Overpower

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers playable performance in Overpower, but its ranking reveals a pairing that is heavily skewed toward CPU capability. The data shows a system that can handle high refresh rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K in Overpower is steep and clearly demonstrates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 74 FPS at 1920x1080 to 66 FPS at 2560x1440, and then down to 56 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% reduction in average FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 15% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU is running out of pixel-pushing capability as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the same trend is visible but with higher absolute numbers. The system delivers 118 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 105 FPS at 1440p, and then falls to 89 FPS at 4K. While the 4K Low result is still above the 60 FPS threshold, the 25% performance loss from 1080p to 4K shows that even at the lowest graphical preset, the RTX 2060 cannot maintain the frame rates that the CPU is capable of feeding. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution underscores this point: at 1080p, the spread is 61 FPS (from 118 to 57), while at 4K, the spread narrows to 46 FPS (from 89 to 43).

The frame time data from the Medium preset provides additional insight into the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 63 and the maximum is 85, giving a variance of 22 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min/max range is 56 to 76, a variance of 20 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 47 to 64, a variance of 17 FPS. This narrowing variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving less headroom for frame rate spikes but also indicating that the CPU is not causing stutter.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking of tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits at rank 2933 out of 3713 tested combos. This places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 79% of combinations deliver better performance in this game. The rank indicates that while this system is functional, it is far from optimal for Overpower, especially when considering the CPU's relative strength.

The CPU itself, the Intel Core i5-13400F, ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362 (a -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365 (a -0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% behind. This shows the i5-13400F is a strong mid-range processor, essentially trading blows with high-end laptop chips and desktop parts from the previous generation.

In contrast, the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, ranks in the 58th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 (a 0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M with a score of 15270 (a 0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with a score of 15199 (a 0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 with a score of 15171 (a 0.8% delta). The fact that a modern mid-range card like the RTX 2060 is statistically tied with a decade-old flagship (GTX 580) and an integrated GPU (Radeon 680M) in synthetic benchmarks highlights its age and limited headroom in modern titles.

This discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile (77) and the GPU's lower percentile (58) is the core reason for the combo's low rank. The processor is capable of much more, but the graphics card holds the system back.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that provides substantial multi-threaded headroom for Overpower. The processor's architecture, Raptor Lake, uses a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores, and its boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, which helps with data-heavy workloads.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 in multi-core and 3191 in single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 25032, with a single-thread score of 3634. These numbers indicate a processor that is well-suited for gaming, as it can handle both the game logic and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck.

However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint in Overpower. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 118 FPS, which is a strong result. The fact that dropping the resolution from 1080p to 4K at Low settings reduces the average FPS by only 29 FPS (from 118 to 89) while the CPU workload remains relatively constant indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain similar across resolutions.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as shown by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, is more than adequate for the game's demands. The 4-thread score of 3459 and 8-thread score of 5591 suggest that even if Overpower is not heavily multi-threaded, the i5-13400F can handle it without issue. The data points to a system where the CPU is waiting on the GPU to deliver frames, not the other way around.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system provides a wide range of performance depending on the preset. With Low settings, the average FPS is 118, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 74 FPS average, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85. High settings produce 68 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS average. This 1080p data shows that the system is capable of smooth gameplay at most settings, with only Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases noticeably. Low settings deliver 105 FPS average, which is still very playable. Medium settings produce 66 FPS average, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings yield 61 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 51 FPS average. At 1440p, the system begins to show its limits, with the High preset barely reaching 60 FPS and the Ultra preset falling below it.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly overburdened. Low settings provide 89 FPS average, which is surprising but still playable. Medium settings produce 56 FPS average, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. High settings yield 52 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 43 FPS average. The 4K results show that the system is not suitable for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution, as even the Medium preset struggles to maintain a consistent 60 FPS.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle High settings with ease and even approach the 60 FPS mark at Ultra. At 1440p, it is a 60 FPS machine only at Medium settings or lower. At 4K, it is only viable at Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the memory bandwidth is 336.0 GB/s English. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. Its boost clock is 1680 MHz, and it features 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 14111, and its PassMark DirectX 12 score is 53. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 65014, and the Vulkan score is 65846. These numbers, while not poor, are far below what is needed for high-end gaming in 2023.

The VRAM capacity of 6 GB is a significant limitation in Overpower. As the resolution increases, the game likely requires more memory for textures and geometry. At 4K Ultra, the system only manages 43 FPS average, which suggests that the GPU is not only compute-bound but may also be hitting the memory capacity limit, causing texture streaming issues or reduced detail levels.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the database reinforces its mid-pack status. It is statistically identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which is a GPU from 2010. The AMD Radeon 680M, an integrated GPU, is only 0.1% behind. The RTX 2060 is also tied with the RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600, both of which are entry-level or mid-range parts. This indicates that the RTX 2060 is a baseline card in the current landscape.

The GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU are modest, but the performance ceiling is the issue. The data shows that the RTX 2060 cannot keep up with the i5-13400F's potential, especially at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combination depend heavily on the target resolution.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice for a balance of visual quality and performance. The average FPS of 68 provides a smooth experience, and the 74 FPS average at Medium offers a slight performance bump without a significant visual downgrade. Ultra settings at 57 FPS average are playable but may feel less fluid during intense action sequences. For players prioritizing frame rate, the Medium preset at 74 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 9% improvement over High while maintaining good visuals.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 66 FPS average is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the minimum FPS of 56 is acceptable. The High preset at 61 FPS average is also viable, but the lower minimum frame rate could lead to occasional stutter. Ultra settings at 51 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. Low settings at 105 FPS are an option for competitive play, but the visual compromise may be too significant for most players.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, with an average FPS of 89. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is borderline, and the minimum FPS of 47 will likely result in noticeable hitches. High and Ultra settings, at 52 and 43 FPS respectively, are not suitable for smooth gameplay. Players at 4K should accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution.

The data shows that this system is best utilized as a 1080p gaming machine. The combination of the i5-13400F's strong CPU performance and the RTX 2060's mid-range GPU power means that 1080p High or Medium is the optimal configuration, delivering a consistent and responsive experience. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the ceiling for a stable 60 FPS. At 4K, the system is not recommended for anything beyond the Low preset. The bottleneck is clear, and the settings recommendations are designed to work within the GPU's limitations.