Overpower

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a surprisingly consistent experience in Overpower, but the data reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the system pushes 197 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 131 FPS on High—a 66 FPS swing that shows the CPU is still keeping pace with the GPU’s high frame output. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset hits 190 FPS, while High settles at 117 FPS. The gap between Low and High narrows from 66 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p, suggesting the GPU is taking on more work. At 4K, the story changes: Low produces 171 FPS, but High falls to 99 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 82 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low represents a 13% drop, while the same comparison for High settings shows a 24% reduction. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5070 becomes the primary limiting factor, as the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but cannot overcome the raw pixel throughput demands at 3840x2160. The 12 GB GDDR7 memory buffer and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly adequate for 4K High, but the 82 FPS Ultra result shows the GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS compute is stretched thin. Benchmark data suggests that users targeting 4K should expect playable but not extreme frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p users will enjoy triple-digit performance across all presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across three resolutions paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies in this combo. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 is not fully saturated, as evidenced by the 197 FPS Low result—this is likely near the CPU’s practical limit in Overpower. The 6-core, 12-thread i5-11400F, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, produces 131 FPS on High at this resolution, meaning the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot exploit. The 141 FPS Medium result and 109 FPS Ultra result further confirm this, as the spread from Low to Ultra is 88 FPS, indicating the CPU is the constraining factor at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. Low settings yield 190 FPS, which is only 7 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, indicating the CPU is still near its ceiling. However, High settings drop to 117 FPS, a 14 FPS decrease from the 1080p High result. This suggests the GPU is beginning to become more relevant, though the CPU remains a significant contributor to overall performance. The Medium preset at 126 FPS (with a min of 107 and max of 145) shows a wider variance, hinting at occasional CPU-bound scenarios.

The 4K results are where the GPU takes over as the limiting component. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 171 FPS, which is 19 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result—a 10% drop that is more pronounced than the 1440p-to-1080p gap. High settings at 99 FPS represent a 32 FPS drop from 1440p High, and Ultra at 82 FPS is the lowest measured result across all configurations. The 4K Medium preset shows 107 FPS with a min of 91 and max of 123, indicating that even at this resolution, the GPU can sustain playable frame rates but with less consistency. The data clearly shows that 1080p and 1440p are CPU-bound for this combo in Overpower, while 4K is firmly GPU-bound. Users with 4K displays will see the RTX 5070’s 82 FPS Ultra result as a realistic ceiling, while those on 1440p or 1080p monitors will find the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads to be the limiting factor at high refresh rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 197, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings assuredly. This is followed by 190 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low, and 171 FPS at 3840x2160 on Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 82 FPS. This is the lowest measured result in the dataset, indicating that the RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS compute is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset combination.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data indicates the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1920x1080. The i5-11400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, produce 197 FPS on Low, but the score drops to 131 FPS on High. This 66 FPS gap suggests the GPU has additional headroom that the CPU cannot utilize, as the RTX 5070’s benchmark percentile of 82 is high relative to the CPU’s 71st percentile.

*Q: What is the combo’s ranking among tested configurations in Overpower?*

A: The combo is ranked 784 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all tested configs. This ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 5070, which has an average benchmark score of 40377, paired with the i5-11400F’s average score of 17177.

