Overpower

Overpower, the 2023 action title, presents a demanding workload that scales significantly with both resolution and image quality settings. The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a range of performance from high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming to playable 4K, with benchmark data showing clear performance boundaries. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across the tested configurations, examining the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve, indicating that the system transitions from being more CPU-bound at lower resolutions to heavily GPU-bound as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 183 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 163 FPS, a reduction of 20 FPS (approximately 10.9%). Further scaling to 4K Low yields 138 FPS, another 25 FPS decline (approximately 15.3%) from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows that while the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced at higher settings where the GPU workload intensifies. At Medium settings, the progression from 1080p (114 FPS) to 1440p (102 FPS) shows a 12 FPS drop (about 10.5%), and then from 1440p to 4K (87 FPS) another 15 FPS drop (about 14.7%). This relatively linear decline continues to indicate a balance, but the gap widens at Ultra settings. Here, the drop from 1080p (88 FPS) to 1440p (78 FPS) is 10 FPS (11.4%), and the drop to 4K (67 FPS) is another 11 FPS (14.1%).

The most telling data point is the difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the delta between Low (183 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is 95 FPS, meaning Ultra delivers only about 48% of the Low setting's frame rate. At 4K, this gap narrows proportionally, with Low at 138 FPS and Ultra at 67 FPS, a 71 FPS difference where Ultra achieves about 48.6% of Low's performance. This consistency suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti's computational load scales predictably with settings, and the system does not hit a hard CPU wall even at 1080p, given the 183 FPS peak. The data indicates that the primary limiting component at 4K Ultra is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU has ample single-threaded and multi-threaded headroom to feed the graphics card at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In the context of Overpower, this CPU provides the foundational frame pacing for the high-FPS scenarios. The single-threaded performance is crucial for game logic and draw calls. The benchmark data shows a 3dmark_single_thread score of 909 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3481, indicating robust per-core capability that prevents bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The CPU's aggregate performance, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 5912 and a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 12380, ensures that background tasks and multi-threaded game engines have sufficient resources.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F shows a balanced profile. Its average benchmark score of 19039 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), with a deltaPct of 0. It is also on par with the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.3%) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.3%). This suggests that while the i5-12400F is not a performance outlier, it holds its own against a wide range of chips, providing consistent frame delivery. The CPU's L3 cache of 18 MB shared and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache are adequate for feeding the GPU, and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides sufficient bandwidth for modern game engines.

The data strongly implies that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 183 FPS, which is a high refresh rate target. If the CPU were severely limiting, we would expect the frame rate to plateau regardless of resolution changes. Instead, we see a steady decline in FPS as resolution increases, which is the signature of GPU limitation. The i5-12400F's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and solid multi-threaded scores give it the headroom to keep up with the RTX 3070 Ti's output, ensuring that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the clear performance driver in this system. Built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process, it features 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. Its memory configuration of 8 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is ample for the textures and assets in Overpower at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's clocks are a base of 1575 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a peak FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark results underscore its capability. A passmark_g3d score of 23356 places it in the 75th percentile versus all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 29945 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928, deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, -0.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (29783, 0.5%). This indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is a well-positioned performer, offering competitive rasterization and compute power for its class.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is best illustrated by the FPS deltas between setting presets. At 4K, moving from Low (138 FPS) to Medium (87 FPS) incurs a massive 51 FPS penalty, and then to High (80 FPS) and Ultra (67 FPS) further reduces performance. This steep drop-off at 4K is a direct consequence of the GPU's pixel and texture fill rate limits. The RTX 3070 Ti's 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate are being saturated by the high resolution and complex shading. While the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K Ultra in this title, the compute units are the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 67 FPS average at the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. The following breakdown uses the exact average FPS values from the fact pack.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 183 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings reduce this to 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 131 FPS. High settings yield 106 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 88 FPS. All 1080p configurations are highly playable, with the Low setting providing a competitive edge for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, the framerates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 163 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. Medium settings drop to 102 FPS, with a min of 87 FPS and max of 117 FPS. High settings produce 94 FPS, and Ultra settings average 78 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is still comfortably above 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 3070 Ti can handle demanding visuals at this resolution without major compromises.

At 3840x2160, the system pushes the boundaries of the GPU. Low settings still deliver a playable 138 FPS. Medium settings drop to 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and maximum of 100 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the system to 67 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is on the edge of ideal smoothness, but still playable. The 4K Medium preset offers a better balance for those wanting to maintain higher framerates, with a 20 FPS advantage over Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti holds a rank of 1327 out of 3713 total combinations. This places it in the 64.3rd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms a clear majority of other configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components; the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid stalling the GPU, and the GPU is powerful enough to deliver high frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

This ranking is consistent with the component-level benchmarks. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking (versus all CPUs) and the GPU's 75th percentile ranking (versus all GPUs) suggest that the system is well-matched, without one component dramatically dragging down the other. While it doesn't reach the top tier of performance (which would be occupied by flagship CPUs and GPUs), it sits in a solid upper-mid-range position. The combination's performance is strong enough to deliver an excellent 1440p experience and a respectable 4K experience, which aligns with its 1327 rank among a field of 3713. The data shows that this is a capable gaming rig that will not struggle with modern titles like Overpower at high settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 183 FPS, which is achieved with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, it can. At 4K with Ultra settings, it averages 67 FPS. Lowering to Medium settings raises the average to 87 FPS, indicating playable performance across all presets.

Q: How significant is the performance drop between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 106 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p and then to 80 FPS at 4K, showing a steady decrease that highlights the GPU's workload.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 183 FPS, and the framerate scales down consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 74 FPS, which occurs at 4K resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 1327 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the upper 35.7% of all systems tested for Overpower.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1920x1080 users with high-refresh-rate displays (144Hz or higher), the Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 183 FPS. If visual fidelity is a priority, the High preset at 106 FPS still offers a smooth experience, while Ultra at 88 FPS is suitable for 60Hz displays and provides the best image quality.

For 2560x1440 users, the High preset at 94 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 102 FPS is a good alternative for those seeking slightly higher framerates, while the Ultra preset at 78 FPS is perfectly playable on a 60Hz monitor. The Low preset at 163 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum competitive frame rates.

For 3840x2160 users, the data strongly recommends the Medium preset, which averages 87 FPS and has a min of 74 FPS. This provides a significantly smoother experience than the High preset (80 FPS) and is much faster than the Ultra preset (67 FPS). While the Ultra preset is still playable, the 20 FPS gain from dropping to Medium is substantial. The Low preset at 138 FPS is an option for those who prioritize framerate over all else, but the Medium preset offers the best overall experience for 4K gaming on this hardware.