Overpower

Overpower, an action title released in August 2023, presents an interesting study in system scaling when paired with an Intel Core i5-11400F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The benchmark data reveals a configuration that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU often taking the lead role but the CPU occasionally stepping into the spotlight. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across the board, examining what the numbers say about the limiting factors in this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and predictable pattern of GPU-bound scaling, though the CPU's influence is visible at the lower end. At Low settings, the average frame rate moves from 197 FPS at 1920x1080 down to 190 FPS at 2560x1440, a mere 3.6% drop, before falling to 180 FPS at 3840x2160. This relatively flat curve at Low settings across resolutions is a strong indicator that the Intel Core i5-11400F is the limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can feed it.

When we move to High settings, the scaling becomes steeper and more GPU-centric. The average FPS drops from 145 at 1080p to 129 at 1440p (an 11% decline) and then to 110 at 4K (a 24% decline from 1440p). This increasing slope with resolution suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a 24.1% reduction in average FPS, which is a significant but not catastrophic drop, indicating the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth are managing the load effectively.

The Ultra settings curve amplifies this trend. At 1080p, the average is 120 FPS; at 1440p, it falls to 107 FPS; and at 4K, it bottoms out at 91 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 24.2%, nearly identical to the High settings drop. This consistency suggests that the game's Ultra preset scales resolution demands proportionally without introducing a sudden VRAM or bandwidth wall. The data implies that at 4K Ultra, the system is still GPU-limited, but the margin is closing, as the 91 FPS average is the lowest measured in the entire dataset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays the dominant role in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. With its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample resources for Overpower's demands at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K High (110) and 4K Medium (118) shows that the GPU can maintain high frame rates even when pushing a large number of pixels, suggesting that the memory subsystem is not a limiting factor in this title.

The GPU's clock behavior is a key indicator of its workload. The base clock of 2340 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz are relatively close, which typically indicates sustained performance under load. The fact that the card maintains 110 FPS at 4K High suggests it is operating near its boost clock consistently, leveraging its 8448 shading units and 264 TMUs to process the game's graphical effects. The 96 ROPs contribute to the pixel fill rate of 250.6 GPixel/s, which is crucial for maintaining high FPS at 4K where pixel throughput is paramount.

At 1080p Low, the GPU's role diminishes. The 197 FPS average is likely far below what the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER could achieve if the CPU were not holding it back. This is a classic scenario where the GPU is underutilized, and the data supports this: the FPS difference between 1080p Low (197) and 1440p Low (190) is minimal, indicating the CPU is the ceiling. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully engaged, and the 91 FPS average still represents a very playable experience, showcasing the card's raw compute power with its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

FAQ

Q: Why does the FPS drop so little from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 197 at 1080p to 190 at 1440p. This small 3.6% drop indicates the Intel Core i5-11400F is the limiting factor, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can process them, keeping the FPS relatively constant regardless of resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER powerful enough for 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes, the data shows strong 4K performance. The average FPS at 4K High is 110, and even at 4K Ultra it holds at 91 FPS. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the game's demands at this resolution without significant drops.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve the highest frame rates?

A: For the absolute highest FPS, 1080p Low yields 197 FPS. However, for a balanced experience, 1440p High at 129 FPS offers a significant visual upgrade over Low settings with only a 34% reduction in FPS compared to 1080p Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals based on benchmark scores?

A: The i5-11400F's average benchmark score is 17177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. It is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, indicating it sits in a tight competitive cluster.

Q: Does the GPU benchmark performance align with its in-game FPS results?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 31087, placing it in the 76th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, scores 31206, which is 0.4% higher. The in-game results show strong FPS, which is consistent with its high benchmark standing relative to other GPUs.

Q: What do the min FPS values tell us about frame pacing?

A: The only settings with recorded min FPS data are Medium presets. At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 101 with an average of 118, showing a 14.4% dip from the average. At 1440p Medium, the min is 118 versus an average of 139 (15.1% dip), and at 1080p Medium, the min is 133 versus an average of 156 (14.7% dip). This consistent ~15% dip suggests stable frame pacing without severe stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 570th out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This puts it in the top 15.4% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking indicates that while the combo is not at the absolute top tier, it delivers performance that surpasses the vast majority of other system configurations in this game.

The high rank is likely driven by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's benchmark score of 31087 places it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, ranking in the 71st percentile, is slightly lower but still above average. The synergy between the two is evident in the measured FPS, which never drops below 91 FPS even at the most demanding settings. The rank of 570 suggests that there are 569 combos with better performance, likely featuring newer, higher-end CPUs that can better feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's priority for visual fidelity versus frame rate. For players with a 1080p monitor seeking the highest possible FPS, the Low preset at 197 FPS is the clear choice, though it sacrifices visual quality. A more balanced option at 1080p is the Medium preset, which delivers 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay while providing better visual details than Low.

At 1440p, the High preset offers an excellent balance with an average of 129 FPS. This setting provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (139 FPS) at a cost of only 7.2% performance, making it the recommended choice for most users with 1440p displays. For those with 4K monitors, the High preset at 110 FPS is the sweet spot, as it delivers a smooth experience without pushing the system to its limits. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is playable but may exhibit more noticeable frame drops in demanding scenes, making High the safer recommendation for sustained performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 197 at Low to 120 at Ultra. The Medium preset shows an average of 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and a maximum of 180, providing a wide operating window. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 145 FPS, which is a 26.4% reduction from Low but a 20.8% increase over Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 190 FPS at Low, 139 FPS at Medium (min 118, max 160), 129 FPS at High, and 107 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to High at this resolution is 32.1%, which is steeper than the 26.4% drop at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more involved. At 3840x2160, the averages are 180 FPS at Low, 118 FPS at Medium (min 101, max 136), 110 FPS at High, and 91 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and High at 4K is 38.9%, the largest percentage difference across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU workload scales significantly with resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a crucial role in this combo, particularly at lower resolutions and settings. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide sufficient single-thread performance for gaming, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and passmark single-thread score of 2981. In Overpower, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the 197 FPS average is likely capped by the CPU's processing capability.

The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU, but the data suggests a bottleneck at higher FPS levels. The fact that FPS at 1080p Low (197) and 1440p Low (190) are so close indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU would otherwise show a larger performance gap between these resolutions. At 4K Ultra, however, the CPU's role diminishes, and the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced multi-threaded capability. Its cinebench r23 multicore score of 14340 and 3dmark max threads score of 5652 indicate it can handle the game's background tasks, but the 3dmark 2 threads score of 1691 suggests that single-thread performance is the key metric for gaming. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-11400F's average score of 17177 is within 0.6% of its closest competitors, showing that it holds its own in its class without being a standout performer. This positions it as a competent but not exceptional partner for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, making the GPU the star of this particular show.