Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lands at rank 1525 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. That places it in the lower 13th percentile of all configurations, which is a clear signal that this pairing is not built for maxing out this title. The data shows a system that can hit playable framerates at 1080p with the right settings, but it falls behind the vast majority of tested hardware when pushed to higher resolutions or Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database ranks this specific CPU-GPU pairing at 1525 out of 1744 combos in Overpower. That is a bottom-tier position, indicating that most other hardware combinations deliver better performance in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capability. The Core i7-14700F is a strong processor, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, but it is held back by the GTX 1660 SUPER, which only reaches the 55th percentile of all GPUs. The bottleneck is obvious: the CPU has far more headroom than the GPU can use.

In CPU-centric benchmarks, the i7-14700F scores 54097 on average, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at 54450 (a 0.6% deficit) and slightly ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (a 1.2% lead). The processor is not the problem here. The GPU, however, scores 14286 on average, which puts it just 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT. This combo's in-game rank is dragged down entirely by the graphics card.

GPU Role

The GTX 1660 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. It carries 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1530 MHz and boosts up to 1785 MHz, which are modest figures for modern standards. In Overpower, the measured results show that the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth become the limiting factors, especially at higher resolutions.

The 6 GB VRAM pool is the first thing to hit its ceiling. At 4K Ultra, the combo only manages 37.5 FPS, and even at 1080p Ultra it struggles to reach 50.6 FPS. The GPU's compute capabilities—5.027 TFLOPS FP32 and 1408 shading units—are simply insufficient for the demands of this game's Ultra preset. The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is an end-of-life product, and its performance in Overpower confirms that it is best suited for lower settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, the combo delivers 102.7 FPS at 1080p, drops to 87.1 FPS at 1440p (a 15% decrease), and then falls to 75.6 FPS at 4K (a further 13% drop). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario: the CPU has plenty of headroom, but the graphics card cannot keep up as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the trend is steeper. The combo achieves 59.5 FPS at 1080p, 51.5 FPS at 1440p, and only 43.1 FPS at 4K. That is a 27.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing that the GPU is working progressively harder. The Ultra preset shows the worst scaling: 50.6 FPS at 1080p, 46.1 FPS at 1440p, and 37.5 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p here is only 8.9%, which suggests the GPU is already saturated even at 1080p, leaving little room for resolution headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best on Low settings, hitting 102.7 FPS average. Medium settings drop that to 60.2 FPS, which is a 41% reduction. High settings yield 59.5 FPS, nearly identical to Medium. Ultra settings fall to 50.6 FPS, a 50.7% drop from Low. The data shows that the jump from Low to Medium is the most punishing, while the difference between Medium and High is negligible.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low settings deliver 87.1 FPS, which is still smooth for most gameplay. Medium drops to 54.3 FPS, High to 51.5 FPS, and Ultra to 46.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 37.6%, similar to the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the combo becomes borderline unplayable except on Low settings. Low gives 75.6 FPS, which is actually playable, but Medium drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 43.1 FPS, and Ultra to 37.5 FPS. The 4K Low result is interesting: it is only 13.2% slower than 1080p Low, suggesting that at Low settings the game is less demanding on the GPU's compute units and more reliant on memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Overpower at 60 FPS?

A: Only at 1080p with Low settings, where it reaches 102.7 FPS. At Medium or High settings, it falls just short of 60 FPS (60.2 and 59.5 respectively). At 1440p, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS with 87.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1080p is the sweet spot. The combo delivers 102.7 FPS on Low, 60.2 FPS on Medium, and 59.5 FPS on High. At 1440p, performance drops to 87.1 FPS on Low, but Medium and High fall to 54.3 and 51.5 FPS respectively.

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

A: The Core i7-14700F scores 54097 on average, which is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER scores 14286 on average, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics. It is 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Vega 11 and 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 55th percentile. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions shows GPU-bound behavior, with the CPU having significant unused headroom.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only on Low settings, where it achieves 75.6 FPS. On Medium it drops to 46.8 FPS, High to 43.1 FPS, and Ultra to 37.5 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, 4K is not recommended unless you stick to Low.

Settings Recommendations

The data points to a clear best choice: 1080p with Low settings. This delivers 102.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides plenty of headroom for smooth gameplay. If you prefer higher visual fidelity, 1080p Medium or High are both viable, offering 60.2 and 59.5 FPS respectively—both essentially at the 60 FPS mark. There is no meaningful difference between Medium and High at 1080p, so choose High for better visuals at no cost.

At 1440p, the only sensible option is Low settings, which gives 87.1 FPS. Medium drops to 54.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and High and Ultra fall further to 51.5 and 46.1 FPS. For 4K, only Low settings are worth considering, delivering 75.6 FPS. Ultra settings should be avoided entirely at any resolution above 1080p, as the combo never exceeds 50.6 FPS even at 1080p Ultra.

The practical advice is to stick with 1080p Low or High. Low gives the highest framerate, while High offers nearly the same performance with better visuals. Avoid Ultra at all resolutions, as the GPU lacks the compute power and VRAM bandwidth to handle it. The 6 GB memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Low and Medium presets, but they become the limiting factor at higher settings.