Overpower

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing in Overpower delivers a compelling dataset that reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. With a 10-core, 16-thread configuration using Raptor Lake architecture, the processor provides a solid foundation for the game’s action sequences. The CPU’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are modest by current standards, yet its benchmark scores—including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004—suggest it is not the primary constraint in this title. Instead, the data points to the GPU as the dominant factor, particularly at higher resolutions where frame rates scale predictably with graphical load.

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

The i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for Overpower, as evidenced by the measured FPS at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 233.9 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck, even in less demanding graphical settings. The processor’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB help maintain consistent performance during gameplay, as does its 65 W TDP, which keeps thermals manageable without sacrificing responsiveness.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the data shows it sits within a tight performance band. The i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25236 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, deltaPct -0.5). This proximity suggests that the CPU’s role in Overpower is not about raw supremacy but about maintaining a stable baseline. The single-thread performance, measured at 960 in 3DMark and 3634 in PassMark, is sufficient for the game’s logic and physics, which likely rely on fewer cores. However, the multi-threaded capabilities—such as a PassMark multithread score of 25032 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10971—ensure that background tasks or complex scenes with many entities do not cause stutters.

The CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all processors reinforces its position as a mid-to-high-tier option. In Overpower, this translates to a setup where the CPU rarely dictates the frame rate ceiling. At 1080p Ultra, the system still manages 115.2 FPS, which is only 18% lower than the 1080p High result of 137.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is absorbing most of the extra graphical work. The CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions, with the 4K Low result of 178.5 FPS showing that even at lower settings, the processor can push the GPU to its limits without faltering.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower, and at what settings?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 233.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed closely by 210 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, indicating that the GPU is capable of high refresh rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). This places it in a virtual tie with both, showing no significant performance gap.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration, and how does it impact 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 88.6 FPS, while 4K High reaches 101.5 FPS, suggesting that the memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures without causing a severe drop.

*Q: Does the combo’s rank in Overpower reflect its overall hardware percentile?*

A: The combo ranks 271 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15.5% of all tested combos. This is slightly lower than the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking but higher than the CPU’s 82nd percentile, indicating a balanced pairing that performs well in this specific game.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 147.7 FPS, while at 4K Medium it drops to 113.7 FPS. This represents a 23% reduction, showing that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases, but the drop is not drastic, implying good scalability.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). The differences are negligible, placing these GPUs in the same performance tier.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions paints a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies in this Overpower configuration. From 1080p to 4K, the frame rate drops are substantial but not uniform across all settings. At Low settings, the system goes from 233.9 FPS at 1080p to 210 FPS at 1440p and finally to 178.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 23.7% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively modest, suggesting that at low graphical fidelity, the CPU and GPU are both capable of maintaining high throughput, with the GPU still having headroom.

At High settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 137.2 FPS at 1080p, 119.9 FPS at 1440p, and 101.5 FPS at 4K. This 26% reduction from 1080p to 4K aligns with the increased pixel count and texture loads, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. The Ultra settings show the most significant drop, from 115.2 FPS at 1080p to 102.2 FPS at 1440p and 88.6 FPS at 4K, a 23.1% decrease. The consistency of these drops—around 23-26%—across settings indicates that the GPU’s rendering capabilities scale predictably with resolution, while the CPU maintains a stable frame delivery.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved in determining the frame rate, as evidenced by the 233.9 FPS Low result, which is close to the CPU’s potential limit. However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s workload expands, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate. The 4K Ultra result of 88.6 FPS, while still playable, shows that the GPU is nearing its practical limit for this game at maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the i5-13400F and RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 271 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top 15.5% of all configurations. This ranking is noteworthy because it surpasses what the individual hardware percentiles might suggest. The CPU’s 82nd percentile and GPU’s 84th percentile are both solid, but the combo’s overall position indicates that the pairing works particularly well in this game’s engine. The rank of 271 implies that there are 270 combos that perform better, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs, but the data shows that this mid-high tier setup is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience.

