Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, and the shape of that curve tells a distinct story about where the performance bottleneck lives in this Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 212 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low, that drops to 189 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 160 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 23 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 29 FPS — a relatively modest decline of roughly 11% and 15% respectively, indicating that even at the highest pixel count, the system retains substantial headroom.

The picture changes when looking at higher settings presets. At High settings, the progression is 123 FPS (1080p) → 109 FPS (1440p) → 93 FPS (4K). The percentage drops are steeper here: about 11% from 1080p to 1440p, and about 15% from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the same pattern holds with 102 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. These scaling ratios are nearly identical across presets, which suggests the limiting factor is consistent regardless of graphical load.

The fact that the FPS penalty from resolution scaling remains proportionally similar across all settings presets — rather than growing dramatically at higher resolutions — points to a GPU that is still capable of feeding the pipeline at 4K, but also a CPU that is not the primary constraint. If the i5-14600K were severely limiting at 1080p, we would expect to see a much smaller gap between 1080p and 1440p results, since the GPU would be waiting on the CPU at lower resolutions. Instead, the data shows a smooth, predictable decline that is more characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at all tested resolutions.

However, the absolute numbers tell a more nuanced story. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 77, which is still highly playable for an action title. At 1080p Low, the system hits 212 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU together can push far beyond typical 60Hz or 144Hz refresh rates when visual fidelity is lowered. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, the difference is 110 FPS (212 vs 102); at 1440p, it is 98 FPS (189 vs 91); at 4K, it is 83 FPS (160 vs 77). This shrinking spread at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU becomes progressively more important as pixel count rises, but the i5-14600K's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064, multi-core of 24491) ensures it never becomes a wall at any tested setting.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 212, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 77, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset. The minimum FPS was not reported for this configuration.

Q: Is the i5-14600K or RTX 4070 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is smooth and proportional at each settings preset, which indicates the CPU (14 cores, 20 threads, boost clock 5.30 GHz) has enough headroom to keep the GPU fed across all resolutions.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 118 FPS (with min 100 and max 135), while Ultra averages 91 FPS. The difference is 27 FPS in favor of Medium.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable framerates at 4K across all settings?

A: Yes. The lowest 4K result is 77 FPS at Ultra, and the highest is 160 FPS at Low. Even at High settings, the 4K average is 93 FPS, which is well above typical 60 FPS targets.

Q: How many combinations does this setup rank against in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 855th out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all combos in the database for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination holds the 855th position out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the upper quartile of all systems benchmarked for this title, which is a strong result for a mid-range to upper-mid-range pairing. The rank of 855 out of 3713 means approximately 77% of tested combinations deliver lower performance in this game — a notable achievement given the diverse range of hardware configurations in the database.

When contextualized against the individual component standings, this rank makes sense. The i5-14600K sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48618. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark hierarchy include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (avg score 48698, delta -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 4345P (avg score 48470, delta 0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (avg score 48287, delta 0.7%). These margins are extremely tight, indicating the i5-14600K is positioned squarely in a highly competitive performance band for processors.

The RTX 4070, meanwhile, sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (avg score 37628, delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37507, delta 0.4%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (avg score 38135, delta -1.3%). Again, the deltas are small, suggesting the RTX 4070 is surrounded by comparable graphics solutions in raw compute terms.

The combination's 855th rank in Overpower reflects both components working in concert. Given that the CPU is rated higher in its percentile (90th) than the GPU (81st), the overall combo ranking is likely constrained more by the GPU's performance ceiling in this specific game. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation — at 4K Ultra, the system still produces 77 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional when compared to top-tier combos that might feature higher-end GPUs paired with similar CPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides 12 distinct measured configurations, covering three resolutions and four settings presets each. The following breakdown captures every reported value.

