Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Overpower, but the data reveals a clear performance ceiling tied to the GPU. Across all tested resolutions, the system maintains playable frame rates, yet the scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary limiting factor, especially as resolution increases. The combo ranks in the 412th position out of 1744 tested configurations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is steeper than what a pure GPU-bound scenario would suggest. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 212 FPS, which drops to 187.8 FPS at 1440p and 157.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25.8% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern changes significantly at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 102.7 FPS at 1080p to 91.2 FPS at 1440p (an 11.2% reduction) and then to 76.3 FPS at 4K (a further 16.3% reduction). This steeper decline at higher settings confirms that the GPU's workload becomes the bottleneck as graphical fidelity increases. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus width provide substantial bandwidth, but the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is struggling to maintain the performance seen at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 132.5 FPS at 1080p to 121.1 FPS at 1440p (8.6% reduction) and then to 98.5 FPS at 4K (18.7% reduction). The High preset shows a similar pattern: 123.1 FPS at 1080p, 111.9 FPS at 1440p (9.1% reduction), and 94.5 FPS at 4K (15.5% reduction). The diminishing returns between Medium and High settings at each resolution suggest that the game's engine scales predictably with GPU load, making the RTX 3080 Ti the clear performance limiter in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 212, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that breaks the 200 FPS barrier.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 76.3 FPS at Ultra to 157.4 FPS at Low. The High preset delivers 94.5 FPS, while Medium produces 98.5 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is viable but requires compromising on settings to maintain high refresh rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p?

A: At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24.2 FPS (from 212 to 187.8). At Ultra settings, the drop is 11.5 FPS (from 102.7 to 91.2). The percentage reduction is larger at Low settings due to the higher baseline frame rates.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and quality?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers 111.9 FPS, which is only 5.8% lower than the Medium preset's 121.1 FPS at the same resolution. Given the small performance gap, High settings provide significantly better visual quality without a major FPS penalty.

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

A: The combo ranks 412th out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.6% of all systems tested for Overpower. This indicates strong overall performance but not top-tier status.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 212 FPS, but this drops to 157.4 FPS at 4K Low, a 25.8% reduction. The scaling pattern across all settings shows that increasing resolution consistently reduces frame rates, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the High preset offers the best experience for most users. At 1440p, High delivers 111.9 FPS, which is only 9.2 FPS lower than Medium's 121.1 FPS but provides substantially better visual fidelity. At 4K, High produces 94.5 FPS, which remains above the 90 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 76.3 FPS.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 212 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. However, the Low preset at 1440p still achieves 187.8 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset is only recommended for users with 1080p displays, where it maintains 102.7 FPS, or for those willing to accept lower frame rates at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset offers diminishing returns compared to High. At every resolution, the difference between Medium and High is less than 10 FPS, while the visual improvement from Medium to High is typically more noticeable. The data strongly favors High settings as the optimal choice for balancing performance and image quality across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 212 FPS, Medium delivers 132.5 FPS, High reaches 123.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 79.5 FPS, indicating that the Low preset significantly reduces GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decline across the board. Low settings yield 187.8 FPS, Medium produces 121.1 FPS, High achieves 111.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 91.2 FPS. The difference between Medium and High remains small at 9.2 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 20.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system maintains playable frame rates but with reduced headroom. Low settings deliver 157.4 FPS, Medium produces 98.5 FPS, High achieves 94.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 76.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 80 FPS, suggesting that this is the most demanding scenario for the RTX 3080 Ti.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 412th out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23.6% of all systems. This rank reflects the strong performance of the RTX 3080 Ti, which sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, combined with the capable Core i5-14400F, which ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 3090 (0.5% lower average score), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (0.9% lower), the RTX 5070 (1.1% lower), and the Tesla M40 (1.6% lower). The CPU's nearest rivals are the Core i7-12800H (0% difference), the Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.2% higher), the Ryzen 7 250 (0.2% lower), and the Core i7-13705H (0.2% lower). These tight margins indicate that the combo's performance is well-balanced, with neither component significantly outperforming its direct competitors.

The rank of 412 out of 1744 suggests that while this combo is not in the top tier of systems, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The combination of a high-percentile GPU and a high-percentile CPU creates a system that is well-suited for Overpower at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 and a multi-core score of 21914.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to provide enough processing power to keep the GPU fed, particularly at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 212 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all processors indicates that it delivers performance comparable to much more expensive options.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited for modern games that utilize multiple threads, and the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance for game logic and physics. The CPU's 65W TDP suggests efficient operation, though the data does not provide specific power consumption figures for gaming workloads. The passmark multithread score of 25783 and the geekbench multi-core score of 11209 further confirm the CPU's capability to handle demanding computational tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this combo, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Its FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS and 80 RT cores make it a powerful graphics solution.

The GPU's benchmark results show it ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scores only 0.5% higher, indicating that the 3080 Ti delivers near-flagship performance. In Overpower, the GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as the data does not indicate any memory-related limitations.

The measured FPS results demonstrate the GPU's capabilities, with the 4K High result of 94.5 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 91.2 FPS showing strong performance at high resolutions. The GPU's 350W TDP and 750W suggested PSU requirement indicate it is a power-hungry component, but the data does not provide specific power consumption figures for Overpower. The GPU's end-of-life production status suggests it is a previous-generation product, yet its performance remains competitive in this game.