Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Overpower. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the powerful 20-core processor ensures the frame rate remains fluid even when the graphics card is maxed out.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable decline in performance as resolution increases, but the rate of that decline reveals the system's fundamental character. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 143 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low drops this to 127 FPS, a reduction of approximately 11%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 108 FPS, which is another 15% drop from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is relatively gentle because the RTX 2070 SUPER is not being pushed to its absolute limit at these lower settings, leaving headroom for the CPU to feed frames.

The story changes dramatically when we shift to the Ultra preset, which stresses the GPU far more heavily. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 69 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 61 FPS, a more modest 12% decline. However, the jump to 4K Ultra results in 52 FPS, a further 15% drop. This steeper decline at the highest resolution indicates that the GPU's 8GB of VRAM and its compute resources are becoming the limiting factor. The fact that the 1080p-to-1440p drop is smaller than the 1440p-to-4K drop suggests that the system is still somewhat CPU-bound at 1080p, but becomes firmly GPU-bound as pixel count increases.

The data for the Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 89 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows, with 83 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. In every case, the difference between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 10-12 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is similar, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's scaling is consistent until it hits a hard wall. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra, show the system is right on the edge of its capabilities, with the average of 52 FPS being below the 60 FPS target that many users consider the baseline for smooth action gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. Its memory configuration—8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth—is a significant factor in the game's performance. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS suggests that the card's memory bandwidth and capacity are being taxed heavily. While the 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, the high-resolution textures and effects in Overpower at 4K likely push it to its limits, explaining the sharp performance drop at that setting.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are the standard for this model. The benchmark results place this GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B570 and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, both of which post similar average scores. The data shows the card is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not designed for extreme high-refresh-rate gaming at 4K. The difference between the Low preset at 4K (108 FPS) and the Ultra preset at 4K (52 FPS) is a massive 56 FPS, which highlights how sensitive this GPU is to the graphics settings. The card's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is enough to handle the game's action sequences at lower settings, but the Ultra preset's demands on the shading units and rasterizers (160 TMUs and 64 ROPs) cause the frame rate to dip below the ideal threshold.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the market is clear from its percentile vs all GPUs (65). It is a capable card that can manage 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but it is not a 4K powerhouse. The benchmark results show that it is about 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B570 and 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A750 in synthetic tests, which aligns with its mid-range standing. For Overpower, the card's performance is acceptable, but the data suggests that users seeking a consistent 60+ FPS at 4K will need to lower settings below High.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the most balanced experience is found at 2560x1440 with the Medium preset. This configuration yields an average of 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 67 FPS ensures that the game remains fluid even during intense action sequences, and the average is well above the 60 FPS target. This is a superior choice to 1440p High (74 FPS) because the Medium preset provides a higher minimum frame rate and a more stable overall experience, despite the slight reduction in visual fidelity.

For users with 1920x1080 displays, the Medium preset is also the best option. It produces an average of 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the High preset (83 FPS) and the Ultra preset (69 FPS), and it offers a much safer frame rate buffer than the Low preset (143 FPS), which is likely too visually compromised for a satisfying experience. The 1080p Medium result of 89 FPS is a sweet spot, providing a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing too much detail.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. The Ultra preset's average of 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a poor choice for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K (63 FPS) is playable but is still close to the edge. The Medium preset at 4K (68 FPS) is the best choice for this resolution, as it provides a playable average and a minimum of 57 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable. The Low preset at 4K (108 FPS) is not recommended, as the visual compromise is likely too severe for the game's action genre. Ultimately, the data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, with 4K being a secondary option only at Medium or High settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K with smooth frame rates?*

A: The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 52, which is below 60 FPS. At 4K High, the average is 63 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 68 FPS. This indicates that 4K is possible, but only with reduced settings; the Ultra preset will not deliver a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The benchmark results indicate that 2560x1440 is the ideal resolution. At 1440p Medium, the average is 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, which provides a smooth and stable experience. 1080p also works well, with 89 FPS on Medium.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282, and it is 1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, and 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B570. This places it in a highly competitive mid-range tier.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 143 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU well. The significant FPS drops at 4K (e.g., 52 FPS at Ultra) are attributed to GPU limitations, not CPU performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS on the Medium preset?

A: For the Medium preset, the minimum FPS is 76 at 1920x1080, 67 at 2560x1440, and 57 at 3840x2160. These figures represent the worst-case frame rates and are important for judging stability.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2146 out of 3713 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of the performance spectrum, reflecting the mid-range nature of the GPU despite the high-end CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2146 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This position, in the 42nd percentile, clearly indicates that this pairing is a mid-tier performer relative to the entire benchmark database. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's capabilities, as the RTX 2070 SUPER is an older, end-of-life product that is significantly outclassed by modern GPUs in this game. The CPU, however, is a top-tier component, with a percentile of 94 vs all CPUs, which helps to boost the combo's overall score.

The data shows that this combo sits in the middle of the pack, not because of a weak processor, but because the graphics card is the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER's performance is comparable to the Intel Arc B570 and the Intel Arc A750, both of which are also mid-range offerings. This suggests that users with this combo are getting a typical mid-range experience, capable of handling 1080p and 1440p gaming well but struggling at 4K with high settings. The rank of 2146 is a realistic reflection of this hardware's capabilities in a modern action game, where the GPU's workload is typically the dominant factor in frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a formidable processor that plays a supporting role in this combo. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it is a multi-threading powerhouse, scoring 33440.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 20767 in Geekbench multi-core. Its single-thread performance is also excellent, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160. This CPU is not the bottleneck in Overpower. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 143 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that indicates the CPU is delivering frames faster than the GPU can render them.

The CPU's high boost clock of 5.60 GHz and its 33 MB of shared L3 cache are well-suited for gaming, ensuring that the CPU can quickly process game logic and physics. The data shows that the CPU is comparable to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, with a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning it is essentially on par in average benchmark scores. The i7-14700K's performance in Overpower is strong enough to keep up with the RTX 2070 SUPER at all tested settings. The fact that the FPS drops significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K, even on Low settings (143 to 108 FPS), is a direct result of the GPU becoming the limiting factor, not the CPU. The CPU's role is to ensure that the GPU is always supplied with data, and the benchmark results suggest it does this job flawlessly, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rate at higher resolutions.