Overpower

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers 134.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 123 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls further to 104.1 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 22%, which is modest compared to what would be expected if the GPU were the sole bottleneck.

At Low settings, the game appears to be partially CPU-limited at 1080p. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads boosting up to 4.60 GHz, can push high frame rates, but the RX 7600 XT's 22.57 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is still sufficient to keep up. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the CPU's single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 960) becomes a factor, as frame rates plateau rather than scaling purely with resolution.

In contrast, at High and Ultra settings, resolution scaling tells a different story. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 75.8 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 69 FPS; and at 4K High, it reaches 60.2 FPS. The 4K-to-1080p ratio here is about 0.79, indicating a more GPU-bound scenario. The Ultra preset shows the steepest falloff: 66.3 FPS at 1080p, 58.9 FPS at 1440p, and 47.8 FPS at 4K. This 28% reduction from 1080p to 4K Ultra confirms the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher quality settings.

The Medium preset sits between these extremes: 86.8 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 63.3 FPS at 4K. The scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound rendering. The data implies that Overpower's engine scales predictably with resolution, and the RX 7600 XT's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at 4K, especially at higher settings where texture bandwidth demands grow.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Overpower, this VRAM capacity is likely a non-issue at any tested resolution, as even 4K Ultra rarely exceeds 16 GB in modern titles. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), which is a modest speed for the class. The benchmark data shows the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 17132 and a percentile ranking of 63 among all GPUs, placing it in the mid-range tier.

The GPU's boost clock of 2755 MHz and game clock of 2470 MHz contribute to its compute throughput. With 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, the RX 7600 XT achieves a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s. These figures explain why 4K High is playable at 60.2 FPS but 4K Ultra falls to 47.8 FPS — the extra shading work at Ultra (likely more complex lighting and shadow calculations) exceeds what the 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 can sustain at that pixel density.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RX 7600 (deltaPct -0.6) and the RTX 2060 SUPER (deltaPct 1.9). In Overpower, the RX 7600 XT's 4K Ultra result of 47.8 FPS suggests it trades blows with these cards, though game-specific optimization matters more than raw synthetic scores. The 16 GB VRAM is a differentiator — while the RTX 3070 Mobile (a rival at deltaPct -1.9) has less capacity, the RX 7600 XT's advantage shows in texture-heavy scenes at 4K, where memory pressure is highest.

The GPU's 190 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are relevant for sustained performance. The x8 link could theoretically bottleneck at 4K if the CPU had to feed data faster, but the measured FPS shows no such limitation — 4K Low hits 104.1 FPS, proving adequate bandwidth for the game's demands.

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core provide ample on-die storage. In Overpower, the CPU's role becomes apparent at low settings and high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 134.1 FPS — but the GPU is nowhere near its limit at that setting, suggesting the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 960, PassMark single-thread of 3634) is the ceiling.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, shown by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and a PassMark multithread score of 25032, are more relevant at 4K where the GPU is the bottleneck. At 4K Ultra (47.8 FPS), the CPU has plenty of headroom — the game's draw calls and physics are unlikely to stress all 16 threads. The 3DMark max-threads score of 7307 and 16-thread score of 7314 confirm strong scaling across cores, but Overpower appears to be a title that favors fewer, faster cores.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 82 among all CPUs places it above the median, and its nearest rivals include the Core i7-13620H (deltaPct 0.1) and the Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct -0.5). In game-specific terms, the 13400F's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is critical for maintaining frame pacing at 1080p Low, where the 0.1% lows would be most affected by CPU stalls. The data shows only average FPS, but the scaling from 1080p Low (134.1) to 1440p Low (123) — a mere 8% drop — indicates the CPU is holding frame rates steady until the GPU becomes the limit at higher resolutions.

# FAQ

Q: Why does the FPS drop so little from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings?

A: At Low settings, the RX 7600 XT is not fully utilized, so the i5-13400F's 4.60 GHz boost clock becomes the limiting factor. The drop from 134.1 to 123 FPS (about 8%) is smaller than the pixel count increase (1.78x) because the CPU is the bottleneck, not the GPU.

Q: Is 16 GB VRAM necessary for Overpower at 4K?

