clock speeds show a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, with 2560 shading units handling the bulk of the rendering workload. The 160 texture mapping units and 64 raster output pipelines contribute to the card's pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. For a game like Overpower, which presents dense action scenes, these rates determine how quickly geometry and textures can be processed.

The RTX 2070 SUPER includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. While Overpower's specific ray tracing requirements are not detailed in the measured data, the presence of these cores means the hardware can handle advanced rendering features if the game leverages them. The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 18.12 TFLOPS (2:1) provide the computational foundation for both rasterization and compute-heavy effects.

The GPU's power characteristics include a 215 W TDP, a dual-slot cooler, and connections requiring one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The suggested power supply is 550 W, which indicates the card's demands are moderate for its performance class. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the 8 GB frame buffer, and the display outputs include one HDMI 2.0, three DisplayPort 1.4a, and one USB Type-C.

In the context of Overpower's measured results, the GPU appears to be the primary driver of performance differences across resolutions. The transition from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows consistent frame rate drops that align with the increasing pixel count and memory pressure. The 8 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate at all tested settings, as no resolution or preset combination produced a min FPS below 52.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F uses the Rocket Lake architecture on a 14 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock runs at 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and the 65 W TDP makes it a power-efficient choice for gaming systems. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and its PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides modern connectivity options.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache arrangement is critical for gaming workloads that frequently access the same data sets. The Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, indicating strong per-thread performance that benefits games relying on fewer, faster cores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-11400F demonstrates its capabilities across various workloads. The 3DMark results scale from 868 in single-thread testing to 5652 in max-thread testing, with 2-thread at 1691, 4-thread at 3171, and 8-thread at 4691. The Geekbench scores of 1777 single-core and 7737 multi-core reinforce the CPU's balanced performance profile. PassMark tests show particularly strong results in integer math at 57624 and floating-point math at 34127, with data compression at 208472 and encryption at 10247.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 71 among all processors places it above the median, meaning it outperforms roughly 71% of tested CPUs. This positions the i5-11400F as a solid mid-range option that can keep pace with modern games without bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios. For Overpower specifically, the combination of 6 cores and 12 threads appears sufficient, as the measured frame rates do not show signs of CPU limitation even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do.

The nearest rival comparison shows the i5-11400F within 0.6% of four different processors, spanning server-class EPYC chips, laptop-oriented i5 parts, and Ryzen 3 desktop processors. This tight clustering indicates that the CPU's performance is well-understood and consistent, making it a predictable component in this gaming configuration.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 143 FPS average, which drops to 89 FPS at Medium, 83 FPS at High, and 69 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, providing a range of 26 FPS between worst and best frames.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 127 FPS average, representing a 16 FPS drop from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and maximum of 91 FPS, while High averages 74 FPS and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly an 11-14% reduction across settings, suggesting the GPU handles the increased resolution without disproportionate penalties.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 108 FPS average, which is 35 FPS below the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and maximum of 78 FPS, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. The 4K results show that Ultra settings push the RTX 2070 SUPER close to its limits, with the 52 FPS average indicating playable but not optimal performance for fast-paced action.

The data shows interesting patterns in settings scaling. At every resolution, the gap between Low and Medium is larger than the gap between Medium and High or High and Ultra. For example, at 1080p, the Low-to-Medium drop is 54 FPS, while Medium-to-High is only 6 FPS and High-to-Ultra is 14 FPS. This suggests that the Low preset removes significant graphical features that have a substantial performance cost, while the transition from Medium to High is relatively inexpensive.

The min FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows the consistency of frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the 76 FPS minimum represents 85% of the 89 FPS average, indicating stable frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the 67 FPS minimum is 85% of the 79 FPS average, maintaining similar consistency. At 4K Medium, the 57 FPS minimum drops to 84% of the 68 FPS average, showing a slight increase in variance at higher resolutions.

# FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the combo achieves 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results at 63 FPS High and 52 FPS Ultra are playable but leave less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 2070 SUPER trailing the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M by 1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5%. All five GPUs score within 1.5% of each other, indicating that the 2070 SUPER remains competitive with newer offerings.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. The i5-11400F's average score of 17177 places it within 0.6% of four rival processors, and the measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the 143 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher settings.

