Overpower

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a familiar mid-range combination from a few years ago. For Overpower, an action title released in August 2023, this pairing delivers a wide range of performance depending on how you configure it. The recorded measurements show that this system is fully capable of playing the game at 1080p and 1440p with high visual quality, while 4K requires a significant reduction in settings to maintain smooth motion. The data below breaks down exactly what to expect at each resolution and preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination of the Core i3-12100F and RTX 2060 produces strong frame rates across all four tested presets. On Low settings, the average FPS is 117.8, which provides a very fluid experience well beyond the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 71.9 FPS, still comfortably above the playable mark. High settings show an average of 66.5 FPS, which is a modest step down from Medium and remains playable. Ultra settings are the only preset at 1080p that falls below the 60 FPS line, with an average of 58.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, about 59 frames per second, which shows that the game's visual presets have a major impact on the GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings produce an average of 107.5 FPS, which is still excellent for a 1440p display. Medium settings average 65.8 FPS, keeping the system above the playable threshold. High settings average 62.2 FPS, which is very close to Medium and still clears the 60 FPS mark. Ultra settings at 1440p, however, drop to an average of 49.6 FPS, making it the only preset at this resolution that fails to maintain smooth gameplay. The difference between Low and Ultra here is roughly 58 FPS, similar in scale to the 1080p results.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 begins to show its limits. Low settings still deliver a playable average of 92 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K and indicates that the game is well optimized at lower presets. Medium settings drop to 56.7 FPS, slightly below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 51.1 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS. At this resolution, only Low settings clear the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a drop of 47 FPS, which is less severe than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor more uniformly across presets.

The data does not include separate minimum or maximum frame rate measurements, so the analysis relies on average FPS only. That said, the averages are consistent across the resolution and preset matrix, and the pattern of performance degradation is smooth and predictable. There are no anomalies in the recorded numbers that would suggest stuttering or inconsistent frame pacing, but without min/max data, transient drops cannot be fully ruled out.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmarks reveal a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the Core i3-12100F is likely doing more of the heavy lifting relative to the GPU, but the frame rates are high enough that neither component appears to be a serious constraint. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is about 50%, which indicates that the GPU is still being taxed significantly by the higher presets. However, the RTX 2060 is able to keep up with the 4-core, 8-thread processor at this resolution, and the combination produces playable results at three out of four presets.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the RTX 2060 becomes the more dominant factor. The frame rate differences between Medium and High at 1440p are small, only about 3.6 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is nearing its capacity and additional visual features in High do not scale linearly. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, still has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that High settings remain above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly the limiting component. The frame rates drop sharply compared to 1440p, and even Medium settings fall below the playable threshold. The CPU's role at 4K is diminished, since the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to create a CPU bottleneck. The data shows that the Core i3-12100F is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions, and the performance ceiling is set by the RTX 2060, especially as resolution increases. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is a drop of about 4.3 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings is about 11.1 FPS, demonstrating the increasing GPU pressure at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's collection of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing ranks 2885 out of 3713 combos. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, but the ranking is heavily influenced by the fact that many of the combos above it use much more powerful and expensive hardware. The 4-core, 8-thread processor and the 6 GB graphics card are both older mid-range parts, so a mid-pack ranking is expected.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all processors in the database, which indicates that the Core i3-12100F is a solid performer for its class. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492, the Intel Core i5-9500 with an average score of 13452, the Intel Core 5 120UL with an average score of 13594, and the Intel Core i7-1250U with an average score of 13351. The Core i3-12100F's average benchmark score is 13494, which puts it essentially at parity with the Core 3 N355, about 0.3% ahead of the Core i5-9500, about 0.7% behind the Core 5 120UL, and about 1.1% ahead of the Core i7-1250U. These are all very small differences, meaning that swapping to any of these CPUs would result in nearly identical gameplay performance in Overpower.

The GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with an average score of 15283, the AMD Radeon 680M with an average score of 15270, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM with an average score of 15199, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 with an average score of 15171. The RTX 2060 is essentially tied with the GTX 580, about 0.1% ahead of the Radeon 680M, about 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM, and about 0.8% ahead of the RX 7600. These deltas are all within one percent, so for Overpower specifically, any of these GPUs would deliver very similar frame rates.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Overpower, but the experience varies significantly by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low, Medium, and High settings, with averages of 117.8, 71.9, and 66.5 FPS respectively. Ultra settings at 1080p fall short with an average of 58.7 FPS, so players who want maximum visual quality at 1080p will need to accept slightly sub-60 performance or drop to High.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High settings, with averages of 107.5, 65.8, and 62.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p are not playable, averaging 49.6 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable option for this hardware, but only up to High settings.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings produce a playable frame rate, with an average of 92 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, averaging 56.7, 51.1, and 45 FPS respectively. Players targeting 4K will have to significantly lower visual quality to maintain smooth motion.

The playable threshold in the database is defined as 60 FPS. Based on the recorded measurements, the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with High settings, and at 4K with Low settings only. For a smooth experience with higher visual fidelity, 1080p High is the best balance, and 1440p High is also acceptable for players who prefer sharper images.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest alternatives in the database are the Intel Core 3 N355, Intel Core i5-9500, Intel Core 5 120UL, and Intel Core i7-1250U. All four of these processors have average benchmark scores within about one percent of the Core i3-12100F. In practical terms, swapping to any of them would not meaningfully change frame rates in Overpower. The Core i5-9500 is slightly slower by 0.3%, while the Core 5 120UL is slightly faster by 0.7%. The Core i7-1250U is 1.1% faster than the i3-12100F, and the Core 3 N355 is essentially identical. These differences are minor, so the choice between them should be based on platform compatibility and other system requirements rather than game performance.

For the GPU, the nearest alternatives are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, AMD Radeon 680M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and AMD Radeon RX 7600. The GTX 580 has an average score that is essentially identical to the RTX 2060, with a delta of 0%. The Radeon 680M is 0.1% slower, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% slower, and the RX 7600 is 0.8% slower. Again, all of these are within one percent, so frame rates in Overpower would be nearly identical. It is worth remembering the RTX 2060 is an older card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while some of these rivals may have different memory configurations, but the benchmark data shows that their overall performance is closely matched.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 66.5 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 71.9 FPS, and Low is even higher at 117.8 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra at 1080p averages 58.7 FPS, just below the playable threshold, so it should be avoided if consistent 60 FPS is required.

At 2560x1440, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.2 FPS. Medium is slightly faster at 65.8 FPS, but High provides better visuals with only a small performance cost. Low remains an option at 107.5 FPS for players who prioritize high refresh rates. Ultra at 1440p averages 49.6 FPS, which is not playable.

At 3840x2160, the best preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 92 FPS. Medium drops to 56.7 FPS, which is below the threshold, and High and Ultra are even lower at 51.1 FPS and 45 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, players should stick to Low settings to maintain a smooth experience, and they may need to consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU if they want higher visual quality.