Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination produces a wide performance spread across resolutions in Overpower, with the data clearly indicating where the system's limits lie. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 141.3 FPS, but this drops to 86.1 FPS at High and 70.4 FPS at Ultra. The scaling tells a story: moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs roughly half the frame rate, a 50% reduction that points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint as graphical load increases. At 1440p, the pattern holds but with a tighter band: Low produces 128.8 FPS, High 74 FPS, and Ultra 61.2 FPS. The 4K results are most revealing. At 3840x2160, Low settings still manage 109.2 FPS, but High falls to 63.7 FPS, Medium to 67.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 54.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial—109.2 FPS versus 67.6 FPS—suggesting that even modest graphical enhancements at this resolution heavily tax the RTX 2070 SUPER. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to have headroom at higher resolutions, as the frame rate differences between 1080p and 4K at the same settings (141.3 FPS vs 109.2 FPS on Low) are smaller than the setting-induced drops. This indicates that while the i5-12400 can feed frames adequately, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factor as pixel count and texture detail rise.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but with an interesting twist at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the spread from Low to Ultra is 70.9 FPS (141.3 down to 70.4), which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the system can push high frame rates, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's compute resources—specifically its 2560 shading units and 9.062 TFLOPS FP32 performance—are fully engaged when settings escalate. The 1440p results show a compression of the top end: Low hits 128.8 FPS, but High and Medium cluster at 74 and 79.9 FPS respectively. This narrowing indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput, rated at 113.3 GPixel/s, begins to throttle performance more uniformly as resolution increases. At 4K, the most striking data point is the Low setting achieving 109.2 FPS, which is actually higher than the 1080p High setting's 86.1 FPS. This counterintuitive result suggests that Overpower's Low preset at 4K is less demanding than High at 1080p, likely due to reduced texture filtering and shadow complexity. However, the jump to Medium at 4K (67.6 FPS) represents a 38% drop from Low, underscoring how sensitive this resolution is to settings changes. The Ultra preset at 4K (54.4 FPS) is the only measured configuration that dips below 60 FPS, marking it as the boundary of playable performance. Overall, the scaling pattern indicates that the i5-12400, with its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is not the bottleneck until frame rates exceed roughly 140 FPS, which only occurs at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU pairing sits at rank 1048 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all possible configs. This rank reflects a system that can handle Overpower competently but is far from top-tier. The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 65, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database's graphics cards. The CPU's percentile is higher at 77, indicating the i5-12400 is a relatively stronger component in this pairing. This asymmetry suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is the weaker link, which aligns with the resolution scaling data. The combo's rank becomes more understandable when examining the nearest rivals. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19850 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928) and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831), showing that the i5-12400 punches well above its 6-core configuration in synthetic tests. However, the GPU's average score of 22206 is 2.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729) and 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). The rank of 1048 out of 1744 indicates that many combinations with newer or higher-end GPUs will outperform this setup, particularly in games like Overpower that scale well with graphical hardware. The data suggests that this combo is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming but will struggle to maintain high settings at 4K, which is consistent with its mid-pack ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component in this combo's Overpower performance, and its specifications explain much of the measured behavior. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, built on the TU104 chip with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K, where the 54.4 FPS Ultra result suggests the 8 GB frame buffer is being pushed to its limits. The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not include ray tracing results. The texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are mid-range figures that align with the observed performance drops when settings increase. The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its capabilities: a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651. In the context of Overpower, the GPU's 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP mean it runs warm but consistently. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 2070 SUPER is nearly identical in average score to the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, delta -0.5%) and slightly ahead of the GTX TITAN Z (22006, delta 0.9%). This places the GPU in a performance tier that is competitive with older flagship cards but clearly behind modern mid-range offerings like the RTX 4060 Mobile. The GPU's role in this combo is to deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with High settings, but users should expect to drop to Medium or Low at 4K to maintain playable performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 74 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. At 1080p High, the frame rate rises to 86.1 FPS, but the visual fidelity is lower. 4K is playable only on Low (109.2 FPS) or Medium (67.6 FPS), making 1440p the sweet spot for balanced quality and performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22729, which is 2.3% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 22206. This means the mobile part holds a slight edge in raw compute, but the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER has dedicated power delivery with 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin connectors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU's percentile rank of 77 is higher than the GPU's 65, indicating the CPU is relatively stronger. In Overpower, the i5-12400 can sustain frame rates above 140 FPS at 1080p Low, so it only becomes a limiting factor in extreme low-setting scenarios.

Q: What settings preset should I use for competitive play at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 141.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset still achieves 88.4 FPS, but the 53 FPS difference between Low and Medium suggests Low is preferable for maximum responsiveness.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the Low preset hits 109.2 FPS, which is smooth, but High drops to 63.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 54.4 FPS. For a consistent experience, 4K Low or Medium is recommended, as the 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth limit higher settings.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1048 out of 1744 total combinations in Overpower. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of configs but trails many with newer GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing Overpower on this hardware. For players prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 141.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for 144 Hz monitors. However, the jump to Medium yields 88.4 FPS, a 37% reduction that may not be worth the minor visual improvements. At 1440p, the High preset at 74 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, while Medium at 79.9 FPS provides a slight safety margin. The Ultra preset at 1440p (61.2 FPS) is playable but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. For 4K users, the Low preset is the only configuration that provides a comfortable experience at 109.2 FPS, while Medium at 67.6 FPS is borderline and High at 63.7 FPS or Ultra at 54.4 FPS should be avoided for serious gameplay. The data indicates that this system's optimal configuration is either 1080p Medium for high frame rates or 1440p High for the best quality-to-performance ratio. Given the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and the observed scaling, users should avoid 4K Ultra entirely. The combo's rank of 1048 out of 1744 suggests that while it's not a top-tier system, it can deliver satisfying performance in Overpower when settings are matched to the hardware's capabilities.