Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER to deliver a high-refresh-rate experience in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. The data shows a combination that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six Performance cores provide sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecks at lower settings. This analysis examines the measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets, interpreting the results against the components’ synthetic benchmarks and their standing among 1,744 tested combinations.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, running on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The processor’s cache hierarchy is substantial for its class: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and an 18 MB shared L3 cache. These specifications position it as a mid-range desktop part, and its synthetic benchmark scores confirm this standing.

In multi-threaded workloads, the i5-12400 scores 15,935 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5,890 in 3dMark max threads. Its single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,249 and a 3dMark single-thread score of 910. The processor’s average benchmark score of 19,850 places it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19,831 (a delta of 0.1%). This indicates the i5-12400 is effectively a peer of older high-end parts.

For Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 231.1 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 98.6 FPS. The gap between these numbers is not linear with pixel count, suggesting that the CPU is not the primary limiter even at high frame rates. The processor’s 12 threads and 18 MB of L3 cache are adequate for the game’s demands; the fact that the same CPU produces over 200 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the silicon is not holding the GPU back in less demanding scenarios. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1,692 and 4-thread score of 3,012 further suggest that the game’s thread scheduling benefits from the modest core count, but does not require extreme multi-threading.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process, it features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its clocks are high: 2,295 MHz base and 2,550 MHz boost, with memory running at 1,438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The GPU has 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores.

Synthetic results show the GPU’s raw capability. In 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6,600; in Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 246,994; and in Passmark G3D, it scores 34,245. The average benchmark score is 53,610, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT with a score of 53,489 (0.2% delta), indicating the 4080 SUPER is marginally ahead of last-generation flagship hardware.

In Overpower, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the 4K Ultra preset, which averages 98.6 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s supports high-resolution texture streaming without stutter. The boost clock of 2,550 MHz is the key driver for the 1080p Low result of 231.1 FPS, where the GPU is not limited by memory capacity. The FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS ensures that the card can handle the game’s particle effects and lighting at high settings. The data shows that the 4080 SUPER scales predictably: moving from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra reduces average FPS by 132.5 frames, which is consistent with a GPU that is computationally strong but not infallible at extreme resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 138.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53,610, while the RX 6900 XT scores 53,489. This puts the NVIDIA card 0.2% ahead of the AMD card.

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

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 231.1 FPS. Given that the GPU’s Passmark G3D score is 34,245, the data indicates the CPU is still able to feed the GPU effectively at this frame rate, as the processor’s single-thread score of 3,456 is high enough to avoid limiting.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium averages 127.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 98.6 FPS. This is a difference of 28.8 FPS between the two presets.

Q: What percentile does this GPU rank in among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score.

Q: How many threads does the CPU have, and does it matter for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has 12 threads. The 3dmark 8-thread score of 4,745 is close to the max-thread score of 5,890, suggesting the game does not scale heavily beyond 8 threads, and the 12-thread configuration is sufficient.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 117th out of 1,744 tested combos in Overpower. This places the pairing in the top 6.7% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects a balance between a strong GPU and a competent CPU; the CPU’s 77th percentile standing is offset by the GPU’s 88th percentile, resulting in a high overall position.

The rank is driven by the GPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings. For reference, the CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i7-9700 and i7-8700, with deltas of 0.1% and -0.2% respectively. The GPU’s nearest rival, the RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind. This means that swapping either component to a directly comparable alternative would likely shift the combo rank by only a few positions. The 117th rank suggests that there are 116 combos with either a faster CPU or GPU, but the margin is small. The data positions this as a high-end pairing that is not absolute top-tier but is firmly in the upper echelon of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo starts at 231.1 FPS on Low, drops to 171 FPS on Medium, 158.3 FPS on High, and 130.8 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 60.1 FPS reduction, while the step from High to Ultra is 27.5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the results are 221.2 FPS on Low, 150.8 FPS on Medium, 138.2 FPS on High, and 114.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low result is only 9.9 FPS lower than 1080p Low, showing that the GPU is not heavily taxed at lower settings regardless of resolution. However, the 1440p Ultra result is 16.2 FPS lower than 1080p Ultra, demonstrating that resolution begins to matter more at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the scores are 206 FPS on Low, 127.4 FPS on Medium, 121 FPS on High, and 98.6 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is remarkable, holding above 200 FPS, which indicates that the GPU’s raw compute is not the limiting factor at low graphical fidelity. The 4K Ultra result of 98.6 FPS is the only measured average below 100 FPS, and it is still comfortably above 60 FPS. Across all resolutions, the largest single drop occurs between 1440p High and 1440p Ultra, which is a 23.6 FPS decrease, while the smallest drop is between 4K Medium and 4K High, at 6.4 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target refresh rate and resolution. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 130.8 FPS is the best choice, as it delivers a high frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most 120 Hz monitors while providing maximum visual quality. The High preset at 158.3 FPS offers a 27.5 FPS advantage but sacrifices Ultra effects; however, the data shows that Ultra is still very playable.

For 1440p, the High preset at 138.2 FPS is the recommended balance, as it provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 114.6 FPS is also viable for 120 Hz panels, but the 23.6 FPS loss from High may not be worth the visual gains. The Medium preset at 150.8 FPS is unnecessary unless the monitor supports 165 Hz, in which case it becomes the better option.

For 4K, the High preset at 121 FPS is the clear recommendation for 120 Hz displays, offering a solid margin above the refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 98.6 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz or 100 Hz panels, but the 22.4 FPS drop from High is significant. The Medium preset at 127.4 FPS is a middle ground, but High provides a better balance of fidelity and speed. The Low preset at 206 FPS is only relevant for competitive play at 1080p or 1440p, where the visual downgrade is acceptable for the frame rate gain. Overall, the data shows that High settings are the sweet spot for this combo, delivering 121 FPS at 4K, 138.2 FPS at 1440p, and 158.3 FPS at 1080p.