Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with 4K Ultra remaining playable but demanding compromises. The data indicates a combination where the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial core count provides ample headroom for the game’s action-oriented workload. Measured results show the pairing ranks 1643rd out of 3713 tested combinations in this title, placing it in the upper half of the database.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant resource for modern game engines, which often rely on large cached datasets for asset streaming and physics calculations. The processor’s cache hierarchy also includes 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700F scores 35,122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,958 in single-core, indicating robust multi-threaded and strong single-threaded performance. Its Geekbench scores are 19,620 multi-core and 2,429 single-core. The PassMark multithread score of 41,317 and single-thread score of 4,257 reinforce this profile. The processor ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,620. Its nearest rival in terms of average score is the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701, -0.2% delta), followed by the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469, +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288, +0.6%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206, +0.8%). The data shows the i7-14700F is essentially on par with these high-end workstation and enthusiast chips, with performance deltas of less than one percent.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, handle game logic, and manage AI routines. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 164 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. This suggests the CPU is not limiting the frame output at this resolution and settings combination. The single-core boost of 5.40 GHz is particularly relevant for the game's main thread, which often determines peak frame rates in action titles. However, the benchmark results do not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck, even at the highest frame rates. The data indicates that as resolution increases and settings scale up, the GPU takes over as the performance limiter, while the CPU maintains a consistent supply of frames.

The significant multi-threaded performance of the i7-14700F, as shown by its Cinebench R23 score of 35,122, ensures that any background processes or game-related threading tasks do not detract from the gaming experience. The 28 threads provide a substantial buffer for the game’s workload. The data shows the CPU is a consistent partner for the RTX 5060, never emerging as the cause of frame rate drops in the measured scenarios.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It contains 3840 shading units, 120 tensor cores, and 30 ray tracing cores, with a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute performance is 19.18 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s performance in the database is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 20,891 and Geekbench scores of 112,787 in OpenCL and 113,321 in Vulkan. It ranks in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,331. Its nearest rival in average score is the AMD Radeon 860M (26,401, -0.3% delta), followed by the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26,421, -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26,553, -0.8%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26,011, +1.2%). These are all within a narrow range of about one percent of each other.

In Overwatch, the GPU architecture is the key to frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The 8 GB VRAM size is a critical factor at 4K Ultra settings. The measured data shows the GPU handles 1080p Low at 164 FPS, but drops to 79 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This is a direct result of the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth being stretched by the higher settings. At 4K, the GPU’s workload increases and the frame rates reflect this, with the average dropping to 60 FPS at Ultra and 72 FPS at High. The boost clock of 2497 MHz is the peak frequency, and the GPU will sustain a high clock under load, but the data shows that the game’s settings have a more profound impact on performance than the GPU’s clock speed alone.

The RTX 5060 is not a GPU that is limited by its pixel fillrate or texture rate in this game; rather, the 128-bit memory bus, while fast, can be a limiting factor at ultra-high resolutions. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a moderately high figure, but the GPU’s compute unit count of 3840 is more than adequate for the game’s effects. The benchmarks indicate that the GPU is a very capable card that performs well against its closest rivals, but with a 1.2% delta against the RX 6750 XT, the performance gap is negligible in real-world terms.

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

The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 164. This falls to 102 FPS at Medium, 95 FPS at High, and 79 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 85 FPS, which is a 52% decrease. This is a substantial drop, indicating that the GPU is heavily loaded by the Ultra preset.

Moving to 1440p, the trend continues. At Low settings the average is 146 FPS, which drops to 76% of the 1080p Low score. The High preset at 1440p yields 85 FPS, a 10 FPS decrease from the 1080p High. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 70 FPS, a 9 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is significant but not as dramatic as the settings-based drop.

At 4K resolution, the performance diminishes further. The Low preset at 4K yields an average of 124 FPS, which is a 40 FPS drop from 1080p Low. The High preset at 4K is 72 FPS, a 23 FPS drop from 1440p High. The Ultra preset at 4K is 60 FPS, exactly half of the 1080p Ultra frame rate. This is a 24% drop from 1440p Ultra.

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is not linear, and the largest relative drop occurs between 1440p and 4K for the High and Ultra presets. For example, the High preset loses 23 FPS going from 1440p to 4K, but only 10 FPS from 1080p to 1440p. This non-linear scaling indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component at these higher resolutions and settings. The CPU, with its high boost clock and core count, is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact the frame rates are stable and high at 1080p.

The scaling curve also reveals that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU is the component that dictates performance at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely the limiting factors at 4K Ultra, where the GPU can only manage 60 FPS. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: the CPU is never the limiting factor, and the GPU scales linearly with resolution, which is expected for a modern game.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620, which is within 1% of its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701), 0.3% faster than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469), 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53,288), and 0.8% faster than the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206).

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 60, which is the lowest measured result. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for high settings, but the data suggests that the memory bandwidth is a limiting factor for Ultra settings at 4K.

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

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has a 33 MB shared L3 cache, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and an 80 KB L1 cache per core. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s compute performance in TFLOPS?

A: The GPU has an FP32 performance of 19.3 TFLOPS, which is a measure of its compute capability. This is supported by a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combination rank against other tested combinations in Overpower?

A: The combination ranks 1643 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all tested systems.

Q: What is the GPU’s boost clock and how does it relate to gaming?

A: The GPU has a boost clock of 2497 MHz, which is the maximum frequency it can reach under load. This clock speed is a factor in its performance, but the resolution and settings have a more pronounced effect on frame rates in Overpower.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate is achieved with the Medium preset at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 102 FPS average, which is smoother than the High preset’s 95 FPS and more visually advanced than the Low preset’s 164 FPS. The Medium preset also shows a minimum frame rate of 87 FPS, which is acceptable for a smooth experience.

At 1440p, the Medium preset offers 91 FPS average, which is a good frame rate for a 1440p monitor. The High preset at 1440p yields 85 FPS, which is still playable but with a 6 FPS drop. For players who prefer a higher frame rate, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 146 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant.

For 4K, the High preset is the highest setting that maintains a playable frame rate, with an average of 72 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 60 FPS, which is on the edge of playability for some users. The Medium preset at 4K is 77 FPS, but it is a compromise between quality and performance. The Low preset at 4K yields 124 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play but lacks visual fidelity.

The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a smooth and visually pleasing experience at both 1080p and 1440p. The High preset is a good choice for those with a 1440p 60Hz monitor or a 1080p 144Hz monitor, as it provides a high-quality image at a playable frame rate. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, where it averages 79 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete list of average frame rates at each resolution and settings combination.

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 146 FPS average
• Medium: 91 FPS average, with a minimum of 77 and a maximum of 105
• High: 85 FPS average
• Ultra: 70 FPS average

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 164 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118
• High: 95 FPS average
• Ultra: 79 FPS average

How This Combo Ranks

In the list of tested combinations for Overpower, the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1643 out of 3713 systems. This places it in the upper half of the database, indicating a solid but not top-tier performance. The CPU’s high percentile ranking (91st) and the GPU’s mid-to-high percentile ranking (72nd) suggest that the CPU is a strong component, while the GPU is also capable, though the GPU’s performance is less exceptional relative to all GPUs.

The rank of 1643 indicates that the system is above average, but not in the top 10%. The combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K Ultra being playable but not ideal. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck, and the GPU is the component that determines the final frame rates at higher resolutions. The overall combination is balanced, with no obvious weak point, making it a good choice for a mainstream gaming system.