Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Overpower. At 1080p, the combination is capable of high refresh rates, but the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, with the gap between settings widening significantly at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 130.3 FPS, which drops to 116.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 99.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 23.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at the lowest graphical preset, the rendering load grows substantially with pixel count.

The pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With High settings, the average frame rate falls from 74.3 FPS at 1080p to 66.1 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 58.2 FPS at 4K — a 21.7% drop across the full resolution range. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 80.6 FPS at 1080p, 73.7 FPS at 1440p, and 63.4 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show the steepest relative decline, moving from 61.9 FPS at 1080p down to 55.8 FPS at 1440p and 47.6 FPS at 4K, a 23.1% decrease overall.

The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p at all presets, but the 4K Ultra result of 47.6 FPS indicates the GPU is nearing its limit. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 52.3 FPS, compared to 68.4 FPS at 1080p. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation — the difference between preset levels compresses when the pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, provides the graphical foundation for this pairing. Its boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz are modest by modern standards, but the card's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver consistent performance across the tested settings. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K with higher presets.

The GPU's benchmark standing places it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 19680 (a 0.5% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN at 19706 (0.3% delta). The RTX 2060 SUPER's advantage over these cards is marginal, confirming that it sits in a crowded performance tier.

In Overpower specifically, the GPU's role is most evident in the 4K results. The 4K High average of 58.2 FPS and 4K Ultra average of 47.6 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. The 4K Medium result of 63.4 FPS is playable, but the 4K Low result of 99.9 FPS shows that the card can handle high frame rates only when graphical fidelity is sacrificed. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's capabilities are not fully utilized at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile pairing for the RTX 2060 SUPER. The CPU's benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and a single-core score of 4642, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 49166 positions it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 49062 (a 0.2% delta), and slightly behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49367 (-0.4% delta). This performance headroom means the i5-14600K is unlikely to bottleneck the RTX 2060 SUPER in Overpower, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU's workload is lighter.

However, the data shows that the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 130.3 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the 47.6 FPS result is more indicative of GPU limitation than CPU constraint — the 14 cores and 20 threads are not the limiting factor here.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make it a capable partner for the RTX 2060 SUPER, but the benchmark results indicate that the pairing is balanced at 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 1208 out of 1744 combos for Overpower. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's 63rd percentile standing and the CPU's 93rd percentile standing. The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU produces a system that is more capable at lower resolutions than at higher ones.

The ranking reflects the imbalance between the two components. The i5-14600K is a top-tier processor, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range graphics card that was released in 2019. This pairing yields strong 1080p performance, with all presets exceeding 61 FPS, but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K with higher settings. The 1440p results are more balanced, with High settings producing 66.1 FPS and Ultra producing 55.8 FPS.

Relative to other combos in the database, this system's 4K performance is its weakest aspect. The 4K Ultra result of 47.6 FPS is below the 50 FPS mark, while the 1080p Ultra result of 61.9 FPS is respectable. The combo's overall rank of 1208 out of 1744 suggests that many other systems achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's limitations are more pronounced.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, all presets deliver playable results, with Low at 130.3 FPS, Medium at 80.6 FPS, High at 74.3 FPS, and Ultra at 61.9 FPS. Players seeking the highest frame rates should use Low, while those prioritizing visual quality can select Ultra and still maintain a smooth experience.

At 1440p, the High preset provides a balanced experience at 66.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55.8 FPS — still playable but less smooth. The Medium preset at 73.7 FPS offers a good middle ground for players who want higher frame rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. Low at 116.4 FPS is ideal for competitive play.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. The Low preset at 99.9 FPS is the only option that exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 63.4 FPS is just above the threshold. High at 58.2 FPS and Ultra at 47.6 FPS both fall below 60 FPS, making them less desirable for smooth gameplay. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, while Low is recommended for players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

The data shows that the High preset is the most consistent choice across all three resolutions, delivering 74.3 FPS at 1080p, 66.1 FPS at 1440p, and 58.2 FPS at 4K. For players who want a single setting that works everywhere, High is the recommended option. Those targeting 4K specifically should consider Medium as the optimal compromise.