Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 produces a mid-range desktop combination for Overpower, landing at rank 2373 out of 2980 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of the database’s combo leaderboard, but the measured frame rates tell a more nuanced story: the setup delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across most settings, while 4K remains a stretch unless visual fidelity is dropped. The data indicates a balanced pairing where neither component is a clear bottleneck at lower resolutions, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2373 out of 2980 tested combinations places this Intel pairing in the 20th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU combos for Overpower. That sounds unflattering, but context matters: the database includes extreme high-end rigs, and this configuration is aimed at mainstream gaming rather than enthusiast 4K chasing. The ranking reflects that Overpower is a demanding title, not that the hardware is weak. With a CPU percentile of 72 against all processors and a GPU percentile of 65 against all graphics cards, both components sit comfortably above median performance in their respective categories.

Against the nearest rival combos, the CPU shows a tight cluster. The Intel Core i5-12400 posts an average benchmark score of 18683, which is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643 at 18697 (a delta of -0.1%) and the Intel Core i7-1355U at 18730 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 sits slightly ahead at 18811 (-0.7%), while the Intel Core i3-14100F trails at 18519 (+0.9%). These deltas are all within one percent, meaning the i5-12400’s compute performance is statistically tied with several very different processors — from a server EPYC to a mobile U-series chip. For Overpower specifically, this suggests the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings, or the i5-12400’s six P-cores are sufficient to feed the Arc B570.

The GPU side shows similar clustering. The Intel Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%), the Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%). The Quadro M4000M at 20480 (+0.4%) rounds out the group. Again, the deltas are negligible, indicating that the B570’s raw compute is on par with a previous-generation desktop Arc card and a mobile RTX 3070. In Overpower, this translates to consistent frame rates that align with these rivals, but the combo’s low overall rank suggests that the game’s engine favors other hardware configurations — possibly those with higher memory bandwidth or more VRAM.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 12th Gen family, built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz. For a game like Overpower, which likely benefits from single-thread responsiveness, the boost clock is the more relevant figure. The CPU’s single-thread performance is reflected in benchmarks like 3dmark_single_thread (910), Cinebench R23 single-core (2257), and Geekbench single-core (1848). These scores indicate a capable performer for game logic and physics, though not at the top tier — the 72nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms this.

Multi-threaded workloads are handled by the 12 threads, with Cinebench R23 multicore scoring 15989 and Geekbench multicore at 8564. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show a clear progression: 2 threads (1692), 4 threads (3012), 8 threads (4745), and max threads (5890). The jump from 8 to max threads is only about 24%, suggesting that the additional threads beyond eight provide diminishing returns — a pattern consistent with a 6-core/12-thread design where the OS and game can use all threads, but scaling plateaus. For Overpower, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at 1080p, where frame rates are higher and the GPU is pushed harder.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. This 18 MB L3 is modest compared to larger gaming CPUs, but it’s sufficient for a game that doesn’t require massive working sets. The i5-12400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though the fact pack does not specify which was used in the measured FPS tests. Memory bandwidth could influence performance, but since the data shows consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K, the CPU’s memory controller appears adequate.

In the benchmark suite, the passmark_multithread score of 18747 and passmark_single_thread score of 3456 place it in a familiar range for mid-range desktop chips. The passmark_physics score of 1105 is notably lower relative to other tests, which might indicate that Overpower’s physics engine is not particularly demanding, or that the CPU’s integer performance (passmark_integer_math at 58366) is sufficient. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and it is paired with UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, though these are irrelevant for gaming with a discrete GPU. The launch MSRP is $199, and the processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is more than enough for the Arc B570’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in Overpower?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, no. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 110 FPS average, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 53 FPS — a gap that is more consistent with GPU scaling than CPU limitation. The CPU’s benchmark scores (e.g., 15989 in Cinebench R23 multicore) are strong enough to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw compute?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, which is within 0.5% of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%), Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%), Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%), and Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%). In Overpower, this translates to similar frame rates, though the B570’s 10 GB VRAM may help at higher resolutions.

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

A: The data shows 1080p provides the highest average FPS across all settings, from 110 FPS at Low to 53 FPS at Ultra. 1440p is also viable, with 98 FPS at Low and 47 FPS at Ultra. 4K is only playable at Low (84 FPS) or Medium (52 FPS), with High (49 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) dipping below 60.

Q: Does this combo support ray tracing in Overpower?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 18 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is the API typically required for ray tracing. However, the fact pack does not include any measured FPS data with ray tracing enabled, so performance cannot be assessed from the available numbers.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it sufficient for 4K?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the measured FPS at High settings (49 FPS) suggests the memory capacity is not the primary constraint — the GPU’s compute (11.52 TFLOPS FP32) is more likely the limiting factor.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread?

A: The i5-12400 scores 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15989 in multicore, a ratio of about 1:7. The 3DMark tests show 910 for single-thread and 5890 for max threads. This indicates strong single-core performance for game logic, with decent scaling for background tasks, but Overpower’s frame rates are more dependent on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo delivers its best performance: Low averages 110 FPS, Medium 69 FPS (with min 59 and max 79), High 64 FPS, and Ultra 53 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, which is a substantial drop of about 52%. This suggests that Ultra settings introduce heavy GPU effects — likely shadows, reflections, and post-processing — that the B570 struggles to maintain at high frame rates. Medium, at 69 FPS, is the sweet spot for 1080p, offering a 5 FPS advantage over High and a 16 FPS advantage over Ultra.

