Overpower

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a fascinating study in bottleneck dynamics within the action title Overpower. The data reveals a system where the graphics card is consistently the primary constraint, yet the processor's headroom allows for significant scaling when graphical loads are reduced. This combination, ranking 1049th out of 1744 tested combos, demonstrates that while it is not a top-tier performer, its behavior across resolutions offers clear insights into its architectural balance.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation in the measured data is how Overpower responds to resolution changes. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 145.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 127.8 FPS, a reduction of 12.2%, and at 4K, it falls to 109.3 FPS, a further 14.5% decline from 1440p. This relatively modest scaling from 1080p to 4K—a total drop of just 24.9%—is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario where the processor has ample capacity to feed the graphics card.

However, the story changes dramatically when settings are increased. Under Ultra settings, the frame rate collapses from 66.4 FPS at 1080p to 62.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 52 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents a 21.7% drop from the 1080p Ultra figure. This steeper decline indicates that at higher settings, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated, making the GPU the unequivocal limiting factor.

The data suggests that the i5-14600KF, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is never the bottleneck in this configuration. The consistent frame rate dips between resolutions at Low settings—where CPU overhead is typically higher—are relatively small, pointing to a processor that can easily maintain high throughput. The limiting component in Overpower is clearly the GPU, especially as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, where the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1744 tested combinations, this specific pairing of the i5-14600KF and RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 1049th position in Overpower. This places it in the lower half of all tested combos, which is somewhat surprising given the CPU's strength. The processor itself sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-end part, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking drags the overall combination down.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's middling rank is a clear indicator of imbalance. The RTX 2070 SUPER, while a capable card, is the weaker link. This is further highlighted by the GPU's nearest rivals, which include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (with a deltaPct of -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (deltaPct of 2.5%). These are all cards with similar average benchmark scores, suggesting the RTX 2070 SUPER is grouped with mid-range offerings, despite its legacy as a higher-tier product.

The combination's rank suggests that in Overpower, the CPU's potential is largely untapped. The benchmark results indicate that the i5-14600KF could support a significantly more powerful GPU to achieve a much higher rank. The data implies that this combo is a mismatch, where the processor's capabilities are held back by the graphics card's performance ceiling, resulting in a system that performs admirably but not exceptionally within the broader context of all tested hardware pairings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive factor in this combo's performance. Its Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process, includes 2560 shading units and 40 RT cores. The card's memory configuration—8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus—provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications directly correlate with the frame rates observed in Overpower.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are relatively modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for this title. The measured data shows that the card's performance is highly sensitive to settings. At 4K, the difference between Low and High settings is stark: 109.3 FPS versus 66 FPS. This 65.6% performance penalty for increasing settings from Low to High indicates that the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are being heavily taxed.

The VRAM capacity is also a likely factor. With 8 GB of GDDR6, the card may be hitting memory limits at Ultra settings, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The frame rate drop from High to Ultra at 1440p (74.1 to 62.3 FPS) and at 4K (66 to 52 FPS) suggests that texture data is exceeding what the VRAM can efficiently handle, leading to performance degradation. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its position as a solid but not exceptional performer, which aligns perfectly with the measured results in Overpower.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy of performance across settings and resolutions. For players prioritizing high frame rates, Low settings are the obvious choice, yielding 145.5 FPS at 1080p and 127.8 FPS at 1440p. These figures are well above the 60 FPS threshold and offer a smooth experience, though visual fidelity is sacrificed.

Medium settings offer a compelling balance. At 1080p, the combo achieves 91.7 FPS, and at 1440p, it maintains 78 FPS. These are excellent playable frame rates that will likely provide a more visually rich experience than Low settings without a significant performance hit. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 53.8 FPS, but the visual upgrade is typically substantial.

High settings are viable for those with 1080p or 1440p displays, with 84.2 FPS and 74.1 FPS respectively. However, at 4K, High settings drop to 66 FPS, which is playable but begins to approach the lower boundary of what is considered smooth for action games. Ultra settings are only recommended for 1080p displays, where the combo still manages 66.4 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra settings yield 62.3 FPS and 52 FPS respectively, the latter of which may be too inconsistent for a fast-paced action title.

The data suggests that Medium settings at 1440p provide the best overall experience, offering a high frame rate (78 FPS) with a noticeable improvement in graphical quality over Low settings. For 4K users, Low settings are the only viable option for a consistently fluid experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings produce 145.5 FPS, Medium settings 91.7 FPS, High settings 84.2 FPS, and Ultra settings 66.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 54.4% reduction in frame rate, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to graphical load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across the board. Low settings yield 127.8 FPS, Medium settings 78 FPS, High settings 74.1 FPS, and Ultra settings 62.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 12.2%, but at Ultra settings, the drop is only 6.2%, indicating that at higher settings, the GPU is already so strained that the resolution increase has a smaller relative impact.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings achieve 109.3 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 65.5 FPS, High settings to 66 FPS, and Ultra settings to 52 FPS. The performance at Medium and High is nearly identical (65.5 vs 66), suggesting that the GPU is hitting a hard limit, likely related to memory bandwidth or fill rate, rather than shader complexity. The 4K results clearly show that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 145.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average FPS of 52, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates scale significantly with settings and resolution, while the CPU's high percentile (93rd) suggests it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is 65.5 FPS, with Low settings achieving 127.8 FPS and Ultra settings achieving 62.3 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Overpower?*

A: It ranks 1049th out of 1744 tested combos.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 2070 SUPER and the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a formidable processor that is largely underutilized in this pairing. With 14 cores (a mix of performance and efficiency cores) and 20 threads, it offers substantial parallel processing power. Its Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, allows for high clock speeds, with a base of 3.50 GHz and a boost of 5.30 GHz. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for game logic and physics calculations.

In Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be secondary. The measured frame rates show that even at 1080p with Low settings, where CPU overhead is most significant, the combo achieves 145.5 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. The processor's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643, are exceptionally high, further confirming its capability.

The nearest rival to the i5-14600KF is the Intel Core i5-14600K, with a deltaPct of 0.4%, meaning the 14600KF is essentially identical in performance. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier part. However, in this combo, its power is wasted, as the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot keep up with the CPU's ability to feed it data. The data strongly implies that this processor would deliver significantly higher frame rates in Overpower if paired with a more powerful graphics card, making the CPU the untapped potential of this configuration.