Overpower

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 1215 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. That places this setup in the lower-middle tier of the database—roughly the 30th percentile of all combos tested. The data suggests a system that can run the game, but one that will require deliberate settings choices to achieve a smooth experience at higher resolutions.

Looking at the constituent parts, the GPU sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU performs at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. This is a notable imbalance. The processor is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, and the benchmark results reflect that the graphics card is the primary constraint in Overpower. The combo's overall rank being far lower than the CPU's individual percentile indicates that the GPU's capabilities—or lack thereof—are dragging the entire system down.

The nearest GPU rivals in the database—the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, RTX 2070, Quadro K5200, and Tesla K40m—all score within 1.3% of the RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score. This clustering suggests the GPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no anomalous results inflating or deflating its standing. The RTX 2070, notably, is only 0.5% ahead, which is a surprisingly small margin given the generational gap between these cards.

# GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, while memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications define the card's performance envelope in Overpower.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands at the tested settings—none of the measured FPS values show signs of memory throttling or texture pop-in that would indicate capacity issues. However, the card's compute capabilities tell a more nuanced story. With 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, the card produces 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the raw throughput numbers that determine how quickly the card can fill frames.

The data reveals a clear pattern: at 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the limiting factor much more severely than at lower resolutions. The drop from 1080p Ultra at 60.8 FPS to 4K Ultra at 48.4 FPS—a 20% reduction—shows that the card's fill rate and bandwidth are being stretched thin at higher pixel counts. The 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, though Overpower's implementation of ray tracing or DLSS features may or may not utilize them effectively; the measured data does not specify which features were active during testing.

# FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Overpower?

A: It ranks 1215th out of 1744 total tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 130.8 at 1080p with Low settings. The next best is 116 at 1440p Low, showing that the Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance in Overpower?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile. The combo rank of 1215 out of 1744 is much closer to the GPU's relative standing.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: At 4K, the combo averages 55 FPS on High settings and 62.3 FPS on Medium. Ultra settings drop to 48.4 FPS. These results suggest 4K is playable only if the user accepts Medium or High presets, not Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: Its average benchmark score of 19774 is within 0.8% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706), RTX 2070 (19680), and Quadro K5200 (19623). The RTX 2070 is only 0.5% ahead.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 130.8 FPS while Ultra averages 60.8 FPS. This represents a 70 FPS gap, or roughly a 115% increase in frame rate when dropping from Ultra to Low.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 130.8 FPS on Low, 82.6 on Medium, 75.4 on High, and 60.8 on Ultra. These numbers show a clear progression: each step up in quality costs a significant chunk of performance, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (48.2 FPS lost).

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates become 116 on Low, 71.5 on Medium, 69.6 on High, and 58.1 on Ultra. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High narrows considerably at this resolution—only 1.9 FPS separates them, compared to 7.2 FPS at 1080p. This suggests that at 1440p, the GPU is becoming the bottleneck regardless of the Medium or High preset, as both place similar demands on the rendering pipeline.

At 3840x2160, the results are 96.8 on Low, 62.3 on Medium, 55 on High, and 48.4 on Ultra. The Low preset remains surprisingly strong even at 4K, delivering nearly 97 FPS. However, the quality presets above Low all cluster in the 48-62 FPS range, indicating that the card's headroom collapses once higher-quality rendering features are enabled at this resolution.

The scaling efficiency is notable. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130.8 FPS. Dropping resolution to 1440p Low only reduces this to 116 FPS (an 11.3% decrease), while 4K Low still manages 96.8 FPS (a 26% decrease from 1080p). This pattern changes dramatically at Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra gives 60.8 FPS, 1440p Ultra gives 58.1 (4.4% less), and 4K Ultra gives 48.4 (20.4% less than 1080p).

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset at 75.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness—it stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while providing substantially better visuals than Medium (82.6 FPS) or Low (130.8 FPS). For users who prioritize maximum frame rates, Low at 130.8 FPS is the clear choice, but the visual sacrifice is significant.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 71.5 FPS appears to be the sweet spot. High settings at 69.6 FPS are nearly identical in performance, so users could choose either based on preference for the slight visual differences. Low at 116 FPS remains an option for competitive play, while Ultra at 58.1 FPS dips below the 60 FPS mark, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the situation becomes more constrained. Low at 96.8 FPS is the only preset that delivers clearly smooth performance. Medium at 62.3 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. High at 55 FPS and Ultra at 48.4 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stuttering in action-heavy moments. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires accepting Medium settings at most, or dropping to Low for a consistently fluid experience.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It operates at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating strong overall performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21914 and a single-core score of 3093. Its Geekbench results show 11209 multicore and 2333 single-core. These numbers place the i5-14400F in close competition with the Intel Core i7-12800H (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (0.2% behind), and Intel Core i7-13705H (0.2% behind). The tight clustering of these rivals—all within 0.2%—suggests the i5-14400F is performing exactly within its expected range.

The CPU's high percentile relative to the GPU suggests it is not the bottleneck in Overpower. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 130.8 FPS, which is well within the CPU's capability to feed frames to the GPU. However, at 4K Ultra with 48.4 FPS, the CPU is almost certainly idle-waiting on the GPU to complete rendering tasks. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing headroom for game logic, physics, and AI computations, even if the GPU cannot keep pace.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At Low settings, the progression is 130.8 FPS at 1080p → 116 at 1440p → 96.8 at 4K. This represents an 11.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 16.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The relatively modest scaling losses indicate that at Low settings, the system is not purely GPU-limited—the CPU still has headroom to push higher frame rates even as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the pattern shifts: 82.6 FPS at 1080p → 71.5 at 1440p → 62.3 at 4K. The percentage drops are 13.4% and 12.9% respectively, showing a more consistent scaling pattern. This suggests the GPU is becoming increasingly dominant as a limiter, but the CPU is still contributing.

At High settings, the numbers are 75.4 at 1080p → 69.6 at 1440p → 55 at 4K. Here, the 1440p to 4K drop is 21%, much steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 7.7%. This asymmetry indicates that at High settings, the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are being saturated at 4K, causing a disproportionate performance penalty.

At Ultra settings, the pattern becomes even more pronounced: 60.8 at 1080p → 58.1 at 1440p → 48.4 at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is only 4.4%, but the 1440p to 4K drop is 16.7%. This suggests that at Ultra, the GPU is already nearly maxed out at 1080p—the small resolution increase to 1440p doesn't add much additional load because the card is already at its limits. The jump to 4K then causes a more substantial collapse.

The data points to a GPU-bound system at higher settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (3093 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures it can keep up with frame rendering demands up to around 130 FPS, but beyond that threshold, the GPU becomes the sole constraint. For users aiming for the highest visual fidelity, this combo will deliver playable results at 1080p Ultra (60.8 FPS) and 1440p Medium (71.5 FPS), but 4K gaming should be reserved for Low or Medium presets to maintain smooth frame rates.