Overpower

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the Intel Arc B580 achieves a combo rank of 1345 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. This places the pairing in the 23rd percentile of all tested combos, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this title, it sits comfortably above the median performance threshold. The CPU alone holds a percentile rank of 77 against all processors, showing that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing; rather, the GPU’s 66th percentile standing among all graphics cards creates a modest performance ceiling for the system as a whole.

Benchmark data reveals that the Core i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 19850 places it in remarkably close competition with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-9700 trails by a mere 0.1% with a score of 19831, while the Intel Core i7-8700 sits 0.2% ahead at 19894. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX leads this group by 0.4% with a score of 19928, and the Intel Core i5-11600K is 0.4% behind at 19771. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the i5-12400 delivers compute performance essentially indistinguishable from several older high-end parts, which is notable for a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor.

The Arc B580’s average benchmark score of 23021 likewise faces tight competition. The AMD Radeon 760M is 0.1% ahead at 22999, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 0.3% ahead at 22950. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 0.7% with a score of 23181, while the RTX 4060 Mobile trails by 1.3% at 22729. These margins are small enough that driver optimization and game-specific settings will matter more than raw silicon differences.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 2375 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. This memory configuration is substantial for a GPU in this performance class, and it directly influences how Overpower behaves across resolution and settings tiers.

The GPU’s architecture, Xe2-HPG on TSMC’s 5 nm process, contains 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. With 20 ray tracing cores and a boost clock of 2670 MHz, the card achieves a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 13.67 TFLOPS for FP32 and 27.34 TFLOPS for FP16 via the 2:1 ratio. These specifications align with the measured frame rates, which show the GPU scaling predictably as resolution and settings change.

In Overpower, the GPU’s 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient even at 3840x2160, as the lowest average FPS recorded is 44.3 at Ultra settings. The measured data shows no signs of memory capacity throttling; instead, the performance curve follows the expected pattern of compute and bandwidth limits. The 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth provide enough throughput for the game’s asset streaming, even at 4K resolution, where the High preset still yields 56 FPS.

The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface is worth noting, as it halves the lane count compared to a x16 slot. However, benchmark results show that this configuration does not bottleneck Overpower, as the game’s frame rates remain consistent with the card’s compute capabilities across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 123.8 FPS, while Medium yields 77.3 FPS and High produces 74.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 46.5 FPS, but the step from Medium to High costs only 2.4 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is the efficiency sweet spot at 1080p, offering a substantial improvement in visual quality over Low without the marginal returns of High. The Ultra preset at 58.8 FPS is playable but represents a 24% drop from High.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low delivers 111.3 FPS, Medium drops to 68.9 FPS, and High falls to 66.1 FPS. The delta between Medium and High is again small at 2.8 FPS, reinforcing that High offers little over Medium at this resolution. Ultra at 55.4 FPS remains viable for competitive play but sacrifices smoothness for marginal visual gains.

At 3840x2160, the data strongly recommends against Ultra, which drops to 44.3 FPS. High at 56 FPS is the highest playable setting, while Medium at 58.2 FPS provides nearly identical performance. Low at 94.7 FPS is the only preset that approaches high-refresh territory at 4K. For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, Low is the clear choice at 4K; for balanced visuals, High is the recommended preset, as it outperforms Medium by a negligible margin while offering better quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep shows a clear hierarchy. Low leads at 123.8 FPS average, followed by Medium at 77.3 FPS, High at 74.9 FPS, and Ultra at 58.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 46.5 FPS, representing a 60% performance penalty for the first quality step. Between Medium and High, the penalty is just 3.2%, while High to Ultra costs 21.5%. This non-linear scaling indicates that Overpower’s quality presets have diminishing returns beyond Medium.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with shifted magnitudes. Low averages 111.3 FPS, Medium 68.9 FPS, High 66.1 FPS, and Ultra 55.4 FPS. The Medium-to-High delta shrinks to 4.1%, while the High-to-Ultra penalty expands to 16.2%. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs 10.1% performance at Low, 10.9% at Medium, 11.7% at High, and 5.8% at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling drops significantly. Low averages 94.7 FPS, which is 23.5% lower than at 1440p. Medium falls to 58.2 FPS, a 15.5% drop from 1440p. High reaches 56 FPS, down 15.3% from 1440p, and Ultra bottoms out at 44.3 FPS, a 20.0% reduction. The 4K resolution disproportionately impacts the lower presets, as the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth become more constrained at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B580 combo suitable for 1080p gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 123.8 FPS on Low, 77.3 FPS on Medium, and 74.9 FPS on High. Even Ultra settings achieve 58.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo exceeds 60 FPS on Low (111.3 FPS), Medium (68.9 FPS), and High (66.1 FPS). At 3840x2160, only Low (94.7 FPS) and High (56 FPS) come close, with High falling just below the 60 FPS mark.

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

A: The Core i5-12400 scores 19850 on average, which is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831), Intel Core i7-8700 (19894), and Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX leads by 0.4% at 19928.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth and 19 Gbps effective speed. This configuration supports the measured frame rates across all resolutions, with no evidence of memory capacity limiting performance in Overpower.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and quality at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 68.9 FPS, while High only improves to 66.1 FPS. The 2.8 FPS difference is negligible, making Medium the recommended preset for efficiency, with High being a marginal upgrade.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1345 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the 23rd percentile. The CPU’s 77th percentile rank and GPU’s 66th percentile rank indicate the system is balanced, with the GPU being the secondary bottleneck.