Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with 4K remaining viable at reduced settings. The data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's ample memory bandwidth determining where bottlenecks emerge. This combo ranks in the 85th percentile of tested configurations, placing it solidly among capable gaming rigs for this action title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the system produces 236.9 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 210.6 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 177.6 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 25% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is relatively modest and suggests the CPU maintains strong frame pacing even when pixel count quadruples.

The scaling story changes dramatically when moving to higher quality presets. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 14.1 FPS (from 138.1 to 124.1), but the jump to 4K costs another 19 FPS, landing at 105.1 FPS. This 24% decline from 1440p to 4K at High settings indicates the GPU's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, particularly with more complex shading and effects enabled.

Ultra settings show the most severe scaling, with 112.3 FPS at 1080p falling to 104.1 FPS at 1440p and finally 86.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 23% below the 1080p Ultra figure, demonstrating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K but not without a noticeable performance tax. Interestingly, the Medium preset shows nearly identical scaling behavior to High, with 147.2 FPS at 1080p, 129.7 FPS at 1440p, and 108.5 FPS at 4K — suggesting these two presets impose similar GPU workloads despite their different visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K brings 14 cores and 20 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This Raptor Lake architecture processor sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 49,166. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, scores 49,062 — a negligible 0.2% difference, indicating the i5-14600K competes at the level of a 16-core flagship from the previous generation.

In Overpower, the CPU's influence is most apparent at Low settings and lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 236.9 FPS, which is 26.3 FPS higher than the 4K Low result of 177.6 FPS. This gap narrows at higher presets, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The single-core performance is exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,642 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,803, which explains why the system maintains high frame rates even when pixel counts rise.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core provide substantial on-die storage for game data, reducing memory latency and helping maintain consistent frame times. The CPU's 125 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support allow it to feed the GPU efficiently, though the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the processor is rarely the bottleneck — the 86.2 FPS result reflects GPU limitations more than CPU capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, provides the graphical muscle for this combo. Its 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs work together to deliver the measured frame rates. The GPU's 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 4K gaming at most settings in this title.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz contribute to its Passmark G3D score of 29,995, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42,653 in the aggregate benchmark — a 0.2% difference that shows the RTX 4070 SUPER punches above its class in synthetic tests. However, Overpower's real-world results tell a more nuanced story.

At 4K Ultra, the system produces 86.2 FPS, which is 26.2 FPS below the 1080p Ultra result. This 23% reduction highlights the GPU's rendering limits at high resolution with maximum settings. The 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are strong, but the 192-bit memory bus becomes a constraint when handling 4K textures and effects simultaneously. The 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores are present but not directly measured in these results, leaving their impact on Overpower's performance as an open question.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 1,744 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 264th in Overpower, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. This ranking reflects a balanced system where neither component dramatically outclasses the other, allowing the game to scale efficiently across resolutions. The CPU's 93rd percentile standing and the GPU's 84th percentile standing combine to produce a system that exceeds the performance of most individual components when measured in isolation.

The rank is particularly notable given the CPU's proximity to its rivals. The i5-14600K's average benchmark score of 49,166 is within 1% of the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49,367) and the AMD EPYC 4345P (49,595), yet the combination with the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a result that places it well above the median tested system. This suggests the GPU choice has a more significant impact on Overpower's performance than minor CPU differences, since the game appears to scale more with GPU capabilities at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 236.9 FPS, Medium achieves 147.2 FPS, High reaches 138.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 89.7 FPS, indicating that Medium settings introduce significant GPU workload increases. The difference between Medium and High is only 9.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 25.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance hierarchy remains consistent. Low settings yield 210.6 FPS, Medium produces 129.7 FPS, High reaches 124.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 104.1 FPS. The 1440p results are 11-16% lower than their 1080p counterparts across all presets, showing a uniform scaling factor as pixel count increases by roughly 78%.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings still deliver a playable 177.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 108.5 FPS, High to 105.1 FPS, and Ultra to 86.2 FPS. The 4K results show a compression of the preset hierarchy — Low to Medium costs 69.1 FPS, while Medium to Ultra costs only 22.3 FPS — indicating that at this resolution, the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading resources are saturated regardless of quality settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data suggests Ultra settings at 112.3 FPS provide an excellent balance of visual fidelity and performance. The 86.2 FPS at 4K Ultra is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, making High settings at 105.1 FPS the safer choice for 4K displays. At 1440p, Ultra at 104.1 FPS offers a strong experience, while High at 124.1 FPS provides additional fluidity with minimal visual compromise.

The Medium preset's performance profile is nearly identical to High across all resolutions, differing by only 5.6-9.1 FPS. This similarity suggests that High settings offer better visual quality without significantly impacting frame rates, making High the recommended preset for most users. For competitive play where frame rates above 200 FPS matter, Low settings at 1080p (236.9 FPS) or 1440p (210.6 FPS) are the clear choices, though 4K Low at 177.6 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing resolution over quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Overpower?

A: Yes, all measured 4K settings exceed 60 FPS. The lowest result is 86.2 FPS at Ultra settings, with Medium, High, and Low all producing higher frame rates.

Q: How does the i5-14600K compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The i5-14600K scores 49,166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X's 49,062. It trails the i5-14600KF by 0.4% and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.9%.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: High settings produce 124.1 FPS, while Ultra delivers 104.1 FPS at 2560x1440. This 20 FPS difference represents a 16% reduction for the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB memory sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The measured data shows playable frame rates at all 4K settings, from 177.6 FPS at Low to 86.2 FPS at Ultra, indicating the 12 GB GDDR6X memory is adequate for Overpower's demands.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 264th out of 1,744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations tested for Overpower.

Q: Which setting gives the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce 236.9 FPS, the highest measured result for this resolution. Medium follows at 147.2 FPS, High at 138.1 FPS, and Ultra at 112.3 FPS.