Overpower

Overpower, an action title released in August 2023, responds predictably to the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination, with the data showing a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's substantial core and thread count ensures that even the lowest preset at 1080p does not expose a bottleneck. This analysis walks through the resolution scaling, CPU and GPU roles, and provides precise settings recommendations based on the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a significant drop in average FPS across all settings, which is expected for a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 282 FPS at 1080p to 248 FPS at 2160p, a reduction of 34 FPS or approximately 12%. This relatively modest decline indicates that at Low settings, even at 4K, the GPU still has ample headroom, and the limiting factor may shift between the CPU and GPU depending on the scene. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus, can maintain high throughput at 4K, but the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced at higher quality presets.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 204 at 1080p to 182 at 1440p, and further to 155 at 2160p. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K, with the minimum FPS figures of 174 at 1080p and 132 at 4K showing that frame pacing remains stable but the overall performance ceiling lowers. The High preset shows a similar pattern, with averages of 189 FPS at 1080p, 169 FPS at 1440p, and 144 FPS at 2160p, a 24% drop from the lowest to highest resolution. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, exhibits the steepest scaling: 157 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 2160p, a 24% reduction as well, but starting from a lower baseline.

Interestingly, the relative performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, hovering around 10-12%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is slightly larger at 13-15%. This suggests that the GPU's rendering load increases superlinearly with pixel count, but the RTX 5090 D's raw compute power—104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and a boost clock of 2407 MHz—keeps the degradation linear rather than exponential. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the system still achieves 119 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds, meaning the limiting component at that point is the GPU's ability to process the increased pixel and shading work. The lack of min/max FPS data for most configurations limits granularity, but the available Medium preset data (min 132, max 178 at 4K) shows a 46 FPS spread, indicating some variance in demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. This CPU places in the 91st percentile of all processors, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which has an average score of 53288, a mere 0.6% delta from the i7-14700F's average of 53620. The data shows that in Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and physics calculations, and its high single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2429) ensures that frame times remain low.

Given that the GPU is so powerful, the CPU becomes the potential bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 282 FPS, which is nearly double the 144 FPS seen at 4K High. This 2x difference suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to push frames faster than the GPU can render them, but the i7-14700F's 28 threads and 5.4 GHz boost clock prevent any severe stuttering. The Passmark multi-thread score of 41317 and data encryption score of 30144 indicate strong parallel processing, which helps in scenarios with many on-screen entities. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU limits performance to below 119 FPS, which is the lowest average recorded across all tested configurations, meaning the CPU is always sufficient for this game.

The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide low-latency access to game data, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame times in action titles. The i7-14700F's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, has a delta of -0.2% in average score, indicating that the CPU is well-matched against server-grade parts in synthetic tests, though Overpower's game engine likely benefits more from the higher boost clock than from additional cores. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting component in any measured configuration, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset yields 119 FPS, which is likely GPU-bound.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 20 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the system in the top 0.7% of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the high-end nature of both components. The RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (delta -1.6%) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (delta -2.4%). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Passmark G3D score of 44065 confirm its top-tier status.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking suggest that this combo is balanced, but the CPU is slightly less dominant in the overall hierarchy. The combo rank of 20 indicates that there are 19 other combinations that perform better in Overpower, likely involving even higher-end CPUs like the Core i9-14900K or Ryzen 9 7950X3D, but the data does not specify which combos outrank it. The rank is based on measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, and the fact that this combo achieves 282 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that it can handle competitive play scenarios, while 119 FPS at 4K Ultra shows it can deliver immersive single-player experiences.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are all within 0.8% of the i7-14700F's average score, indicating that the CPU is not significantly ahead or behind its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks. However, in Overpower, the combination of the CPU's 20 cores and the GPU's 21760 shading units creates a system that ranks in the 99.3rd percentile of all combos. The data shows that the combo's performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling, but the CPU's headroom ensures no artificial ceiling is imposed.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Overpower?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 282 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 280 FPS, with 1440p Low achieving 271 FPS and 4K Low achieving 248 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the i7-14700F at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the CPU can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them. The data shows a 33 FPS difference between 1080p Low (282 FPS) and 1440p Low (271 FPS), indicating that the CPU is capable of pushing higher frame rates, but the GPU's rendering speed at 1080p is the limiting factor.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 119 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at the highest visual fidelity.

Q: How does the i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the Ryzen 9 7900X has an average score of 53288, making the Intel CPU 0.6% faster. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming, and both CPUs are well-suited for Overpower.

