Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a notable generational mismatch in the action title Overpower. The data shows a CPU that ranks in the 96th percentile against all processors, paired with a GPU that sits in the 65th percentile. This combination yields a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the processor’s substantial core count ensures headroom that is never fully utilized. The measured frame rates across four settings and three resolutions provide a clear picture of where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for Overpower reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 141.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 127 FPS, a reduction of roughly 10%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 110.1 FPS. This scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 22% performance loss, which is relatively modest and suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER still has capacity at lower graphical loads.

The situation changes dramatically when settings are raised. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 85.3 at 1080p, to 74.9 at 1440p, and finally to 60.5 at 4K. That is a 29% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset tells an even more demanding story: 70.2 FPS at 1080p, 62.3 at 1440p, and 51.1 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 27%, but the absolute numbers are far lower, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits. The data shows that the drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which points to the memory bandwidth and pixel throughput of the 8 GB GDDR6 card becoming the limiting factor at the highest resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, running on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The processor has a large 33 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 44,557 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,290 in single-core, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. This is a desktop-class chip designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its Passmark multi-thread score of 52,425.

In Overpower, however, the CPU’s role appears secondary. The frame rates scale more with resolution and settings than with any indication of CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 141.8 FPS result is high, but the processor is likely not the ceiling; the RTX 2070 SUPER is still handling the rendering. The fact that 4K Low (110.1 FPS) is significantly below 1080p Low (141.8 FPS) suggests that even at low graphical settings, the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s high boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures that single-thread performance is strong enough to feed the GPU, but the benchmark data does not show any scenario where the 20-core processor is overwhelmed. The nearest rival in CPU benchmarks is the Intel Core i7-14700K with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are effectively identical in average performance. This combo’s results are therefore representative of what a high-end 14th Gen Intel CPU can deliver, but the game is clearly not designed to leverage its full parallel processing power.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost of 1770 MHz. The card has 2,560 shading units and 40 RT cores. In synthetic tests, it scores 18,169 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A400 with a deltaPct of -0.5, indicating they are nearly identical in raw compute performance.

The GPU’s role in Overpower is decisive. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 51.1, which is just above playable but indicates the card is at its limit. The gap between 4K Medium (67.9 FPS) and 4K High (60.5 FPS) is smaller than the gap between 4K Low (110.1 FPS) and 4K Medium (67.9 FPS). This non-linear scaling suggests that the memory subsystem and the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are being taxed heavily by medium and higher settings. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K with High or Ultra textures, though the data does not provide direct VRAM usage figures. The card’s pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p, but at 4K, the fill rate demands exceed what the TU104 chip can sustain at higher presets. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is modest compared to newer cards, which explains why the scaling from 1080p to 4K is steeper than what a more modern GPU might show.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the i7-14700KF and RTX 2070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 1050 out of 1,744 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings. The rank reflects the GPU’s limitations more than the CPU’s strengths. With a CPU that is in the 96th percentile and a GPU in the 65th percentile, the overall system performance is dragged down by the graphics card. The data shows that this combo is not competitive with high-end pairings, which would typically feature a GPU in the 90th percentile or higher.

The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals show that the RTX 2070 SUPER is very close to the AMD Radeon RX 5700, which has a deltaPct of 2.5, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is about 2.5% faster on average. In contrast, the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within a 1.3% deltaPct range, highlighting that the processor is in a performance class with other top-tier chips. The rank of 1050 out of 1744 indicates that many other combos, particularly those with newer GPUs, will outperform this setup in Overpower. For a builder, this data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far more significant gains than upgrading the CPU, as the processor is already well above the game’s requirements.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 141.8 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming?

A: The data shows it is better suited for 1080p. At 1080p Ultra, it achieves 70.2 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 51.1 FPS. The 4K results are playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has a deltaPct of 0 compared to the Intel Core i7-14700K, meaning they have identical average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is an average performer by current standards.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The 141.8 FPS at 1080p Low is likely GPU-limited, as the CPU’s high boost clock and multi-core score suggest it can handle higher frame rates than the GPU can produce.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: At 1440p High, the average FPS is 74.9, while at 4K High it is 60.5. This is a reduction of 19% when moving to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz display, the High preset at 4K is the best choice. The measured average of 60.5 FPS at 3840x2160 High is just above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a solid balance between visual fidelity and performance. If you prefer a higher refresh rate monitor at 1440p, the High preset at 74.9 FPS is a strong option, offering nearly 25% more frames than the 4K equivalent. For 1080p gamers, the Ultra preset at 70.2 FPS is the recommended path, as it delivers maximum graphical quality while staying comfortably above 60 FPS.

The Medium preset is a viable fallback for 4K if you want to ensure a higher frame rate buffer. At 4K Medium, the average is 67.9 FPS, which is 12% higher than High. However, the visual hit from dropping to Medium is noticeable, and the High preset’s 60.5 FPS is likely acceptable for most. The Low preset, which yields 141.8 FPS at 1080p, is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over visuals, as the game’s Action genre benefits from smoother motion. The data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as the 51.1 FPS average will cause noticeable stutter on most displays. The sweet spot for this combo is 1440p High, which balances the CPU’s potential with the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth without pushing the card to its absolute limit.