Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT pairing represents a mid-range desktop combination built around a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake processor and an RDNA 2.0 graphics card. In the measured data for Overpower, this combo’s performance is heavily influenced by the CPU’s architectural strengths and the GPU’s raw throughput. The i5-12400 operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is a modest single-core ceiling by modern standards, but its 18 MB shared L3 cache and 10 nm process help it maintain competitive scores. The processor’s benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2249 and a multi-core score of 15935, indicate a balanced compute profile. The RX 6600 XT, with its 2048 shading units and boost clock of 2589 MHz, delivers a pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s, which directly translates to the frame rates seen in the game’s measured rows.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the CPU sits in a tight cluster. The i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 19850 is just 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700’s 19831, and only 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-11600K’s 19771. It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-8700’s 19894. This means the processor is effectively a statistical tie with several older high-end parts, but it does not pull ahead meaningfully in synthetic tests. For Overpower, this suggests the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, but its lack of a significant single-thread advantage—evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 910—means it relies on the GPU to carry the load. The GPU, conversely, shows a similar parity: the RX 6600 XT’s average benchmark score of 27985 is 0.1% above the GTX 980 Ti’s 27956 and 0.4% above the R9 M395X’s 27883, while trailing the RTX 3070 by 0.9% and the FirePro S7150 by 1.5%. These deltas are negligible, making the combo’s performance predictable: it is a well-balanced match where neither component decisively dominates the other in raw compute, but the game’s engine will determine which part limits FPS.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides six physical cores and twelve threads, which is sufficient for modern game engines that leverage multithreading for physics, AI, and asset streaming. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are not extreme, but the processor’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 and max-thread score of 5890 show that it scales reasonably well when all cores are active. In Overpower, an action title, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and maintain minimum frame pacing. The data shows that at 1080p, the FPS varies significantly with settings—from 130.4 FPS on Low to 62.3 FPS on Ultra—which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher settings, while the CPU can keep up even at the lowest preset. The processor’s PassMark single-thread score of 3456 is respectable, but it does not have the headroom to push past the GPU’s limits when the graphical load is reduced.

The 12 threads are particularly relevant because Overpower is an action game that likely spawns multiple enemy entities and particle effects. The i5-12400’s PassMark multi-thread score of 18747 and data compression score of 226908 suggest it can handle these workloads without stuttering. However, the measured FPS at 4K Ultra drops to 48.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, implying that the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at that resolution, rather than the CPU failing to provide instructions. The CPU’s role is thus supportive: it ensures that the GPU can reach its potential at 1080p and 1440p, but it does not rescue performance at 4K Ultra where the GPU is overtaxed.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides four preset options—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset yields 130.4 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this combo, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset drops to 78.3 FPS, while High delivers 76.6 FPS, a negligible difference of only 1.7 FPS. This suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice at 1080p because it offers a richer visual experience for essentially the same performance as Medium, while still staying well above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls to 62.3 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops in intense action sequences.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 69.1 FPS, which is slightly below the 1080p High result but still smooth. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 75 FPS, which is actually higher than High, indicating that the GPU is not bottlenecked by the CPU at this resolution. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 116.3 FPS, but that is an outlier for competitive play. For a balanced experience, the High preset at 1440p is recommended because it provides a 69.1 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual quality is closer to the intended design. At 4K, the High and Medium presets both measure 59 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 48.4 FPS. The Low preset at 4K jumps to 101.1 FPS, but that is a stark visual compromise. The best experience at 4K is the High preset, since it matches Medium’s frame rate but with better graphics, and the 59 FPS average is borderline acceptable for a cinematic experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU limitation. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 76.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 69.1 FPS, a reduction of 7.5 FPS or roughly 9.8%. At 4K High, it falls to 59 FPS, a further drop of 10.1 FPS from 1440p, which is a 14.6% decrease. This scaling is not linear; the drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p, which indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units are becoming saturated. The RX 6600 XT’s 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the limiting factors at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

