Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a robust performance profile in Overpower, an action title released in August 2023. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1440p and playable 4K, with the balance of CPU and GPU shifting clearly as resolution escalates. This analysis breaks down the combo's standing, scaling, and the specific FPS measurements.

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

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a Raptor Lake-era desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, running at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. It uses Intel's Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared, and it supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory. Its integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, but in this gaming context the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 4070 SUPER with draw calls and game logic.

Multi-threaded performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 33440.5 and Geekbench multi-core hits 20767. Single-thread results are also high, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2160 and Geekbench single-core at 2569. That matters for action games, where a single main thread often bottlenecks on physics or AI. The PassMark single-thread score of 4472 reinforces that this CPU can handle the per-frame work.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU never appears as a hard limiter: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 235 FPS average, which is a high number for any title. That is likely a GPU-bound scenario, but the CPU is clearly not the thing holding the frame rate to 4 60. The i-7-14700K sits in the 94th percentile vs all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9115 (delta +0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (-0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (-0.7%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (-0.9%). That is a four-way grouping within a single percentage point, which means the CPU's raw compute is comparable to those parts.

What the data shows is that the 14700K's cache layout — 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3 — is more than enough for Overpower's code paths. The L3 cache is large for a desktop chip, and because the game is an action title, it likely benefits from the CPU's ability to keep hot data close. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5035 and R20 of 18544 also reflect a CPU that can deploy its 28 threads effectively, even if Overpower is not a heavily threaded workload.

The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is the key: a single core can reach that frequency, which helps with the per-frame logic. PassMark single thread 4472 and Geekbench single-core 2569 are both competitive, and the data shows the CPU provides a stable base for the GPU to render at high frame rates. At 4K, the CPU's relevance fades, but at 1080p the chip still has headroom, as evidenced by the 235 FPS Low average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the i7-14700K and RTX 4070 SUPER is ranked 587th out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. That places it in the top 15.8% of all tested system configurations. The percentile is strong: the data shows this is a high-end pairing, though not a top-tier one. The rank is on the combo, so it includes both the CPU and GPU contributions.

The 587th rank of 3713 means there are 586 combos that outperform it, likely those pairing higher-tier CPUs (like the Ryzen 9 7950X) with stronger GPUs (like the RTX 4080 SUPER or 4090). But the combo is still in the 5th percentile of tested combos, so it is a very capable setup. The gap to the top is not huge in terms of FPS, but the rank reflects the aggregate.

The nearest rivals on the CPU side (EPYC 9115, Ryzen 9 7950X, etc.) have average benchmark scores within 1% of the 14700K, which means the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo's ranking. The GPU's rank is what pushes it up. The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 83rd percentile vs all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals are all within a 1% delta: Quadro M6000 24 GB (-0.1%), RTX 5050 Mobile (-0.1%), Quadro M6000 (-0.2%), and RTX 4090 Mobile (-1%). So the GPU is also a mid-high tier part, not a top-tier one.

What the 587th rank out of 3713 does is show that the combo sits in a sweet spot: it is not a budget build, but it also isn't the absolute highest frame rate in the game. The combo rank is a relative measure, and the data shows it's a strong pairing for Overpower at 4o, with the CPU not limiting the GPU's output. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 69355, which is just above the EPYC 9115's 69288 and just below the Ryzen 9 7950X's 69515, and the GPU's average is 43223, which is within 0.5% of its rivals. That balance is what results in the 587th rank.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in Overpower shows a clear pattern: the FPS drops as resolution increases, but the drop is not uniform. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings goes from 137 to 122 — a decrease of 15 FPS (about 11%). From 1440p to 4o, the High average drops from 122 to 103 — another 19 FPS (about 15.6%). The scaling is more pronounced at higher resolutions, which indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

At Low settings, the scaling is also visible: 235 FPS at 1080p, 210 at 1440p, and 178 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K Low is 57 FPS, a 24.3% reduction. That's a larger absolute drop, but because the starting FPS is high, the percentage drop is mild. Medium settings show the same trend: 147 FPS at 1080p, 131 at 1440p, 112 at 4K. The 4K Medium average is 112, which is still above 100, so the game is very playable.

Ultra is the most demanding: 113 FPS at 1080p, 101 at 1440p, and 86 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 27 FPS, about 23.9%. The min FPS is only available for Medium settings: 4K Medium has a min of 95, 1440p Medium 111, and 1080p Medium 125. That means the game can dip below the average, but even the min at 4K Medium is above 90 FPS.

