Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Overpower represents a study in contrast: a modern, high-core-count processor paired with a last-generation graphics card. The benchmark data indicates that this combo sits at rank 1306 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of system performance for this title. This ranking is less a reflection of the CPU’s capability and more a consequence of the GPU’s age, as the resolution scaling data clearly demonstrates.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring a 125 W TDP. This is a desktop-class chip with an unlocked multiplier, designed for high sustained throughput. Its benchmark results are formidable: it scores 32889 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4643 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 15636 and a single-core score of 2778. In the broader CPU landscape, it achieves a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367.

The CPU’s nearest rivals illustrate its positioning. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5% in average score, but it leads the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.6%, and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. These margins are exceptionally tight, suggesting that in synthetic workloads, this chip is virtually interchangeable with its closest competitors. For Overpower, an action game, this processing headroom means the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most scenarios. The data supports this: at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 126.6 FPS, which is a frame rate that typically indicates the CPU is feeding frames efficiently. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is heavily strained, the combination still produces 45.1 FPS, suggesting the processor has sufficient single-thread performance to maintain playable framerates without stalling the graphics pipeline.

However, the CPU’s role is not entirely passive. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4/DDR5) provide the data bandwidth needed for the GPU to work with. The Passmark scores for data compression (485140) and integer math (125982) indicate strong computational throughput, which helps in physics calculations and game logic that are common in action titles. In this specific combo, the CPU is operating well within its limits, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale downward sharply with resolution increases, a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this equation. Built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process, it features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost of 1650 MHz, and it offers 2176 shading units. The GPU’s compute capabilities include 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 14.36 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1). It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern game features. The card’s production status is end-of-life, and it was released in 2019, making it several generations old relative to the CPU.

In terms of raw benchmark data, the RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16462 in Passmark G3D and 6721 in Passmark GPU Compute. It achieves a 63rd percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: it leads the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN by 0.3%, the RTX 2070 by 0.5%, the Quadro K5200 by 0.8%, and the Tesla K40m by 1.3%. This clustering suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is performing at the top of its class, but that class is firmly in the mid-range of the current GPU hierarchy.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Overpower at most settings, but the data shows it struggling at high resolutions. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the card’s fill rate and compute power become stretched. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards. Consequently, the GPU determines the overall combo ranking, as the CPU provides ample headroom that the graphics card cannot utilize at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 72.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate dips to 66.2 FPS, a drop of 6.3 FPS. At 4K High, it falls further to 57.2 FPS. This is a modest decline of about 21% from 1080p to 4K, which is surprisingly gentle for a GPU of this era. The reason becomes clear when examining the Low settings: at 1080p Low, the system hits 126.6 FPS, which drops to 115.7 FPS at 1440p Low, and 98.8 FPS at 4K Low. The relatively small FPS penalty at Low settings indicates that the CPU is still able to push high frame rates even when the GPU is less burdened.

The Ultra settings tell a different story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 61.7 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 54.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 45.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K Ultra represents a 26.9% reduction in performance, which is the steepest decline in the dataset. This suggests that as the resolution and graphical load increase, the GPU’s limits are reached, and the frame rate becomes increasingly constrained by the graphics card’s computational throughput. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is stark: 98.8 FPS versus 45.1 FPS, a gap of 53.7 FPS that highlights how much graphical settings impact this GPU.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-bound or balanced, particularly at Low and Medium settings where frame rates exceed 80 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, as the frame rate drops below 50 FPS. This is not a sign of CPU weakness; rather, it is a demonstration of the RTX 2060 SUPER’s inability to handle 4K resolutions with high graphical fidelity. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is well-balanced, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1306 out of 1744 combos in Overpower. This places it in the bottom 25% of all tested systems, which is a significant underperformance relative to the CPU’s own high percentile ranking. The rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s limitations, as the CPU is in the 93rd percentile of all processors. The discrepancy between the CPU’s capability and the combo’s overall rank suggests that many other tested systems pair this processor with far more powerful graphics cards.

The implications of this rank are straightforward: in a game like Overpower, which is an action title that likely benefits from high frame rates, this combo will deliver playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, but it will not compete with higher-end GPU pairings. The rank of 1306 out of 1744 indicates that there are over 400 tested combos that perform better, many of which likely use newer GPU architectures. However, the combo is not at the very bottom either, suggesting that it remains a viable option for 1080p gaming, where it achieves 126.6 FPS at Low and 72.5 FPS at High settings. The data shows that the processor is not the issue; the GPU is holding the system back from ranking higher.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows the system performs best at 1920x1080, achieving 126.6 FPS at Low and 72.5 FPS at High settings. At 1440p High, it drops to 66.2 FPS, which is still playable, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 45.1 FPS, indicating that 1080p is the optimal resolution for high frame rates.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, and 1.4% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate is 45.1 FPS, while at 1080p Low it is 126.6 FPS. The CPU’s high benchmark scores and the large FPS drop with increased resolution point to the RTX 2060 SUPER as the limiting component.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its memory clock is 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 1306 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the lower portion of the database, largely due to the GPU’s performance, despite the CPU ranking in the 93rd percentile of all processors.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and clock specifications?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features a 125 W TDP and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.