Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core i5-14600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

This combination of Intel's Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a compelling performance profile in Overpower, an Action title released on 2023-08-14. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS at 4K Ultra, with headroom that scales impressively at lower resolutions. The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the 14-core CPU and Blackwell-architecture GPU each contribute meaningfully, though the performance deltas between settings and resolutions tell a nuanced story about where the bottleneck shifts.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF brings 14 cores and 20 threads to the table, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz can boost up to 5.30 GHz, providing substantial single-thread headroom that Action games often exploit. The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core, ensures that frequently accessed game data stays close to the execution units. This CPU sits in the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49394.

When examining synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14600KF produces a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594, while Geekbench reports 17085 multicore and 2445 single-core. These figures place it in close competition with several AMD and Intel rivals. The nearest rival, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49228 on average, a mere 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 sits 0.8% ahead at 49796. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8% at 48995, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% behind at 49196. This clustering suggests that the i5-14600KF's compute capabilities are competitive with flagship-tier alternatives, though not decisively superior.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU's role appears supportive rather than dominant. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 280 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. The fact that this drops to 250 FPS at 1440p Low and 213 FPS at 4K Low indicates that even at the lowest graphical settings, the GPU still has sufficient throughput to push frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU's 20 threads and high boost clock ensure that game logic, physics, and AI computations do not create a ceiling below what the GPU can deliver. The PassMark multithread score of 38697 and single-thread score of 4273 reinforce this capability profile.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of Overpower's visual output, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory operates on a 256-bit bus, yielding 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 2295 MHz boosts to 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz effective 30 Gbps. The 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide the raw compute needed for high-resolution rendering, while 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads.

The RTX 5080's benchmark results place it in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 56083. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (0.6% behind), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (0.7% behind), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (2.3% behind). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE sits 2.2% ahead at 57367. These margins are narrow, suggesting that the RTX 5080's performance tier is well-established, though not without direct competition.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Overpower at any resolution tested. The measured frame rates show that 4K Ultra still produces 102 FPS average, which is respectable for a demanding title. The transition from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings reveals a 33 FPS drop (from 135 to 102), indicating that the GPU scales predictably with resolution. At Low settings, the 4K result of 213 FPS versus 280 FPS at 1080p shows a 67 FPS decrease, which is a larger absolute delta but proportionally similar. The GPU's pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s provide the throughput necessary to maintain these frame rates across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 175 FPS average with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 156 FPS average (minimum 133, maximum 180), while 4K Medium produces 133 FPS average (minimum 113, maximum 153). These figures represent a 14-20% performance reduction from Low settings while presumably offering significantly better visual quality.

The High preset provides a middle ground with 163 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 123 FPS at 4K. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p, High at 145 FPS exceeds the 144 Hz threshold, making it a viable choice. At 4K, High at 123 FPS is ideal for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset, while offering maximum visual fidelity, drops to 135 FPS at 1080p, 120 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. This remains playable but sacrifices headroom.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for competitive play, as the minimum FPS values at all resolutions remain above 113 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without dips below refresh rate thresholds. For immersive single-player experiences, High at 4K provides 123 FPS average, which is excellent. The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (280 FPS at 1080p), likely compromises visual quality too heavily for most users.

FAQ

Q: Does this CPU-GPU combination hit 240 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the system achieves 280 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 175 FPS, and at High it is 163 FPS. Ultra yields 135 FPS.

Q: What is the best 4K experience available with this combo?

A: The Ultra preset provides 102 FPS average at 3840x2160. For higher frame rates, High delivers 123 FPS, Medium reaches 133 FPS, and Low achieves 213 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228 (0.3% lower), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (0.4% lower), and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796 (0.8% higher).

Q: Is the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Overpower at 4K?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related limitations. The GPU maintains 102 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the 16 GB GDDR7 memory with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth handles all tested configurations without issue.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the system averages 175 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it averages 156 FPS. At 4K Medium, it averages 133 FPS. This represents a 42 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the GPU rank versus other tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile with an average benchmark score of 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster at 57367, while the AMD Radeon 8060S is 0.6% slower and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% slower.

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

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 280 FPS at 1080p to 250 FPS at 1440p (a 10.7% decrease) and then to 213 FPS at 4K (a 14.8% decrease from 1440p). This scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where the additional pixel count directly impacts rendering throughput.

At Ultra settings, the progression from 135 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p (11.1% decrease) and then to 102 FPS at 4K (15% decrease from 1440p) shows a similar percentage pattern. The consistency of these proportional drops across all settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

The absolute differences between 1080p and 4K are 67 FPS at Low, 42 FPS at Medium, 40 FPS at High, and 33 FPS at Ultra. This narrowing gap at higher settings suggests that as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded with graphical effects, the relative impact of resolution decreases. The performance is remarkably strong, with even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) maintaining triple-digit frame rates. This points to a well-matched pairing where the RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the 14-core CPU's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset produces 280 FPS average, while Medium achieves 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 202. High settings yield 163 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 135 FPS. These figures show that 1080p is well within the GPU's comfort zone, with even Ultra providing frame rates suitable for high-refresh displays.

The 2560x1440 results show a modest reduction. Low averages 250 FPS, Medium 156 FPS (minimum 133, maximum 180), High 145 FPS, and Ultra 120 FPS. The jumps between settings are roughly 90-100 FPS from Low to Medium, 10-11 FPS from Medium to High, and 25 FPS from High to Ultra. This suggests that Medium to High transitions have diminishing returns in terms of frame rate cost.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its 4K capability. Low produces 213 FPS, Medium 133 FPS (minimum 113, maximum 153), High 123 FPS, and Ultra 102 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows to 10 FPS, while Ultra sits 21 FPS below High. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 113, which ensures smooth gameplay even during intense scenes. All measured configurations remain above 100 FPS, making this combination viable for 4K gaming at any preset.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 162 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the top 4.4% of all tested configurations, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested for this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU working together, and the measured FPS data supports this high positioning.

The percentile rankings of the individual components corroborate this strong performance. The i5-14600KF sits in the 90th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile among GPUs. Both components perform slightly above their peer averages when compared to nearest rivals, with the CPU showing a 0.3% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and the GPU outpacing the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6%.

The rank of 162 out of 3713 is particularly notable given the component choices. The i5-14600KF is a mid-range processor in Intel's 14th Gen lineup, yet it pairs effectively with the high-end RTX 5080 to achieve top-tier results. This suggests that Overpower is not excessively CPU-dependent, allowing the GPU to dominate the performance equation. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely attributable to higher-end CPUs with more cores or higher boost clocks, but the 102 FPS minimum across all tested configurations demonstrates that this pairing delivers a consistently excellent experience.