Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions tells a revealing story about where the bottleneck lives in this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the combo delivers 229 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 221.6 FPS, a modest reduction of about 3.2%. The jump to 4K Low shows 201.4 FPS, which is still remarkably high but represents a more noticeable step down from the 1080p figure.

The pattern shifts when looking at higher settings presets. At Ultra settings, the progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K goes 129.3 → 118.1 → 101.1 FPS. The percentage drops between each step are roughly 8.7% and 14.4% respectively. This is a steeper decline than what appears at Low settings, suggesting that as graphical load increases, the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as the limiting factor.

What is particularly interesting is the spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 99.7 FPS (229 vs 129.3). At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly to 103.5 FPS (221.6 vs 118.1). At 4K, the gap expands to 100.3 FPS (201.4 vs 101.1). The consistency of this spread across resolutions implies that the RTX 4080 SUPER has enough headroom that even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate remains well above playable thresholds, while the CPU keeps pace without becoming a severe constraint at lower resolutions.

The data indicates that this combo scales gracefully. The 4K High result of 118.7 FPS versus 1080p High at 154.4 FPS represents a 23.1% reduction, which is a reasonable cost for quadrupling the pixel count. The fact that 4K Low still produces 201.4 FPS suggests the GPU is rarely idle waiting on the CPU, even at the lowest settings where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this pairing holds the rank of 119 out of 1,744 combos. That places it in roughly the top 6.8% of all tested configurations, which is an exceptionally strong showing. The percentile data reinforces this: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile against all GPUs.

The rank is notable because it reflects the synergy between the two components. A higher-ranked CPU alone would not guarantee this result, nor would a more powerful GPU in isolation. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough processing throughput to keep the RTX 4080 SUPER fed. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture-heavy scenes in Overpower do not cause stutter or frame drops.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks, the i5-12400F scores an average of 19,221, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,210 (a delta of just 0.1%). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-1335U by 0.3% and trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%. These small deltas suggest that CPU performance is not the differentiator here; the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in Overpower. The AMD EPYC 7773X trails by 1.3%, further confirming that the i5-12400F is well-positioned among its peers.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER averages 53,610 in synthetic tests, sitting 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 0.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M. The lead grows to 2.1% over the RX 7700S and 2.9% over the RTX 5070 Ti. This margin, while modest, translates into the observed FPS advantages in Overpower.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors packed into a 379 mm² die. The base clock runs at 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. Memory operates at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective throughput, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth over a 256-bit bus.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is significant for Overpower. At 4K Ultra, the game is likely consuming substantial memory for high-resolution textures, and the data shows 101.1 FPS at that setting. This is not a scenario where VRAM becomes a limiting factor; the 16 GB pool provides ample headroom. The GDDR6X type ensures high bandwidth, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing even when the action intensifies.

The GPU's shading units number 10,240, with 320 texture mapping units and 112 ROPs. It also includes 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. These specifications enable pixel rates of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rates of 816.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS indicates that raw compute is abundant, which aligns with the high FPS observed across all settings.

The GPU's thermal design power is 320 W, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. It uses a triple-slot design with a 16-pin power connector. The card measures 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. These physical attributes are relevant for case compatibility but do not directly impact Overpower performance. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, which is more than sufficient for this workload.

What the benchmark results suggest is that the RTX 4080 SUPER is never the bottleneck in Overpower, even at 4K Ultra. The 101.1 FPS floor is well above what most displays can refresh at, making this GPU a strong match for high-refresh-rate gaming at any resolution in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 129.3 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. However, the jump to High at 154.4 FPS represents a 19.4% improvement while presumably sacrificing some visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 169.6 FPS and Low at 229 FPS show diminishing returns for those chasing maximum frame rates.

At 1440p, Ultra runs at 118.1 FPS, which is still very playable. High at 141.1 FPS offers a noticeable boost. Medium at 147.5 FPS is nearly identical to High, suggesting that the difference between these two presets is minimal in terms of performance cost. Low at 221.6 FPS is for competitive play where every frame counts.

The 4K results are where the trade-offs become most apparent. Ultra produces 101.1 FPS, which dips just below the 120 FPS threshold that many gamers prefer for fast action. High at 118.7 FPS is close to that target. Medium at 126.3 FPS crosses it comfortably. Low at 201.4 FPS is overkill for most displays but shows the GPU's raw capability.

Based on the data, the best balance for most users would be High settings at any resolution. At 4K, High gives 118.7 FPS, which is only slightly below the 120 FPS mark. At 1440p, High at 141.1 FPS and 1080p High at 154.4 FPS both provide excellent experiences without the performance hit of Ultra. The Ultra preset is viable, but the measured numbers indicate that High offers a better FPS-per-visual-cost ratio.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Overpower?

A: The highest average FPS is 229, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Overpower?

A: It ranks 119 out of 1,744 tested combos, placing it in the top 6.8% of all configurations.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 129.3 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 101.1 FPS, a reduction of 28.2 FPS (21.8%).

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a higher percentile ranking?

A: The GPU ranks higher at the 88th percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 77th percentile against all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How close is the i5-12400F's average benchmark score to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19,221, which is just 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,210.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a solid foundation for gaming workloads.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (229 FPS) suggests that the i5-12400F can handle high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3dmark single-thread score of 909, is sufficient for the game's main thread. The multi-thread scores, such as 5,912 in 3dmark max threads and 16,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, show that the CPU has enough headroom for background tasks while gaming.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs places it above average. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores nearly identically, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which is slightly faster. The AMD EPYC 7773X trails by 1.3%, which is a server-class chip not typically used for gaming. This positioning means the i5-12400F offers competitive performance for its class, though it is not a top-tier processor.

The fact that the combo ranks 119th out of 1,744 suggests that the CPU is not holding the GPU back significantly. If the CPU were a major constraint, we would expect to see larger FPS drops when moving from 4K to 1080p at the same settings. Instead, the scaling is relatively modest, indicating that the i5-12400F provides adequate throughput for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Overpower. The 65 W TDP also means thermal management is straightforward, allowing sustained boost clocks during extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 229, Medium 169.6, High 154.4, and Ultra 129.3. The progression shows a clear cost for each step up in visual quality. The gap between Low and Medium is 59.4 FPS, which is substantial, while the gap between Medium and High is 15.2 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 25.1 FPS. This pattern suggests that the Medium preset offers a good balance, but High is close behind in performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 221.6, Medium 147.5, High 141.1, and Ultra 118.1. The difference between Medium and High narrows to just 6.4 FPS, making them nearly interchangeable in practice. The drop from High to Ultra is 23 FPS, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p results. Low remains the outlier at 221.6 FPS, showing that the GPU can push very high frame rates when the visual load is reduced.

At 3840x2160, the numbers are: Low 201.4, Medium 126.3, High 118.7, and Ultra 101.1. The Medium and High presets are only 7.6 FPS apart, again indicating that the performance difference between these two settings is minimal. The Ultra preset falls below 120 FPS, which may be noticeable on high-refresh-rate displays. Low at 201.4 FPS still exceeds 200 FPS, demonstrating that even at 4K, this combo can deliver elite frame rates when settings are lowered.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers over 200 FPS, which is exceptional. The Ultra preset stays above 100 FPS even at 4K, which is a strong result for a demanding action game. The data shows that this combination is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at any resolution, with the primary trade-off being between visual fidelity and frame rate headroom.