Overpower

# Overpower GPU and CPU Performance Analysis

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a measured performance profile in Overpower that places this combination at rank 1109 out of 3713 tested combos, putting it in the upper third of all configurations. The data shows a system capable of strong 1440p and 4K gameplay, with the GPU emerging as the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for the game's action-oriented workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Overpower?

A: This configuration ranks 1109 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the 70th percentile of all tested combinations for this game.

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

A: The Core i7-14700K's average benchmark score of 69355 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9115, which scores 69288 (a 0.1% difference). It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X by 0.2% and the Ryzen 9 7940HX by 0.7%, while sitting 0.9% ahead of the Ryzen 7 9700F.

Q: What is the GPU's relative standing among all tested GPUs?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 scores 25381 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, scores 23736 (0.6% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063 (0.8% higher).

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 88 FPS, which is playable for an action title. Moving to Ultra settings drops the average to 73 FPS, while Low settings push it to 151 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This is paired with a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It includes 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 plays a decisive role in Overpower's performance envelope, particularly as resolution scales upward. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth provides substantial headroom for high-resolution textures and effects common in action games. The memory clock runs at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective), which supports the measured frame rates across all settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The game clock is particularly relevant for sustained gaming workloads, as it represents the expected clock speed during typical gameplay. The boost clock provides additional headroom for burst performance, which can help during intense action sequences in Overpower.

The RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process, includes 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. The GPU also features 56 ray tracing cores, which may factor into Overpower's visual effects depending on the game's implementation. The pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s support the measured FPS figures across all tested resolutions.

At 1080p, the GPU's role is less dominant, as the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to reach 199 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with average FPS dropping to 73. The 16 GB VRAM allocation ensures that even at 4K with Ultra settings, memory capacity is not a bottleneck—the data shows the GPU's compute capabilities, not memory size, determining performance at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 116 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 103 FPS, a reduction of approximately 11%. At 4K High, the average falls to 88 FPS, another 15% decrease from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient frame delivery.

The Low settings data shows the system's maximum achievable frame rates: 199 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 151 FPS at 4K. The relatively modest drop from 1080p to 4K on Low settings (24%) compared to the drop on High settings (24% as well, from 116 to 88) suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is still doing significant work. The 4K Low result of 151 FPS demonstrates that the GPU can push very high frame rates when visual effects are minimized.

Medium settings show the most consistent scaling with resolution. At 1080p Medium, the average is 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 111 FPS (min 94, max 128). At 4K Medium, the average is 94 FPS (min 80, max 109). The minimum frame rates at Medium settings show that even the lowest dips remain above 80 FPS at 4K, which is comfortable for an action game.

Ultra settings reveal the most demanding scenario: 96 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The progression from 1080p to 4K on Ultra shows a 24% reduction in average FPS, consistent with the High settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the GPU's compute resources are the binding constraint, with the CPU providing adequate support across all resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 199 FPS, making the most of the GPU's capabilities. Medium settings average 125 FPS with a range of 106 to 143 FPS, while High settings average 116 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p average 96 FPS, which remains smooth for action gameplay. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 103 FPS, indicating significant headroom for players who prefer maximum visual quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 178 FPS, a 10.6% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 111 FPS (min 94, max 128), while High settings average 103 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 86 FPS, which is still well within playable territory. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear across settings, with all configurations losing between 10% and 12% of their average FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings still manage 151 FPS average, demonstrating the RX 9070's raw throughput. Medium settings average 94 FPS (min 80, max 109), which maintains smooth gameplay with some headroom for dips. High settings average 88 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured figure, but at 73 FPS, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered acceptable for action games.

The Medium settings data across all three resolutions provides the most complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the range is 106 to 143 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 94 to 128 FPS; at 4K Medium, 80 to 109 FPS. The minimum FPS figures show that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains playable performance, with the 4K minimum of 80 FPS still comfortably above standard refresh rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves rank 1109 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places the configuration in the top 30% of all tested systems, a strong showing for a desktop setup. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread capabilities and the GPU's substantial compute resources.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 69355 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested, while the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The disparity between these percentiles—the CPU ranking higher than the GPU—suggests that in Overpower, the GPU is more likely to be the limiting component, particularly at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 1109 out of 3713 indicates that while this system is not at the absolute top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The CPU's position in the 94th percentile means that most combos ranked above this system likely pair the same or similar GPUs with even faster CPUs, or use higher-end GPUs with comparable CPUs. Given the GPU's 69th percentile standing, the combo rank suggests that the RX 9070's performance in Overpower is respectable but not class-leading.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the combo's rank is consistent with expectations. The Core i7-14700K's benchmark scores are within 0.9% of the AMD EPYC 9115, Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7940HX, and Ryzen 7 9700F. These small deltas indicate that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would likely produce similar combo rankings in Overpower, as the GPU would remain the primary determinant of in-game performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K provides substantial processing power for Overpower, with 20 cores and 28 threads running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. This configuration, based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, delivers strong multi-threaded performance that supports the game's action-oriented workload without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility for system builders, though the measured FPS data does not differentiate between memory types.

Benchmark results show the CPU's capabilities: Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and single-core score of 2160, Geekbench multi-core score of 20767 and single-core score of 2569. The Passmark multi-thread score of 52392 and single-thread score of 4472 further illustrate the balanced performance. These scores place the CPU in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, confirming its high-end positioning.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 199 FPS average, which suggests that the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to keep the GPU busy. The fact that 4K Low still achieves 151 FPS indicates that even at higher resolutions, the CPU maintains sufficient frame delivery. The measured data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution or setting combination.

The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide headroom for background tasks and game engine overhead. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance, which remains important for game logic and physics in action titles. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a mainstream desktop processor, and its active production status suggests continued availability for system builders.