Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a predictable but telling scaling pattern as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p Low, the system delivers an average of 203 FPS, which drops to 181 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 154 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver even when graphical load is minimal.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling curve steepens. At 1080p Medium, the average is 127 FPS, falling to 113 FPS at 1440p Medium and 96 FPS at 4K Medium. The gap between 1080p and 4K here is 31 FPS, or roughly 24% — consistent with the Low-setting drop. This consistency suggests that at lower presets, resolution scaling is nearly linear with pixel count, which points to a GPU-bound scenario across all three resolutions.

High settings show a similar pattern with slightly compressed numbers: 117 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K delta is 28 FPS, or again about 24%. Notably, the difference between 1440p and 4K is only 16 FPS, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 12 FPS. This non-uniform spacing suggests diminishing returns as resolution increases, but the overall trend remains steady.

Ultra settings produce the lowest averages across the board: 98 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop is 24 FPS, or 24.5% — nearly identical to the other presets. This uniformity across all four settings levels is striking. It indicates that Overpower's rendering load scales primarily with pixel count rather than with per-pixel effects, meaning the GPU's fillrate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at every resolution.

The min FPS data available only for Medium settings reinforces this interpretation. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 82 FPS against an average of 96 FPS, giving a variance of 14.6%. At 1440p Medium, the min is 96 FPS against a 113 FPS average (15% variance), and at 1080p Medium it's 108 FPS against 127 FPS (15% variance). The consistency of this frame-time distribution across resolutions suggests that the engine's performance ceiling is stable and that resolution changes do not introduce additional stuttering or frame spikes.

Overall, the data shows a GPU-bound system at all tested configurations. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F with 10 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck — the FPS drops are proportional to pixel count, not to scene complexity or draw calls. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see a plateau at lower resolutions, with 1080p and 1440p delivering nearly identical frame rates. Instead, every resolution step produces a measurable decline, which is the signature of a graphics-card-limited workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the centerpiece of this configuration, and its specifications explain much of the measured behavior in Overpower. The card features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1188 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective. This high bandwidth is critical for a game like Overpower, which appears to scale almost linearly with resolution — a pattern consistent with memory-bandwidth-bound rendering.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The chip, GA102, is built on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. Base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost of 1710 MHz. Peak FP32 throughput is 29.77 TFLOPS, which is identical to FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio — an unusual characteristic that suggests the card can handle both precision types at the same rate, though Overpower likely uses FP32 for most shader work.

The RTX 3080's pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. These figures matter for Overpower because the game's resolution scaling behavior indicates heavy reliance on fillrate. At 4K Ultra, the card still manages 74 FPS average, which is respectable for a 2020-era GPU running a 2023 title at maximum settings. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but their role in Overpower is unclear from the FPS data alone; the game's genre is Action, and there is no indication that ray tracing or DLSS was enabled in the measured runs.

In terms of standing among other GPUs, the RTX 3080 sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA P106-100 (avg score 23249, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, -0.4%). These deltas are all within half a percent, which is remarkable — the RTX 3080 is effectively tied with those cards in aggregate benchmarks, though its real-world gaming performance in Overpower is clearly far ahead of what those lower-tier parts would deliver. The benchmark database's average score does not always capture gaming-relevant strengths, and Overpower's results demonstrate that the RTX 3080's memory bandwidth and fillrate give it a distinct advantage in this specific title.

The card's 10 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting. At 4K Ultra, Overpower may be approaching the limit of what 10 GB can hold, but the measured 74 FPS average suggests it is not spilling into system memory — otherwise the frame rate would crater. The RTX 3080's 320-bit memory bus and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for this game's demands at all tested settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this system in Overpower?

A: The highest measured average is 203 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score is 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, RX 6600M, and R9 M290X are all within 0.4% of the RTX 3080's score.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 203 FPS, and the scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is consistent across all settings (roughly 24% drops from 1080p to 4K). If the CPU were the limit, frame rates at 1080p and 1440p would converge, but they do not.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum is 82 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 96 FPS; at 1080p Medium, it is 108 FPS. Maximum values are 110, 130, and 146 FPS respectively.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra, the average FPS drops from 98 at 1080p to 74 at 4K, a loss of 24 FPS or roughly 24.5%.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's launch MSRP mentioned in the data?

A: Yes, the launch MSRP for the RTX 3080 is 699 USD. The CPU's launch MSRP is $196.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce an average of 203 FPS, which is the highest number in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS. High settings average 117 FPS, while Ultra settings average 98 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 105 FPS, indicating that Overpower's settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers compress slightly but maintain the same ordering. Low settings average 181 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS (min 96, max 130), High averages 105 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 94 FPS. Interestingly, the gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 8 FPS, while the gap between Low and Medium is 68 FPS — suggesting that the jump from Low to Medium is where the largest performance cost occurs.

