Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower shows a clear and consistent pattern: performance degrades steadily as resolution increases, and the rate of that degradation points directly at the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers 69 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 62 FPS, a reduction of roughly 10%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 52 FPS, which is about 25% below the 1080p figure. This scaling is relatively gentle, suggesting that at Low settings, the game is not yet fully saturating the GPU at lower resolutions.

The picture changes dramatically when looking at higher settings. At Ultra, the 1080p average is 33 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 30 FPS, and 4K Ultra is 25 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is about 24%, similar in relative terms to Low, but the absolute numbers are far lower. This indicates that the GPU is running out of headroom regardless of resolution once the graphical load increases. The most telling data point is the Medium preset, which has recorded min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 37 to 50 FPS with an average of 43. At 1440p Medium, the range tightens to 33 to 44 FPS with an average of 38. At 4K Medium, the range narrows further to 28 to 38 FPS with an average of 33. The shrinking gap between min and max FPS at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is becoming consistently saturated, leaving less variance for burst performance.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RX 580 is the limiting component across all tested configurations. From 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops by roughly 17 to 19 FPS depending on the preset, which is a substantial absolute loss. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its benchmark scores, but the GPU simply cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count. For a 4K display, the data shows that only Low settings break past 50 FPS, and even then it is marginal at 52 FPS. The 1440p results are more usable, with Low hitting 62 FPS and Medium at 38 FPS. The 1080p results are the most playable overall, with Low at 69 FPS and Medium at 43 FPS.

The resolution scaling data also reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS (69 vs 33). At 1440p, that gap is 32 FPS (62 vs 30). At 4K, the gap shrinks to 27 FPS (52 vs 25). This compression at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering, where the cost of each additional pixel outweighs the savings from lower graphical fidelity settings. The GPU is the limiting factor, and no amount of CPU performance can compensate for the raw pixel throughput required at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a Polaris 20 chip built on a 14 nm process with 5,700 million transistors and a die size of 232 mm². Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory runs at 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 12928.

In the database's nearest rival comparisons, the RX 580 sits within a narrow band of performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870, 0.5% lower. The AMD FirePro W5100 scores 12847, 0.6% lower. This grouping shows that the RX 580 is competitive with these parts, but none of them are particularly strong for modern gaming at high resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. Its pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.175 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 6.175 TFLOPS (1:1). These numbers are modest by current standards, and the measured FPS data reflects that. The DirectX 12 benchmark score for the RX 580 is 43, which is low compared to its DirectX 11 score of 60. This suggests the GPU is less efficient in modern API workloads, which could explain some of the performance drops at higher settings in Overpower.

At 1080p Low, the RX 580 delivers 69 FPS, which is the highest average recorded in the entire dataset. This shows that the GPU can handle lighter loads reasonably well. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 25 FPS, which is barely playable. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s appears to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel fill rate and texture rate are insufficient for 4K with heavy settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for most games, but the overall compute power is not.

The GPU's power draw is 185 W, and it requires a 450 W power supply. It uses a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is an older standard, but it does not appear to be a bottleneck in the measured results. The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3, so it is feature-complete for modern games, but the raw performance is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and it has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

In the database, the i5-14600KF ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796 (0.8% higher). This places the i5-14600KF in a strong position among desktop processors, with multi-threaded performance that rivals much more expensive parts.

The CPU's benchmark results are impressive. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32544 in multi-core and 4594 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 17085 multi-core and 2445 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 38697, and the single-thread score is 4273. The PassMark physics score is 2449, which is relevant for gaming workloads. These scores indicate that the CPU has more than enough processing power for Overpower, especially when paired with a GPU that is clearly the bottleneck.

The measured FPS data supports this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely not being fully utilized, as the GPU is delivering 69 FPS with plenty of headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is struggling at 25 FPS, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 single-core at 4594, is more than sufficient for the game's logic and rendering thread. The multi-thread performance, with a PassMark multithread score of 38697, ensures that background tasks and game threads do not interfere with frame pacing.

