Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. This combination ranks in the 69th percentile of all tested combos, indicating solid, above-average performance for this action title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 1156th out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the 69th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 197 at 1080p with Low settings. At the more demanding Ultra preset, the average drops to 95 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% behind with a score of 18519.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 86 FPS on High settings and 72 FPS on Ultra settings, indicating a playable experience even at the highest resolution tested.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 175 on Low settings to 84 on Ultra settings, representing a 91 FPS difference between the two presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the undisputed workhorse of this configuration for Overpower. The data indicates that its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is more than sufficient for the game's demands at all tested resolutions. The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 1825 MHz and a boost of 2250 MHz, are directly reflected in the measured frame rates.

The benchmark results show a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the performance scales in a way that points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck. For instance, at 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 95 FPS. When moving to 1440p Ultra, this drops to 84 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 72 FPS. This consistent decline with increased pixel count is a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance. The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 20.74 TFLOPS FP32, is being fully utilized, especially at the higher resolutions where the shading workload is most intense.

The GPU's performance percentile of 85% against all other GPUs confirms its high-end standing. In Overpower, this translates to a system that can comfortably handle the game's visual effects and particle loads. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is a key asset, ensuring that texture data does not become a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra settings. The data suggests that users should expect the GPU to be the component that dictates frame rates, particularly when pushing beyond 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT secures a rank of 1156 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 69th percentile, a position that signifies it outperforms more than two-thirds of all other system configurations in the database for this specific title. This is a strong result, indicating a well-balanced pairing that is capable of delivering a high-quality gaming experience.

In the context of the database, a 69th percentile ranking means that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it sits comfortably in the upper echelon. The systems ahead of it likely feature more recent, top-end CPUs and GPUs. The ranking also reflects that the combo is significantly ahead of the average system, which reflects the GPU's high percentile ranking of 85% and the CPU's respectable 72nd percentile. It suggests that for most users, this pairing will not be the source of any performance frustration in Overpower. The delta between the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 85th percentile hints that the CPU is the more modest component in this pairing, but it does not hold the system back from achieving a high overall rank.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across the board. With Low settings, the average FPS is 197. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 123 FPS, with a minimum of 105 and a maximum of 141 FPS. On the High preset, the average is 114 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still yields a very playable average of 95 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 175 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 110 FPS, with a range of 93 to 126 FPS. High settings average 102 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 84 FPS. These numbers show that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware, offering high refresh rate potential on lower settings and solid 60+ FPS performance on the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become more apparent. The Low preset averages 149 FPS, which is still remarkably high for 4K. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 86 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to an average of 72 FPS. While the Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, it remains playable, demonstrating the GPU's considerable power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities.

For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is a viable choice, as it maintains an average of 95 FPS. However, for those with a 144Hz+ monitor, the High preset at 114 FPS offers a smoother experience with a marginal visual fidelity reduction. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is also an excellent choice for high refresh rate gaming.

At 1440p, the High preset at 102 FPS provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, making it the recommended choice for most users. Those with 144Hz displays may prefer the Medium preset at 110 FPS to get closer to that refresh rate. The Ultra preset, at 84 FPS, is still very playable and is recommended for users who prioritize image quality over maximum frame rates.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 86 FPS is the best recommendation, offering a great balance of fidelity and smoothness. The Ultra preset, at 72 FPS, is also viable for users who prioritize visuals and have a 60Hz or 75Hz display. The Medium preset at 93 FPS is the better option for those seeking higher frame rates at 4K. Given the data, the High preset appears to be the most versatile choice across all resolutions, delivering consistently high frame rates without a significant sacrifice in visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In Overpower, an action game, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data suggests that this CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The synthetic benchmarks for the CPU show a balanced performance profile. Its multi-threaded score in Cinebench R23 is 15989, while its single-core score is 2257. This indicates strong performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking against all other CPUs confirms it is a solid mid-to-high-range part. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, has nearly identical average benchmark scores (18697 vs 18683), showing that the i5-12400's performance is competitive.

The CPU's performance becomes less of a factor as the resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU is likely working harder to feed the GPU. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's performance headroom becomes more apparent. The data indicates that the i5-12400 is a suitable partner for the RX 6800 XT, providing enough processing power to avoid creating a bottleneck in this game.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear trend in how the system scales with resolution. This scaling is a direct indicator of which component is the primary performance limiter.

At 1080p, the average FPS on High settings is 114. When moving to 1440p, this drops to 102, a decrease of 10.5%. When moving to 4K, the average FPS drops to 86, a further decrease of 15.7% from 1440p. On the Ultra preset, the scaling is similar: 95 FPS at 1080p drops to 84 FPS at 1440p (an 11.6% decrease) and then to 72 FPS at 4K (a 14.3% decrease from 1440p).

This pattern, where the frame rate drops are relatively modest between 1080p and 1440p but become more significant at 4K, is characteristic of a GPU-bound system. The GPU is capable of handling the increased pixel count up to a point, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K begins to saturate its capabilities. The fact that the CPU's performance does not change with resolution means that all the performance scaling is due to the GPU. The data strongly suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the limiting factor in this pairing, particularly at 4K resolution. The CPU has sufficient headroom to support the GPU at all settings, but the GPU's rendering throughput is what ultimately dictates the final frame rate.