Overpower

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1705th out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated. This is a mid-pack result that reflects a pairing of a capable entry-level processor with a robust mid-range graphics card, and the data suggests the combination is well-balanced enough to deliver smooth frame rates across most settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1705 out of 3713 places it squarely in the 54th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Overpower. That is not a top-tier position, but it is far from a weak one. The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the majority of combinations in the database, though it trails the high-end configurations that dominate the upper echelons. What is notable is the balance between the two components: the CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 68, while the GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 71. These nearly identical percentiles mean neither component is dramatically holding the other back in a general sense, though the game’s specific demands will tell a more nuanced story.

In practice, this rank translates to a system that can handle Overpower’s default expectations without breaking a sweat. The measured average frame rates across all resolutions and settings never dip below 59 FPS, which is the minimum recorded at 4K Ultra. At the most common gaming resolution of 1080p, the averages range from 78 FPS at Ultra to 163 FPS at Low. This is a configuration that is clearly built for 60+ FPS gameplay, and the rank reflects a system that sits comfortably above the median experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant partner in this pairing, and its specifications make it well-suited to Overpower’s action-oriented rendering. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU clocks are equally robust: a base of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost of 2600 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, give the card a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clear from the frame rate scaling. At 1080p High, the combo produces 94 FPS, which is a strong result. The card’s 12 GB VRAM is ample for the game’s textures, and the high memory bandwidth ensures that data-intensive scenes do not cause stutters. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 26011 places it at the 71st percentile, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% behind) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% behind). This suggests the RX 6750 XT is a solid performer that sits just ahead of some older desktop and mobile flagship parts.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is particularly relevant for a 2023 action game like Overpower, as it enables modern rendering features. The card’s 40 ray accelerators also provide hardware support for ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not specify whether those are enabled in the tested settings. What the data does show is that the GPU is capable of pushing frame rates well above 100 FPS at lower settings, confirming it is the primary driver of performance in this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but predictable, and it reveals a system that becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 94 at 1080p to 84 at 1440p, and then to 72 at 4K. That is a 23% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant but not catastrophic decline. The pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The Low settings row shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 163 FPS, which drops to 145 at 1440p, and then to 123 at 4K. That 40 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K is the largest of any preset, which makes sense because Low settings reduce the CPU workload, allowing the GPU to become the sole bottleneck. In contrast, the Ultra preset shows the smallest relative drop: from 78 FPS at 1080p to 70 at 1440p, and then to 59 at 4K. This tighter spread suggests that at Ultra, the CPU begins to share more of the load, preventing the GPU from fully saturating at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, with min and max FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 and a maximum of 117. At 1440p, that average falls to 91 FPS (min 77, max 104), and at 4K it drops to 77 FPS (min 66, max 89). These numbers indicate that even at 4K Medium, the system maintains a playable 66 FPS minimum, which is a solid achievement for a mid-range GPU. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium is a 25% reduction in average FPS, which aligns closely with the High preset’s 23% drop. This consistency shows that the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient to handle the resolution increase without hitting a memory wall.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?

A: The highest recorded average is 163 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. This is the peak performance for this pairing, with the next highest being 145 FPS at 1440p Low.

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings or lower. At 4K Medium, the average is 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS. At 4K High, the average drops to 72 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is effectively tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 and 0.7% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL, making it a competitive entry-level part.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rival?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011, which is 0.5% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891) and 0.6% higher than the AMD FirePro W7100 (25856). It is 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740).

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum recorded at 1440p Medium is 77 FPS, with an average of 91 FPS and a maximum of 104 FPS. This shows the combo has a healthy margin above stutter territory at this setting.

Settings Recommendations

The data strongly favors the Medium preset as the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS, which is smooth and responsive for an action game. Moving to High settings only drops the average to 94 FPS at 1080p, but the lack of min/max data for High makes it harder to guarantee consistency. Medium provides the most complete dataset, and the 86 FPS minimum ensures that even demanding scenes will not cause noticeable hitches.

At 1440p, Medium again emerges as the sweet spot. The average of 91 FPS with a 77 FPS minimum is excellent for a 1440p panel, and the 104 FPS maximum shows there is headroom for less intensive moments. High settings at 1440p deliver 84 FPS on average, which is still playable, but the lack of a recorded minimum means there is a risk of dips below the 77 FPS floor seen in Medium. For players who prioritize frame rate stability, Medium is the safer choice.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts to Low if the goal is a high refresh rate experience, as it delivers 123 FPS on average. However, for a more balanced visual experience, Medium at 4K offers 77 FPS average with a 66 FPS minimum, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra should be avoided at 4K since it drops to 59 FPS average, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. Across all resolutions, Medium is the only preset that offers complete min/max data, and its performance consistently sits above the 60 FPS line.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. The CPU features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, which is a modest configuration for a modern processor. Its average benchmark score of 13494 places it at the 68th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within a 1.1% margin, showing it is a tightly contested entry-level segment.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 163 FPS, which is the highest score in the dataset. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to saturate it at lower graphical loads. However, the difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 61 FPS (163 vs 102), which shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as soon as settings increase. The CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for Overpower’s threading model, as evidenced by the stable frame rates across all presets.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is particularly strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674. This is important for action games that often rely heavily on a single main thread. The multi-thread scores are less impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860, but Overpower does not appear to be a heavily threaded title based on the frame rate consistency. The 68th percentile ranking suggests this CPU is a solid match for the RX 6750 XT, and the measured performance confirms that the combo is not CPU-limited in most scenarios, except perhaps at the very lowest settings where the GPU has excess headroom.