Q: How much does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 131 at 1920x1080 to 99 at 3840x2160, a 32 FPS reduction. This represents a 24% decrease in performance, which is consistent with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset has recorded minimum FPS values across all three resolutions: 120 at 1920x1080, 107 at 2560x1440, and 91 at 3840x2160. These minimums indicate that the combo maintains playable frame rates even during demanding scenes, though the 4K result shows less headroom.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 14 nm process node. With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, this CPU offers a solid foundation for gaming, but its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are more modest compared to modern alternatives. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 197 FPS Low result versus the 131 FPS High result—the 66 FPS gap suggests the GPU is waiting on CPU instructions. The CPU’s benchmark scores support this interpretation: its single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark and 2024 in Cinebench R23 indicate decent per-core performance, but its multi-thread score of 14340 in Cinebench R23 shows that the 6-core configuration is not a top-tier performer, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient for Overpower’s action genre, but the data shows that higher resolutions shift the workload to the GPU. At 1440p, the Low preset yields 190 FPS, which is only 7 FPS lower than 1080p—this indicates the CPU is still near its ceiling. At 4K, however, the Low preset drops to 171 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and 276 mm² die size are modest, but its performance in this game is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can feed the RTX 5070 effectively. The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% slower), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% slower), placing the i5-11400F in a competitive but not leading position. For Overpower, the CPU’s 4.40 GHz boost clock is critical for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the data shows that users with 4K displays will not see significant CPU limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 784 out of 3713 combinations in Overpower. This places the combo in the top 21% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the CPU’s mid-range positioning. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance, as the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377 and sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% faster), showing that the RTX 5070 is a high-performing part. In contrast, the CPU’s average score of 17177 places it in the 71st percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster) and Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% slower). The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range CPU results in a balanced system that ranks well overall, but the CPU’s limitations are visible in the 1080p results, where the FPS is capped by the i5-11400F’s processing power. The 784th rank out of 3713 indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations, making it a viable choice for Overpower players. The data shows that the RTX 5070’s high compute capability (30.87 TFLOPS) and 12 GB GDDR7 memory (with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth) are the primary drivers of this ranking, while the CPU provides sufficient support for most resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces 197 FPS on Low, 141 FPS on Medium (with a min of 120 and max of 162), 131 FPS on High, and 109 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset’s variance of 42 FPS (from 120 to 162) indicates some inconsistency, but the average frame rates are all above 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The 88 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU’s performance headroom cannot be fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the results are 190 FPS on Low, 126 FPS on Medium (with a min of 107 and max of 145), 117 FPS on High, and 97 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is modest for Low settings (7 FPS), but more pronounced for High (14 FPS) and Ultra (12 FPS). This indicates a gradual shift toward GPU-bound performance, though the CPU still contributes to the overall frame rate. The Medium preset’s min of 107 FPS shows that even in demanding scenes, the combo maintains playable performance.

At 3840x2160, the results are 171 FPS on Low, 107 FPS on Medium (with a min of 91 and max of 123), 99 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is notable, as it is only 19 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, suggesting that the CPU can still push high frame rates even at this resolution. However, the High and Ultra results show significant drops, with Ultra falling to 82 FPS, which is below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal for action games. The 4K Medium preset’s min of 91 FPS is still playable, but the variance from 91 to 123 FPS indicates that the GPU is working hard to maintain performance. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver consistently high frame rates across all settings, while 4K users should stick to Medium or High settings for optimal playability.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings for Overpower depend on the user’s resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1920x1080 displays, the High preset at 131 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The Ultra preset at 109 FPS is still playable, but the 22 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual improvements. The Medium preset at 141 FPS offers a higher frame rate for competitive play, but the 120 FPS minimum suggests some inconsistency. For users with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 197 FPS is the only option that fully saturates the display, but the visual quality trade-off may be significant.

For 2560x1440 displays, the High preset at 117 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides smooth gameplay on most 1440p monitors that support 120 Hz or 144 Hz. The Ultra preset at 97 FPS is still viable, but the 20 FPS drop from High may be noticeable in fast-paced action sequences. The Medium preset at 126 FPS offers a slight frame rate boost, but the 107 FPS minimum could result in occasional stutters. The Low preset at 190 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays, which typically cap at 165 Hz, so users should prioritize visual quality.

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset at 107 FPS is the best option, as it delivers playable frame rates above 100 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. The High preset at 99 FPS is also acceptable, but the 8 FPS difference between Medium and High may not be worth the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is below the 90 FPS threshold that many players consider ideal for action games, so it is not recommended for competitive play. The Low preset at 171 FPS is technically the highest frame rate at 4K, but the visual quality is severely compromised, making it suitable only for players who prioritize frame rate above all else. Overall, the data suggests that Medium or High settings at 1440p provide the best overall experience, while 4K users should stick to Medium for consistent performance.