Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a remarkably consistent experience across Overpower's resolution spectrum, with the data showing this combo ranks 413th out of 3,713 tested configurations. The 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake processor with a 2.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock feeds the 48.74 TFLOPS Ada Lovelace GPU well enough that frame rates remain comfortably above 100 FPS even at 4K Ultra, though the scaling pattern reveals where the bottleneck shifts as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable progression as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop between 1080p and 4K tells a story about component balance. At Low settings, the combo produces 197 FPS at 1920x1080, 190 FPS at 2560x1440, and 180 FPS at 3840x2160 — a total decline of just 17 FPS or roughly 9% from 1080p to 4K. This remarkably shallow curve indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p, because the GPU has so much headroom that it barely breaks a sweat as resolution climbs. The RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 GB of GDDR6X are nowhere near saturated at Low quality presets.

At Medium settings, the resolution scaling steepens slightly. The combo delivers 164 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. Here, the 4K figure represents a 22% drop from 1080p, showing that the GPU begins to take on more responsibility as texture and shading workloads increase. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is only 13 FPS, while the 1440p-to-4K gap is 23 FPS, indicating that the transition to 4K imposes a disproportionately heavier load on the graphics card.

High settings produce a similar pattern: 157 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is 24% lower than 1080p, and the stepwise drops of 17 FPS and then 21 FPS show a relatively even degradation pattern. This suggests the RTX 4080 is becoming the dominant factor, though the CPU's 6 cores still provide enough throughput to keep frame rates from collapsing.

Ultra settings exhibit the steepest scaling curve. The combo manages 130 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The total drop of 31 FPS from 1080p to 4K represents a 24% reduction, and the 4K result falls below the 100 FPS threshold for the first time. This is the point where the GPU's 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs are clearly the limiting factor, as the gap between 1440p and 4K (17 FPS) nearly matches the 1080p-to-1440p gap (14 FPS). The data suggests that at Ultra 4K, the RTX 4080 is working near its practical limit in this title, while the i5-11400F still has headroom to spare.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing, with a 65 W TDP and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14,340 and a single-core score of 2,024. These numbers place the CPU at the 71st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. The processor's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% lower), showing that this i5 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

In Overpower, the CPU's role becomes most evident when examining the Low settings results across resolutions. The fact that 1080p Low produces 197 FPS while 4K Low produces 180 FPS — a mere 9% difference — strongly indicates that the i5-11400F is the bottleneck at these settings. The 4.40 GHz boost clock allows the processor to keep up with the RTX 4080's massive frame generation capability, but the 6-core/12-thread configuration limits how far the GPU can push beyond 200 FPS. The Geekbench multicore score of 7,737 and single-core score of 1,777 provide context: the CPU has solid per-thread performance but cannot feed the GPU enough work to exceed roughly 197 FPS in this title.

As settings increase to Medium and High, the CPU's relative importance diminishes. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,619 and max-thread score of 5,652 show that multithreaded performance is respectable but not exceptional. The PassMark multithread score of 16,908 and single-thread score of 2,981 confirm that the i5-11400F handles single-threaded game logic well, but the frame rate ceilings at Low settings — hovering around 190-197 FPS regardless of resolution — reveal that the processor is the limiting component in those scenarios. At Ultra settings, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint, with the CPU's 12 threads providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Why does the frame rate only drop 9% from 1080p to 4K at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the RTX 4080 has so much performance headroom that resolution barely matters. The 197 FPS at 1080p and 180 FPS at 4K indicate the Intel Core i5-11400F is the limiting factor, as its 6 cores and 12 threads cap the frame rate around 200 FPS regardless of pixel count.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1440p or 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: The data shows both are viable. At High settings, 1440p produces 140 FPS while 4K produces 119 FPS — both comfortably playable. At Ultra settings, 1440p hits 116 FPS while 4K drops to 99 FPS. The choice depends on whether the user prefers higher frame rates at 1440p or lower frame rates with full 4K fidelity.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in this context?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209) and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828). The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it is a top-tier performer.

Q: Does the i5-11400F bottleneck the RTX 4080 at any settings?

A: Yes, primarily at Low and Medium settings. The 197 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low and the small resolution scaling gaps at those presets show the CPU limits performance. At Ultra settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger frame rate drops when resolution increases.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 128 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. This represents a stable experience well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect Overpower?

A: The i5-11400F's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,024 and Geekbench single-core score of 1,777 indicate strong per-thread performance. This helps maintain high frame rates in game logic that relies on single-threaded execution, but the 6-core limit prevents the system from exceeding the observed frame rate ceilings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 413th out of 3,713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that delivers high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, though it falls short of the top tier dominated by newer, higher-core-count CPUs paired with the absolute fastest GPUs.

The CPU's 71st percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile among all graphics cards suggest that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it just 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER, while the i5-11400F's average score of 17,177 sits 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-12450H. This imbalance means the CPU is more likely to hold back the system in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower quality settings where the GPU has excess capacity.

The ranking of 413 out of 3,713 indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, but the data also shows room for improvement. Users seeking higher frame rates at 1080p Low settings would benefit from a stronger CPU, while those prioritizing 4K Ultra performance would see gains from a more powerful GPU, though the RTX 4080 already delivers 99 FPS in that scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, all settings deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 197 FPS, Medium at 164 FPS, High at 157 FPS, and Ultra at 130 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the 164 FPS average is only 17% below the Low setting's maximum while providing substantially better graphics. The minimum of 140 FPS at Medium ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 140 FPS is the recommended choice for most users. It provides a 24 FPS improvement over Ultra (116 FPS) while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Medium (151 FPS). The 140 FPS average is well above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the gap to Ultra is significant enough to justify the visual trade-off. Users with 144 Hz displays may prefer High, while those with 120 Hz displays could comfortably use Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, making it the best choice for 4K gaming. The High preset at 119 FPS is also viable, but the 9 FPS difference between Medium and High is less impactful than the 19 FPS gap between High and Ultra (99 FPS). For users who prioritize frame rate stability, Medium provides the highest minimum FPS (109) among 4K settings, ensuring consistent performance during intense action sequences. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS remains playable but sits just below the 100 FPS threshold, making it a less attractive option for those sensitive to frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 197 FPS average
• Medium: 164 FPS average, 140 FPS minimum, 189 FPS maximum
• High: 157 FPS average
• Ultra: 130 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 190 FPS average
• Medium: 151 FPS average, 128 FPS minimum, 173 FPS maximum
• High: 140 FPS average
• Ultra: 116 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 180 FPS average
• Medium: 128 FPS average, 109 FPS minimum, 147 FPS maximum
• High: 119 FPS average
• Ultra: 99 FPS average

The Medium settings at each resolution are the only presets with complete min/max data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the 49 FPS range between minimum and maximum indicates some variance, while at 1440p the range narrows to 45 FPS, and at 4K it expands to 38 FPS. This pattern suggests that frame pacing becomes more stable as resolution increases, likely because the GPU's workload becomes more consistent and less susceptible to CPU-side stutters. The 4K Medium result of 128 FPS average with a 109 FPS minimum represents the most consistent experience of all tested configurations, making it the standout choice for users who value smoothness above all else.