The ranking also reflects the balance between the two components. In Overpower, the game appears to be GPU-bound at higher resolutions, which means the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance is the main driver of the combo’s rank. The CPU’s role is to avoid being a bottleneck, and the data confirms this, as the i5-13400F’s benchmark scores are within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, all of which would likely produce similar combo rankings. The 271st position out of 1744 is a strong result, especially considering that many combos in the list likely use more expensive processors or graphics cards. This suggests that the i5-13400F + RTX 4070 SUPER is an efficient pairing for Overpower, offering a high frame rate experience without requiring top-tier hardware.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the powerhouse in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the measured FPS. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 192-bit bus, the GPU provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for handling Overpower’s textures and effects at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 88.6 FPS demonstrates that the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient even at maximum settings, as the game does not appear to hit a memory capacity wall. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with its 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units, delivers the raw compute needed for the game’s action sequences.

The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores, provides features that may be used in Overpower’s advanced graphical options, though the exact impact is not directly measured. The FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of the GPU’s ability to process complex shaders and effects, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across settings. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are particularly relevant for a fast-paced action game, where high fill rates prevent slowdowns during intense scenes.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 84th places it above the CPU, and its average benchmark score of 42576 is only 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000, indicating that it is a high-performance part. In Overpower, the GPU’s role is to scale with resolution and settings, and the data shows it does so effectively. The 1080p Low result of 233.9 FPS is near the limits of many monitors, while the 4K Ultra result of 88.6 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower settings or 60 Hz at maximum quality.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance. At 1920x1080, the results range from 233.9 FPS at Low to 115.2 FPS at Ultra, with High at 137.2 FPS and Medium at 147.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial (86.2 FPS), indicating that even modest graphical improvements have a significant impact on frame rate. The difference between Medium and High is only 10.5 FPS, while High to Ultra drops by 22 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still high but lower than 1080p. Low settings produce 210 FPS, Medium hits 128.7 FPS, High reaches 119.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low (a 23.9 FPS drop), while at Ultra, the drop is only 13 FPS. This suggests that at higher settings, the GPU is already working near its capacity, and the resolution increase has a smaller relative impact.

At 3840x2160, the results are 178.5 FPS at Low, 113.7 FPS at Medium, 101.5 FPS at High, and 88.6 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Low result is impressive, showing that the GPU can still push high frame rates when settings are minimized. However, the drop from Low to Medium at 4K is 64.8 FPS, which is the largest single-settings jump in the dataset. This indicates that the Medium preset introduces significant graphical load, likely from increased texture quality or shadow details. The 4K Ultra result of 88.6 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, but it remains above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience.

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

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 137.2 FPS is the best balance for most users, as it exceeds 120 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays while maintaining good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 115.2 FPS is still excellent for 60 Hz monitors, but the 22 FPS drop from High suggests that the visual improvements may not justify the performance cost. For competitive play, the Low preset at 233.9 FPS offers the highest frame rate, which is ideal for reducing input latency, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 128.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience on 120 Hz displays. The High preset at 119.9 FPS is also viable, but the difference between Medium and High is only 8.8 FPS, making High a better option if visual quality is a priority. The Ultra preset at 102.2 FPS is still above 100 FPS, making it suitable for 100 Hz monitors, but the drop from High suggests diminishing returns. The Low preset at 210 FPS is overkill for most displays, but it could be used for extreme competitive scenarios.

At 4K, the High preset at 101.5 FPS is the best all-around choice, as it delivers a high frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS on capable displays while maintaining good visual quality. The Medium preset at 113.7 FPS is also excellent, offering a 12.2 FPS improvement over High with only a slight reduction in graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset at 88.6 FPS is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action, as the frame rate dips below 90 FPS. The Low preset at 178.5 FPS is impressive but unnecessary for most users, as the visual downgrade is significant. Overall, the data suggests that High or Medium presets provide the best experience across all resolutions, with Low reserved for maximum frame rate and Ultra for those who prioritize visuals over performance.