Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers playable frame rates in Overpower at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K on higher presets. The data shows a clear hierarchy: the combo is best suited for 1920x1080 High settings (64 FPS average), remains fluid at 2560x1440 Medium (62 FPS average), and is only viable at 3840x2160 when using Low settings (84 FPS average). The measured results position this pairing as a solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p solution, with 4K gaming requiring significant graphical compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its strongest results. The Low preset delivers an average of 110 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all resolutions and settings. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 69 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. The High preset yields 64 FPS average, while the Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 53 FPS average. This pattern indicates that the GPU has sufficient headroom at 1080p for most settings, but Ultra pushes the hardware beyond its comfort zone.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling is predictable. Low settings produce 98 FPS average, which is a 12 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings achieve 62 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings drop to 57 FPS average, missing the target, while Ultra falls further to 47 FPS average. The 1440p Medium result is the only preset at this resolution that maintains a consistent playable experience, though the minimum of 52 FPS indicates occasional dips below the target.

At 3840x2160, the hardware struggles. Low settings produce 84 FPS average, which is surprisingly strong and suggests the game scales well with reduced graphical load at 4K. Medium settings manage 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, meaning the average is below the playable threshold even though the maximum touches 60. High settings drop to 49 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS average. The 4K results clearly show that only the Low preset provides a consistent playable experience, and even then, the frame rate is not as stable as lower resolutions.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K extracts a significant performance cost. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary performance driver in this combination, with the Intel Core i5-12400 providing sufficient support. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions: at 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (110 to 53), while at 3840x2160, the same preset gap is 44 FPS (84 to 40). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated, while the CPU has enough headroom to maintain consistent performance.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the 1080p results. At Low settings, the 110 FPS average indicates that the i5-12400 can feed the GPU adequately, as the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and multi-thread score of 5890 place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The 12 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample processing power for game logic and physics at lower GPU loads.

At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's influence dominates. The transition from 1080p Medium (69 FPS) to 1440p Medium (62 FPS) represents a 10% drop, while the transition to 4K Medium (52 FPS) represents a 25% drop from 1080p. These reductions align with the pixel count increase, confirming that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 14195 and directx 12 score of 72 indicate modest performance that cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K.

The combination of a 6-core CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a balanced system for 1080p gaming, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. The data does not show any CPU-bound scenarios at any tested resolution, suggesting that the i5-12400 is never the limiting component.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD EPYC 7643 (deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-1355U (deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i3-14100F (deltaPct 0.9). These processors would behave similarly in Overpower when paired with the Arc B570, as their CPU performance is within 1% of the i5-12400. The Intel Core i3-14100F is particularly notable, as it is 0.9% faster on average, meaning users with that CPU could expect marginally higher frame rates in CPU-light scenarios.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (deltaPct 0.4), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (deltaPct -0.5). The NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile is essentially identical in average score, differing by only 0.1%, so it would produce nearly identical frame rates in Overpower. The Intel Arc A750 is also within 0.1%, making it a direct alternative. The Quadro M4000M and Radeon R9 M390X are older designs but show that the Arc B570's performance level is not unique.

For the full combination, the performance envelope is defined by these rivals. A system with the i5-12400 and RTX 3070 Mobile would deliver the same measured FPS numbers, while swapping to the i3-14100F and Arc A750 would produce results within 1% of the tested configuration. This indicates that the pair's performance is representative of a broader class of hardware, rather than a unique combination.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 4K?*

A: Only at Low settings, which produce an average of 84 FPS. Medium settings fall to 52 FPS average, below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and High/Ultra are not viable.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: Medium settings provide the highest playable quality at 62 FPS average, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS. High and Ultra presets drop below 60 FPS.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra playable?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 64 FPS average is the highest playable option.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the GPU in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 110 FPS, indicating the CPU can keep up, but at 4K Medium the average drops to 52 FPS, showing GPU saturation.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p Low?

A: The measured average is 110 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination across all tested settings and resolutions.

Q: Are there any settings where the minimum FPS drops below 60?

A: Yes, at 1080p Medium the minimum is 59 FPS, at 1440p Medium the minimum is 52 FPS, and at 4K Medium the minimum is 44 FPS. All other presets do not list minimum FPS values.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the bottom 20% of all configurations. This rank reflects the modest performance of both components, as the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile and the GPU in the 65th percentile of their respective categories. The low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, where even Medium settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K.

The rank suggests that this combo is positioned below the median of tested systems. Many other combinations, likely featuring higher-end GPUs, would achieve better frame rates at 1440p and 4K. However, the combo's performance at 1080p is respectable, with three out of four presets hitting or exceeding the 60 FPS target. The rank of 2987 out of 3713 indicates that while this is not a high-performance gaming rig, it is still functional for 1080p play.

The data shows that the combo's strengths lie in lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p, it ranks among systems capable of smooth gameplay, but at 4K, it falls behind most competitors. Users should consider this rank as a general indicator of overall performance, with the understanding that resolution-specific results vary significantly.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which delivers an average of 84 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K, though the margin is comfortable. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, so it is not viable for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings provide the best balance, achieving 62 FPS average with a minimum of 52 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains an average above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 57 FPS average, so they are not recommended for a consistent experience.

At 1920x1080, High settings are the optimal choice, producing 64 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset at 53 FPS average is not playable, while Low and Medium offer higher frame rates but lower visual quality. The data shows that High settings provide the best combination of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.