Overpower

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a specific performance profile for Overpower, an action title released in August 2023. The recorded data shows a system that is heavily constrained at higher resolutions, with only a narrow window of playability at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second, optimal settings, and how this combination compares to other tested hardware configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average frame rate measurements for this combo across three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame data is only available for the Medium preset at each resolution, limiting variance analysis to those specific points.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset achieves an average of 49 FPS, which is the highest recorded value at this resolution. Medium drops to 31 FPS average, with a recorded minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 35 FPS. High settings produce an average of 28 FPS, while Ultra trails at 24 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves marginally but remains below the threshold. The Low preset reaches an average of 58 FPS, just 2 frames short of playability. Medium averages 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings deliver 34 FPS on average, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium represents a substantial drop of 22 FPS, indicating that the system struggles significantly with increased graphical loads at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally crosses the 60 FPS line. The Low preset averages 65 FPS, clearing the threshold by 5 frames. Medium averages 41 FPS, with the recorded range spanning 34 FPS minimum to 47 FPS maximum. High settings produce an average of 38 FPS, while Ultra drops to 31 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium here is 24 FPS, the largest single-step decline observed in the entire dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the verdict data lists no playable settings. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 49 on Low, which still falls 11 frames short of the 60 FPS target. The system cannot maintain playable performance at 4K under any tested configuration.

At 2560x1440, the situation is identical in outcome: no playable settings are recorded. The Low preset at 58 FPS is the closest approach, but it misses the threshold by 2 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 1440p is not viable for this combination in Overpower.

At 1920x1080, the only playable setting is Low, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This is the best setting that remains at or above 60 FPS, and it is the exclusive playable configuration in the dataset. The Medium preset at 41 FPS is the next step up but fails the playability test by a wide margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this CPU and GPU combination at rank 3427 out of 3713 tested combos for Overpower. This positions the system in the lower percentile of all tested configurations, with roughly 92.3% of other combos outperforming it. The ranking reflects the severe limitations observed in the FPS measurements, particularly the inability to sustain 60 FPS at any resolution above 1080p.

The rank is consistent with the GPU's overall standing in the database. The Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all tested GPUs, indicating that it is one of the weaker graphics processors in the benchmark pool. This low percentile explains why the combo struggles so markedly with higher resolutions and quality presets in a demanding action title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might behave similarly in this game. The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core 3 N355 with a score of 13492, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, putting it 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, which is 1.1% lower. These four CPUs are effectively within a narrow band of performance, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would likely produce near-identical frame rates in Overpower.

The GPU side tells a more dramatic story. The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all significantly older hardware. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% difference. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. These deltas are small, but the company this GPU keeps in the rankings is telling: it is grouped with legacy mobile and desktop parts from over a decade ago.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this system. The CPU, an Intel Core i3-12100F with 4 cores and 8 threads, scores a multi-threaded 11860 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 1674. It sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, which is a respectable position. The GPU, however, sits at the 5th percentile, an enormous gap that leaves the CPU largely idle relative to the graphics bottleneck.

The resolution scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo averages 65 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces the average to 58 FPS, a decline of 7 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 49 FPS, another 9 FPS drop. This consistent degradation as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. A CPU-bound configuration would show much smaller frame rate differences across resolutions.

The preset scaling at each resolution follows the same pattern. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 24 FPS, from Medium to High costs 3 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 7 FPS. The massive drop between Low and Medium suggests that the GPU is overwhelmed by even modest increases in graphical fidelity. The CPU, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache and boost clock of 4.30 GHz, has ample headroom for a game running at these low frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable resolution and settings for this combo in Overpower?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. No settings at 2560x1440 or 3840x2160 reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How close does 2560x1440 come to being playable?

A: At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the combo averages 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict data records no playable settings at this resolution.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 65, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only recorded average that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 3427 out of 3713 tested combinations for Overpower, placing it in the bottom portion of the database.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The frame rate drops of 7 FPS and 9 FPS when moving from 1080p to 1440p and from 1440p to 4K at Low settings indicate a GPU-bound workload.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F and Intel Arc B370 combination can run Overpower, but only under strict conditions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 65 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold by a slim margin. This is the sole playable configuration in the dataset.

At 2560x1440, the combo falls short. Low settings average 58 FPS, missing the threshold by 2 frames, and no other preset comes close. At 3840x2160, the results are worse, with even Low settings averaging only 49 FPS. The verdict data confirms that no playable settings exist at either 1440p or 4K.

The overall picture is one of a system that barely meets the minimum bar for playability. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking and its proximity to legacy ATI and AMD parts in the benchmark database underscore its limitations. The CPU, while adequate at the 68th percentile, cannot compensate for the graphics bottleneck. For users targeting 1080p with modest expectations, this combo works. For anything beyond that, the data indicates a need for a more powerful GPU.