A: The data shows 4K Ultra runs at 47.8 FPS with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. While the game likely doesn't require all 16 GB at these settings, the capacity ensures no texture thrashing occurs at 4K High (60.2 FPS) or Ultra, unlike 8 GB cards which might show stutters.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The RX 7600 XT's PassMark G3D score of 17132 is 0.6% lower than the RX 7600 (score 20258) and 1.9% higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER (score 19774). In Overpower, the 4K High result of 60.2 FPS suggests it performs in line with these synthetic deltas, though game optimizations can shift the balance.

Q: Should I use the High or Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, High delivers 69 FPS while Ultra drops to 58.9 FPS. The 10 FPS difference (about 15%) for the Ultra preset may not be worth the visual gain, making High the smoother option for 60+ FPS play.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 134.1 FPS, but the GPU could likely render more frames if the CPU weren't the limit. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and 2-thread score of 1880 indicate the CPU's single-core performance caps frame rates in lighter settings.

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 69 FPS offers a strong balance. It's well above the 4K High result (60.2 FPS) while providing more detail than 1080p High (75.8 FPS). For 4K, only Low (104.1 FPS) or Medium (63.3 FPS) exceed 60 FPS.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the settings ladder shows: Low at 134.1 FPS, Medium at 86.8 FPS, High at 75.8 FPS, and Ultra at 66.3 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a steep 47.3 FPS drop, indicating Medium introduces significant visual effects that tax the GPU. High to Ultra is a smaller 9.5 FPS reduction, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 123 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS, High at 69 FPS, and Ultra at 58.9 FPS. The Medium setting here is 11.8 FPS lower than at 1080p, while Low only loses 11.1 FPS — again showing CPU-limitation at Low. The Ultra result drops below 60 FPS, making it less ideal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the performance is: Low at 104.1 FPS, Medium at 63.3 FPS, High at 60.2 FPS, and Ultra at 47.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 40.8 FPS, the largest relative drop across all resolutions, confirming that 4K combined with Medium settings places heavy demand on the GPU's 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. High and Medium are nearly identical (60.2 vs 63.3), suggesting that at 4K, the GPU's compute limits supersede settings differences — the pixel fill rate of 176.3 GPixel/s is the binding constraint.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data points to 1440p High as the sweet spot for this combination. At 69 FPS, it clears the 60 FPS threshold with margin while providing a substantial resolution advantage over 1080p. The 1440p Medium preset (75 FPS) is also viable, but High offers better visuals for only 6 FPS less — a worthwhile trade. At 1080p, High (75.8 FPS) is preferable to Ultra (66.3 FPS) unless the user prioritizes maximum fidelity; the 9.5 FPS difference may be perceptible on high-refresh displays.

For 4K users, the choices are constrained: High (60.2 FPS) barely hits 60, while Medium (63.3 FPS) provides a small buffer. Low (104.1 FPS) is the only 4K setting with substantial headroom, but it sacrifices most visual quality. The recommendation is 4K Medium if the display supports adaptive sync, or 1440p High for the best overall experience. Avoid 4K Ultra (47.8 FPS) unless the user accepts sub-60 performance.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1101 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all combos. This is a mid-tier ranking, consistent with the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 63 and the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 82. The CPU is a stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU is more average — the overall rank reflects the GPU's position as the limiting factor.

The rank suggests that in the broader ecosystem of tested hardware, this combo outperforms roughly 63% of configurations. However, the synthetic benchmark deltas tell a nuanced story: the CPU's nearest rival, the Core i7-13620H, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, while the GPU's nearest rival, the RX 7600, is 0.6% ahead. This means the combo's rank is fragile — a slight driver update or game patch could shift it several places. The gap to the top end of the ranking is substantial, as combos with higher-tier GPUs (e.g., those above the 63rd percentile) would deliver significantly higher 4K Ultra frame rates than the 47.8 FPS measured here.

In the context of Overpower specifically, the combo's rank of 1101 implies that while it handles 1080p and 1440p well, it is not optimized for 4K Ultra. The data suggests that users seeking higher ranks should prioritize a GPU upgrade before a CPU upgrade, as the RX 7600 XT is the binding constraint at higher resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM is an asset for future titles, but in Overpower, the GPU's raw compute — not memory capacity — determines the outcome.