Overpower

Overpower, an action title released on 2023-08-14, provides a demanding test for the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination. The processor runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost, with 4 cores and 8 threads, while the GPU packs 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 192-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The measured frame rates in this page show how this combo behaves across resolutions and presets, revealing where the CPU and GPU each become the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the core count and thread count of the Intel Core i3-12100F?

A: The processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 3.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: How much video memory does the RTX 4070 Ti have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU includes 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS in this game?

A: The highest average FPS is 228, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What does the combo rank in Overpower compared to all tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks #514 out of 3,713 total combos tested in the game.

Q: At 4K Ultra, what average frame rate is achieved?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average FPS is 91.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile against all CPUs in general benchmarks?

A: The CPU sits at the 68th percentile across all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 84th percentile across all GPUs.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a four-core, eight-thread design from the Alder Lake-S generation, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a 12 MB shared L3 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and supports dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz is relatively high for a quad-core part, which helps keep single-threaded performance strong. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 1,674 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 11,860 points in multi-core; Geekbench returns 1,932 single-core and 7,252 multi-core.

Despite the modest core count, the measured frame rates in Overpower indicate that the i3 can feed the GPU to substantial levels, especially at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 228 FPS, which is beyond what the GPU can use on a standard 144 Hz display. The earlier limitation is not the processor at low settings; rather, the AIO cooling suggested (though not measured here) would keep clocks stable. The 4.30 GHz boost is crucial for maintaining high performance in a game that likely does not scale beyond a few threads.

The CPU's benchmark percentile of 68 places it slightly above the median of all CPUs, aligning with its performance class. Its nearest rivals, according to general benchmark data, include the Intel Core 3 N355 (average score 13,492) and Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452), with the 12100F scoring an average of 13,494. That score is 0.3% higher than the i5-9500 and essentially tied with the N3640. While those comparisons are from generic benchmarks, they indicate the processor's capability is within 1% of many modern mains.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific measurements for Overpower, the composition of the Intel Core i3-12100F with the RTX 4070 Ti holds the #514 position out of 3,713 tested combinations. This places the pair in the top 13.8% of all configurations evaluated. That number is adjusted for the fact that the i-12100F is a budget-focused quad-core, yet the RTX 4070 Ti's high capabilities you see in the FPS data. The GPU's average benchmark score sits at 44,795 (84th percentile across the site), while the CPU reaches 13,494 (68th percentile). The gap between them suggests the GPU is the more powerful component, but the CPU is still enough to keep it busy in this action title.

The rank of 514 indicates that only 513 other combinations deliver higher overall performance in Overpower. Many of those will feature higher-core-count processors, but the data shows that this duo still provides strong high-refresh gameplay at 1080p and even playable 4K. The low core count of the CPU doesn't necessarily hurt, as Overpower seems to take advantage of the high boost frequency and the GPU's brute force.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are all included below. We present them with resolution and settings, plus the average FPS and, where provided, the minimum and maximum.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|-----------|----------|-------------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 109 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 188 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 117 | 100 | 135 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 91 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 128 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 219 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 138 | 117 | 159 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 144 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 228 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 155 | 132 | 178 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 119 | - | - |

At each resolution, the Low preset offers the highest frame rates, and the Ultra preset the lowest. This progression is expected, but the margin between presets narrows as resolution increases. For example, at 1080p the difference between Low and Ultra is 109 FPS (228 – 119), while at 4K the spread is 97 FPS (188 – 91). This suggests that at 4K the CPU is less of a factor as the GPU workload grows.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a member of the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a die process of 5 nm. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), while the boost clock is 2610 MHz. The GPU contains 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 80 ROP units, and 60 RT cores. It also features 240 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI features.

