Overpower

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 lands at rank 1,808 out of 2,980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 39th percentile of all systems evaluated. That is a mid-pack position, but the context matters: this combo sits above the median, meaning it outperforms more than 1,100 other configurations tested for this title. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other in typical gameplay scenarios.

The CPU itself holds the 71st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17,120 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278 (0.6% higher). The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U trails at 17,074 (0.6% lower). This clustering means the i5-11400F is squarely in a competitive performance tier, trading blows with newer and older designs alike. In multi-threaded workloads, the 11th-gen chip holds its own, delivering 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,022 in R20, while single-core scores of 2,024 (R23) and 850 (R20) confirm solid per-thread performance for gaming.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5050 sits in the 66th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 21,035. Its nearest rivals show a wider spread: the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21,153 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21,237 (1.0% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20,713 (1.6% lower). The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads the group at 21,379 (1.6% higher). These deltas are small, indicating the RTX 5050 is positioned in a crowded performance band where a few percentage points separate competitors.

The combination's overall rank in Overpower suggests that the pairing works effectively for this game's demands. It is not a top-tier combo, but it is far from a weak one. The data shows a system that can handle the game at playable frame rates across most settings, with the caveat that ultra settings and 4K resolution will push it to its limits.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-11400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F scores 17,177 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120), 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239), 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278), and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074). These are negligible differences, so users should not expect meaningful performance gaps between these processors in Overpower.

Q: What is the RTX 5050's standing relative to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21,035 places it 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21,153), 1.0% below the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21,237), 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20,713), and 1.6% below the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21,379). The variance is small, so in-game performance will depend more on driver optimization and specific workload characteristics than raw synthetic scores.

Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but settings matter. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 60 FPS on High settings, 65 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on Low, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, indicating playable performance with some fluctuation. For a locked 60 FPS experience, High settings are the safest choice at 4K.

Q: What frame rates can users expect at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 136 FPS on Low, 85 FPS on Medium (with a 72 FPS minimum and 98 FPS maximum), 79 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is approximately 70 FPS, showing that the game scales significantly with settings at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance in Overpower?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates drop by 9-15 FPS across settings, and from 1440p to 4K, the drop is 10-18 FPS. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and consistent synthetic scores indicate it has headroom, while the GPU's 66th percentile and the steep resolution scaling point to graphics-bound performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience?

A: For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, Medium settings provide the best experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium offers 85 FPS; at 1440p, it delivers 76 FPS; and at 4K, it maintains 65 FPS. These are all comfortably above 60 FPS thresholds, with the 4K Medium minimum of 55 FPS being the only potential concern.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 149 mm² and 16,900 million transistors. It features 2,560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,317 MHz and a boost clock of 2,572 MHz, with memory running at 2,500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is critical, as the measured frame rates show clear scaling with resolution and settings changes. The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s enable the GPU to handle the game's visuals, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity may become a constraint at 4K with high-resolution textures. The FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS (matching FP16 at 1:1) provides adequate compute headroom for the game's action sequences.

The RTX 5050's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) aligns with Overpower's modern rendering requirements, and the Vulkan 1.4 API support offers additional compatibility. The GPU's 130 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface ensure it can draw sufficient power and bandwidth for sustained performance. The 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a capable mid-range card, but the measured FPS data shows it is not overkill for this title — it delivers playable but not excessive frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces a wide range of frame rates depending on settings. Low settings yield 136 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for fast-paced action. Medium settings deliver 85 FPS on average, with a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 98 FPS, providing a stable experience for most players. High settings drop to 79 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 66 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra costs 70 FPS, a significant penalty that reflects the game's demanding visual effects at higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings maintain 121 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87 FPS, offering a good balance of visual fidelity and performance. High settings deliver 70 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 58 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is where the GPU begins to show its limits, as the 25 FPS gap between Low and Ultra becomes more pronounced.

At 3840x2160, the 4K resolution places significant strain on the RTX 5050. Low settings produce 103 FPS, which is surprisingly high and suggests the game is not overly demanding at minimal presets. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 74 FPS, making it a borderline choice for players who want smooth performance. High settings drop to 60 FPS exactly, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS, which is below the desired threshold for fluid action gameplay.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo performs best at 1080p and 1440p with Low to Medium settings, while 4K is viable only at High settings or lower. The Medium preset at 1440p (76 FPS) and High preset at 1080p (79 FPS) are the standout configurations, offering the best combination of visual quality and frame rate stability.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 136 at 1080p to 121 at 1440p (an 11% drop) and then to 103 at 4K (a 15% drop from 1440p). This relatively mild scaling at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, and the GPU has enough headroom at minimal graphical loads.

At Medium settings, the scaling is steeper: 85 FPS at 1080p drops to 76 FPS at 1440p (an 11% drop) and then to 65 FPS at 4K (a 14% drop from 1440p). The minimum frame rates follow a similar pattern, with 72 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU must process more pixels.

High settings show a similar trend: 79 FPS at 1080p drops to 70 FPS at 1440p (an 11% drop) and then to 60 FPS at 4K (a 14% drop from 1440p). Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling: 66 FPS at 1080p drops to 58 FPS at 1440p (a 12% drop) and then to 50 FPS at 4K (a 14% drop from 1440p).

The percentage drops are relatively uniform across settings, ranging from 11-15% between each resolution step. This uniformity suggests that the limiting factor is predominantly the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU or memory bandwidth. The i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide sufficient processing power to keep up with the RTX 5050's demands. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support are adequate for this workload.

The scaling data indicates that if a user wants to maintain a specific frame rate target, they should adjust settings rather than resolution. For example, achieving 60+ FPS at 4K requires High settings (60 FPS) or lower, while 1440p allows for Medium settings (76 FPS) or higher, and 1080p can handle Ultra settings (66 FPS) or higher.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and performance priorities. For players at 1080p, the High preset (79 FPS) provides an excellent balance of visual quality and frame rate, while the Medium preset (85 FPS) offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual compromise. The Ultra preset (66 FPS) is viable for those who prioritize graphical fidelity, but it carries a 19 FPS penalty compared to Medium.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (76 FPS) is the clear recommendation, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while delivering good visual quality. The High preset (70 FPS) is also acceptable, but the Ultra preset (58 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering during intense action sequences. Players who prefer smoother performance should consider the Low preset (121 FPS), which offers exceptional frame rates at the cost of visual detail.

For 4K users, the situation is more constrained. The High preset (60 FPS) is the best option for achieving a locked 60 FPS experience, though it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset (65 FPS) provides a small buffer, with a minimum of 55 FPS that may dip below the ideal threshold. The Low preset (103 FPS) is recommended for players who prioritize frame rate above all else, while the Ultra preset (50 FPS) should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Overall, the Medium preset emerges as the best default choice across all resolutions, offering the most consistent performance relative to visual quality. At 1080p, it delivers 85 FPS; at 1440p, it delivers 76 FPS; and at 4K, it delivers 65 FPS. The minimum frame rates of 72, 64, and 55 FPS respectively, while not ideal at 4K, are acceptable for most gaming scenarios. For competitive players who prioritize frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p (136 FPS) or 1440p (121 FPS) is the recommended choice, while cinephiles and screenshot enthusiasts can opt for High settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.