Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with average frame rates ranging from 87 FPS at 1440p Ultra to 203 FPS at 1080p Low. At 4K, the combination still holds its ground, producing 74 FPS at Ultra settings and 89 FPS at High, indicating that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient headroom for this action title. The measured data places this combo at rank 1038 out of 3713 tested combinations, a position that reflects a balanced pairing where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other across the resolution spectrum.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate behavior across resolutions reveals a predictable but informative pattern. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 117 to 105, a reduction of approximately 10.3%. From 1440p to 3840x2160 at High, the average falls further from 105 to 89, a 15.2% decrease. This scaling is moderate, suggesting that the RTX 3080’s 320 W TDP and 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute are sufficient to keep pace with the increasing pixel count, while the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide consistent frame pacing.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling becomes steeper, highlighting the GPU’s role as the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 203 FPS drops to 181 FPS at 1440p (a 10.8% decline) and then to 154 FPS at 4K (a 14.9% decline from 1440p). The fact that even at 4K Low the system achieves 154 FPS indicates that the RTX 3080 is not severely constrained by memory bandwidth or capacity at lower graphical loads, but the diminishing returns as resolution climbs point to the GPU’s 320-bit memory bus and 10 GB VRAM as the binding constraints.

Ultra settings tell a clearer story about the limiting component. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 98 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 87 FPS (an 11.2% reduction); and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 74 FPS (a 14.9% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across these steps suggest that the GPU is the dominant factor, as a CPU-bound scenario would show flatter scaling at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080’s 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, while not directly measured in Overpower, contribute to the compute load that scales with resolution, and the data indicates the GPU is fully utilized at 4K Ultra.

Medium settings introduce the only measured minimum and maximum frame rates in the dataset. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 110, a spread of 28 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, a 34 FPS spread. The 1080p Medium result shows an average of 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 146, a 38 FPS spread. The widening variance as resolution decreases indicates that at lower pixel counts, CPU-side frame generation becomes more variable, with the i5-14600K’s 5.30 GHz boost clock helping to maintain high peaks but not eliminating all frame-time inconsistencies.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?

A: The highest measured average is 203 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the 1080p average is 127 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 117 FPS and 98 FPS, respectively.

Q: Does this system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra average is 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered playable. The 4K High setting yields 89 FPS, and 4K Medium produces 96 FPS, all indicating that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game at maximum resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s core configuration affect performance in Overpower?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and single-core score of 2064 indicate strong parallel and single-threaded capability, which supports the high frame rates seen at 1080p Low (203 FPS) where CPU overhead is more prominent.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the gap between Low (203 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is 105 FPS, a 51.7% reduction. At 1440p, the gap is 94 FPS (181 to 87 FPS, 48.1% reduction). At 4K, the gap is 80 FPS (154 to 74 FPS, 48.1% reduction). The relative consistency of these percentages confirms that the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1038 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 28th percentile of all configurations. This puts it ahead of the majority of tested systems but not in the top tier.

Q: What is the measured minimum frame rate in the dataset?

A: The only min FPS values recorded are at Medium settings: 82 FPS at 4K, 96 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 1080p. No min FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a Raptor Lake Refresh part built on Intel’s 10 nm process, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz are reflected in the benchmark scores: Geekbench single-core of 2491 and multi-core of 16673, along with Cinebench R23 single-core of 2064 and multi-core of 24491. These numbers indicate a processor that excels at both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, which is relevant for Overpower’s frame generation.

In this game, the CPU’s role becomes most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 203 FPS, a figure that requires high per-core throughput to feed the GPU. The 5.30 GHz boost clock and the 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache provide the necessary low-latency access to game data. The PassMark single-thread score of 4270 reinforces this capability, while the multi-thread score of 38682 shows that the 14 cores can handle background tasks without stealing cycles from the primary game thread.

At higher resolutions, the CPU becomes less of a factor. The 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS is nearly half the 1080p Low result, but the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings (98 to 74 FPS, a 24.5% reduction) is less severe than at Low settings (203 to 154 FPS, a 24.1% reduction), suggesting that the GPU’s rendering load dominates at 4K. The data shows that the i5-14600K does not bottleneck the RTX 3080 even at 4K Ultra, as the GPU’s 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute is the limiting factor.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, is not directly measured in the FPS data, but the 24 MB shared L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency effects. The processor’s 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are standard for this class, and its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it sits well above the median in computational capability. In Overpower, the i5-14600K’s single-core strength is the key attribute, as the game’s frame rates at 1080p Low demonstrate that the CPU can sustain over 200 FPS without being the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 1038 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that approximately 28% of combos outperform it. Given the RTX 3080’s 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the i5-14600K’s 90th percentile among all CPUs, this combo ranks lower than the CPU alone but higher than the GPU alone, indicating that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

The RTX 3080’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA P106-100 with an average score of 23249 (a -0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23250 (-0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23273 (-0.4%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 (-0.4%). These deltas are all within 0.4% of the RTX 3080’s average benchmark score of 23172, which means that in synthetic tests, the RTX 3080 performs nearly identically to these other GPUs. However, in Overpower specifically, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide a measurable advantage over these rivals, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 74 FPS.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H with an average score of 48698 (-0.2% delta), the AMD EPYC 4345P at 48470 (+0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 48287 (+0.7%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 at 48995 (-0.8%). These deltas are all within 0.8%, showing that the i5-14600K’s average benchmark score of 48618 is tightly clustered with these alternatives. In Overpower, the i5-14600K’s 5.30 GHz boost clock gives it a slight edge in single-threaded workloads, which is why the 1080p Low result of 203 FPS is achievable.

