Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a specific performance profile in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. The data indicates a combination that is highly sensitive to both resolution and graphical settings, with the GPU acting as the primary performance arbiter at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes them against the combo's overall rank, and examines the scaling behavior across the tested configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Overpower?*

A: The combination ranks 1369th out of a total of 1744 tested combos in the database for Overpower. This places it in the lower-middle tier of tested systems, indicating that while it can play the game, many other pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32508 is virtually identical to its closest rivals. It is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and the AMD Ryzen 7 250, and it matches the Intel Core i7-12800H with a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-13705H is also within 0.2%, showing a very tight cluster of performance at this level.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and who are its nearest competitors?

A: The Intel Arc B580 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 23021 puts it in close competition with the AMD Radeon 760M, which is 0.1% faster, and the NVIDIA P106-100, which is 0.3% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 0.7% faster, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 1.3% slower.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 123.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that exceeds the 120 FPS mark.

*Q: Is the combo capable of running Overpower at 4K?*

A: Yes, it is playable at 3840x2160. The average frame rate ranges from 45.9 FPS at Ultra settings to 94.2 FPS at Low settings. The High and Medium settings produce 55.8 FPS and 60 FPS respectively, indicating that 60 FPS is achievable with some adjustments.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s, which is a significant asset for handling high-resolution textures and data loads in Overpower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1369 out of 1744 tested configurations (approximately the 21st percentile) is a crucial indicator of its standing. This is a low rank, suggesting that the system's performance is not in the upper echelon.

The data reveals a potential source of this ranking. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F, has a strong percentile of 88 among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of its average score. This shows it is a high-performing processor. In contrast, the GPU, the Intel Arc B580, has a lower percentile of 66 among all GPUs. This performance hierarchy suggests the GPU is the limiting factor within this pairing.

This rank is not a measure of failure, but of positioning. The data indicates a system that is balanced towards CPU compute capability but is constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput and shading power. In a game like Overpower, which is visually demanding, this imbalance becomes the bottleneck. The 1369th rank is a direct result of this dynamic, placing the combo behind systems with faster graphics cards, even if their CPUs are less capable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the decisive component in this pairing's Overpower performance. Its specifications dictate the frame rate ceiling. The GPU runs at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz and contains 2560 shading units. This combination of a high clock speed and a substantial number of cores is responsible for the raw compute performance, but the data shows it is not sufficient to push the combo into a higher rank.

The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 456.0 GB/s bandwidth is a defining feature. In Overpower, the difference between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution results in a significant FPS drop. For instance, at 1440p, the average frame rate drops from 107.3 FPS at Low to 51.6 FPS at Ultra. This large delta is characteristic of a GPU where memory bandwidth and fillrate are heavily taxed by higher-detail presets. The 12 GB capacity ensures the game has ample memory for assets, but the bandwidth is the gatekeeper for how quickly those assets can be rendered.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its role. A Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 place it in the 66th percentile. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, is only 0.7% faster in average score, yet the measured in-game performance suggests that the Arc B580 is tuned for a specific performance envelope. The data shows that the GPU's architecture, with 20 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, is future-proof, but its current driver performance in Overpower results in the observed frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo is capable of high refresh rates. The average FPS ranges from 62.8 at Ultra to 123.1 at Low. The Medium setting yields 80.2 FPS, and High produces 71.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60.3 FPS, showing a massive performance cost for high-fidelity graphics. Even at High settings, the 71.1 FPS average is smooth for most displays, but it falls short of the 100+ FPS that competitive players might seek.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable. The Low setting still delivers a strong 107.3 FPS, but the High and Medium settings drop to 63 and 66.9 FPS respectively. Ultra settings produce 51.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings represents a loss of 8.1 FPS (from 71.1 to 63). This shows that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The average FPS falls below the 60 FPS target for all but the Low setting. Low yields 94.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 60 FPS, High to 55.8 FPS, and Ultra to 45.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra setting is the most demanding configuration, and the 45.9 FPS average indicates a stutter-prone experience on standard 60 Hz displays. The data clearly shows that this combo is not designed for 4K Ultra gaming in Overpower.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's limiting component. The performance drop is non-linear and heavily dependent on settings.

At Low settings, the FPS drops from 123.1 at 1080p to 107.3 at 1440p (a 15.8 FPS drop) and then to 94.2 at 4K (a further 13.1 FPS drop). This is a relatively modest decline, suggesting that at low graphical fidelity, the workload is more evenly balanced between the CPU and GPU. The CPU can feed frames quickly enough, and the GPU has enough headroom to handle the resolution increase.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is much more aggressive. The FPS drops from 62.8 at 1080p to 51.6 at 1440p (an 11.2 FPS drop) and then to 45.9 at 4K (a further 5.7 FPS drop). The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is significantly larger at Ultra settings. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. As resolution and detail increase, the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated, leading to a sharp decline in frame rates. The CPU, despite its high 88th percentile ranking, is not the bottleneck here; the GPU is unable to keep up with the demands of the game at higher resolutions and settings.

The data suggests that the i5-14400F is a capable partner that can support high frame rates, but the Arc B580's performance ceiling is reached quickly as the resolution increases. The combination is best suited for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates or 1440p at medium settings where a 60 FPS average can be maintained.