At 1440p, the numbers shift downward but remain playable. Low averages 98 FPS, Medium 62 FPS (min 52, max 71), High 57 FPS, and Ultra 47 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 12 FPS (about 11% decrease), while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 6 FPS (about 11% decrease). This consistent ~11% reduction across settings indicates that resolution scaling is uniform, with the GPU handling the additional pixel load proportionally. Medium at 1440p (62 FPS) is still above 60, making it a viable choice for gamers with 1440p monitors. High dips below 60 at 57 FPS, and Ultra at 47 FPS is playable but not smooth.

At 4K, the combo struggles. Low averages 84 FPS, Medium 52 FPS (min 44, max 60), High 49 FPS, and Ultra 40 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 32 FPS, which is a massive 38% drop — far steeper than the 37% drop from Low to Medium at 1080p (110 to 69 FPS). This indicates that Medium settings at 4K introduce a significant computational burden, likely from higher-resolution textures and more complex shading. High and Ultra are within 9 FPS of each other (49 vs 40), suggesting that the GPU is hitting a hard performance ceiling. The min FPS of 44 at 4K Medium and max of 60 show that frame times are inconsistent, with potential stutter during intense scenes.

The only preset with min/max data is Medium across all three resolutions: 1080p (59-79 FPS), 1440p (52-71 FPS), and 4K (44-60 FPS). These ranges indicate that Medium is the most stable preset, with the narrowest spread between minimum and maximum. The lack of min/max data for other presets means we cannot assess their frame time consistency, but the averages suggest that Low is the only preset that keeps 4K above 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 110 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p to 84 at 4K. That is a cumulative decrease of 26 FPS, or about 24% from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 69 → 62 → 52, a drop of 17 FPS (25%). At High, it is 64 → 57 → 49, a drop of 15 FPS (23%). At Ultra, it is 53 → 47 → 40, a drop of 13 FPS (25%). The consistency of these percentage drops — all around 23-25% — strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component across all settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain flat or drop less at higher resolutions, since the GPU would have more time to render each frame.

The absolute FPS differences between resolutions are larger at lower settings because the baseline is higher. For example, the 26 FPS drop at Low from 1080p to 4K is a bigger absolute change than the 13 FPS drop at Ultra, but the percentage is similar. This is typical of a GPU that scales linearly with pixel count. The Arc B570’s 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory throttling at 4K, as evidenced by the smooth scaling — a memory bottleneck would show a sudden drop at 4K, not a gradual one.

The fact that 1080p Low hits 110 FPS but 4K Low hits 84 FPS suggests that the GPU has headroom at lower resolutions, but the CPU is not the constraint. If the i5-12400 were weak, we would see 1080p FPS capped at a lower value, and the drop to 4K would be smaller. Instead, the 1080p numbers are high enough to indicate that the CPU can deliver frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions. This is a healthy balance for gamers who prioritize 1080p or 1440p, but less ideal for 4K enthusiasts.

The data also shows that resolution scaling is not perfectly linear. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drop across settings is about 11-12%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is about 15-16%. This acceleration at 4K is expected because the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (2.25x) is larger than from 1080p to 1440p (1.78x). The GPU’s 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are being pushed harder at 4K, and the measured FPS reflects that.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data suggests Medium is the optimal preset. It delivers 69 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, and it has a min FPS of 59, meaning it rarely dips below playable. High is only 5 FPS slower at 64 FPS, but Ultra drops to 53 FPS — a 16 FPS penalty over Medium for presumably marginal visual gains. Low at 110 FPS is overkill for most displays, unless the user has a high-refresh monitor (e.g., 144 Hz) and prefers maximum frame rates over visual quality. Given that Overpower is an Action game, faster frame rates can improve responsiveness, so Low is defensible for competitive play.

At 1440p, Medium remains the best choice. The 62 FPS average with a 52 FPS minimum is just above the 60 FPS target, though the min suggests occasional dips. High at 57 FPS is below 60, and Ultra at 47 FPS is noticeably less smooth. Low at 98 FPS is excellent for high-refresh 1440p monitors, but the visual quality hit may be too severe for a game that likely has detailed environments. If the user values visual fidelity over frame rate, Medium is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS average.

At 4K, the recommendations change drastically. Low is the only preset that averages above 60 FPS, hitting 84 FPS. Medium falls to 52 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and its min FPS of 44 indicates potential stutter. High (49 FPS) and Ultra (40 FPS) are both below 50 FPS, which is generally considered borderline for action games. For 4K, the data supports Low settings as the only way to maintain smooth performance. Medium could be considered if the user has a VRR (variable refresh rate) display, but the 44 FPS minimum is risky. The 10 GB VRAM is not the issue; the GPU’s compute is simply insufficient for higher settings at this resolution.

Comparing presets across resolutions, Medium shows the most consistent behavior with min/max data available. At 1080p, it offers 69 FPS (min 59, max 79); at 1440p, 62 FPS (min 52, max 71); at 4K, 52 FPS (min 44, max 60). This consistency suggests that Medium’s workload is well-balanced for the B570. Ultra, on the other hand, shows the steepest drop from 1080p to 4K (53 to 40 FPS), indicating that its settings are disproportionately heavy at higher resolutions. For users who want a stable experience across multiple resolutions, Medium is the safest choice.

The overall verdict from the measured rows is that this combo is a 1080p/1440p machine. At 1080p, it can handle any preset, though Medium or High offers the best balance of visuals and speed. At 1440p, Medium is the ceiling for 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low is recommended. The combination of the i5-12400’s 6 cores and the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute creates a system that excels at mainstream resolutions but falls short of enthusiast 4K expectations. The rank of 2373 out of 2980 reflects this positioning: it is not a top-tier combo, but for its intended use case — high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p gaming — the data shows it performs admirably.