Overpower

The Intel Core i9-14900K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1440p and 1080p gaming experience in Overpower, with the data showing a clear performance hierarchy between resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 876th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The benchmark results reveal a system that is consistently capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p, while 4K Ultra remains a challenge for the graphics card. The following analysis breaks down the contributions of each component and provides a detailed look at the measured frame rates.

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

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. This configuration positions the CPU as a high-end desktop part, with its benchmark scores reflecting its strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities.

In the context of Overpower, an action game that typically relies on a balance of CPU and GPU performance, the i9-14900K provides ample headroom. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49872 and single-core score of 7040 indicate that the processor can handle complex game logic, physics calculations, and AI routines without becoming a bottleneck. The Geekbench single-core score of 3064 further supports this, as fast single-thread performance is often critical for maintaining high frame rates in action titles. The PassMark single-thread score of 4697 and multi-thread score of 58674 reinforce the CPU's ability to push high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the graphics card is less of a limiting factor.

The data shows that when comparing the i9-14900K to its nearest rivals, the differences are marginal. The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041 on average, which is 0.3% higher than the i9-14900K's average benchmark score of 79824. The Intel Core i9-14900KF and Core Ultra 7 265KF both score slightly lower, with deltaPct values of 0.7%, while the Core Ultra 7 265K is 0.9% behind. This suggests that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage over its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks. For a game like Overpower, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rate differences; instead, the GPU will dominate the performance profile, especially at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process, with the Navi 22 chip containing 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. Its 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS, which is a strong figure for a mid-range to upper-mid-range card.

The 12 GB VRAM is a key asset for Overpower, as modern action games often require more than 8 GB at high settings and higher resolutions. The memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are handled efficiently, which is reflected in the measured FPS. The GPU's percentile rank of 79 among all GPUs indicates it performs better than the majority of graphics cards tested, though it is not a top-tier part. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has an average score of 35787, 1.3% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which is nearly identical at 35264, just 0.2% lower.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is more significant than the CPU's. The measured FPS shows a clear pattern: at 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 161.9 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 78.1 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the range is from 144.3 FPS on Low to 70.8 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall further, with 122.1 FPS on Low and 60.4 FPS on Ultra. These numbers demonstrate that the RX 6750 XT is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K Ultra settings push it to its limits, with only a 60.4 FPS average. The GPU's compute performance, as indicated by the PassMark G3D score of 20700, is sufficient for high refresh rate gaming at mainstream resolutions, but the data suggests that users aiming for 4K will need to lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings in Overpower?

A: The measured average FPS is 83.1 at 2560x1440 with High settings, indicating a playable experience for most users on a 1440p monitor.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7413?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 7413's score of 80041, showing near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT capable of 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 60.4, which is playable, but High settings yield 70.8 FPS and Medium 77.7 FPS, providing more headroom.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 161.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, showcasing the system's ability to hit very high refresh rates when settings are reduced.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in the database?

A: The combo ranks 876th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance.

Q: How much faster is the GPU at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 161.9, while at 4K Ultra it is 60.4, representing a difference of 101.5 FPS, or roughly 2.7 times higher frame rate at the lower resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system shows strong scaling: Low settings produce an average of 161.9 FPS, Medium 100.2 FPS, High 93.8 FPS, and Ultra 78.1 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is significant, with a drop of 61.7 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is only 6.4 FPS, and High to Ultra is 15.7 FPS. This suggests that the GPU handles 1080p with ease, and the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease as expected. Low settings average 144.3 FPS, Medium 89.6 FPS, High 83.1 FPS, and Ultra 70.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is again steep, with a 54.7 FPS drop, but the difference between Medium and High is just 6.5 FPS. The Ultra setting shows a further 12.3 FPS reduction from High. These numbers indicate that 1440p remains highly playable, even on Ultra, which is a positive indicator for users with high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings produce an average of 122.1 FPS, which is still very smooth, but Medium drops to 77.7 FPS, High to 70.8 FPS, and Ultra to 60.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 44.4 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is only 6.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 10.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 60.4 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning the game is playable but leaves little room for frame rate drops in intense action sequences. Overall, the data shows a clear performance curve, with the system favoring lower resolutions and settings for maximum smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 876 out of 1744 tested combinations places it in the 50th percentile, meaning it outperforms half of the tested setups but lags behind the top half. This is a reasonable position for a pairing of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU. The CPU's strong synthetic scores, with a 97th percentile rank among all CPUs, are not fully utilized in this game due to the GPU becoming the bottleneck at higher resolutions. Conversely, the GPU's 79th percentile rank among all GPUs suggests it is a competent performer, but its limitations at 4K Ultra are evident in the measured data.

When comparing to other combos, the i9-14900K's performance is nearly identical to that of the Core i9-14900KF, which is 0.7% behind in average score, and the Core Ultra 7 265K, which is 0.9% behind. This means that the choice of CPU among these top-tier Intel parts is unlikely to change the gaming experience significantly. The GPU's position relative to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which is 1.3% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which is 0.2% slower, indicates that the RX 6750 XT is a stable performer in its class. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can consistently deliver high frame rates, while 4K gaming is possible but requires adjustments to settings to maintain playable performance. The 876th rank reflects this balanced but not exceptional standing in the broader database.