Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a combination that targets high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p playable performance in Overpower, an action title released on 2023-08-14. Benchmark data places this combo at rank 1808 out of 2980 tested combinations, meaning it sits in the lower-middle tier of the database’s tested configurations for this specific game. The measured FPS results show a system that can handle the game’s demands, but with clear limitations at higher resolutions and settings, making it essential to understand where each component excels and where the bottleneck emerges.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1808 out of 2980 tested combinations places it in the 39th percentile of all tested pairings for Overpower. That positioning is not a verdict on absolute performance—the system can deliver playable frame rates—but it reflects that a substantial portion of tested hardware configurations outperform this pairing in this particular action title. The data indicates that while the CPU and GPU are both competent components individually, their combined score in this game does not push them into the upper echelons of the benchmark database.

Looking at the components separately helps contextualize the ranking. The Intel Core i5-14600K achieves a percentile of 90 against all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 90% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 48618, with nearest rivals including 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%). The CPU is clearly a strong performer, ranking in the top 10% of all processors. The GPU, however, tells a different story: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 sits at the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (avg score 21153, delta -0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (avg score 21237, delta -1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (avg score 20713, delta 1.6%). The GPU is a mid-pack performer, which drags the combined ranking down relative to the CPU’s strong showing.

The deltaPct values against the CPU’s nearest rivals are minimal, with all four rivals within 1% of the i5-14600K’s average score. For the GPU, the nearest rival deltas range from -1.6% to 1.6%, indicating that the RTX 5050 is closely matched with a cluster of other graphics cards. This data suggests that in Overpower, the combo’s rank is more constrained by the GPU’s mid-tier standing than by the CPU’s top-tier capability. The 1808th position out of 2980 combos implies that many other pairings benefit from stronger graphics hardware, even if their CPUs are less capable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The CPU’s TDP is 125 W, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The launch MSRP is $319, and it was released on 2023-10-16.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14600K delivers strong results: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 24491 and single-core scores 2064, while Geekbench multicore reaches 16673 and single-core 2491. Passmark multithread score is 38682, and single-thread score is 4270. These numbers reflect a processor that excels in both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded responsiveness. For Overpower, an action game, the CPU’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and strong single-core performance are directly relevant—action titles often rely on a few primary threads for game logic, physics, and AI, and the i5-14600K’s single-core capabilities ensure that these tasks are handled without stuttering.

The 14-core configuration (which includes performance and efficiency cores) provides headroom for background tasks and streaming, but the game’s measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 136 FPS average, which rises to 121 FPS at 1440p Low and 103 FPS at 4K Low. The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (136 to 121 FPS, an 11% reduction) indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically highest. The CPU’s percentile of 90 against all CPUs reinforces that this is a top-tier processor, and its average benchmark score of 48618 places it just 0.2% below the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which is a server-class chip.

The i5-14600K’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the benchmark data does not specify which memory type was used in the measured FPS results. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes ensures that the RTX 5050, which uses PCIe 5.0 x8, has ample bandwidth for data transfer. In terms of raw processing power, the data shows that the CPU is not the weak link in this combo for Overpower—the GPU’s mid-tier performance is the more likely constraint at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB207 chip manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process node. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. Its base clock is 2317 MHz, with a boost clock of 2572 MHz. The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The GPU’s TDP is 130 W, and it uses a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU. The RTX 5050 was released on 2025-06-30, with a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5050 scores 2502 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 90334 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 89381 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark G3D score is 17326, with GPU compute at 9184. These numbers place the GPU at the 66th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. The nearest rival comparisons show the RTX 5050 is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (which has a higher avg score by 1.6%), and slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL and AMD Radeon HD 8970M. This clustering indicates that the RTX 5050 is a mainstream graphics card that competes with older mid-range and mobile parts, rather than a high-end performer.

For Overpower, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is a key consideration. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo achieves 50 FPS average, which is the lowest measured result. The 8 GB memory buffer may be sufficient for the game’s textures at lower settings, but at Ultra settings with 4K resolution, the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 136 FPS average, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 66 FPS. This 70 FPS difference (a 51% reduction) from Low to Ultra at the same resolution highlights how much the GPU struggles when settings are maxed out.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2572 MHz is respectable, but its FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s indicate a mid-range part. The texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s supports the 80 TMUs, but the 32 ROPs are relatively low for 4K rendering, which explains why 4K High (60 FPS) and 4K Ultra (50 FPS) results are so close. The RTX 5050 is not designed for 4K gaming at high settings; the data shows that even 4K Medium only reaches 65 FPS average, with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS. The GPU’s percentile of 66 against all GPUs confirms that it is a mid-tier card, and the measured FPS results in Overpower align with that assessment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1080p, the combo delivers 136 FPS average on Low settings, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings at 1080p yield 85 FPS average, with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS. High settings at 1080p produce 79 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 70 FPS, representing a 51% performance loss when moving from the lowest to highest settings.

