Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a classic mid-range combination that shows its age in Overpower, delivering a playable but not dominant experience. The data indicates that the GTX 1070 is the primary limiting factor, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to push frame rates significantly when graphical load is reduced. This combo ranks in the bottom 15% of tested configurations, at position 1477 out of 1744, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from the top-tier setups in the database.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 108.3 FPS, but this drops to 78.4 FPS at 4K Low. This 27.6% reduction in frame rate from the lowest to highest resolution indicates that the GPU is handling a significantly heavier pixel workload, yet it still manages to maintain respectable numbers at lower graphical presets.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. When moving from 1080p Ultra (50.8 FPS) to 4K Ultra (39.1 FPS), the frame rate drops by 23%. This pattern suggests that the GTX 1070’s 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are being stressed, but the performance degradation is not catastrophic, implying that the game’s engine is well-optimized for this older architecture.

The most telling data point is the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 4K, Low produces 78.4 FPS while Ultra yields 39.1 FPS—a difference of 39.3 FPS. This wide delta shows that the visual features enabled by the Ultra preset are extremely taxing on the Pascal architecture. The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal, as the i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide enough processing power to feed the GPU at all resolutions, making the frame rate drops almost entirely attributable to the graphics card’s rendering limits.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution, with the highest average frame rate of 108.3 FPS at Low settings. Even at Ultra, 1080p yields 50.8 FPS, which is higher than the 4K Low result of 78.4 FPS, indicating that 1080p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the combo averages 91.8 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 61.8 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but High settings fall to 53.8 FPS, indicating that 60 FPS is not achievable at higher presets.

Q: How does the GTX 1070’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070’s average benchmark score is 12331, placing it 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and 1.3% behind the GeForce GTX 880M. It trails the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER by 1.4%, showing that it remains competitive with much newer budget cards.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No, the data suggests the opposite. The i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and multi-core score of 5912 indicate strong performance. The significant FPS jumps when lowering graphics settings, such as from 46.3 FPS to 78.4 FPS at 4K, prove that the GPU is the bottleneck, not the processor.

Q: What is the impact of Ultra settings on performance?

A: Ultra settings are punishing for this combo. At 4K, Ultra produces 39.1 FPS, which is 39.3 FPS lower than Low settings at the same resolution. Even at 1080p, Ultra yields 50.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that Ultra presets are not viable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM suffice for 4K gaming?

A: The 8 GB GDDR5 memory on the GTX 1070 provides enough capacity for 4K Low settings (78.4 FPS), but higher presets suffer. The drop from 78.4 FPS at Low to 47.9 FPS at Medium at 4K suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are stressed beyond their optimal range at higher quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070’s specifications directly explain its performance in Overpower. The GPU features a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, with 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs. These specifications allow for a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, which are solid figures for a 2016 card but are now outclassed by modern offerings.

The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 2002 MHz with a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for Overpower, as the game’s textures at 4K Ultra demand significant memory throughput. The data shows that at 4K Medium, the combo achieves 47.9 FPS, which is only 1.6 FPS higher than 4K High (46.3 FPS), suggesting that the GPU hits a memory bandwidth wall that prevents higher settings from translating into better visual quality without a major FPS penalty.

The GTX 1070’s DirectX 12 support (12_1) is adequate for the game, and its Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensures modern rendering paths are accessible. However, the GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show a clear correlation: as resolution increases, the GPU’s compute resources are stretched thinner, resulting in the observed FPS drops. This is particularly evident when comparing 1080p Ultra (50.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (45.5 FPS) and finally 4K Ultra (39.1 FPS), with each step representing a substantial increase in pixel count that the Pascal architecture struggles to handle.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 108.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings drop to 66.4 FPS, still comfortable for standard 60 Hz displays. High settings yield 61.1 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target, while Ultra dips to 50.8 FPS, indicating that the highest preset requires compromises.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably. Low settings maintain a strong 91.8 FPS, but Medium falls to 61.8 FPS. High settings produce 53.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.5 FPS. The 1440p results suggest that this combo is best suited for Low or Medium presets at this resolution, as High and Ultra fail to maintain a smooth 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 struggles significantly. Low settings still manage 78.4 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High to 46.3 FPS, and Ultra to 39.1 FPS. The 4K data reveals a nonlinear scaling pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is 30.5 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 1.6 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset introduces a significant GPU workload, but High adds little visual value for the performance cost, making Medium the most efficient choice at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, High settings (61.1 FPS) provide the best experience, as they offer a good visual upgrade over Medium (66.4 FPS) while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra (50.8 FPS) is not recommended, as the 10.3 FPS loss over High is not justified by the marginal visual improvements.

For 1440p, Medium settings (61.8 FPS) are the clear choice. This preset achieves exactly the 60 FPS target while providing a balanced visual quality. High (53.8 FPS) and Ultra (45.5 FPS) both fall below 60 FPS, making them less desirable for smooth gameplay. Low (91.8 FPS) is viable for competitive play, but Medium offers a better visual experience without sacrificing performance.

At 4K, Low settings (78.4 FPS) are the only viable option for smooth gameplay. Medium (47.9 FPS), High (46.3 FPS), and Ultra (39.1 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS, and the minimal differences between them (1.6 FPS between Medium and High) suggest that the GPU cannot handle the increased workload. For 4K users, Low is the recommended preset, as it offers a playable frame rate, albeit with reduced graphical fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F proves to be a capable partner for the GTX 1070 in Overpower. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU provides ample processing power for the game’s engine. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, along with a 65 W TDP, allow for sustained performance without thermal throttling in most systems.

The CPU’s benchmark scores confirm its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16518 in multi-core and 2332 in single-core, demonstrating excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 3DMark results show a similar pattern: 909 in single-thread, 1699 in 2-thread, and 5912 in max-thread tests. These scores place the i5-12400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors on the market.

The CPU’s nearest rivals highlight its position. The i5-12400F scores 19221 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3%. This data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Overpower, as its performance is competitive with much newer and more expensive processors. The observed FPS gains when lowering graphics settings—such as the 29.9 FPS increase from 1080p High to Low—are entirely attributable to the GPU’s reduced workload, confirming that the CPU has sufficient headroom to support the GTX 1070 at all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The i5-12400F + GTX 1070 combination ranks 1477 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the bottom 15% of all systems. This ranking reflects the GPU’s age, as the GTX 1070’s average benchmark score of 12331 places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. The CPU’s high percentile (77th) does not compensate for the GPU’s mid-range standing.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show that the GTX 1070 is still competitive with some modern cards. It scores 0.7% higher than the Quadro K4200, but trails the GTX 880M by 1.3%, the GTX 1650 SUPER by 1.4%, and the Tesla K20Xm by 1.7%. This indicates that while the GTX 1070 is not obsolete, it is firmly in the lower half of current GPU performance.

The combo’s rank is primarily determined by the GPU’s limitations. The measured FPS data shows that the system can achieve high frame rates at lower settings (108.3 FPS at 1080p Low), but it struggles at higher presets and resolutions. This suggests that the combo is best suited for gamers who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, as it excels in performance-oriented configurations but cannot handle the demands of Ultra settings. The rank of 1477 out of 1744 is a reflection of this trade-off, placing it below the majority of systems that feature more modern GPUs capable of higher settings at all resolutions.