The scaling shows that the combo is GPU-limited at high resolutions. At 4K, the FPS ranges from 86 (Ultra) to 178 (Low), so the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, but the FPS is already high (113-235), so the GPU is still the main constraint. The CPU is only the limiting factor in extreme scenarios, like 1080p Low, where the FPS is 235. The data suggests the CPU is fast enough to push the GPU to its limits at 1080p, but at 4K the GPU's rendering load is the bottleneck.

The scaling behavior is typical: higher resolutions demand more GPU work, and the FPS drops accordingly. The combination of a strong CPU (high single-core boost) and a strong GPU (RTX 4070 SUPER) means the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the FPS is 86, which is a 24% drop from 1080p Ultra's 113. That's a moderate drop, given that 4K has 4x the pixels. The fact that the FPS only drops by about a quarter suggests the game is not extremely GPU-heavy, or the GPU is not fully utilized at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Measured FPS data is available for three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The data shows a clear hierarchy.

1920x1080:

• Low: 235 FPS average.
• Medium: 147 FPS average, with a min of 125 and a max of 169.
• High: 137 FPS average.
• Ultra: 113 FPS average.

At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 235 (Low) down to 113 (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra is 122 FPS, which is a 51.9% reduction. Medium at 147 is a sweet spot: it's 88 FPS higher than Ultra, but the min is 125, which is still smooth. The min FPS on Medium (125) is higher than the average Ultra (113), so Medium is a viable setting.

2560x1440:

• Low: 210 FPS average.
• Medium: 131 FPS average, min 111, max 151.
• High: 122 FPS average.
• Ultra: 101 FPS average.

At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 210 (Low) to 101 (Ultra). The Medium setting at 131 FPS is the best compromise: it's 30 FPS higher than High, and the min is 111. Ultra's 101 FPS is still playable, but Medium is smoother. The Low setting at 210 FPS is high, but it's likely less visually detailed.

3840x2160:

• Low: 178 FPS average.
• Medium: 112 FPS average, min 95, max 128.
• High: 103 FPS average.
• Ultra: 86 FPS average.

At 4K, the FPS drops significantly. Low is 178, Medium 112, High 103, Ultra 86. The Medium setting has a min of 95, which is above 60 FPS, so it's still playable. Ultra at 86 FPS is smooth, but it's the lowest measured average. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding, but the combo still manages to hold 86 FPS.

The min and max FPS are only given for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the min is 125 and max 169. At 1440p Medium, min 111, max 151. At 4K Medium, min 95, max 128. These ranges show that the game has some variance, but the min FPS is always well above 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth play. The max FPS at 1080p Medium is 169, which is a high frame rate.

In summary, the measured data shows that the combo can hit 100+ FPS at 4K Medium, and 130+ at 1440p Medium, and 147+ at 1080p Medium. The Medium preset is the best balance of performance and visual quality, as it provides a high average FPS and a healthy min FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra in Overpower?

A: The average FPS is 86 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo hit 100 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes. At 4K Medium, the average is 112 FPS, and at 4K High, it is 103 FPS. Only Ultra drops below 100 FPS (86).

Q: What is the min FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The min FPS is 111 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2160. The nearest rivals are within a 1% delta: the AMD EPYC 9115 is +0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is -0.9% in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combo's rank in the game?

A: The combo ranks 587th out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s with 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best preset is Medium. For each resolution, Medium offers the best balance between visual quality and frame rate.

At 1080p, Medium yields 147 FPS average with a min of 125 FPS. This is 34 FPS higher than High (137) and 34 FPS higher than Ultra (113). The min FPS of 125 is above the refresh rate of most monitors, so it's a safe choice.

At 1440p, Medium gives 131 FPS average with a min of 111. This is 9 FPS higher than High (122) and 30 FPS higher than Ultra (101). The min of 111 ensures a smooth experience on a 144Hz monitor.

At 4K, Medium produces 112 FPS average with a min of 95. This is 9 FPS higher than High (103) and 26 FPS higher than Ultra (86). The min of 95 is close to the 100 FPS threshold, but it's still playable.

Ultra is not recommended for 4K (86 FPS), but at 1080p and 1440p it is playable: 113 FPS at 1080p and 101 FPS at 1440p. However, Medium is the best overall preset because it maximizes the frame rate while keeping the min FPS above 90 at all resolutions.

Low settings do not offer a meaningful benefit: at 1080p Low is 235 FPS, but the visual quality is lower. Since the combo can already achieve 147 FPS at Medium, Low is unnecessary for a good experience.

Thus, the data suggests that Medium is the optimal preset for this combo in Overpower, balancing FPS and visual fidelity across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.