Overpower

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently strong experience in Overpower, with the data showing a clear progression where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs. This combo sits at a competitive position in the database, offering high frame rates across all settings while maintaining enough headroom to suggest that the 20-core processor is rarely the bottleneck in this action title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet important trend: Overpower scales heavily with resolution, and the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 233.3 at 1920x1080 to 210.5 at 2560x1440, and then to 179.2 at 3840x2160 — a total decrease of 23.2% when moving from the lowest to the highest tested resolution. This modest drop at Low settings suggests the CPU is still feeding the GPU effectively, but the graphics card is taking on more work as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. With High settings, the average FPS drops from 139.8 at 1080p to 120.5 at 1440p, and then to 101.9 at 4K. That is a 27.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is becoming the limiting factor. The trend intensifies at Ultra settings, where the average FPS goes from 110.4 at 1080p down to 99 at 1440p and finally to 88.3 at 4K — a 20% drop from 1080p to 4K. These numbers point to a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 28 threads provide ample headroom even at the lowest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this pairing achieves a combo rank of 279 out of 1744 total combinations. That places it in the top 16% of all tested setups, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The CPU itself sits in the 96th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 70104. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores 70074 with a delta of 0%, meaning the 14700KF is effectively identical in synthetic performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X posts a 70420 average score, putting it 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 is 1.3% ahead with a score of 71056.

The GPU tells a slightly different story. The RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653 with a delta of -0.2%, meaning the 4070 SUPER is essentially tied with a professional-grade card. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% ahead with a score of 42723, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 1.4% with a score of 41991. Given this data, the combo’s rank of 279 is exactly what you would expect: a top-quartile CPU paired with a solidly above-average GPU, resulting in a setup that outclasses the vast majority of tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the AD104 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 35,800 million transistors packed into a 294 mm² die. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. The base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and the card is rated for a 220 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 550 W.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p Low, the card achieves 233.3 FPS, which is well above any display refresh rate you would realistically use. Even at 4K Ultra, it manages 88.3 FPS, which is playable for most users. The 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient for this title, as the card does not show signs of memory-related stuttering or severe frame drops at the highest tested settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 90.9 FPS (179.2 vs 88.3), which is a larger relative difference than at 1080p, where the gap is 122.9 FPS (233.3 vs 110.4). This indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, but the card still delivers consistent performance without a catastrophic falloff.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 233.3 FPS, Medium hits 145, High reaches 139.8, and Ultra drops to 110.4. The jump from Low to Medium is steep at 88.3 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is only 5.2 FPS, suggesting that Medium is a sweet spot for visual quality with minimal performance cost. The drop from High to Ultra is 29.4 FPS, which is a significant cost for the extra fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the numbers remain strong. Low settings average 210.5 FPS, Medium hits 133.8, High reaches 120.5, and Ultra drops to 99. The relative gaps are similar to 1080p: Low to Medium is a 76.7 FPS loss, Medium to High is 13.3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 21.5 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GPU is starting to feel the load, but the card still comfortably exceeds 100 FPS at High settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 179.2 FPS, which is still very high, but Medium drops to 112, High falls to 101.9, and Ultra bottoms out at 88.3. The drop from Low to Medium is 67.2 FPS, which is the largest single-step loss at any resolution. From Medium to High, the loss is 10.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra it is 13.6 FPS. The 4K results indicate that while the card can handle the resolution, you will need to make trade-offs in settings to maintain high refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p, Medium delivers 145 FPS, which is only 9.5 FPS less than High but a massive 88.3 FPS more than Low. The step from Low to Medium costs you 88.3 FPS, but the visual improvement is typically worth it in an action title where clarity matters. At 1440p, Medium hits 133.8 FPS, which is still well above the 120 FPS threshold that many competitive players target. At 4K, Medium averages 112 FPS, which is playable on high-refresh monitors, though you will need to drop to Low (179.2 FPS) if you want to fully utilize a 144Hz display.

For users with 1080p or 1440p monitors, High settings are a viable option if you prioritize visuals over raw frame rates. At 1080p, High delivers 139.8 FPS, and at 1440p it hits 120.5 FPS — both are smooth experiences. Ultra settings should be reserved for players with 60Hz displays or those who value maximum fidelity, as the frame rate drops to 110.4 at 1080p, 99 at 1440p, and 88.3 at 4K. These are still playable numbers, but they represent a significant sacrifice compared to the Medium preset.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings in Overpower?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 88.3. This is playable, but it is the lowest measured result for this pairing. Dropping to High settings at 4K increases the average to 101.9 FPS, which is a 15.4% improvement.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 233.3 FPS, which suggests the GPU is still capable of pushing more frames if the CPU were the constraint. As resolution increases to 4K, the frame rate drops significantly (e.g., from 233.3 to 179.2 at Low settings), indicating the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 133.8 FPS, which is close to the 144Hz target. High settings drop to 120.5 FPS, which is still smooth but may not fully saturate a 144Hz display. Low settings hit 210.5 FPS but sacrifice visual quality.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700KF compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 14700KF scores 70104 on average, while the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 70074 with a 0% delta, making them effectively identical. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.4% ahead with a score of 70420.

Q: Does the 12 GB of VRAM cause any issues at 4K in this game?

A: The measured data shows no severe frame drops or stuttering at 3840x2160. The card maintains an average of 88.3 FPS at Ultra settings, suggesting the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this title at the tested settings.

Q: How much performance do you gain by lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS goes from 110.4 at Ultra to 233.3 at Low, which is a 122.9 FPS improvement. The largest single-step gain is from Medium to Low, which adds 88.3 FPS.