At 3840x2160, the averages continue to fall. Low settings still deliver a playable 154 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS (min 82, max 110), High averages 89 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread is now 80 FPS. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 15 FPS, which is the smallest gap between those two presets at any resolution. This suggests that Ultra's additional effects are relatively lightweight at 4K, or that the GPU is already saturated and the extra settings don't cost as much proportionally.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with min and max values, providing a window into frame-time stability. At 1080p Medium, the range is 108–146 FPS (a 38 FPS spread). At 1440p Medium, it's 96–130 FPS (34 FPS spread). At 4K Medium, it's 82–110 FPS (28 FPS spread). The absolute spread narrows as resolution increases, but the relative spread (max-to-min ratio) remains around 1.35 at all three resolutions. This consistency indicates that Overpower's frame pacing is stable regardless of resolution, which is a positive sign for gameplay smoothness.

The data also reveals that Low settings at 4K (154 FPS) outperform Ultra settings at 1080p (98 FPS) by a significant margin. This means players prioritizing high frame rates can achieve them even at 4K by sacrificing visual quality, while those who want maximum fidelity can still exceed 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 74 FPS floor at 4K Ultra is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth action gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the player's resolution and frame rate target. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings deliver 98 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth play. However, the gap between High (117 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is only 19 FPS, while Medium (127 FPS) offers only 10 FPS more than High. For competitive play at 1080p, Low settings at 203 FPS are the clear choice, but for a balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 117 FPS represent the sweet spot — the visual improvements over Medium are likely modest, but the frame rate penalty is just 10 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. Ultra at 87 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops. High at 105 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is only 8 FPS below Medium's 113 FPS. Given that the difference between Medium and High is small, High settings are the recommended preset for 1440p — it delivers the best visual fidelity per frame rate cost. Low at 181 FPS is overkill for most displays, but it could be justified for high-refresh-rate monitors (240 Hz or above).

At 3840x2160, the choice is more constrained. Ultra at 74 FPS is above 60 FPS but doesn't leave much room for demanding scenes. High at 89 FPS is a safer choice, offering a 15 FPS buffer over Ultra while presumably looking nearly as good. Medium at 96 FPS is also viable, but the step from Medium to High costs only 7 FPS, making High the better value. Low at 154 FPS is available for players who prioritize frame rate above all else, but at 4K, the visual downgrade to Low is likely substantial.

Across all resolutions, the data suggests that High settings provide the best overall experience. The measured averages at High are consistently within 10–15% of Medium, while offering better visuals. At 1080p High (117 FPS), 1440p High (105 FPS), and 4K High (89 FPS), the frame rates are all above 85 FPS, which is suitable for most gaming monitors. The only scenario where a different preset is clearly better is 1080p competitive play, where Low at 203 FPS maximizes refresh rate utilization.

For players with variable refresh rate monitors, Medium settings also deserve consideration because they are the only preset with documented min and max FPS values, and those values show tight frame-time distributions. But for raw performance per visual quality, High is the recommended preset in virtually all cases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it has a 20 MB shared L3 cache. With a TDP of 65 W and a launch MSRP of $196, it's a mainstream part, but the benchmark data shows it performs well above its price class.

In the CPU benchmark database, the i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals are all within half a percent: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (avg score 32233, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.5%). The fact that a desktop i5 matches or slightly beats mobile and older desktop parts in synthetic benchmarks is notable, but what matters for Overpower is whether the CPU can feed the RTX 3080 fast enough.

The measured FPS data strongly suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Overpower. The consistent resolution scaling pattern — roughly 24% drops from 1080p to 4K at every settings level — indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were struggling, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do and the CPU must supply draw calls faster. Instead, 1080p Low produces 203 FPS, and 1080p Ultra produces 98 FPS, a 105 FPS spread that can only be explained by GPU workload differences.

The CPU's single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and Geekbench single-core of 2058, is more than adequate for modern game engines. Multi-core scores are also strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21645, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 9090, and Geekbench multi-core at 11268. Passmark multithread tests show a score of 25470, with individual workloads like integer math at 81524 and floating-point math at 61319. These aggregate scores place the i5-14400F well above the minimum requirements for any current game.

The fact that Overpower runs at 203 FPS at 1080p Low without the CPU becoming a bottleneck suggests that the game is well-optimized for multi-threaded CPUs, or that its draw-call overhead is low. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks while gaming, and its 65 W TDP means it won't create thermal issues in most systems. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that even lightly-threaded game logic runs at high speed.

In summary, the i5-14400F is a capable partner for the RTX 3080 in Overpower. The benchmark data shows no evidence of CPU limitation at any resolution or setting, and the processor's overall benchmark standing (83rd percentile) confirms it as a strong mid-range choice. Players using this combination can expect the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate, which simplifies settings optimization — just adjust resolution and quality until the target frame rate is reached.