Overpower

The "Overpower" benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER provide a clear picture of a high-end gaming combination. The data shows a system that excels at high refresh rates in 1080p and 1440p, while still delivering a playable experience at 4K, with GPU-bound scaling dominating the performance curve.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance percentile of the CPU and GPU in their respective benchmark pools?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F CPU sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER GPU is in the 86th percentile against all GPUs. This places the combination among the higher-performing hardware tiers in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the Core i5-14400F's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 (0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 (0.5% slower). The i5-14400F is effectively on par with these processors.

Q: What is the performance delta of the RTX 4080 SUPER compared to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54209. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 by 0.1% (score 54247), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% (score 54828), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7% (score 55698), and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.8% (score 55757). The RTX 4080 SUPER is within a few percent of these top-tier cards.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Core i5-14400F?

A: The Core i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz and it can boost up to 4.70 GHz. This combination is well-suited for modern gaming and multi-threaded workloads.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 SUPER have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The memory clock is 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This large memory pool is a key factor in its high-resolution gaming performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 286 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 257 FPS at 1080p Medium, and 246 FPS at 1440p Low. High refresh rate monitors are clearly well-supported.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core (16-thread) processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In the context of "Overpower" results, the data indicates that the CPU is not the primary constraint for the tested settings. The benchmark scores for the i5-14400F show a solid single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055 and a multi-core score of 21645. This level of performance is capable of feeding the high frame rates observed, especially in the lower resolutions.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core help with data locality, which is beneficial for the game's engine. In the measured results, the frame rates scale with the GPU settings, which suggests the GPU is the dominant factor. For example, at 1080p, the average FPS drops from 286 at Low settings to 166 at Ultra settings, a reduction of 120 FPS. This scale is primarily due to the GPU's workload, not the CPU's. The CPU's role is to provide a stable base, which it does given its high single-threaded performance.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, compared to all CPUs, further supports its capability to handle the game's processing needs without being a bottleneck. The nearest rival data shows the i5-14400F is nearly identical in average score to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900, indicating that the CPU is a strong performer in its class. In this specific game, the CPU is likely never the limiting factor, as the GPU's rendering load is what changes the frame rate across settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit memory bus, offering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. Its core clocks are 2295 MHz (base) and 2550 MHz (boost). This hardware is the primary driver of the frame rates seen in the measured data. The GPU has a passmark G3D score of 34245, which places it in the 86th percentile of GPUs.

The results show a clear pattern of the GPU being the limiting factor. At 4K resolution, the average FPS varies from 161 at Low settings to 55 at Ultra settings, a range of 106 FPS. This is a huge swing that is caused by GPU rendering load. At 1080p, the same settings change the FPS from 286 to 166, a 120 FPS difference. The GPU's performance is heavily affected by the quality settings, which is expected for a high-end card.

The GPU's nearest rivals are the RTX 4080 (0.1% faster) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% faster), which places it in the same performance tier. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset for high-resolution textures and future-proofing. In the measured results, the 4K settings are still playable, with the High preset achieving 75 FPS and the Medium preset at 120 FPS. This indicates the GPU's strong performance is the primary enabler for high-refresh-rate gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the Overpower benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination is ranked 121 out of 3713 tested combos. This top-tier percentile ranking places it well ahead of the majority of other hardware combinations. The CPU's 83rd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile scores contribute to this strong combined performance.

The ranking is a result of the GPU's high performance relative to most other GPUs, combined with a CPU that does not bottleneck it in this game. The data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of the frame rate, and the RTX 4080 SUPER is one of the fastest GPUs in the database. The combo's rank of 121 suggests that there are a few faster combos, but it remains in the top 3.3% of tested systems. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for high-end gaming.

The measured results show that the system can exceed 200 FPS at 1080p High and 143 FPS at 1440p High, which is a high level of performance. The single target 4K High result of 75 FPS also shows a good 4K experience. In the context of the entire combo list, this performance is expected, given the hardware's specifications.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling with resolution, which points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings drops from 214 to 75, a 65% reduction. This is a significant drop, but it is typical for high resolutions.

Examining the Low settings, the average FPS falls from 286 at 1080p to 161 at 4K, a 125 FPS reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 257 at 1080p to 120 at 4K, a 137 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, sees a drop from 166 at 1080p to 55 at 4K, a 111 FPS reduction. The FPS drop is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, as the CPU's performance is less affected by resolution.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also steep. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 143 to 75, a 48% drop. This is consistent with the increased number of pixels the GPU must render. The data strongly suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game, as the FPS changes are directly tied to the GPU's rendering load. The high-resolution performance is still playable, but the 4K experience is best with Medium or High settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 286 FPS on Low, 257 FPS on Medium (min 218, max 296), and 214 FPS on High, and 166 FPS on Ultra. The scaling at 1080p shows a 120 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, which is a significant variation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS is 246 on Low, 220 on Medium (min 187, max 253), 143 on High, and 105 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p is noticeable, but the frame rates remain high for a competitive experience. The 1440p High setting drops below the 144 FPS threshold, but the Medium setting stay above 200 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system manages 161 FPS on Low, 120 on Medium (min 102, max 137), 75 on High, and 55 on Ultra. The 4K results are the most demanding, but even the High preset remains playable. The Medium preset at 4K is a strong choice, offering a high frame rate of 120 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern of the GPU's performance being the key factor across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured performance data, the most balanced experience for this system is the Medium preset. At 1080p, Medium delivers 257 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p, Medium maintains 220 FPS, and at 4K, it provides 120 FPS. This preset offers a high frame rate with a reasonable visual quality boost over Low settings.

For those with a high refresh rate (144Hz or higher) monitor, the High preset is also a viable choice, but it comes with a larger performance cost. At 1080p, High still offers 214 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 143 FPS, which is below the 144 Hz threshold. At 4K, High results in 75 FPS, which is a noticeable drop from Medium.

The Ultra preset yields a major performance hit, with 166 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. This is likely to be used only for visual quality in slower-paced games, but it is not ideal for competitive play. The data shows that the Medium preset provides the best balance of high frame rates and visual fidelity, making it the recommended choice for this hardware. The Low preset is not necessary for this system, as even Medium provides high frame rates.