At 1920x1080, the results range from 102 FPS to 212 FPS. Low settings produce 212 FPS average. Medium settings yield 132 FPS average, with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS. High settings deliver 123 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 102 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 110 FPS, which is the largest spread across all resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 189 FPS (Low), 118 FPS (Medium, with min 100 and max 135), 109 FPS (High), and 91 FPS (Ultra). The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 98 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum FPS of 100, which is only 9 FPS below the High preset average — indicating that Medium can occasionally dip into what would be considered High-level performance territory.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 160 FPS (Low), 100 FPS (Medium, with min 85 and max 115), 93 FPS (High), and 77 FPS (Ultra). The spread between Low and Ultra is 83 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 85 FPS, which means even the worst-case frame time in this configuration stays above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for smooth gameplay.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides a balanced experience with reported minimum FPS values that are within 20% of the average — for example, at 1080p Medium, the min is 112 FPS versus an average of 132 FPS, a 15% deviation. At 1440p Medium, the min is 100 FPS versus 118 FPS average (15% deviation), and at 4K Medium, the min is 85 FPS versus 100 FPS average (15% deviation). This consistency suggests stable frame pacing at Medium settings regardless of resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU.

In Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be that of a capable but not overtaxed partner. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking — the scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and predictable, which would not be the case if the processor were struggling to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 212 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that CPU overhead could become a factor, yet the fact that it drops to 189 FPS at 1440p Low and 160 FPS at 4K Low indicates the GPU is still the limiting component.

The i5-14600K's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and single-core score of 2064 place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Geekbench results show 16673 multi-core and 2491 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 38682, with a single-thread score of 4270. These numbers indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for games that rely on a few heavily-threaded tasks.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database — the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, AMD EPYC 4345P, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX — all score within 0.8% of the i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 48618. This tight clustering suggests that in CPU-heavy scenarios, swapping between these processors would yield minimal FPS differences. Given that Overpower's measured results show the GPU as the primary limiter, the choice of CPU among these rivals would likely have a negligible impact on the game's performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data provides clear guidance for each resolution tier.

For 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable framerates, but the choice hinges on refresh rate. If targeting a 144Hz display, High settings at 123 FPS average is sufficient, while Ultra at 102 FPS may dip below 144 FPS in demanding scenes. For 240Hz displays, Low at 212 FPS is the only preset that consistently exceeds that threshold, with Medium at 132 FPS falling short. The Medium preset at 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS offers a balanced compromise for high-refresh gaming, providing better visual fidelity than Low while maintaining frame rates above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. For 144Hz displays, no preset achieves 144 FPS average — High is 109 FPS and Medium is 118 FPS. The closest is Medium at 118 FPS, which with its minimum of 100 FPS ensures a mostly smooth experience on a 144Hz panel, though not without occasional dips below the refresh rate. For 100Hz displays, both Medium (118 FPS) and High (109 FPS) comfortably exceed that target. Ultra at 91 FPS is suitable for 90Hz or 75Hz displays but would feel less fluid on higher refresh rate panels. Low at 189 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal frame rate gain.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests Medium as the sweet spot. The Medium preset averages 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS, which is ideal for 90Hz or 100Hz 4K displays. High at 93 FPS is nearly as good and may be preferable if the display is capped at 90Hz. Ultra at 77 FPS is playable on 60Hz displays but leaves little headroom for frame time spikes. Low at 160 FPS is unnecessary at 4K, as the visual degradation outweighs the benefit of frame rates that exceed most 4K display refresh rates.

Overall, the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions, with the smallest deviation between average and minimum FPS. This makes it the recommended starting point for users who prioritize smoothness and don't want to micromanage settings per scene.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. It includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is rated at 29.15 TFLOPS.

In Overpower, the RTX 4070's role is that of the primary performance determinant. The FPS scaling patterns across resolutions and settings all point to GPU-bound behavior. At 4K Ultra, the average of 77 FPS represents the GPU's limit when pushed with maximum visual fidelity at the highest pixel count. The fact that this drops from 102 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 77 FPS at 4K Ultra — a 25% reduction — is consistent with the increased pixel workload being the dominant factor.

The GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648, places it in a competitive tier. Its nearest rivals — the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (delta 0.1%), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (delta 0.4%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (delta -1.3%) — all score within 1.3% of the RTX 4070 in raw GPU benchmarks. However, the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and modern feature set may provide advantages in specific game workloads that are not captured by these synthetic averages.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s appears sufficient for Overpower at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at all settings. The boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, allows the card to maintain high throughput even under sustained load. The measured FPS data shows no indication of VRAM capacity issues — even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 77 suggests the GPU is computing shaders and textures without hitting memory bottlenecks that would cause severe frame drops or stuttering. The reported minimum FPS values for Medium presets (85 FPS at 4K, 100 FPS at 1440p, 112 FPS at 1080p) further confirm that the GPU handles frame pacing consistently across resolutions.