Overpower

This analysis covers the performance of the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in the 2023 action title Overpower. The data provided is measured, offering a direct look at how this specific configuration handles the game across common resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in workload balance for this combo. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 271 FPS. Scaling up to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops that to 241 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls further to 205 FPS. This progression shows that even at lower graphical presets, resolution scaling has a significant impact, with the 4K figure representing a 24% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

When the settings are raised to High, the pattern intensifies. The average frame rate at 1080p is 157 FPS, which drops to 140 FPS at 1440p and then to 119 FPS at 4K. The jump from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, a 15% decline, indicating that the pixel count is beginning to saturate the GPU’s capabilities. This is a typical sign that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is becoming the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, a natural expectation given its specifications.

The data points to a system that is very capable at 1440p and even 4K, but the scaling curve suggests that the RTX 4080 is doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions. The drop from 271 FPS at 1080p Low to 205 FPS at 4K Low is a 24% performance hit, while the same resolution change at High settings results in a 24% drop as well, from 157 to 119 FPS. This consistency across settings implies that resolution, rather than the specific quality preset, is the dominant factor in frame rate variation for this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a chip designated as AD103. Its performance in Overpower is substantial, but the measured results show where its limits lie. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key asset, especially when considering the high-resolution data. At 4K with Medium settings, the system reports an average FPS of 128, with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 147. The fact that it can maintain a minimum above 100 FPS at this demanding resolution indicates the memory bandwidth and capacity are sufficient for the game’s assets.

The clock speeds, with a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, are relatively high, but the benchmark data suggests that raw clock speed is not the sole driver of performance. The GPU’s compute capabilities are immense, with an FP32 rating of 48.74 TFLOPS, yet the frame rate at 4K Ultra is 99 FPS. This shows that even a top-tier GPU will struggle to maintain maximum refresh rates at the highest preset, where the workload is most intense on the rendering pipeline.

Comparing the GPU to its direct rivals, the benchmark scores show it is virtually tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, having a deltaPct of 0.1% against that card. It is also ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by a deltaPct of 2.6%. This positioning suggests that in a synthetic context, the RTX 4080 is a strong performer, but its real-world results in Overpower are what matter. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at any given resolution is significant, highlighting that the GPU’s fillrate and shading power are being taxed heavily by the higher presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its high boost clock of 5.40 GHz is a critical component for gaming performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 271 FPS, a frame rate that is often limited by the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 indicate a very capable processor that should not be a limiting factor in most scenarios.

However, the scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K tells the story of the CPU’s role. As resolution increases, the frame rate drops, which means the GPU is taking on more work per frame. At 1080p High, the system hits 157 FPS, but at 4K High, it is 119 FPS. This 24% drop is almost identical to the drop seen at Low settings, which is interesting because it suggests the CPU is not the primary constraint in either case. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller difference between resolutions, as the CPU’s workload would remain relatively constant.

The processor’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory help ensure that data can flow quickly to the GPU. Its percentile rank of 91 against all CPUs further confirms that it is a high-end part. Yet, the benchmark results indicate that in Overpower, the CPU is likely doing its job efficiently, allowing the RTX 4080 to be the deciding factor in performance. The fact that the FPS scales down consistently with resolution suggests that the CPU has headroom, and the GPU is the component that is being pushed to its limits at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at this combo’s performance across a matrix of settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset sees an average of 271 FPS, which is exceptional for competitive play. Medium settings yield 169 FPS, with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings produce 157 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 130 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the combo is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even at the highest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the increased load on the GPU. The Low preset averages 241 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings average 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings deliver 140 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 116 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is a sweet spot for this combo, as it can still push past 100 FPS even at Ultra settings, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the limits of the configuration are more apparent. Low settings average 205 FPS, which is still very playable, but the higher presets show a more significant impact. Medium settings average 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings drop to 119 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 99 FPS. The minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 109 FPS, which is respectable, but it indicates that the GPU is under considerable strain. The drop from 4K High to 4K Ultra is a 17% reduction, from 119 FPS to 99 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset demands a significant amount of additional GPU resources.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a rank of 201 out of 3713 tested combos. This places it in the top 5.4% of all configurations, which is a strong showing. The rank indicates that while there are faster combos, this system is firmly in the upper echelon of performance for this game.

The rank is likely influenced by the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i7-14700F is a top-tier processor that can keep pace with the RTX 4080, preventing a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. The GPU’s raw power ensures that the system can handle the high resolutions and settings that would cripple lesser cards. The fact that it ranks in the 200s out of thousands suggests that there are a few combinations that edge it out, but they are likely to be more expensive or use higher-end parts like the RTX 4090.

Given the GPU’s benchmark scores, where it is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER, it is clear that this combo is close to the peak of what was available in its generation. The rank of 201 is a reflection of the fact that the RTX 4080, while powerful, is not the absolute top card. The data shows that this combination is a high-performance option that will let users play Overpower at high settings and resolutions with confidence, but it is not the fastest setup possible.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination produces an average of 140 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, the data indicates it can handle 4K. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it averages 99 FPS. At High settings, the average increases to 119 FPS, and at Medium settings, it reaches 128 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score is 54247, which is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s score of 54209. This indicates the two are nearly identical in synthetic performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 271, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: Yes, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 140 at 2560x1440 to 119 at 3840x2160, a 15% decrease. At Low settings, the drop is from 241 FPS to 205 FPS, a 15% decrease as well.

Q: What is the processor’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock speed of 5.40 GHz.