Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a mid-range gaming experience in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. Benchmark data places this combination at rank 1393 out of 1744 tested combos, indicating a below-average standing overall, yet the measured FPS reveals a nuanced story depending on resolution and settings. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing headroom, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth become decisive factors at higher resolutions. This analysis walks through the data step by step, covering frequently asked questions, ranking context, component roles, and detailed FPS measurements.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this combo in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 1393 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 20th percentile of all tested systems.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i5-12600K (27851, deltaPct -0.1). It slightly outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H by 0.4% (27716) and trails the Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.2% (27872).

Q: What is the GPU’s position relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 scores 25235 on average, with the AMD Radeon 890M scoring 25246 (deltaPct 0). The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind at 25287, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700M is 0.2% ahead at 25180, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 0.5% ahead at 25120.

Q: What is the best FPS result achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 115.6, achieved with Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 59.1 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 45, which is below the 54.7 FPS seen at High settings and the 56.5 FPS at Medium. Lowering to Low settings at 4K yields 91.1 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s VRAM capacity influence results?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a significant FPS drop at 4K, suggesting VRAM or bandwidth limits under heavier load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1393 out of 1744 places it in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations for Overpower. This ranking reflects a system that is far from the top tier but not entirely at the bottom. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 84, meaning it outperforms 84% of processors, while the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 69. This disparity suggests the CPU is a relatively strong component, but the GPU holds the system back in this particular game.

Looking at the measured FPS, the combo achieves 115.6 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a smooth experience for fast-paced action. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS plummets to 45, indicating a severe bottleneck. The average FPS across all settings and resolutions hovers around 70, but the variance is large: from 45 FPS at 4K Ultra to 115.6 FPS at 1080p Low. This rank of 1393 suggests that while the system can handle Overpower at lower settings, it struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher fidelity.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show that it is competitive with higher-tier models like the i9-10900K, but the GPU’s placement among rivals like the RTX 3060 Ti (deltaPct 0.5) indicates it is a mid-range card. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU creates a system where the GPU is likely the limiting factor in Overpower, especially at higher resolutions. The data supports this: at 1080p, the CPU can push the GPU to 115.6 FPS on Low, but at 4K, the GPU’s limitations become apparent, dropping to 45 FPS on Ultra.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, fabricated on a 7 nm process. It features 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The game clock is rated at 2044 MHz, which is a more realistic sustained frequency during gameplay. The memory subsystem includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is critical, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 115.6 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 76.6 FPS on Medium and 66.4 FPS on High. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 59.1 FPS. This pattern shows a clear relationship between settings and performance, with the GPU being the primary driver of these changes. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p, but at 1440p, the FPS drops across all settings, suggesting memory bandwidth or capacity constraints.

At 4K, the GPU struggles significantly. The average FPS at 4K High is 54.7, while Medium is 56.5, and Low is 91.1. The Ultra setting at 4K produces only 45 FPS. This data indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, with the 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth likely causing a bottleneck. The GPU’s directx 12 benchmark score of 51 and passmark g3d score of 15096 further contextualize its capabilities, showing it is a mid-tier performer. The GPU’s percentile of 69 versus all GPUs confirms it is above average but not exceptional.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves 115.6 FPS on Low, which is the highest average FPS in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 76.6 FPS, High gives 66.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59.1 FPS. This shows a 56.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the main performance limiter as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS values decrease across the board. Low settings produce 107.7 FPS, which is only 7.9 FPS lower than at 1080p. Medium yields 65.6 FPS, High gives 58.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 53.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 54.6 FPS, similar to 1080p. This suggests that resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p has a moderate impact, but the settings still play a dominant role.

At 3840x2160, the FPS drops more dramatically. Low settings yield 91.1 FPS, which is a 24.5 FPS decrease from 1080p Low. Medium produces 56.5 FPS, High gives 54.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.1 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings cannot maintain the high FPS seen at lower resolutions, highlighting the GPU’s memory bandwidth limitations. The 1080p Ultra FPS of 59.1 is higher than the 4K High FPS of 54.7, demonstrating that resolution has a more significant impact than settings at the high end.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals how performance scales from 1080p to 4K, offering insights into the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 115.6 at 1080p to 107.7 at 1440p, a 6.8% decrease, and then to 91.1 at 4K, a 21.2% decrease from 1080p. This relatively gentle scaling at Low settings suggests that the CPU and GPU are both capable of handling lower graphical loads, with the GPU still providing sufficient throughput.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 76.6 at 1080p to 65.6 at 1440p, a 14.4% decrease, and then to 56.5 at 4K, a 26.2% decrease. The scaling becomes more pronounced as settings increase, indicating the GPU is becoming the bottleneck. At High settings, the FPS drops from 66.4 at 1080p to 58.4 at 1440p, a 12.0% decrease, and then to 54.7 at 4K, a 17.6% decrease. The drop from 1440p to 4K is smaller here, suggesting that the GPU is already struggling at 1440p High.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 59.1 at 1080p to 53.1 at 1440p, a 10.2% decrease, and then to 45 at 4K, a 23.8% decrease. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is the lowest in the dataset. The scaling pattern across all settings shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, does not appear to be a bottleneck, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU load increases. The 4K Low result of 91.1 FPS is notable, indicating that if the graphical load is reduced, the GPU can still deliver high frame rates even at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 23444 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3309 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 27575. Its percentile of 84 versus all CPUs indicates it is a high-performing processor.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and the data shows it does so effectively. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push the GPU to 115.6 FPS, which is close to the GPU’s maximum capability. Even at 4K Low, the CPU maintains 91.1 FPS, showing it is not a limiting factor at lower settings. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the i9-10900K and i5-12600K, with deltaPct values of 0 and -0.1, respectively, confirming its competitive performance.

However, the CPU’s strengths are not fully utilized in this combo due to the GPU’s limitations. At 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 45, which is likely due to the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3309 in Cinebench R23 and Passmark single-thread score of 3925 indicate it can handle the game’s logic and AI, but the GPU cannot keep up. The CPU’s 3DMark scores also show scalability: it scores 7956 with 16 threads and 1016 with a single thread, demonstrating good multi-threading performance. The data suggests that with a more powerful GPU, this CPU could achieve much higher FPS in Overpower, but as paired, the GPU creates the primary bottleneck.