Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks 3301 out of 3713 tested combinations in the database for Overpower. This places the combo in the 11th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 89% of recorded configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The rank reflects a substantial imbalance between the two components: the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 9th percentile among all graphics cards. The processor is clearly capable of feeding far more demanding graphics hardware, but the Arc B390 becomes the limiting factor in nearly every scenario.

In practical terms, this combo lands in the lower band of playable systems. It clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1920x1080 on Low settings (72 FPS average) and at 2560x1440 on Low settings (64 FPS average). At every other tested setting and resolution, the average frame rate falls below 60 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The data suggests this is a system built for lighter loads or for users willing to compromise heavily on visual fidelity.

The CPU's benchmark profile shows strong multi-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 23391, and Geekbench multicore reaches 12137. Single-thread performance is also respectable at 3302 in Cinebench R23 and 2157 in Geekbench. The GPU, however, only has a single recorded benchmark: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 1482, which places it in the bottom 9% of all GPUs. This extreme gap between CPU and GPU capability explains why the combo's overall rank is so low despite the processor's strength.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12600KF are all within a narrow performance band. The Intel Core i9-10900K averages 27872 points, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-12600KF's average of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712 points, 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U averages 27887 points, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D averages 27896 points, 0.3% lower. In other words, swapping the i5-12600KF for any of these four processors would produce virtually identical CPU-bound behavior in Overpower. None of them would meaningfully change the frame rate results, because the bottleneck is the GPU, not the processor.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B390 tell a more revealing story. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the Arc B390's 1482. The NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. These are all entry-level or legacy GPUs from a much older generation. The Arc B390 belongs in that performance class, not alongside modern discrete graphics cards. Users comparing this combo to systems with any of these rival GPUs should expect nearly identical frame rates in Overpower, with the Arc B390 holding a small single-digit percentage advantage at best.

The practical takeaway is that anyone considering this combo should look at the GPU's nearest rivals first. If a system with a GT 710 or GT 625 OEM is already struggling with a game, this combo will struggle similarly. The CPU's rival list is less relevant to Overpower specifically, since the game's frame rates are overwhelmingly GPU-limited across all tested settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 60 FPS on a 1080p display?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 72 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 on Low settings provides the highest average frame rate at 72 FPS. At 2560x1440 on Low settings, the average is 64 FPS, which still clears the threshold. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS; the best result is 54 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% lower). The Arc B390 leads all four, but by a small margin.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 9th percentile. The GPU's nearest rivals are all low-end models from older generations. In Overpower, the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution are driven by GPU load, not CPU load.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured average frame rate is 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. This is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold and indicates noticeable stutter during demanding scenes.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 4K than at 1440p in any setting?

A: No. At every matching settings preset, 1440p delivers higher average frame rates than 4K. For example, at Low settings, 1440p averages 64 FPS while 4K averages 54 FPS. At Medium settings, 1440p averages 40 FPS while 4K averages 34 FPS. At High settings, 1440p averages 37 FPS while 4K averages 32 FPS. At Ultra settings, 1440p averages 31 FPS while 4K averages 26 FPS.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B390 can run Overpower, but only under strict conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, no settings preset clears 60 FPS, so 4K is not playable by this threshold. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 64 FPS, which is the only playable option at that resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 72 FPS, again the only playable option. The best settings at each playable resolution are Low, with 64 FPS at 1440p and 72 FPS at 1080p.

Users seeking a smooth experience should target 1080p or 1440p with Low settings. Medium settings at either resolution fall short of 60 FPS, with 45 FPS at 1080p and 40 FPS at 1440p. High and Ultra settings are not viable for maintaining 60 FPS at any resolution. The data indicates this is a combo for esports-style play at reduced visual quality, not for high-fidelity gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, Low settings average 72 FPS, Medium averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and maximum of 52 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 27 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset. The step from Medium to High is only 3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 64 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS and maximum of 46 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 24 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 6 FPS. The pattern mirrors 1080p: the Low to Medium transition carries most of the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 54 FPS, Medium averages 34 FPS with a minimum of 29 FPS and maximum of 39 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 20 FPS, the Medium to High drop is 2 FPS, and the High to Ultra drop is 6 FPS. No preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the only presets that clear 60 FPS are Low at 1080p (72 FPS) and Low at 1440p (64 FPS). The minimum recorded frame rate anywhere in the dataset is 29 FPS at 4K Medium, and the maximum is 52 FPS at 1080p Medium. Low presets at all resolutions do not have recorded minimum or maximum values, indicating the frame rate was stable enough not to flag extremes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 72 FPS. Medium falls to 45 FPS, so it is not viable for the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium averages 40 FPS, which is far below the threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset clears 60 FPS. The highest average at 4K is 54 FPS on Low settings, which is still 6 FPS short of the playable threshold.

The pattern is consistent: Low settings are mandatory for a 60 FPS experience, and even then only at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows no preset above Low reaches 60 FPS at any resolution. Users who insist on Medium or higher visual quality will need to accept frame rates in the 26 to 45 FPS range, which is below the playable threshold for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a high-performing processor, ranking in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, differ by only 0.3% in average benchmark score. The CPU has 10 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391 and single-core score of 3302 indicate strong headroom for gaming workloads.

The Intel Arc B390, however, is a low-end integrated-class GPU. It ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older entry-level models. With 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, it delivers 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it just above the GT 710, which scores 1443.

In Overpower, the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution and settings preset. Evidence comes from the scaling pattern: dropping from High to Low settings at 1080p increases the average frame rate from 42 FPS to 72 FPS, a 71% improvement. At 1440p, the same drop increases from 37 FPS to 64 FPS, a 73% improvement. At 4K, the drop increases from 32 FPS to 54 FPS, a 69% improvement. These large gains from lowering settings are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where reducing pixel and shading work directly translates to higher frame rates.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing resolutions at the same settings. At Low settings, 1080p averages 72 FPS while 1440p averages 64 FPS and 4K averages 54 FPS. The frame rate drops as resolution increases, which is expected when the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU delivers similar frame rates across resolutions because it is not the limiting factor. At Medium settings, 1080p averages 45 FPS, 1440p averages 40 FPS, and 4K averages 34 FPS. The consistent pattern across all four settings presets confirms that the Arc B390's rendering capacity, not the i5-12600KF's processing power, determines playability.

For users considering upgrades, the data points clearly toward the GPU as the first component to replace. The CPU has ample headroom for a much faster graphics card, and its benchmark scores place it in the top quarter of all processors. The GPU, by contrast, sits in the bottom tenth, and its closest competitors are all legacy parts. Swapping the Arc B390 for a stronger GPU would produce significant frame rate gains in Overpower, while swapping the CPU would yield negligible improvements given the current GPU bottleneck.