In Overpower, the GPU is clearly the dominant component, especially at 4K. The measured L & S FPS at 4K Low (188) is nearly four times the 4K Ultra result (91). This is a typical GPU-bound curve. At 1080p, the combination reaches 228 FPS at Low settings, which indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at that resolution. The GPU's percentile of 84 across all GPUs places it well above average, while its nearest rivals include the RTX 5090 Mobile (avg 45,152) and the RTX A6000 (avg 44,075). The GPU's own average benchmark of 44,795 is only 0.8% below the RTX 5090 Mobile, yet it still manages to deliver exceptionally smooth gameplay in this title.

The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for High and Ultra presets at all tested resolutions, as no memory-related crashes or drops were reported. The 504 GB/s bandwidth ensures good render throughput, and the 2610 MHz boost clock allows the GPU to react to frame spikes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS, the best experience depends on the target frame rate and display. For serious esports players, 1080p at Low or Medium settings provides the highest refresh rates—228 and 155 FPS, respectively. Low sacrifices visual fidelity but delivers above 60 FPS on any display; Medium offers a good balance of visual quality and speed.

At 1440p, Medium and High settings: 138 and 128 FPS, respectively, are both suitable for a high-refresh monitor. Ultra at 1440p still keeps 106 FPS, which is capable of smooth play on a 120Hz display, but might fall below the 144Hz threshold. The 1080p Ultra result of 119, while playable, is not as tight as the others.

No, the most demanding resolution, 3840x2160 (also known as 4K) the data suggests Medium is the sweet spot: at 117 FPS average (100 min, 135 max), it provides a smooth 100+ FPS experience. High at 4K gives 109 FPS, which is also good, but if the user values higher quality with a slight FPS cost, maybe High is fine. Ultra at 4K drops to 91 FPS—playable on a 90Hz monitor, but low for those expecting 4K vs locked 60. Ultra offers the visual peak but loses the headroom.

Overall, the High preset at 1080p and Medium at 4K sustain the best balance of quality and raw FPS, based on these averages. The minimum FPS also matters; the Medium rows at 4K had a min of 100 FPS, which is more stable than the minimums for Ultra (not recorded). For a 144Hz 1440p monitor, High (128 FPS) is a safe pick.

The Resolution Scaling

From 1080p to 4K, the FPS drops at each preset as the GPU is more stressed. At High settings, the transition 1920x1080 (144 FPS) to 2560x1440 (128 FPS) is a 16 FPS decrease (~11.1% delta), and from 1440p to 4K it falls another 19 FPS (128→109, a 14.8% delta). Total 24.3% drop from 1080p to 4K (144→109). At Ultra, the progression is 119 → 106 → 91, a 23.4% cumulative drop. This mild fall indicates that the used 4K doesn't crush the GPU too hard because the RTX 4070 Ti remains very capable; yet the CPU is not the limiting factor since at 1080p Low it can to 228 FPS, and that doesn't double when lowering the resolution further.

At 1080p Low, the CPU's capability peaks at 228 FPS; moving to 1440p Low only drops it to 219 FPS (-3.9%), and then to 188 FPS at 4K (-13.3% from 1080p). This shows that at Low settings, the CPU can nearly maintain the same frame rate across resolutions, because the GPU workload is still manageable. A stronger CPU would not yield significantly more than 228 FPS in this game, so the i3-12100F is technically sufficient for achieving maxing out most 144Hz displays at 1080p.

When the resolution rises, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the i3-12100F's 8 threads are still enough to feed it, as evidenced by the smooth scaling. The 12100F's 12 MB L3 and 4.3 MHz boost keep it responsive even in action-heavy scenes. The data shows that this combination is balanced enough to deliver playable 4K (J5+ ) up to 8K, but if the user wants to push 4K above 144 FPS, a higher-core CPU would be needed. The current bottleneck only emerges at ultra-high frame-rate targets beyond 240 FPS, where the GPU's (and CPU's) theoretical limits are met. Overall, the scaling curve suggests the RTX 4070 Ti's headroom is respected by the i3-12100F in Overpower.