Overpower

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. This processor sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating strong general-purpose performance. Its average benchmark score of 32508 places it essentially neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, 0% delta), slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, 0.2% delta), and marginally behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584, -0.2% delta) and Intel Core i7-13705H (32586, -0.2% delta).

In multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14400F posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 11209 and single-core score of 2333 further confirm a balanced profile. PassMark results show strong integer math performance at 81964 and floating-point math at 61622, with a multi-thread score of 25783 and a single-thread score of 3723. These figures suggest the CPU is more than capable of feeding a mid-range GPU in an action game like Overpower, where frame pacing depends heavily on consistent thread scheduling and single-core responsiveness.

For Overpower specifically, the data indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU's single-thread strength becomes relevant. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104.7 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across the entire dataset. This suggests that when the GPU is not the primary constraint, the i5-14400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 16 threads allow the game to run at its full potential. The CPU's 20 MB L3 cache is also likely beneficial for holding game state data, reducing memory latency during intense action sequences. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, which gives system builders flexibility, though the measured results do not distinguish between memory types.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture GPU built by TSMC on a 16 nm process, featuring 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, with memory running at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its compute capabilities include 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS.

The GTX 1070 sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, placing it at the median of the tested field. Its average benchmark score of 12331 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241, 0.7% delta), while it trails the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M (12490, -1.3% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, -1.4% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20Xm (12547, -1.7% delta). In DirectX 12 workloads, the GPU scores 48 in PassMark's test, while DirectX 11 scores 100 and DirectX 9 scores 197, indicating that the card's performance degrades significantly on more modern APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 reinforces this trend.

For Overpower, the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the measured settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 39.5. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s becomes a critical factor at higher resolutions, where the pixel throughput requirement increases. The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern: at 4K, the GPU is heavily loaded, with High settings yielding 48.3 FPS, Medium at 47.7 FPS, and Low at 79.8 FPS. The relatively small difference between High and Medium at 4K (0.6 FPS) suggests that the GPU's shading units, not memory bandwidth, are the limiting factor at that resolution. The GTX 1070's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are modest by modern standards, but the card's age is reflected in its percentile ranking and its proximity to much older GPUs in the benchmark hierarchy.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this CPU and GPU combination in Overpower?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 104.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that exceeds 100 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution across different settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 39.5 at Ultra settings to 79.8 at Low settings. High settings produce 48.3 FPS, while Medium settings yield 47.7 FPS, showing a plateau between Medium and High.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 1479 out of 1744 total tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the field. This ranking reflects the GTX 1070's median GPU performance rather than the CPU's capability.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400F scores 32508 on average, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (0% delta). It is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Q: Does the GTX 1070 perform better in older or newer graphics APIs?

A: The PassMark results show a score of 197 in DirectX 9, 100 in DirectX 11, and 48 in DirectX 12. This indicates progressively worse relative performance on newer API versions, which is relevant for a game like Overpower that likely uses DirectX 12.

Q: What is the relationship between resolution and FPS for this combo?

A: At Low settings, FPS drops from 104.7 at 1080p to 93.1 at 1440p (an 11.6 FPS decrease) and then to 79.8 at 4K (a further 13.3 FPS decrease). The scaling pattern changes at higher settings, where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo spans three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low at 104.7 FPS, Medium at 65.4 FPS, High at 64.4 FPS, and Ultra at 52.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial at 39.3 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is minimal at just 1.0 FPS. Ultra costs another 11.9 FPS compared to High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts: Low yields 93.1 FPS, Medium produces 57.0 FPS, High delivers 52.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46.1 FPS. The Medium-to-High gap narrows to 4.7 FPS, and the High-to-Ultra penalty is 6.2 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs 11.6 FPS at Low settings, 8.4 FPS at Medium, 12.1 FPS at High, and 6.4 FPS at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 79.8 FPS, Medium at 47.7 FPS, High at 48.3 FPS, and Ultra at 39.5 FPS. Notably, High settings outperform Medium at 4K by 0.6 FPS, which is a statistical anomaly but still within the measured data. The 1440p-to-4K transition costs 13.3 FPS at Low, 9.3 FPS at Medium, 4.0 FPS at High, and 6.6 FPS at Ultra. Across all resolutions, Low settings always provide the highest frame rates, with the largest absolute advantage at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals which component is the primary bottleneck at each settings level. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 104.7 at 1080p to 93.1 at 1440p (an 11.1% decrease) and then to 79.8 at 4K (a 14.3% decrease from 1440p). This relatively mild scaling suggests that at Low settings, the GTX 1070 is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's headroom allows the GPU to operate closer to its maximum capability.

