Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a 1080p experience in Overpower that is firmly GPU-bound at higher settings, but the scaling pattern reveals a nuanced bottleneck shift as resolution and quality presets change. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 136.4 FPS, dropping to 77.9 FPS at High and 66.4 FPS at Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 52.3 FPS (from 136.4 to 84.1), which is a massive 38% performance hit for a single preset step, indicating that the game’s Medium preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average from 77.9 FPS to 69.4 FPS, a 10.9% drop, while the jump from 1440p to 4K at High brings 69.4 FPS down to 57.4 FPS, a 17.3% decline. This pattern—where the percentage loss roughly doubles with each resolution step—suggests the RX 7600 XT is the primary limiter; the i5-12400F’s six cores with 12 threads and boost clock of 4.40 GHz are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 4K Low, where the combo still reaches 103.6 FPS.

The most telling resolution scaling data comes from the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system hits 136.4 FPS, which drops only 11.7% to 120.4 FPS at 1440p, and then falls 13.9% to 103.6 FPS at 4K. This relatively flat scaling curve at Low settings implies that at 1080p Low, the i5-12400F is nearing its ceiling; the 136.4 FPS figure is likely close to the CPU’s maximum frame output in this game. At 4K Low, the 103.6 FPS result is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, proving that even at the highest resolution, the CPU does not become a severe constraint when graphical load is minimal. In contrast, the Ultra preset shows a steeper decline: 66.4 FPS at 1080p, 58.6 FPS at 1440p, and 49.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 50 FPS, and the 25% drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra (66.4 to 49.8) confirms that the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width are being saturated by the game’s highest visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1,744 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Overpower, this pairing sits at rank 1099, placing it in the 37th percentile of all combos. This is a modest ranking that reflects the GPU’s position in the broader hardware landscape—the RX 7600 XT scores in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs, while the i5-12400F ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPUs. The discrepancy between the CPU’s higher percentile and the combo’s lower rank indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that the i5-12400F has substantial headroom; its average benchmark score of 19,221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K’s 19,210 (0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1335U’s 19,167 (0.3% delta), while it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by just 0.7% (19,364). This means the CPU is competitive with older high-end parts and modern mid-range mobile chips, but it is paired with a GPU that, while capable, does not push the combo into the upper echelons of the ranking table.

The combo’s rank of 1099 out of 1,744 suggests that a significant portion of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in Overpower. However, this ranking must be interpreted with the understanding that many of those higher-ranked combos likely pair the same or better CPUs with more powerful GPUs. The RX 7600 XT’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600, which scores 20,258 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at 19,774 (1.9% lower), showing that this GPU is positioned at a specific performance tier. The data does not show any combination where the i5-12400F is paired with a significantly stronger GPU, so the 1099 rank is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-range standing rather than any CPU deficiency.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is a substantial asset for Overpower at 4K resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Medium, the combo delivers 67.1 FPS, which is only 2.3 FPS less than the 1440p High result of 69.4 FPS. This suggests that the 16 GB VRAM capacity prevents memory-related stutters or texture thrashing at 4K, allowing the GPU to maintain playable frame rates even when the resolution stresses the memory subsystem. The GPU’s boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz contribute to its throughput, with a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to the measured passmark G3D score of 17,132, which places the GPU in the 63rd percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU’s performance in Overpower is best understood through its frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the gap between Low (136.4 FPS) and Ultra (66.4 FPS) is 70 FPS, which is a 51% reduction. This massive delta indicates that the game’s Ultra preset includes effects that are extremely demanding on the GPU’s 2,048 shading units and 64 ROPs. The RT cores (32) and the DirectX 12 Ultimate support do not appear to provide a measurable advantage in this title, as the frame rates at Ultra are the lowest of any preset across all resolutions. Interestingly, the GPU’s performance relative to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks—the RX 7600 XT scores 20,146 on average, which is 1.9% higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 19,774—does not translate to a dominant position in Overpower; the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is adequate for 60 FPS at 4K High (57.4 FPS) but struggles to maintain that threshold at 4K Ultra (49.8 FPS).