The CPU's release date of 2023-10-16 places it well after the game's release on 2023-08-14, so it is a modern part for this title. The 10 nm process node from Intel, combined with the Raptor Lake architecture, gives it a significant performance advantage over older CPUs. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, although the measured data does not specify which memory type was used.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 90 means it outperforms 90% of all CPUs in the database. This is a high-end desktop part that should not cause any frame rate drops in Overpower. The recorded data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking: the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar FPS across different resolutions at the same settings, which is not the case here.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination in Overpower?

A: The 1080p resolution provides the highest average FPS across all settings. At Low, it reaches 69 FPS, and at Medium, it maintains 43 FPS. Higher resolutions see significant drops, with 1440p Medium at 38 FPS and 4K Medium at 33 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 12928. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile by 0.1% and the GTX 1660 SUPER by 0.4%, while leading the AMD Radeon 740M by 0.5% and the AMD FirePro W5100 by 0.6%.

Q: Is the i5-14600KF a strong match for the RX 580?

A: The CPU is far more capable than the GPU. It ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 49394, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile. The measured FPS data confirms the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 37. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 33. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 28. These values indicate that the GPU can maintain a playable frame rate at Medium settings up to 1440p.

Q: How does the game perform at Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings are the most demanding. The average FPS is 33 at 1080p, 30 at 1440p, and 25 at 4K. These numbers suggest that Ultra is only suitable for 1080p displays, and even then, it is borderline playable.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in the game database?

A: The combination of the i5-14600KF and RX 580 ranks 3388 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the lower portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's age and performance level.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and playability for this combination. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 43, with a range of 37 to 50. This provides a smooth experience for most action games, and the minimum FPS of 37 is above the threshold where stuttering becomes noticeable. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 38 FPS, with a minimum of 33, which is still playable but with less margin for demanding scenes. At 4K Medium, the average is 33 FPS with a minimum of 28, which is marginal but functional for slower-paced gameplay.

The Low preset is the only setting that consistently delivers high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average is 69 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. At 1440p Low, it drops to 62 FPS, still very smooth. Even at 4K Low, the average is 52 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. If frame rate is the top priority, Low is the recommended preset, especially for 4K displays where other settings fall below 40 FPS.

High settings are not recommended for this combination. At 1080p High, the average is 40 FPS, which is only 3 FPS lower than Medium but with no recorded min/max data to verify consistency. At 1440p High, the average drops to 36 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 30 FPS. These numbers are too close to the Medium preset's performance to justify the visual upgrade, and the lack of min/max data suggests potential frame time spikes.

Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where the average is 33 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the averages of 30 and 25 FPS respectively are too low for smooth gameplay. The data clearly indicates that Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 3 FPS improvement over High at 1080p, while providing a 10 FPS improvement over Ultra at the same resolution. For 1440p and 4K, Low is the only sensible choice if playability is required, as it delivers 62 and 52 FPS respectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows the following averages: Low settings deliver 69 FPS, Medium delivers 43 FPS with a range of 37 to 50, High delivers 40 FPS, and Ultra delivers 33 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest settings is 36 FPS, which is substantial. The Medium preset's min and max values indicate that the GPU can handle bursts up to 50 FPS but also dips to 37 FPS during heavy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 62 FPS, Medium at 38 FPS with a range of 33 to 44, High at 36 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 32 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p. The Medium preset's min of 33 FPS is the same as the Ultra average, showing that even the lowest settings tier can drop to the same level as the highest tier under load.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 52 FPS, Medium at 33 FPS with a range of 28 to 38, High at 30 FPS, and Ultra at 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 27 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions. The Medium preset's min of 28 FPS is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, indicating that 4K is the most demanding scenario for this GPU.

The data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings always deliver the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. The ordering is stable across all resolutions. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range is 13 FPS (37 to 50), at 1440p it is 11 FPS (33 to 44), and at 4K it is 10 FPS (28 to 38). This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing variance but also reducing peak performance.