Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-14400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with 4K remaining highly playable. This combo sits at rank 587 out of 3713 tested configurations, placing it in the top 16% of all systems measured for this title. The data shows a system that comfortably handles high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions while retaining enough headroom for ultra settings at 4K, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets reveals where the performance ceiling truly lies.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 147 FPS average provides the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom, especially when considering the 125 FPS minimum recorded. The Ultra preset at 113 FPS is still smooth, but the 34 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra represents a significant visual gain for a relatively modest cost in fluidity. At 1440p, the Medium preset again stands out with 131 FPS average and a 111 FPS floor, making it the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors. High at 122 FPS is nearly as good, but Medium offers better minimum frame stability for a 9 FPS average cost.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. Medium at 112 FPS average with a 95 FPS minimum is the only preset that keeps the experience above the 90 FPS threshold consistently. High at 103 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced action, but the 95 FPS minimum on Medium makes it the safer choice for maintaining smoothness during chaotic scenes. Ultra at 86 FPS dips below the 90 FPS comfort zone, so it should be reserved for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency. Low settings are not recommended at any resolution, as the visual compromise yields frame rates that exceed display capabilities on most monitors without proportional gameplay benefits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture chip features a 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache, providing ample bandwidth for feeding the GPU in Overpower. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all processors underscores its capability, and its average benchmark score of 32279 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-11900 and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U.

The multi-threaded performance is particularly strong, with Cinebench R23 multicore scoring 21645 and Geekbench multicore at 11268. Single-thread performance is equally respectable, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3055 and PassMark single-thread at 3701. These numbers suggest that Overpower's CPU workload, which benefits from both high-frequency single-thread performance and multi-core scaling, is well-served by this processor. The 65W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows flexibility in system configuration.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high across all settings, with Low hitting 235 FPS and High reaching 137 FPS. At 1440p, the CPU continues to provide adequate performance, as evidenced by the 210 FPS Low preset result. However, the CPU's influence becomes less pronounced as resolution increases, with the GPU taking on a more dominant role in determining final frame rates. The 10-core configuration with 16 threads ensures that background tasks and game logic don't create bottlenecks, even when the GPU is fully utilized.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output processors provide substantial raw compute power, with FP32 performance rated at 35.48 TFLOPS. The boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz contribute to the 554.4 GTexel/s texture fill rate and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all graphics cards places it in strong company, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at a 0.1% higher score and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 1% higher, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER sits at the upper echelon of desktop GPU performance. The 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for Overpower's visual effects, though the game's performance profile suggests traditional rasterization remains the primary workload.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with frame rates scaling from 178 FPS at Low to 86 FPS at Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves sufficient across all presets, even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s supports the high-resolution textures without causing stuttering or texture pop-in, as evidenced by the consistent frame times across the Medium preset's 95 FPS minimum. The GPU's 220W TDP and 550W suggested PSU requirement indicate a power-hungry but manageable component, with the dual-slot cooler and 267 mm length fitting into most modern cases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium at 131 FPS average provides the best overall experience, offering high frame rates with visual quality that scales well. At 1080p, Medium hits 147 FPS, while 4K Medium maintains 112 FPS, but the 1440p balance of frame rate and fidelity is the most compelling.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262) and 0.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher, showing the desktop card holds its own against mobile flagship parts.

Q: Is the Core i5-14400F strong enough for this GPU?

A: Yes, the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 indicate sufficient headroom. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration maintains high frame rates even at 1080p Low (235 FPS), showing no significant bottleneck at any resolution tested.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium averages 112 FPS with a 95 FPS minimum, while Ultra averages 86 FPS. The 26 FPS average difference represents a 30% drop when moving to Ultra, which may be worth it for visual purists but sacrifices smoothness.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p for competitive play?

A: At 1080p Low, the system averages 235 FPS, and at Medium it hits 147 FPS with a 125 FPS minimum. Even at Ultra, the 113 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of most standard 1080p monitors, making this combo ideal for high-refresh competitive gaming.

Q: What is the CPU's closest rival in performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, which is 0.1% lower than the Core i5-14400F's 32279 average. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (0.2% higher), showing the CPU sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear performance hierarchy across all settings. At Medium settings, the system delivers 147 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K. This represents a 11% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 24% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises, with the CPU's influence diminishing at higher pixel counts.

At High settings, the frame rates are 137 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to Medium, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. Low settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 235 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 178 FPS at 4K. The 57 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings suggests that even at minimal visual load, the GPU cannot maintain 4K frame rates equivalent to 1080p, while the CPU has ample headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them.

The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest percentage drop, falling from 113 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 1440p (11% drop) and then to 86 FPS at 4K (15% drop from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at Ultra, the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth resources are fully taxed, and the 4K resolution amplifies the workload beyond what the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth can comfortably sustain. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick with Medium or High presets, while 1080p and 1440p users can safely enable Ultra without dropping below 100 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 235 FPS, representing the absolute ceiling of this configuration's performance. Medium settings average 147 FPS with a 125 FPS minimum and 169 FPS maximum, providing excellent consistency. High settings average 137 FPS, while Ultra settings average 113 FPS. The 122 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the GPU's ability to scale its workload across different visual complexity levels.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 210 FPS, a 10.6% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 131 FPS with a 111 FPS minimum and 151 FPS maximum, showing slightly wider frame time variance than at 1080p. High settings average 122 FPS, while Ultra settings average 101 FPS. The 109 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly narrower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the system still produces playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 178 FPS, which is a 24.3% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 112 FPS with a 95 FPS minimum and 128 FPS maximum, representing the most consistent 4K experience. High settings average 103 FPS, while Ultra settings average 86 FPS. The 92 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the narrowest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with a 95 FPS minimum that keeps the experience above the 90 FPS threshold that most players consider essential for smooth action gameplay.