Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1440p and 4K experience in Overpower, with the data showing a clear balance between the 10-core/16-thread processor and the 8 GB Ada Lovelace GPU. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions suggest that while the CPU provides a solid foundation with its 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clocks, the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, a pattern typical of action titles with modern rendering demands.

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a Raptor Lake Refresh part built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads. Its configuration splits into performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact distribution; the data confirms a 65 W TDP and a die size of 215 mm². The processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3, which provides ample room for the game's instruction streams.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F scores 21,645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,055 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i9-11900 (deltaPct 0.2), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (deltaPct -0.2), indicating the chip is competitively positioned. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25,470 and single-thread score of 3,701 reinforce that this CPU is capable of feeding the GPU in Overpower without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

For Overpower, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p results. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 153 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU can maintain high instruction throughput, as the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution. The 4.70 GHz boost clock is critical here, as action games often have single-threaded physics or AI routines that benefit from high frequency. The 20 MB L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game's asset streaming.

However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution climbs. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates drop significantly across all settings, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting component. This is not a criticism of the CPU; rather, it highlights that the i5-14400F has sufficient headroom to support the RTX 4060's output, even if the GPU cannot maintain high FPS at 4K Ultra. The processor's ECC memory support and DDR4/DDR5 compatibility are additional features, though the benchmark data does not isolate memory type as a variable.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower, and at what settings?*

A: The highest average FPS is 153, measured at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 137 FPS at 2560x1440 Low, showing a clear scaling pattern.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400F's average benchmark score is 32,279, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2% (32,354 vs. 32,279).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded, and under which conditions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 56, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is nearly three times lower than the best-case 1080p Low result, illustrating the GPU load at 4K.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K across all presets?

A: Yes, the data shows average FPS of 67 at High, 73 at Medium, and 56 at Ultra for 3840x2160. All these values exceed 30 FPS, but only the Low preset (116 FPS) approaches high-refresh-rate territory.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance delta between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the delta between Low (153 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) is 79 FPS. At 3840x2160, the delta is 60 FPS (116 to 56), meaning the 1080p spread is larger in absolute terms.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations for Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 2005 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the 54th percentile. This indicates a mid-pack standing relative to other CPU-GPU pairings in the database.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 2005 out of 3713 tested configurations places it slightly above the midpoint of the database, which is a meaningful context for interpreting its frame rates. This rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings, not just a single best-case scenario. In the measured data, the combo demonstrates its strength at 1080p and 1440p, where it achieves average FPS above 60 in High and Medium presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS pulls the overall standing down.

Comparing to the nearest CPU rivals, the i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32,279 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121), yet the RTX 4060's GPU score of 17,639 is notably lower than many high-end cards, which explains the mid-tier rank. The GPU's percentile of 61 versus the CPU's 83 indicates that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing, and this imbalance likely contributes to the combo's rank relative to systems with stronger GPUs but similar CPUs.

The data shows that the combo's best relative performance is at 1080p Low, where 153 FPS would place it in the upper quartile of results, but at 4K Ultra, the 56 FPS result is closer to the median. This variance across settings is typical for a balanced mid-range system, and the rank of 2005 suggests that while it is not a top-tier contender, it is far from the bottom. Users prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p will find this combo more competitive than those targeting 4K max settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete matrix of 12 configurations, spanning four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 153 (Low) to 74 (Ultra), with Medium at 96 and High at 89. The Medium preset also recorded a minimum of 81 FPS and a maximum of 110, indicating smooth frame pacing. The spread from Low to Ultra is 79 FPS, which is the largest absolute delta across any resolution, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 137 (Low), 85 (Medium), 79 (High), and 66 (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 73 and maximum of 98, which is a tighter range than the 1080p Medium results. The delta from Low to Ultra is 71 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased pixel count. Notably, the 1440p High result of 79 FPS is still above 60, making it a viable option for gamers with high-refresh monitors.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 116 (Low), 73 (Medium), 67 (High), and 56 (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 62 and maximum of 84, which is the only 4K row with min/max data. The delta from Low to Ultra is 60 FPS, the smallest absolute spread, but the percentages tell a different story: 116 to 56 represents a 52% drop. This suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently delivers the highest FPS, while Ultra delivers the lowest, with Medium and High falling in between.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling analysis reveals a clear trend: moving from 1080p to 4K reduces average FPS by roughly 24% to 25% across comparable settings. For example, at Low settings, 1080p yields 153 FPS, 1440p yields 137 FPS, and 4K yields 116 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 16 FPS (10.5%), while from 1440p to 4K is 21 FPS (15.3%). At High settings, the values are 89, 79, and 67 FPS, representing drops of 10 FPS (11.2%) and 12 FPS (15.2%) respectively.

This scaling pattern is indicative of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across all resolutions. Instead, the consistent decline in FPS as pixel count increases points to the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth being insufficient to maintain frame rates at 4K. The GPU's 128-bit bus width and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance are modest by modern standards, and the data reflects this.

At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, as evidenced by the large delta between Low and Ultra (79 FPS). This is because the GPU can render frames quickly enough that the CPU's instruction throughput becomes a factor. However, at 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s is the limiting factor, and the CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock cannot compensate. The conclusion is that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can keep pace, while 4K is possible but only at reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers the best balance of performance and visual quality. The average FPS of 85 is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum of 73 FPS ensures no severe drops. This is superior to the High preset at the same resolution, which averages 79 FPS but lacks min/max data, and the Ultra preset at 66 FPS, which may feel less responsive. At 1080p, the Medium preset at 96 FPS is also a strong choice, but the 1440p Medium result provides a higher resolution with only an 11 FPS penalty.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 (74 FPS) is acceptable, but the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is borderline for action games where frame timing matters. The Low preset, while delivering the highest FPS (153 at 1080p, 137 at 1440p, 116 at 4K), sacrifices too much visual quality for the modest gains over Medium. The data shows that Medium is the sweet spot: at 4K, it averages 73 FPS, which is 17 FPS higher than High and only 13 FPS lower than Low, making it the most efficient preset at that resolution.

If the goal is to maintain 60+ FPS consistently, the recommendation is to use Medium at 1440p or Medium at 4K, as both exceed the threshold. The High preset at 4K (67 FPS) is also viable, but the min/max data is unavailable, so the Medium preset's documented range of 62-84 FPS provides more confidence in stability. In summary, Medium settings across all resolutions offer the best measured performance-to-quality trade-off, with 1440p Medium being the standout choice.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 159 mm² and 18,900 million transistors. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz, and its memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications place it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,639.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is dominant at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's asset loads, but the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s struggles to maintain high FPS. The measured data shows that the GPU's performance drops by 52% from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, which is a direct consequence of the memory bandwidth and shading unit count (3072). The 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s is stretched.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark score are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon 780M (deltaPct 0.3), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (deltaPct 0.5), which shows that the RTX 4060 sits in a peculiar position: it is a modern card with ray tracing and tensor cores, but its raw rasterization performance is comparable to older or integrated solutions. This explains why the combo ranks mid-pack in Overpower — the CPU is strong (83rd percentile), but the GPU holds the system back at 4K. For 1080p and 1440p, the GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance is enough to deliver high frame rates, as evidenced by the 153 FPS result at 1080p Low.