The combo rank of 1038 suggests that while the individual components are strong, there are many configurations that outperform them in this specific game. This is likely due to the RTX 3080 being a previous-generation GPU (released 2020-08-31) compared to newer options, and the fact that the game favors GPUs with higher VRAM capacities and newer architectures. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, as the CPU does not hold back the GPU at any resolution, but the overall position in the ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-pack standing in the broader benchmark landscape.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are 203 FPS at Low, 127 FPS at Medium, 117 FPS at High, and 98 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS, a range of 38 FPS. The Low setting shows no min or max values, but the 203 FPS average is the highest in the entire dataset. The High setting at 117 FPS and Ultra at 98 FPS both lack min and max data, but the average values demonstrate a clear progression from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 181 FPS at Low, 113 FPS at Medium, 105 FPS at High, and 87 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, a 34 FPS range. Compared to 1080p, the Low setting drops by 22 FPS (10.8%), Medium by 14 FPS (11.0%), High by 12 FPS (10.3%), and Ultra by 11 FPS (11.2%). The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is scaling uniformly with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 154 FPS at Low, 96 FPS at Medium, 89 FPS at High, and 74 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS, a 28 FPS range. From 1440p to 4K, the Low setting drops by 27 FPS (14.9%), Medium by 17 FPS (15.0%), High by 16 FPS (15.2%), and Ultra by 13 FPS (14.9%). The slightly larger percentage drops at 4K compared to the 1080p-to-1440p transition reinforce that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are being pushed closer to their limits.

The Medium settings provide the only min and max data, which allows for a variance analysis. At 1080p, the 38 FPS spread between min and max is the widest, shrinking to 34 FPS at 1440p and 28 FPS at 4K. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, whereas at 1080p, the CPU’s frame production can cause more fluctuation)Skip the part about the CPU's frame production causing fluctuation — just say the data shows tighter consistency at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p Medium, the average is 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The 1440p Medium result of 113 FPS (minimum 96) and the 4K Medium result of 96 FPS (minimum 82) both remain above 60 FPS, making this preset viable across all resolutions.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is playable at all resolutions, with 98 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset but still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. However, the lack of min FPS data for Ultra means that significant frame dips cannot be ruled out, so users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors may prefer High settings.

The High preset provides a middle ground, with 117 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is 15 FPS higher than Ultra, which is a meaningful improvement for a relatively small visual downgrade. For competitive players, the Low preset delivers exceptional frame rates (203 FPS at 1080p, 181 FPS at 1440p, 154 FPS at 4K), but this comes at the cost of visual detail.

The data indicates that the Medium preset has the most complete measurements, including min and max FPS, which allows for a more informed assessment of frame consistency. The minimum FPS values at Medium (108 at 1080p, 96 at 1440p, 82 at 4K) all sit comfortably above 60 FPS, suggesting that this preset avoids severe frame drops. Given that the High and Ultra presets lack min FPS data, the Medium preset is the safest recommendation for users who want both high average frame rates and documented consistency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, based on the GA102 chip and Ampere architecture, provides the primary rendering engine for this combo. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for Overpower at all tested settings, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra average of 74 FPS, which would likely be lower if VRAM capacity or bandwidth were limiting.

The GPU’s clock speeds of 1440 MHz base and 1710 MHz boost, combined with 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is the figure that most directly correlates with frame rate in a GPU-bound scenario. The data supports this: at 4K Ultra, the 74 FPS average is consistent with a GPU that is being pushed to its compute limits, while at 1080p Low, the 203 FPS average shows that the GPU still has headroom when the CPU can keep up.

The RTX 3080’s 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are not directly benchmarked in Overpower, but their presence adds to the GPU’s overall compute capability. The 8 nm Samsung process and 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die contribute to the GPU’s 320 W TDP, which is the power envelope that allows for these clock speeds. In the benchmark database, the RTX 3080 ranks in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172 alerting us to its mid-high standing among all graphics cards.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.4% of its average score, which means that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 is nearly indistinguishable from the NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X. However, in Overpower specifically, the RTX 3080’s 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the likely differentiators, as these rivals typically feature less memory or lower bandwidth. The measured FPS data, particularly the 4K results (74-154 FPS across settings), demonstrates that the RTX 3080 is not severely memory-constrained in this game, supporting the conclusion that the GPU’s compute throughput is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions.