Overpower

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust performance profile for Overpower, with measured data showing that every preset at every tested resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination of a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory produces average frame rates ranging from a low of 77 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 212 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo’s ranking among 3,713 tested configurations, and answers common questions about this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The dataset provides average FPS for all twelve combinations, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS is 102 on Ultra, while the highest is 212 on Low. The Medium preset averages 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. High settings produce an average of 123 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 110 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial headroom even at the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 91 on Ultra to 189 on Low. Medium settings deliver 118 FPS average, with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS. High settings average 109 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p, which is expected as resolution scaling begins to tax the GPU more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop further: Ultra produces 77 FPS, High produces 93 FPS, Medium produces 100 FPS, and Low produces 160 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 115 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 83 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions, confirming that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Notably, the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (112 at 1080p, 100 at 1440p, 85 at 4K) all remain well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip into uncomfortable territory. The maximum FPS values at Medium (152 at 1080p, 135 at 1440p, 115 at 4K) show that the hardware can push well beyond the average when the scene is less demanding.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 855th out of 3,713 tested combos for Overpower, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects a system that is firmly above average but not at the extreme high end, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing consistent 60+ FPS performance across all settings.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,494. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are the Intel Core 3 N355 (avg score 13,492, 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 (avg score 13,452, 0.3% delta), the Intel Core 5 120UL (avg score 13,594, -0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i7-1250U (avg score 13,351, 1.1% delta). These rivals are all within a 1.8-point range of the i3-12100F’s score, indicating that the CPU’s performance is tightly clustered with several other mid-range processors.

The GPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (avg score 37,628, 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37,507, 0.4% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (avg score 38,135, -1.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (avg score 37,157, 1.3% delta). The GPU’s percentile is notably higher than the CPU’s, suggesting that the RTX 4070 contributes more to the combo’s overall capability than the i3-12100F.

The combo rank of 855 out of 3,713 means that roughly 2,858 tested configurations perform worse in Overpower, while 854 perform better. Given that the measured FPS shows all settings at all resolutions exceeding 60 FPS, the ranking reflects a system that is well-balanced for this game, even if it does not reach the top tier of performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Overpower at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 77 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four settings at 4K (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable in the verdict data.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 212, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 189 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How much does resolution affect performance?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 102 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p to 77 at 4K, a total reduction of 25 FPS from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 212 FPS at 1080p to 160 FPS at 4K, a 52 FPS reduction.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate dips below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 85, which occurs at 3840x2160 Medium settings. All average FPS values across all resolutions and presets are above 77 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 855th out of 3,713 tested combos for Overpower, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations. The GPU ranks higher (81st percentile) than the CPU (68th percentile).

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 189 FPS while Ultra averages 91 FPS, a difference of 98 FPS. Medium and High fall in between at 118 FPS and 109 FPS respectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta), Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594, -0.7% delta), and Intel Core i7-1250U (13,351, 1.1% delta). These processors all deliver nearly identical average scores, meaning a system with any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would produce very similar frame rates in Overpower. The Core i5-9500 is a 9th-generation part, while the Core 7-1250U is a mobile chip, but their benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628, 0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507, 0.4% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135, -1.3% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37,157, 1.3% delta). The Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56 are within 0.4% of the RTX 4070’s score, so swapping in either would yield nearly identical Overpower performance. The RTX 4080 Mobile is actually 1.3% faster in the benchmark, while the Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% slower.

Users looking for a similar experience could consider a system with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives. The delta percentages are all small (ranging from -1.3% to +1.3%), so the practical difference in game FPS would be minimal. For example, a combo with the Core i5-9500 and RX Vega 56 would likely produce average FPS within a few frames of the i3-12100F + RTX 4070 at every resolution and preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 102 FPS. Since all presets clear the threshold, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality. The Medium preset provides a minimum of 112 FPS, offering a safety margin for scene complexity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best choice, averaging 91 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 100 FPS shows that even the most demanding moments stay well clear of the threshold. High settings average 109 FPS, which could be preferred by users who want extra headroom.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is again the most demanding playable preset, with an average of 77 FPS. This is the closest any setting comes to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 17 FPS. Medium settings average 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS, making it a safer choice for users who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual fidelity.

In all three resolutions, the data shows that Ultra settings are playable, and the recommendation is to use Ultra for the best visual experience. The only caveat is at 4K, where the 77 FPS average leaves less headroom for future patches or more demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Overpower at all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra achieving 77 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 91 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 102 FPS.

Every single measured average FPS value exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. The lowest average across all twelve combinations is 77 FPS (4K Ultra), and the highest is 212 FPS (1080p Low). Even the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings (85 FPS at 4K, 100 FPS at 1440p, 112 FPS at 1080p) are all above 60 FPS.

The conclusion is straightforward: users can select any preset at any resolution without worrying about falling below playable frame rates. The system has enough performance headroom that even the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) maintains a 17 FPS margin over the threshold. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p Low setting at 212 FPS and 1440p Low at 189 FPS provide ample frame rates for competitive play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU dominance in Overpower, with the RTX 4070’s higher percentile ranking (81st) compared to the i3-12100F (68th) reflecting its greater influence on overall performance. The scaling of FPS across resolutions confirms this: at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 102 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p to 77 at 4K, a 25 FPS reduction that tracks with increasing GPU load.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system produces 212 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit for frame generation. The 4-core, 8-thread i3-12100F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz and scores 1,674 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is sufficient for high frame rates but may cap performance in less GPU-bound scenarios. The drop from 212 FPS at 1080p Low to 189 FPS at 1440p Low (a 23 FPS reduction) is smaller than the drop from 102 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 77 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 25 FPS reduction), suggesting that the GPU becomes more limiting as resolution increases.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily by the higher pixel count, while the CPU has more headroom to feed frames. The 77 FPS at 4K Ultra is only 17 FPS above the playability threshold, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limit at this resolution. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the 212 FPS at Low settings, which approaches the practical ceiling for many mid-range processors.

In summary, the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance in Overpower, especially at 1440p and 4K. The i3-12100F provides adequate support at all resolutions, but its influence is most noticeable at 1080p Low settings where the frame rate is highest. Users upgrading from a weaker GPU would see the largest gains; users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see smaller improvements, particularly at higher resolutions.