Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with the measured data showing a clear transition from GPU-bound behavior at high settings to a more balanced workload as resolution drops. This combination ranks 1808th out of 2980 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, yet the frame rates achieved at mainstream resolutions tell a more nuanced story than that raw rank suggests.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Overpower responds to resolution changes across four settings presets. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 costs 15 FPS (136 to 121), and moving further to 3840x2160 drops another 18 FPS (121 to 103). That represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low, indicating the RTX 5050's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to keep the frame rate relatively high even at 4K when visual complexity is minimal.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern shifts. The 1080p result of 85 FPS drops to 76 FPS at 1440p (a 9 FPS loss), then falls more sharply to 65 FPS at 4K (an 11 FPS loss from 1440p). The 4K Medium result includes measured minimum and maximum values of 55 and 74 FPS, giving a 19 FPS spread that suggests some scene-dependent variability. This tightening of the gap between 1080p and 1440p compared to Low settings indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as settings increase, but the 4K step still shows meaningful headroom.

High settings follow a similar trajectory: 79 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is notable because it sits exactly at 60 FPS, which is often considered the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 9 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p and the 10 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K are nearly linear, suggesting the rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count at this preset.

Ultra settings produce the steepest scaling curve. The 1080p Ultra result of 66 FPS falls to 58 FPS at 1440p, then to 50 FPS at 4K. The 16 FPS total loss from 1080p to 4K is the largest among all presets, and the 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS indicates the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at this combination of resolution and settings. The data supports a conclusion that the RTX 5050's 2560 shading units and 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance are adequate for 1080p Ultra and 1440p High, but 4K Ultra exceeds what this GPU can sustain at a smooth framerate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets produce playable frame rates, with Low at 136 FPS, Medium at 85 FPS, High at 79 FPS, and Ultra at 66 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 51 FPS, which is substantial, but the step from Medium to High costs only 6 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 13 FPS. For players prioritizing visual fidelity while maintaining a high refresh rate, the High preset at 1080p offers the best balance, delivering 79 FPS without the steep performance penalty of Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests High is the sweet spot. Low runs at 121 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 58 FPS. The Medium and High results are close, with only 6 FPS separating them, but High provides better visual quality for that modest cost. Ultra drops below 60 FPS, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay. The 1440p High result of 70 FPS is respectable and leaves some headroom for scene complexity, as evidenced by the Medium preset's 64 FPS minimum.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. Low runs at 103 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 65 FPS and High to 60 FPS. Ultra falls to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most players consider acceptable. The data indicates that 4K High at 60 FPS is achievable but leaves no margin for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 55 FPS minimum, may cause noticeable stuttering in heavy moments. For 4K, Low is the only preset that provides comfortable headroom, while Medium and High are borderline playable depending on tolerance for frame drops.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows 66 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is playable but noticeably lower than the 79 FPS achieved at High settings, and the 13 FPS difference may not justify the visual upgrade for all players.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Yes, but with limitations. Low settings at 3840x2160 deliver 103 FPS, while Medium and High produce 65 FPS and 60 FPS respectively. Ultra settings drop to 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Players targeting 4K should use Medium or High settings and accept occasional frame dips, as the Medium preset shows a 55 FPS minimum.

Q: How does the RTX 5050's memory configuration affect Overpower performance?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. The data shows that even at 4K Low settings, the GPU achieves 103 FPS, indicating memory bandwidth is sufficient for this game at lower settings. The performance drop at Ultra settings suggests the 8 GB capacity may be reached at higher presets, contributing to the reduced frame rates.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 produces 70 FPS average, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium settings run at 76 FPS but offer reduced visual fidelity, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the i5-12400's 12 threads influence frame rates in Overpower?

A: The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to keep pace with the RTX 5050 at all tested resolutions. The data shows no anomalous frame rate collapses that would indicate CPU bottlenecking, even at 1080p Low where the GPU produces 136 FPS.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset provide a smooth experience?