At Medium settings, the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 8.4 FPS (12.8%), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 9.3 FPS (16.3%). The steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput are increasingly taxed. At High settings, the pattern is similar: 12.1 FPS lost from 1080p to 1440p (18.8%) and only 4.0 FPS lost from 1440p to 4K (7.6%). This anomaly — where the 4K penalty is smaller than the 1440p penalty — suggests that High settings at 1440p are hitting a specific bottleneck, possibly related to texture fetch or render target resolution.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is the most linear: 6.4 FPS lost from 1080p to 1440p (12.2%) and 6.6 FPS lost from 1440p to 4K (14.3%). The consistent percentage drops across Ultra settings indicate that the GPU is uniformly saturated at this quality level, with no single component disproportionately limiting performance. Overall, the data shows that the GTX 1070 is the dominant constraint in Overpower at all measured configurations, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the bottleneck even at 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 104.7 FPS, which is the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS. Medium settings at 65.4 FPS and High at 64.4 FPS are nearly identical, making Medium the better choice for improved visual quality without a meaningful FPS penalty — the 1.0 FPS difference is negligible. Ultra at 52.5 FPS remains playable but sacrifices 12.9 FPS compared to Medium for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, Low settings provide 93.1 FPS, which is close to the 100 FPS threshold and represents the best experience for competitive play. Medium at 57.0 FPS and High at 52.3 FPS are both viable for smoother single-player experiences, with Medium offering a 4.7 FPS advantage over High. Ultra at 46.1 FPS drops below 50 FPS, which may cause perceptible stutter in action sequences; this preset is not recommended at 1440p.

At 4K, Low settings produce 79.8 FPS, which is remarkably high for this resolution and makes it the clear choice for maintaining fluid gameplay. High settings at 48.3 FPS slightly edge out Medium at 47.7 FPS, so if visual fidelity is the priority, High is preferable to Medium at this resolution. Ultra at 39.5 FPS is playable but near the lower bound of acceptable frame rates for an action game.

The overall recommendation is to use Low settings at 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or Medium at 1080p if higher fidelity is desired. At 4K, Low settings are strongly preferred to keep frame rates above 70 FPS, as the GPU cannot sustain higher settings without dropping below 50 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination ranks 1479 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the bottom 15% of the field. This ranking is primarily driven by the GPU, which sits at the 51st percentile of all GPUs — exactly at the median. The CPU, by contrast, is in the 88th percentile, indicating that the processor is significantly more capable than the graphics card in this pairing.

The disparity between CPU and GPU performance is evident in the benchmark scores: the i5-14400F's 32508 average score rivals top-tier laptop CPUs like the Intel Core i7-12800H, while the GTX 1070's 12331 average score is comparable to much older GPUs like the Quadro K4200 and GTX 880M. This mismatch means that in Overpower, the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor at every resolution and settings level, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics pipeline.

The ranking of 1479 out of 1744 suggests that most other tested combinations outperform this pairing, likely due to the GTX 1070's age and its mediocre DirectX 12 performance (PassMark score of 48). However, the measured FPS results show that the combo is still capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, particularly at Low and Medium settings. The data indicates that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming or 1440p with reduced settings, where the CPU's strength can partially compensate for the GPU's limitations. For higher resolutions or Ultra settings, the combo falls below 50 FPS, which is a significant disadvantage in a fast-paced action game.