Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-performance foundation for Overpower, an Action title released in August 2023. This combination leverages a 10-core, 16-thread CPU based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The processor’s performance profile, as measured by synthetic benchmarks, places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations; the data suggests it does so without becoming a primary constraint at the tested settings. The RTX 4080, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This GPU’s compute capabilities, including 9,728 shading units and a peak FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS, position it well above the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In this game, the GPU is the dominant component, and the measured frame rates reflect a balance where the CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to operate near its full potential.

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F’s configuration—10 cores and 16 threads—provides ample parallel resources for modern game engines. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB help reduce memory latency in scenarios with complex scene graphs. The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is the key metric for single-threaded performance, which often dictates frame pacing in Action titles. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and single-core score of 3,055 suggest it can handle both the background simulation tasks and the main game thread without significant bottlenecking. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-14400F shows a 0.1% delta over the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, a 0.2% advantage over the Intel Core i9-11900, and a 0.5% lead over the Intel Core i7-12800H, but trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.2%. These small deltas indicate that the CPU’s raw compute is on par with similar-tier mobile and desktop parts. In Overpower, the CPU’s 65W TDP and 10 nm process node mean it sustains high clocks without thermal throttling, which is reflected in the consistent FPS numbers across multiple runs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25,470 further corroborates that the CPU can manage the game’s AI and physics workloads, allowing the GPU to render frames without waiting on the processor.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Overpower. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K Ultra, eliminating any potential VRAM capacity limits. The GPU’s boost clock of 2505 MHz, combined with a base clock of 2205 MHz, enables high sustained throughput. The memory clock of 1400 MHz, translating to 22.4 Gbps effective, yields a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is critical for feeding the 9,728 shading units at high resolutions. In synthetic tests, the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 34,457 places it in the 86th percentile, and its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER with a 0.1% delta, indicating near-identical performance. The RTX 4080’s 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are not directly benchmarked in Overpower’s measured FPS, but they contribute to the game’s visual effects if enabled. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,247 versus the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X’s 54,828 (a -1.1% delta) shows that the RTX 4080 is slightly behind that workstation card but ahead of consumer alternatives like the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6%. In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clear: it provides the raw rasterization power to hit triple-digit frame rates, and the data shows it is rarely the limiting factor even at 1080p, where the CPU could theoretically become more relevant.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 157 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops the frame rate to 140 FPS, an 11% reduction. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 119 FPS, a further 15% drop from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at all resolutions, as the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the increased pixel throughput demands. The Low settings preset shows a similar trend: 245 FPS at 1080p, 236 FPS at 1440p (a 4% drop), and 205 FPS at 4K (a 13% drop from 1440p). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is starting to approach its limits at very high frame rates, but it does not become a bottleneck—the GPU still scales down consistently. The Medium preset, which includes min/max FPS data, shows 169 FPS average at 1080p with a minimum of 144 FPS, 151 FPS at 1440p with a minimum of 128 FPS, and 128 FPS at 4K with a minimum of 109 FPS. The 4K Medium average of 128 FPS is remarkably close to the 4K High average of 119 FPS, indicating that the graphics settings have a more pronounced effect on the GPU load than the resolution itself. Overall, the scaling curve from 1080p to 4K is smooth and predictable, confirming that the limiting component is the RTX 4080’s pixel fill rate and shading throughput, not the i5-14400F’s instruction throughput.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Out of 3,713 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 273rd in Overpower. This places it in the top 7.4% of all tested combos, indicating a high-performance configuration. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, but given the resolution scaling data, the GPU’s contribution is more significant. The i5-14400F’s percentile of 83 among all CPUs and the RTX 4080’s percentile of 86 among all GPUs suggest a balanced pairing, where neither component drastically underperforms the other. The combo’s rank is likely higher than what the CPU alone would achieve, as the RTX 4080’s strong average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER, helps push the overall system performance. Compared to combos using weaker GPUs, this setup’s 273rd rank indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of configurations, including those with similar CPUs but lower-tier graphics cards. The rank also implies that the CPU is not holding the GPU back, as combos with the same GPU but faster CPUs might only be a few positions higher, given the CPU’s marginal impact on frame rates at this level.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers a 245 FPS average, which is the highest recorded. Medium provides a 169 FPS average with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS. High drops to a 157 FPS average, and Ultra yields a 130 FPS average. For 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 236 FPS, Medium averages 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, High averages 140 FPS, and Ultra averages 116 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 205 FPS, Medium averages 128 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS, High averages 119 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The data shows that the Low preset consistently outperforms Ultra by a significant margin: at 1080p, the difference is 115 FPS (245 vs 130); at 1440p, it is 120 FPS (236 vs 116); and at 4K, it is 106 FPS (205 vs 99). The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with averages that are roughly 30-40 FPS higher than Ultra and 20-30 FPS lower than High, depending on resolution. The Ultra preset is the only one that dips below the 100 FPS mark, occurring at 4K with a 99 FPS average. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings indicate good frame pacing, with a 144 FPS minimum at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K, suggesting no severe stutters.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The 151 FPS average, with a minimum of 128 FPS, ensures smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1440p offers a 140 FPS average, which is still playable but provides diminishing returns over Medium. For users targeting 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a 128 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS, which is above the 100 FPS threshold that many competitive Action games aim for. The High preset at 4K, with a 119 FPS average, is also viable, but the 9 FPS difference between High and Medium does not justify the potential visual downgrade. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 99 FPS, is the only configuration that falls below 100 FPS, making it less desirable for smooth motion. At 1080p, the High preset at 157 FPS is the best option for users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, as the Ultra preset’s 130 FPS is still smooth but the extra visual detail may not be worth the 27 FPS loss. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates, sacrifices too much visual quality for most users, except for those with 240Hz monitors who prioritize frame rate above all. The Medium preset at 1080p, at 169 FPS, is a strong alternative if users want higher visual settings than Low without the performance hit of High.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 245, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is followed by 236 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 205 FPS at 3840x2160 Low.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K maintain a 100+ FPS average?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 99, which is below the 100 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 128 FPS, and High achieves 119 FPS, both above 100 FPS.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in Overpower compare to its CPU and GPU percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 273rd out of 3,713 tested combinations. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, indicating the combo’s rank is slightly lower than the individual components’ percentile standings due to the game’s specific workload.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 236 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 116 FPS. This represents a 120 FPS difference, or approximately 51% lower performance on Ultra compared to Low.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best minimum FPS at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 has a minimum FPS of 109. The High and Ultra presets at 4K do not have minimum FPS values listed in the data, so the Medium preset is the only one with a recorded floor, which is above 100 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080’s performance in this combo close to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54,247, while the nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has an average score of 54,209. This results in a delta of 0.1%, indicating the RTX 4080 is essentially on par with the SUPER variant in synthetic tests.