A: The 4K Medium result shows 65 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum. The 19 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates significant scene-dependent variability, so while the average is playable, some moments may dip below smooth thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5050 and i5-12400 combination produces its highest frame rates. Low settings achieve 136 FPS, which is the fastest result across all resolutions and presets. Medium settings run at 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS, providing a 26 FPS spread that indicates moderate variability. High settings deliver 79 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 66 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 70 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 51 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings run at 121 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS with a 64 FPS minimum and 87 FPS maximum, High at 70 FPS, and Ultra at 58 FPS. The Medium preset's 23 FPS spread between minimum and maximum is slightly narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the increased resolution reduces some of the scene complexity variability. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, with the Low-to-Medium transition accounting for 45 FPS of that reduction.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further. Low settings achieve 103 FPS, which is still above 100 FPS and demonstrates the GPU's capability at lower visual fidelity. Medium settings produce 65 FPS with a 55 FPS minimum and 74 FPS maximum, High settings deliver 60 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 53 FPS, and notably, the gap between Medium and High is only 5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 10 FPS. This suggests that the High preset is relatively efficient at 4K, providing only 5 FPS less than Medium.

The measured data shows consistent behavior across all three resolutions: Low settings always provide the highest frame rates by a significant margin, Medium and High are closely grouped, and Ultra is consistently the most demanding. The 4K results show the narrowest gaps between presets, indicating that resolution becomes the dominant factor at 2160p regardless of settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die. Its base clock of 2317 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz drive 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2500 MHz with a 20 Gbps effective rate across a 128-bit bus, yielding 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the RTX 5050 at the 66th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21035.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K Ultra settings, where the combination produces only 50 FPS. This aligns with the GPU's FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s, which are moderate for 4K rendering. The nearest rivals for the RTX 5050 include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL at 21153 average score (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (1% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 20713 (1.6% faster). These close scores indicate the RTX 5050 sits in a competitive performance band.

At lower resolutions and settings, the GPU shows more headroom. The 136 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests the 8 GB memory capacity and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for less demanding scenes. The 4K Low result of 103 FPS further confirms that memory bandwidth is not a bottleneck at lower settings. However, the significant frame rate drops when moving from Low to Medium at all resolutions indicate that the GPU's compute resources, rather than memory, are the limiting factor at higher presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes from the CPU. Its 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, and the 10 nm process node from Intel contributes to its thermal characteristics.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and single-core score of 2257. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5873 and max-thread score of 5890 suggest consistent scaling across threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18747 and single-thread score of 3456 further characterize its capabilities. These results place the i5-12400 at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683.

In Overpower, the measured FPS data does not show evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU produces 136 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations if they existed. The fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes—from 136 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p to 103 FPS at 4K at Low settings—indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the RTX 5050 at all tested configurations.

The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697 average score (0.1% faster), the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at 18811 (0.7% faster). These close scores suggest the i5-12400 is well-positioned in its performance class, and the differences are negligible for gaming workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 1808th out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 60.7th percentile of all configurations. This rank reflects the mid-tier positioning of both components, with the CPU at the 72nd percentile and the GPU at the 66th percentile among their respective categories. The combination's rank is slightly lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing does not achieve the full potential of either part in this specific game.

The measured FPS data provides context for this ranking. At 1080p, the combination achieves 79 FPS at High settings and 66 FPS at Ultra, which are respectable but not exceptional results. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is notably below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest settings. The ranking of 1808th suggests there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly those with more powerful GPUs.

However, the rank should be interpreted alongside the actual performance numbers. The combination delivers 136 FPS at 1080p Low, which is competitive for esports-style play, and 103 FPS at 4K Low, which is a strong result for 4K gaming at lower settings. The 1440p High result of 70 FPS is also a solid outcome for mainstream gaming. The rank of 1808th out of 2980 indicates that while this combination is not at the top end of the database, it provides playable performance across a wide range of resolutions and settings, with the data showing no configuration where the frame rate becomes unplayable.