Overpower

The combination of an Intel Core i3-12100F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 produces a fascinating dataset for Overpower. The benchmark results are clear: this pairing delivers exceptional frame rates across every tested preset and resolution, often doubling the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system where the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, but the CPU is more than capable of keeping pace without becoming a bottleneck in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower shows a consistent pattern of high performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo starts at an average of 228 FPS on Low settings. Moving up to Medium yields an average of 169 FPS, with a minimum of 144 FPS and a maximum of 194 FPS. High settings produce an average of 157 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a very strong 130 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never challenged, with even the highest preset nearly doubling the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset sees an average of 219 FPS, while Medium drops to 151 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 128 FPS and maximum of 173 FPS. High settings deliver a 140 FPS average, and Ultra settles at 116 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest, with the Ultra preset dropping from 130 FPS to 116 FPS, a decrease of roughly 11%. This suggests the GPU has ample headroom and the resolution increase does not disproportionately impact performance.

The most demanding scenario tested is 3840x2160. Here, the Low preset still achieves an impressive 205 FPS average. Medium settings produce 128 FPS, with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. High settings yield 119 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains an average of 99 FPS. Even at 4K with maximum settings, the average frame rate is 65% above the 60 FPS playable threshold, demonstrating that this combination is overkill for this particular game at this resolution.

The data reveals a clear trend: the delta between Low and Ultra settings is substantial but not extreme. At 4K, the gap is 106 FPS (205 FPS on Low versus 99 FPS on Ultra). At 1440p, the gap is 103 FPS (219 FPS versus 116 FPS), and at 1080p, the gap is 98 FPS (228 FPS versus 130 FPS). This indicates that visual quality settings have a meaningful but controlled impact on performance, allowing users to trade some frames for improved visuals without ever approaching the playability limit.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Core i3-12100F and RTX 4080 ranks at position 299 out of 3713 combos for Overpower. This places it in the top 8% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the budget-oriented CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank indicates that while the CPU is not a top-tier part, the GPU's immense power compensates, pushing the overall system performance well above the median.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile when compared to all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i5-9500 with a score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%. This places the i3-12100F in a performance class with mid-range processors from previous generations. The GPU, by contrast, is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1%. This suggests the GPU is performing right at its expected level, with no significant overhead or deficiency.

The rank of 299 is particularly notable when considering the CPU's modest standing. The data shows that for Overpower, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining overall system performance. The i3-12100F, despite being a 4-core part from the Alder Lake generation, does not drag the system down to a lower tier. This is likely because Overpower is not a CPU-intensive title, and the RTX 4080 can operate close to its full potential even with a more modest processor.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 99 FPS, which is 65% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding scenario in the data, and it clears the target comfortably.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 219 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 116 FPS. This represents a drop of 103 FPS, or approximately 47%, when enabling the highest visual quality settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 N355, scores 13492 with a delta of 0%, making them effectively equal. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a delta of 0.3%, meaning the i3-12100F is just slightly ahead.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 performing above or below its expected level?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247 and is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a delta of 0.1%, indicating the 4080 is performing essentially at its expected level, slightly ahead of the SUPER variant in this dataset.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance gap between Medium and High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset averages 169 FPS and High averages 157 FPS, a difference of only 12 FPS. At 2560x1440, the gap is 11 FPS (151 to 140), and at 3840x2160, the gap is 9 FPS (128 to 119). The smallest absolute difference is at 4K.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested scenario?

A: No. The lowest recorded minimum FPS in the entire dataset is 109 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. Every tested configuration maintains an average and minimum frame rate well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

The benchmark data for Overpower is unambiguous: this system can run the game exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that every single setting combination is playable, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers a 130 FPS average, which is more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains a 116 FPS average, still well above the target. Even at the most demanding configuration of 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces a 99 FPS average, leaving a comfortable 39 FPS margin above the playable threshold.

The data indicates that this pairing is not just capable of running Overpower, but it is overqualified for the task. The RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU that is end-of-life according to the production status, but it continues to deliver top-tier performance in this title. The Core i3-12100F, while being a budget-oriented 4-core processor, does not bottleneck the system in this game. Users can expect a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a rock-solid 60+ FPS experience at 4K with all settings maxed out.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Overpower. The GPU is the dominant component, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all resolutions. The RTX 4080, with its 9728 shading units and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is clearly the primary driver of performance. The CPU, a 4-core Alder Lake part with a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, is sufficient but not exceptional, ranking in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

The scaling between resolutions provides insight into component roles. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the Ultra preset drops from 130 FPS to 116 FPS, a decrease of about 11%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is from 116 FPS to 99 FPS, a decrease of about 15%. This gradual decline suggests that the GPU is being stressed more as resolution increases, but the CPU is not becoming a limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see less of a performance drop at higher resolutions, as the GPU would have more headroom to work with.

The low preset performance also highlights the GPU's role. At 1080p Low, the system hits 228 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still manages 205 FPS. This minimal drop of 23 FPS indicates that when the CPU is less burdened by game logic, the GPU can scale efficiently across resolutions. The data suggests that Overpower is heavily GPU-bound, and the i3-12100F is providing adequate support without becoming a significant constraint. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 8 threads are enough to feed the GPU's massive computational throughput in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the Ultra preset, and it does so with substantial margin. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves a 130 FPS average. This is the highest visual quality available, and it runs at more than double the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces a 116 FPS average, still comfortably above the 60 FPS line. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers a 99 FPS average, which is 65% above the target.

The verdict by resolution confirms that users can enable maximum settings at any resolution without concern. There is no need to compromise on visual quality to achieve playable frame rates. The data shows that even the most demanding scenario — 4K Ultra — leaves a significant performance buffer. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the High preset at 1080p offers a 157 FPS average, which is suitable for 144Hz displays. At 1440p, the High preset's 140 FPS average also exceeds 120Hz requirements. At 4K, the High preset's 119 FPS average is ideal for 120Hz displays, while the Ultra preset remains the best choice for 60Hz panels. The Medium preset is also a valid option, providing a 169 FPS average at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K, with the 4K minimum FPS recorded at 109 FPS.