Overpower

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a study in asymmetric balance. The data shows a combination that delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Overpower, yet the relationship between the CPU and GPU is not a simple one. The benchmark results reveal how a highly capable 10-core processor interacts with a flagship GPU to produce performance that ranges from 106.8 FPS to 240.7 FPS depending on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 240.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25,236 on the average benchmark, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 231.2 on Low to 127.2 on Ultra, representing a substantial performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: Does the GPU's average benchmark score place it in a high percentile?

A: Yes, the RTX 4090 sits in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, is only 0.4% behind.

*Q: How many combos does this specific CPU-GPU pairing rank above in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 56th out of 1,744 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top tier of all tested systems.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance indicator?

A: The 3DMark single-thread score is 960, while Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3,004 and Geekbench single-core scores 2,301, indicating strong per-core capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant force in this configuration, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. Its memory subsystem is a defining feature: 24 GB of GDDR6X across a 384-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This massive memory pool is crucial for Overpower, an Action game that appears to scale its demands heavily with resolution and visual settings. The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 2235 MHz with a boost of 2520 MHz, providing the raw compute throughput necessary for high frame rates.

The data shows the GPU is rarely the bottleneck until the highest settings are enabled. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 240.7 FPS, but this drops to 142.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This pattern suggests that while the GPU has immense headroom, the game's Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the 16384 shading units. The RTX 4090's 91st percentile ranking relative to all GPUs confirms its elite status, yet its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are not gaming cards—the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and Quadro P6000 are professional compute and workstation parts. This context is important: the RTX 4090's gaming performance is so far ahead of other consumer cards that it is being compared to data-center accelerators.

The 450 W TDP and triple-slot cooler are the physical costs of this performance. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz is a key enabler for the 220.8 FPS result at 4K Low, a figure that most GPUs cannot reach at that resolution. However, the transition from High (135 FPS) to Ultra (106.8 FPS) at 4K shows that even this GPU has limits when pixel count and shading complexity combine.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation with 10 cores and 16 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 4.60 GHz, and the 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps feed the GPU with game data. The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of a solid mid-range performer: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,279 and a single-core score of 3,004. The 3DMark max-threads score of 7,307 indicates good multi-threading scaling from the 16-thread configuration.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be secondary but not insignificant. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the frame rate of 240.7 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 4090 without creating a severe bottleneck. The 82nd percentile ranking for the CPU in the database shows it is above average, but its nearest rivals are a mix of mobile (i7-13620H) and server (EPYC 9474F) parts, indicating that the 13400F's gaming performance is comparable to a wider range of processors.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is remarkably low for a 10-core part, which means it can sustain boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling. This is relevant because the data shows that at 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are consistently high, implying the CPU's 4.6 GHz boost clock is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands. The deltaPct values against rivals (0.1% to 0.5%) are negligible, meaning the CPU's performance is effectively tied with its closest competitors, so any frame rate differences in Overpower are more likely attributable to the GPU or game engine.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear performance matrix across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 240.7 FPS, which drops to 187.5 FPS on Medium and 176.8 FPS on High. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 142.5 FPS, showing a 40.8% reduction from Low. Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern holds: Low produces 231.2 FPS, Medium 165 FPS, High 152.7 FPS, and Ultra 127.2 FPS. The 1440p results are only slightly lower than 1080p for Low settings, but the gap widens at higher presets.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU's workload increases dramatically. Low settings still produce a highly playable 220.8 FPS, but Medium drops to 144.1 FPS, High to 135 FPS, and Ultra to 106.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 8.3% reduction, whereas from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 25.1% reduction. This suggests that the game's Ultra preset includes effects that scale non-linearly with resolution. The minimum FPS values are not provided, so the data only reflects average performance, which can mask frame time spikes. However, the averages are high enough that even the lowest recorded preset (4K Ultra at 106.8 FPS) remains above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-13400F and RTX 4090 ranks 56th out of 1,744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the top 3.2% of all tested systems, a strong showing that underscores the RTX 4090's dominance. The rank is tempered by the CPU's mid-range positioning; many combos above this one likely pair the RTX 4090 with higher-end processors like the Core i9 or Ryzen 9 parts, which can extract slightly higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The 56th rank indicates that while the 13400F does not hold the GPU back significantly, it also does not push the system to the absolute top.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,236 is close to its rivals, but the GPU's 66,473 average score is what propels this combo upward. The data suggests that in a GPU-bound scenario like 4K Ultra, the 56th rank could potentially be higher, but at 1080p Low, the CPU's limitations may cause the rank to slip. The 1744-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, so a rank of 56 is an excellent result for a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate degradation from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's limiting factors. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 240.7 to 220.8, a decline of just 8.3%. This small delta indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, but the GPU still has enough headroom to maintain high FPS at 4K. In contrast, at Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 142.5 at 1080p to 106.8 at 4K, a 25.1% reduction. This larger drop shows that at Ultra, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as the pixel count and shading load increase.

The data implies a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, the 127.2 FPS result is only 10.7% lower than 1080p Ultra, suggesting the GPU is still delivering strong performance without being overwhelmed. The 4K results, particularly at High (135 FPS) and Ultra (106.8 FPS), show that the RTX 4090 is pushed harder but remains playable. The CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions and settings, where the 10-core processor's limits can cap performance. For example, the 240.7 FPS at 1080p Low is likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation capability, as the GPU could theoretically output more.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 240 Hz refresh rate, the Low preset (240.7 FPS) is the only option that fully saturates the display, but Medium at 187.5 FPS is a better balance of visual quality and speed. At 1440p, the High preset (152.7 FPS) offers excellent visual fidelity while remaining above 144 Hz, making it the recommended choice for high-refresh 1440p monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p (127.2 FPS) is still smooth but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz panel.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests a trade-off. The High preset (135 FPS) is the sweet spot, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (144.1 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 4K (106.8 FPS) is playable but sacrifices the high-refresh experience. Given the small FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K (28.2 FPS), and the substantial visual improvement High offers over Medium, the High preset is the recommended configuration for 4K. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play where maximum frame rate trumps visuals, as the 220.8 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates the GPU's raw capability when not constrained by graphics effects.