The Low preset tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the FPS is 130.4, which drops to 116.3 at 1440p (a 10.8% decrease) and then to 101.1 at 4K (a 13.1% decrease from 1440p). This smaller relative drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is more involved, but the GPU is still the primary bottleneck because even at 4K Low, the frame rate is above 100 FPS, which is far beyond what the CPU’s single-thread performance would allow if it were the limiter. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 62.3 FPS at 1080p, 57.1 FPS at 1440p (an 8.3% drop), and 48.4 FPS at 4K (a 15.2% drop from 1440p). This indicates that at Ultra, the game’s shader complexity and memory usage overwhelm the GPU, confirming that the limiting component is the graphics card, not the processor.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1190 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 68th percentile of all combinations, meaning that roughly one-third of tested systems perform better. The rank is modest, which aligns with the measured FPS data: the combo is capable of 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p on High settings, but it struggles at 4K Ultra. The ranking reflects that while the individual components are not weak—the CPU is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU is in the 71st percentile of all GPUs—the combination does not have the headroom to compete with higher-end pairings that feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance.

The rank of 1190 suggests that this combo is a solid mid-tier option for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not optimized for 4K. The data shows that the combo’s best performance is at 1080p Low (130.4 FPS), which would be well above average for competitive play, but its 4K Ultra performance (48.4 FPS) is below the 60 FPS target, which likely pulls the rank down. The nearest rival CPU (Intel Core i7-9700) and GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti) have nearly identical average scores, so this combo’s rank is not an outlier; it is a typical result for this performance class. For users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, this rank is acceptable, but for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the top tier.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Overpower with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 69.1 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. At 1080p High, the FPS is 76.6, but the visual quality is lower. At 4K High, the FPS drops to 59, which is just below 60 FPS.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck this system in Overpower?*

A: The measured FPS scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the FPS is 130.4, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 48.4, showing that the GPU’s performance degrades with resolution and settings, while the CPU maintains sufficient throughput.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in terms of FPS?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K. The GPU’s score is 27985, which is 0.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti and 0.9% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest measured FPS is 130.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The second-highest is 116.3 at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo suitable for 4K gaming?

A: It is marginal. At 4K High, the FPS is 59, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 48.4. Only at 4K Low does it exceed 100 FPS (101.1), but that requires significant visual compromises.

*Q: How does the combo’s rank in Overpower reflect its overall performance?*

A: The combo ranks 1190 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems. This is consistent with its 1080p and 1440p capability but its inability to sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS scores are as follows: Low settings produce 130.4 FPS, Medium produces 78.3 FPS, High produces 76.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 62.3 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a significant drop of 52.1 FPS, which indicates that the Medium preset introduces a substantial graphical load. The difference between Medium and High is only 1.7 FPS, so the High preset is essentially free in terms of performance. Ultra costs an additional 14.3 FPS from High, which is a 18.7% reduction.

At 2560x1440, the measured FPS values are: Low at 116.3 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS, High at 69.1 FPS, and Ultra at 57.1 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings: Low loses 14.1 FPS, Medium loses 3.3 FPS, High loses 7.5 FPS, and Ultra loses 5.2 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset at 1440p (75 FPS) outperforms the High preset at 1440p (69.1 FPS), which is an anomaly that suggests the High preset’s additional effects are more demanding. Ultra at 1440p falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS scores are: Low at 101.1 FPS, Medium at 59 FPS, High at 59 FPS, and Ultra at 48.4 FPS. The Medium and High presets produce identical average FPS, which is unusual and suggests that the GPU hits a memory or bandwidth ceiling at this resolution. The drop from 1440p to 4K is most pronounced on the High preset (10.1 FPS loss) and the Ultra preset (8.7 FPS loss). The Low preset at 4K retains a playable 101.1 FPS, but the visual quality is severely reduced. Overall, the data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High settings, where it maintains frame rates above 60 FPS, while 4K is only viable on Low settings or with a tolerance for sub-60 FPS averages.