Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a formidable performance profile in Overpower, placing 177th out of 1744 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 10.1% of all tested systems, a position driven by a balance of high-frequency CPU cores and a powerful GPU. The data shows a system capable of handling the game at high refresh rates across all resolutions, with the CPU becoming a more significant factor at lower settings and resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Overpower?*

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo ranks 177th out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10.1% of all systems tested for this game.

*Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. Benchmark results show an average of 88.8 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (score 49062) and 1% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (score 48698).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features a 256-bit memory bus with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, delivering a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 248.3, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 121.4.

Q: How does the GPU’s score compare to its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704, which is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (score 47915) and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (score 47743).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 177 out of 1744 tested combinations indicates a top-tier performance tier. To contextualize this, the 14600K itself sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tested, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a high-percentile GPU results in a system that is well-balanced for Overpower.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 49166 places it nearly neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, 1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and only 0.4% and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD EPYC 4345P, respectively. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration, as its performance is comparable to other high-end processors. The GPU’s average score of 48704 is similarly competitive, being 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, while trailing the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% and the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1%. This data indicates a well-matched pairing where neither component significantly outclasses the other, allowing the system to scale predictably with graphical demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rate in Overpower, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is a key asset. With a memory bus width of 256-bit and a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, the GPU has ample data throughput to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The core clocks are set at a base of 2340 MHz with a boost of 2610 MHz, providing a solid foundation for compute tasks.

The GPU’s performance is further defined by its 8448 shading units and 264 texture mapping units. The chip is built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, which contributes to its efficiency. In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role becomes clearer as settings change. For instance, at 1920x1080, the jump from Low (248.3 FPS) to Ultra (121.4 FPS) represents a 51% decrease in performance, showcasing the computational cost of higher graphical fidelity. The GPU’s 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is sufficient to maintain high frame rates, but the data shows that the CPU begins to limit performance at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU has headroom to render frames more quickly than the CPU can feed it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 248.3 at Low settings to 121.4 at Ultra. The progression is consistent: Medium settings yield 155.6 FPS, and High settings produce 143.2 FPS. This demonstrates that the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors even at maximum settings, as the Ultra preset still delivers over 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The average FPS at Low settings is 219.7, which drops to 138.0 at Medium, 129.2 at High, and 108.9 at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings is from 121.4 to 108.9 FPS, a reduction of 10.3%. This indicates that the GPU is still handling the load well, with only a moderate impact from the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system still delivers playable frame rates. The average FPS at Low settings is 188.6, which is surprisingly high and suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at this setting. However, at Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 116.6, 109.9, and 88.8 respectively. The 4K Ultra result of 88.8 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows the combo can provide a smooth experience on a 4K display without requiring significant settings compromises.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU load. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 248.3 at 1080p to 219.7 at 1440p (a 11.5% drop) and then to 188.6 at 4K (a 14.2% drop from 1440p). The relatively small performance penalty at 4K Low indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU is likely providing a stable frame delivery.

However, at Ultra settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The average FPS goes from 121.4 at 1080p to 108.9 at 1440p (a 10.3% drop) and then to 88.8 at 4K (an 18.5% drop from 1440p). This steeper decline at higher settings indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as its computational resources are fully utilized. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 99.8 FPS (188.6 vs 88.8), which is a 52.9% difference. This substantial gap highlights the impact of graphical settings on the GPU workload.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be the limiting factor, as the GPU is capable of higher frame rates than the CPU can deliver. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, especially at higher settings, as the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU’s reduced output.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is fed with data, particularly at lower resolutions and settings. With 14 cores and 20 threads, the CPU provides substantial parallel processing power. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz allow for high single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strong performance. It achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32881 and a single-core score of 4642. In Geekbench, it scores 15846 multicore and 2803 single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 38682, with a single-thread score of 4270. These scores place the CPU in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s role is evident in the FPS data at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 248.3 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for frame generation in this game. When the resolution increases to 4K Low, the FPS only drops to 188.6, suggesting that the CPU is not the main constraint at this point. The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for maintaining stable frame times. The 14600K’s performance relative to its rivals, such as being 0.2% faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X, confirms that it is a high-end processor capable of supporting the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.