Q: Is there a setting where the frame rate exceeds 200 FPS at 4K?

A: No, at 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 248 FPS at Low settings, which does not exceed 250 FPS. Medium settings at 4K achieve 155 FPS, and High settings achieve 144 FPS, so the 200 FPS threshold is only surpassed at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 20th out of 2980 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the top 1% of all systems tested.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the primary driver of performance in Overpower, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the GPU provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for 4K textures and high-detail geometry. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and 21760 shading units deliver 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, allowing it to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales linearly with resolution, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 24% across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component in all scenarios.

The RTX 5090 D's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores suggest that it would excel in ray-traced workloads, though Overpower's measured data does not include ray tracing settings. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 44065 places it in the 92nd percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, has an average score of 78940, which is 1.6% higher. However, in Overpower, the RTX 5090 D's performance is consistent with its high benchmark scores, achieving 144 FPS at 4K High, which is likely above the refresh rate of most 4K monitors. The GPU's 176 ROPs and 680 TMUs ensure efficient pixel and texture processing, which is critical for maintaining high FPS at 4K where pixel fill rate becomes a factor.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is a key asset in Overpower, as the game's action genre likely features large open environments or detailed character models that require fast texture streaming. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is overkill for this game, as even 4K Ultra settings would not exceed 16 GB, but it provides headroom for future titles. The GPU's power draw is 575 W, and its suggested PSU is 950 W, indicating that it is a power-hungry component, but the data does not show any thermal throttling that would reduce FPS. The RTX 5090 D's Dual-slot design and 304 mm length make it a large card, but its performance justifies the physical footprint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display and performance priorities. For 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 144 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors and provides a balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 119 FPS, which is still playable but may not fully utilize high refresh rate displays. For users with 1440p 240 Hz monitors, the High preset at 2560x1440 achieves 169 FPS, which falls short of 240 Hz, but the Medium preset at 182 FPS is closer, and the Low preset at 271 FPS exceeds it. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1440p offer the best compromise, with a 182 FPS average and a minimum FPS of 155, ensuring smooth gameplay during intense action sequences.

For 1080p competitive gaming, the Low preset at 1920x1080 achieves 282 FPS, which is ideal for 280 Hz monitors, while the Medium preset at 204 FPS is ample for 200 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 157 FPS, which is still high but may not be necessary for competitive play where visual fidelity is less important than frame rate. The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance across all resolutions, with average FPS of 204 at 1080p, 182 at 1440p, and 155 at 4K, and it is the only preset with recorded minimum FPS values (174, 155, and 132 respectively), indicating that it maintains stable frame pacing. For the most consistent experience, the Medium preset is recommended, as it avoids the potential frame time spikes that might occur at Ultra settings while still providing good visual quality.

The High preset is also a strong choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity, as it achieves 144 FPS at 4K and 189 FPS at 1080p, but it lacks the minimum FPS data that the Medium preset provides. The Ultra preset, while visually impressive, shows the largest performance cost, with a 25 FPS drop from High at 4K (144 to 119 FPS) and a 32 FPS drop at 1080p (189 to 157 FPS). For users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays, the Medium preset at 4K (155 FPS) or High preset at 4K (144 FPS) would provide a tear-free experience, as both are above the 60 FPS threshold and within the variable refresh rate range of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 282 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 204 FPS, with a minimum of 174 FPS and a maximum of 235 FPS, showing a 61 FPS spread that indicates some scene-dependent variance. The High preset averages 189 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 157 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 125 FPS reduction, which is the largest absolute drop across resolutions, highlighting the impact of settings on performance.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 271 FPS for Low, 182 FPS for Medium (with min 155, max 209), 169 FPS for High, and 140 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's min/max range of 54 FPS is slightly narrower than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is more consistently loaded at this resolution. The drop from Low to Ultra is 131 FPS, which is similar to 1080p, indicating that resolution scaling does not affect the settings penalty.

At 3840x2160, the system achieves 248 FPS at Low, 155 FPS at Medium (with min 132, max 178), 144 FPS at High, and 119 FPS at Ultra. The Low preset at 4K is notable for exceeding 240 FPS, which is higher than many 4K displays can refresh. The Medium preset's min/max spread of 46 FPS is the smallest across all resolutions, indicating that 4K Medium provides the most stable frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 4K yields the lowest average FPS (119) but remains above 100 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D's performance at 4K is remarkably strong, with even the most demanding settings producing frame rates that were previously only achievable at 1080p on lower-end GPUs.