Overpower

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, part of the Alder Lake architecture on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. In synthetic benchmarks, its single-thread performance is strong, scoring 893 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which places it in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. However, its multi-threaded capabilities are more modest, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11912 and a Passmark multithread score of 14015. The data shows that the processor’s 4-core design handles the game’s workload effectively, but it does not exhibit the scaling of higher-core-count parts; the 3dmark scores reveal a plateau, with 8-thread and max-thread scores of 4026 and 4023 respectively, nearly identical to the 4-thread score of 2859, suggesting that the game’s engine is not heavily reliant on more than four cores. The processor’s average benchmark score is 13516, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534, deltaPct -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462, deltaPct 0.4%), indicating that despite its low core count, the i3-12100F delivers competitive computational throughput.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, and its FP32 compute performance is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS. In the game’s benchmarks, the GPU’s role is evident from the measured FPS data, which shows that the card is capable of driving high frame rates even at demanding resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 42576, placing it in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a score of 42653 (deltaPct -0.2%), showing near parity. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s requirements, and the data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at lower resolutions where CPU bottlenecks are less likely to occur.

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS ranges from 229.2 at Low settings to 110.6 at Ultra settings, with High and Medium at 139.3 and 147.4 respectively. Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops to 208.7 at Low, 129.3 at Medium, 120.7 at High, and 100.3 at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance further declines to 176.5 at Low, 111.5 at Medium, 101.8 at High, and 86.3 at Ultra. The scaling pattern shows that from 1080p to 4K, the FPS at Low settings drops from 229.2 to 176.5, a reduction of approximately 23%, while at Ultra settings it drops from 110.6 to 86.3, a reduction of about 22%. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the system is not CPU-limited at higher resolutions; instead, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the high FPS of 229.2 may begin to approach the CPU’s capability, but the data does not show a severe bottleneck, as the i3-12100F’s single-thread performance is robust. The resolution scaling indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER has ample headroom at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU’s workload increases significantly, leading to lower average FPS, particularly at Ultra settings where the 86.3 FPS is still playable but less comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays.

The combo of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 288th out of 1744 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 16.5% of all configurations. This ranking is notable given the CPU’s modest core count, and it suggests that the GPU’s strong performance compensates for the processor’s limitations in this action game. The data shows that the combo outperforms many configurations with more powerful CPUs but weaker GPUs, as the GPU is often the primary determinant of frame rates in this title. The rank also implies that there are 1456 combos that perform worse, and 287 combos that perform better, with the latter likely featuring higher-end CPUs or GPUs. The combo’s position is respectable, and the measured FPS data indicates that it delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding scenario.

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience is achieved at the High preset, which balances visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 139.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and at 2560x1440 it provides 120.7 FPS, still excellent for most monitors. At 3840x2160, High settings yield 101.8 FPS, which is playable and close to the refresh rate of many 4K displays. The Ultra preset offers marginal visual improvements but reduces FPS to 110.6 at 1080p, 100.3 at 1440p, and 86.3 at 4K, which are still playable but represent a significant performance cost. The Medium preset provides slightly lower FPS than High (147.4 at 1080p, 129.3 at 1440p, 111.5 at 4K), but the visual difference is less pronounced, making High the preferred choice. The Low preset maximizes frame rates (229.2 at 1080p) but sacrifices visual fidelity, which is not necessary given the GPU’s capability. Therefore, the High preset is recommended for the best balance of performance and image quality across all resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 288th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.5% of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 176.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 86.3 FPS, a difference of 90.2 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU’s average benchmark score exceed that of the NVIDIA RTX A6000?

A: No, the RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX A6000’s score of 42653.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve the highest frame rate?

A: The highest measured frame rate is 229.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory bandwidth support performance at high resolutions?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which provides sufficient data throughput for the game’s requirements at 4K, as evidenced by the 101.8 FPS at High settings.