Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a performance profile in Overpower that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings, with the data showing a clear shift from GPU-bound behavior at lower resolutions to a more balanced, but still fluid, experience at 4K. This combo ranks in the 82.9th percentile of all tested configurations for this title, placing it at position 299 out of 1744 combos, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the 12th-gen six-core processor and the Blackwell-based graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second reveal a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 230.7 FPS, which drops to 204.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 176 FPS at 4K. This translates to an 11.4% performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 23.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The relatively modest drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings suggests that the GPU is not yet fully saturated at the lower resolution, with the CPU maintaining a significant influence on the frame rate.

The scaling behavior changes dramatically when moving to higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the 1080p result is 112.4 FPS, falling to 99.5 FPS at 1440p and 85 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops here are more pronounced: 11.5% from 1080p to 1440p and 24.4% from 1080p to 4K. This pattern indicates that as graphical load increases, the RTX 5070 becomes the primary limiting factor, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 192-bit bus handling the increased data throughput. The delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution highlights this: at 1080p, the gap is 118.3 FPS (230.7 vs 112.4), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 91 FPS (176 vs 85), confirming that higher resolutions compress the performance envelope.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing holds the 299th position out of 1744 total combos. This places it in the upper echelon of configurations, with only 16.4% of tested setups delivering higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects the synergy between the components: the i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to feed the RTX 5070 without creating a bottleneck in most scenarios, as evidenced by its 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i7-8700, which scores 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, despite being a high-end workstation part, scores 0.4% lower in the aggregate benchmark, indicating that the i5-12400’s Alder Lake architecture delivers competitive per-thread performance. For the GPU, the RTX 5070’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.2% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (0.5% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.6% higher). This places the RTX 5070 in a performance tier that is competitive with previous-generation flagship cards, though its 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates that several higher-end options exist.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Overpower, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, the GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. Its memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR7 across a 192-bit bus, yielding a peak bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This memory subsystem is critical for the game’s texture streaming and asset loading, as evidenced by the performance scaling from Medium to Ultra settings.

The data shows that the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as settings increase. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 230.7 FPS, which is likely constrained by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 85 FPS, a 63.2% reduction from the Low setting at the same resolution. This indicates that the GPU’s shading units (6144), texture mapping units (192), and render output units (80) are fully engaged at the higher fidelity preset. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, while not directly benchmarked in this title, contribute to the overall DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which the game likely leverages for advanced rendering features. The GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 482.3 GTexel/s texture rate are directly reflected in the measured frame rates, with the card demonstrating a strong ability to maintain playable performance even at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces 230.7 FPS, while Medium yields 141.5 FPS, High reaches 133.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 89.2 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset introduces significant graphical features that tax the GPU. The step from High to Ultra is smaller, at 21 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest quality options.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. Low settings produce 204.5 FPS, which is an 11.4% reduction from 1080p. Medium delivers 125.9 FPS, High achieves 119.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 99.5 FPS. The relative ordering remains consistent, with the delta between Low and Ultra being 105 FPS at this resolution. Notably, the difference between Medium and High at 1440p is only 6 FPS, suggesting that the visual upgrade from Medium to High is less demanding than the jump from Low to Medium.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens further. Low settings yield 176 FPS, Medium produces 106.5 FPS, High reaches 100.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 85 FPS. The reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 28.5 FPS, while at Ultra, the reduction is 14.5 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is more consistently the limiting factor, as the CPU has more headroom to keep up with the increased pixel throughput. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 85 FPS, remains well within the bounds of smooth gameplay for an action title, though it is 27.4 FPS lower than the 1440p Ultra result.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 133.4 FPS offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance, providing a 21 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a 71.9 FPS advantage over Medium. For players seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 230.7 FPS is available, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 1440p, the High setting at 119.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers a near-120 FPS experience that is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 125.9 FPS offers a marginal 6 FPS improvement but likely sacrifices notable visual quality. The Ultra preset at 99.5 FPS is still playable, but the 20.4 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains, depending on the display’s refresh rate.

At 4K, the High preset at 100.7 FPS is the recommended setting, as it exceeds the 100 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 106.5 FPS offers a slight edge in frame rate, but the difference is only 5.8 FPS, making High the better choice for visual quality. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS is viable for those prioritizing image quality, but it represents a 15.7% reduction from High, which may be noticeable in fast-paced action sequences. The data clearly indicates that the High preset provides the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with frame rates ranging from 100.7 FPS at 4K to 133.4 FPS at 1080p, making it the safest recommendation for this combo.