Q: What settings provide the most consistent frame delivery?

A: The Medium preset at any resolution includes min and max FPS data, showing consistent performance. At 1080p Medium, the range is 76-102 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 67-91 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 57-78 FPS. These ranges represent approximately 26-30% variation from min to max, which is reasonable for an action game.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance affect Overpower?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 indicate strong multi-threaded capabilities. Overpower likely benefits from the 6-core/12-thread configuration, though the relatively small gap between 8-thread (4691) and max-thread (5652) scores in 3DMark suggests diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 2146 out of 3713 mean for gameplay?

A: The rank indicates that this configuration performs in the lower-middle range of all tested combos. With 2146 combos ranking higher, there are more powerful systems available, but the measured FPS shows this combo still delivers playable performance at most settings and resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS average is the only measurement below 60 FPS.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At every resolution, Medium provides a higher average FPS than High while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity. The Medium preset also includes min and max FPS measurements, showing consistent frame delivery that High and Ultra lack in the data.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 83 FPS is only 6 FPS lower, making it a viable alternative if the user prefers enhanced visuals. The Ultra preset drops to 69 FPS, which remains playable but offers less headroom for demanding action sequences.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 79 FPS average represents the sweet spot, with High trailing at 74 FPS and Ultra at 61 FPS. The 61 FPS Ultra result is borderline for a 60 Hz display, but the 79 FPS Medium provides a 19 FPS buffer that accommodates frame drops. The Low preset at 127 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 68 FPS average with a 57 FPS minimum is the recommended choice. The High preset at 63 FPS is close but lacks min FPS data, and the Ultra preset at 52 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Low preset at 108 FPS demonstrates the GPU's headroom at lower settings, but the visual compromise may not be worth the frame rate gain.

The data suggests that users with 1080p or 1440p displays should select Medium or High settings, while 4K users should stick with Medium to maintain consistent performance. The 57 FPS minimum at 4K Medium indicates that even the lowest frames stay near playable levels, making this the most reliable 4K configuration.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals how the RTX 2070 SUPER handles increasing pixel counts. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 143 FPS at 1080p to 127 FPS at 1440p (an 11% reduction) and 108 FPS at 4K (a 24% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern suggests that the GPU has sufficient memory bandwidth to manage the increased resolution without severe penalties.

The Medium settings show a similar trend: 89 FPS at 1080p drops to 79 FPS at 1440p (11% reduction) and 68 FPS at 4K (24% reduction from 1080p). The High settings follow with 83 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p (11% reduction), and 63 FPS at 4K (24% reduction). The Ultra settings demonstrate 69 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (12% reduction), and 52 FPS at 4K (25% reduction).

The consistent percentage reductions across all settings indicate that the GPU is the limiting component when resolution increases. The CPU's role remains constant regardless of resolution, so the uniform 11-12% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 24-25% drop from 1080p to 4K points to the GPU's pixel throughput as the primary constraint.

The absolute differences between resolutions grow more pronounced at lower settings. At Low, the 1080p-to-4K gap is 35 FPS, while at Ultra, the same comparison shows a 17 FPS gap. This occurs because the Low preset removes graphical features that would otherwise increase the GPU's workload, allowing the resolution scaling to dominate the performance delta. At Ultra, the settings themselves impose a heavy load that reduces the relative impact of additional pixels.

The min FPS data for Medium settings shows that the 4K result of 57 FPS minimum is 75% of the 1080p minimum of 76 FPS. The 1440p minimum of 67 FPS represents 88% of the 1080p figure. This suggests that frame consistency degrades more rapidly than average FPS as resolution increases, which is typical for GPU-bound scenarios where memory pressure and shader complexity compound at higher pixel counts.

The overall scaling pattern indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Medium settings or lower. The 63 FPS average at 4K High is technically playable, but the lack of min FPS data and the 52 FPS result at Ultra suggest that 4K pushes the RTX 2070 SUPER beyond its comfort zone. The data positions the 2070 SUPER as a capable 1080p and 1440p card that can handle 4K with reduced settings.