At 1440p, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings deliver 121 FPS average, which is a 15 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings at 1440p average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS. High settings average 70 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 58 FPS average. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 15 FPS (an 11% reduction), while at Ultra settings, the difference is 8 FPS (a 12% reduction). This suggests that the performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively consistent across settings, indicating that both the CPU and GPU are being pushed proportionally.

At 4K, the results show significant drops. Low settings at 4K average 103 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS. High settings average 60 FPS, and Ultra settings average 50 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is a drop from 121 to 103 FPS (an 18 FPS reduction, or 15% lower). At Ultra settings, the drop from 1440p to 4K is from 58 to 50 FPS (an 8 FPS reduction, or 14% lower). The 4K results indicate that the combo can handle 4K at Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra settings push the system to the edge of playability, with Ultra at 50 FPS average being the minimum acceptable threshold.

The Medium settings data is the only set that includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 72 to 98 FPS, a spread of 26 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 64 to 87 FPS, a spread of 23 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 55 to 74 FPS, a spread of 19 FPS. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated as resolution increases, reducing frame time variance. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at High or Ultra settings (79 and 66 FPS respectively), or 1440p at Medium settings (76 FPS). For 4K, the combo is only viable at Low settings (103 FPS) or Medium settings (65 FPS), with High and Ultra being borderline.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at each settings level reveals which component is the limiting factor. At Low settings, the FPS decreases from 136 at 1080p to 121 at 1440p (a drop of 15 FPS, or 11%), then to 103 at 4K (a further drop of 18 FPS, or 15%). The total reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low is 33 FPS, or 24%. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 85 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p (a drop of 9 FPS, or 11%), then to 65 at 4K (a drop of 11 FPS, or 14%). The total reduction at Medium is 20 FPS, or 24%. At High settings, the FPS drops from 79 at 1080p to 70 at 1440p (a drop of 9 FPS, or 11%), then to 60 at 4K (a drop of 10 FPS, or 14%). The total reduction at High is 19 FPS, or 24%. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 66 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p (a drop of 8 FPS, or 12%), then to 50 at 4K (a drop of 8 FPS, or 14%). The total reduction at Ultra is 16 FPS, or 24%.

The consistent ~24% total reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings levels is notable. This uniformity suggests that the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, which points to the GPU being the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see larger FPS drops at lower resolutions (where CPU load is higher relative to GPU) and smaller drops at higher resolutions. Instead, the data shows a proportional decline across all settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the likely constraints, as higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth and capacity, which the GPU cannot provide at the same efficiency as lower resolutions.

The fact that Low settings at 4K (103 FPS) are higher than Ultra settings at 1440p (58 FPS) further confirms the GPU’s role. The resolution increase from 1440p to 4K at Low settings costs 18 FPS, but the settings increase from Low to Ultra at 4K costs 53 FPS (from 103 to 50). This indicates that graphics settings have a more significant impact on performance than resolution at this GPU tier, which is typical for a mid-range card. The CPU’s strong single-core performance (boost clock of 5.30 GHz, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2064) ensures that it can keep up with the GPU’s demands even at 1080p, where CPU-bound scenarios are more common. The data shows that the combo is GPU-limited in Overpower, with the RTX 5050 being the primary determinant of performance across all resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s rank in Overpower compared to other tested combinations?*

A: The combo ranks 1808 out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This rank is influenced by the GPU’s 66th percentile standing against all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600K compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698), 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470), and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287). The Core Ultra 5 245 has an avg score of 48995, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600K.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this setup based on the measured FPS data?

A: The data shows that 1080p High (79 FPS average) and 1080p Ultra (66 FPS average) are both playable, while 1440p Medium (76 FPS average) is also viable. At 4K, Low settings (103 FPS) and Medium settings (65 FPS) are playable, but High (60 FPS) and Ultra (50 FPS) are borderline.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Overpower for this combo?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent at approximately 24% across all settings levels, which indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s high percentile (90) and strong single-core performance (boost clock 5.30 GHz) mean it is not the constraint.

*Q: How does the RTX 5050’s memory configuration affect performance in Overpower?*

A: The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo achieves 50 FPS average, and at 4K High it reaches 60 FPS, suggesting that the memory bandwidth and capacity are insufficient for high-settings 4K gaming in this title.

Q: What are the measured FPS results at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo delivers 76 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS. This is a solid result for 1440p gaming, though the minimum FPS of 64 indicates occasional dips below the average.