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the data clearly indicates that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where the combo produces 66.4 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 58.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and at 4K Ultra it falls further to 49.8 FPS. The High preset offers the best balance across all resolutions: 77.9 FPS at 1080p, 69.4 FPS at 1440p, and 57.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is slightly below 60 FPS, but it is only 2.6 FPS short, which is a minor trade-off for the visual fidelity gain over Medium. The Medium preset provides 84.1 FPS at 1080p and 73.3 FPS at 1440p, both comfortably above 60 FPS, and at 4K it delivers 67.1 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS with a quality preset above Low. Given that the Medium preset at 4K (67.1 FPS) outperforms the High preset at 4K (57.4 FPS) by 9.7 FPS, the recommendation is to use Medium for 4K gaming, High for 1440p, and either High or Ultra for 1080p depending on whether the player prioritizes frame rate or visual quality.

The Low preset should be avoided unless maximum frame rates are the sole objective, as it produces 136.4 FPS at 1080p and 103.6 FPS at 4K, but the visual degradation is severe. The data shows that the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 52.3 FPS, which is a 38% reduction, but the Medium preset still delivers 84.1 FPS—well above the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, the most efficient preset for this combo is Medium at 4K or High at 1440p; both provide a quality experience without sacrificing playability. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p (136.4 FPS) offers the highest refresh rate headroom, but the 120.4 FPS at 1440p Low is a better compromise between resolution and speed.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 136.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at 4K Medium the combo delivers 67.1 FPS, and at 4K High it produces 57.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 49.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F’s average benchmark score of 19,221 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210), 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19,167), and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19,364).

Q: What is the impact of raising settings from Low to Medium at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops from 120.4 FPS on Low to 73.3 FPS on Medium, a reduction of 47.1 FPS or 39%.

Q: Is the RX 7600 XT’s 16 GB VRAM beneficial for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth allows the combo to maintain 67.1 FPS at 4K Medium, which is only 2.3 FPS lower than the 1440p High result, indicating sufficient memory capacity for 4K textures.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1099 out of 1,744 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Overpower, placing it in the lower half of the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 65 W TDP make it an efficient mid-range desktop part, and its benchmark results confirm its capability. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to keep up with the GPU’s output, and the data shows it does so admirably at all resolutions. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,332 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a game that scales well with single-threaded performance. The CPU’s passmark multithread score of 19,433 and its 3DMark max threads score of 5,912 suggest that even under full load, the processor has ample headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RX 7600 XT.

The i5-12400F’s nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (-0.7% delta), demonstrating that this budget-oriented chip performs on par with older high-end parts and modern mobile chips. The 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs means that the i5-12400F is stronger than the average processor in the database, and its 4.40 GHz boost clock ensures that it can drive high frame rates in Overpower. The measured FPS data supports this: the 136.4 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU’s practical limit, but this is not a limitation because the GPU cannot exceed that frame rate at higher settings anyway. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and LGA 1700 socket make it an accessible upgrade path, and its 10 nm process node keeps power consumption in check, allowing the GPU to operate at its full 190 W TDP without thermal throttling from the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 136.4 FPS on Low, 84.1 FPS on Medium, 77.9 FPS on High, and 66.4 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy where each preset step above Low incurs a significant cost; the difference between Low and Medium is 52.3 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is only 6.2 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11.5 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is the most demanding step, likely introducing shadows or post-processing effects that heavily tax the GPU. At 2560x1440, the results are 120.4 FPS on Low, 73.3 FPS on Medium, 69.4 FPS on High, and 58.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p data shows a similar pattern, with a 47.1 FPS drop from Low to Medium, but the gap between Medium and High narrows to 3.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.8 FPS. The 4K results at 3840x2160 are 103.6 FPS on Low, 67.1 FPS on Medium, 57.4 FPS on High, and 49.8 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the Low to Medium drop is 36.5 FPS, Medium to High is 9.7 FPS, and High to Ultra is 7.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the incremental cost of each preset step diminishes.

The overall trend across all resolutions is that the Low preset provides the highest frame rates by a wide margin, but the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. The data shows that the combo can achieve 60 FPS at 4K only on Medium (67.1 FPS) and Low (103.6 FPS), while 4K High (57.4 FPS) and Ultra (49.8 FPS) fall short. At 1440p, all presets except Ultra (58.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, and at 1080p, all presets including Ultra (66.4 FPS) meet the 60 FPS target. The measured FPS values show no minimum or maximum frame rate data, so all conclusions are based on average FPS, which is the primary metric for assessing playability. The 4K Medium result of 67.1 FPS is particularly notable because it is only 2.3 FPS lower than the 1440p High result of 69.4 FPS, suggesting that the GPU’s 16 GB memory capacity and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle 4K textures without a significant performance penalty compared to 1440p High settings.