Overpower

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings in Overpower?

A: The measured average FPS is 64.9 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This indicates the game is playable but not at high refresh rates at this preset.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12600KF compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27827. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, has an average score of 27829, showing a deltaPct of 0, meaning they perform effectively identically in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bus width?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a base clock of 3.70 GHz. It features 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 1110 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution for this game.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Overpower, an Action title. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is substantial for the memory demands of modern action games, likely preventing texture-related stuttering at high resolutions. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with an 18 Gbps effective data rate, feeding a 128-bit bus to achieve 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration directly influences how quickly the GPU can access texture data, which is critical at higher resolutions.

Clock speeds are another key factor. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. The measured FPS data suggests the GPU scales predictably with these clocks. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo achieves 104.4 FPS, whereas at Ultra settings, it drops to 50.5 FPS. This 53.9 FPS gap shows how the GPU's raw compute power (22.57 TFLOPS FP32) is sufficient for lower settings but becomes a bottleneck at the highest visual fidelity.

The GPU's transistor count of 13,300 million on a 6 nm process node from TSMC results in a die size of 204 mm². This architecture, RDNA 3.0, includes 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 352.6 GTexel/s are directly relevant to how quickly the GPU can fill the screen with rendered pixels and apply textures. In Overpower, the data shows that the GPU's performance is more constrained at higher settings, indicating that the shading units and ROPs are working near their limits at Ultra presets.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146, places it solidly in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, has a score of 19774, which is 1.9% lower. This competitive positioning suggests the RX 7600 XT is a balanced performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though the measured FPS data indicates that 4K Ultra is a stretch.

How This Combo Ranks

In Overpower, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves a combo rank of 1110 out of 1744 tested combinations. This places it in the 36th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 64% of other configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game. The ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles — the CPU sits at the 84th percentile and the GPU at the 63rd percentile — which suggests that Overpower's performance profile is more demanding on the GPU than the CPU.

The delta between the combo's rank and the GPU's percentile indicates that the game is heavily GPU-bound, and the RX 7600 XT, while capable, does not push the combo higher in the rankings. The CPU's strength, with an average benchmark score of 27827 and a 0% deltaPct compared to the Intel Core i9-10900K, is not the limiting factor. Instead, the GPU's 63rd percentile performance caps the overall combo ranking.

The data shows that the combo's rank of 1110 out of 1744 is a function of the GPU's mid-range positioning. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600, which scores 20258 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 (1.9% higher). These small deltas in aggregate benchmarks translate to meaningful differences in Overpower's frame rates, but the combo still manages to deliver playable performance at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower spans three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 131.7 FPS on Low, 82.3 FPS on Medium, 80.9 FPS on High, and 64.9 FPS on Ultra. The transition from Low to Medium incurs a significant drop of 49.4 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is minimal at 1.4 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is 16.0 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings impose a substantial additional load on the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all settings. Low delivers 122.6 FPS, Medium 72.9 FPS, High 71.2 FPS, and Ultra 55.8 FPS. The pattern is similar to 1080p: the gap between Low and Medium is 49.7 FPS, while Medium to High is only 1.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is 15.4 FPS lower than High. The consistency of these deltas across resolutions suggests that Overpower's settings scale in a predictable manner, with the Medium and High presets offering nearly identical performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings yield 104.4 FPS, Medium drops to 64.5 FPS, High to 60.0 FPS, and Ultra to 50.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 39.9 FPS, while Medium to High is 4.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 9.5 FPS. At 4K, even the Low preset remains above 100 FPS, which is impressive, but the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS, making it less suitable for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate displays.

The data reveals that the combo is most efficient at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, where even the High preset maintains frame rates above 70 FPS. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM helps maintain playable frame rates at Medium and High, but the Ultra preset's 50.5 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for action games.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 64.9 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 80.9 FPS offers a better balance, providing 16.0 FPS more than Ultra while maintaining similar visual quality. The Medium preset at 82.3 FPS is nearly identical to High, with only a 1.4 FPS difference, so High is the recommended choice for 1080p due to the improved visuals at no measurable performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides 72.9 FPS, while High delivers 71.2 FPS. The 1.7 FPS difference is negligible, so High is the better option here as well, offering enhanced graphical fidelity without sacrificing frame rate. The Ultra preset at 55.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, so it is best avoided if smooth gameplay is a priority. The Low preset at 122.6 FPS is available for competitive play, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is more constrained. The High preset delivers 60.0 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for smooth gameplay, making it the highest quality option that maintains acceptable performance. The Medium preset at 64.5 FPS provides a small buffer above 60 FPS, which may be preferable for ensuring consistent frame times. The Ultra preset at 50.5 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action sequences. The Low preset at 104.4 FPS is the only option that offers high refresh rate performance at 4K.

The data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot across all three resolutions, providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset offers nearly identical performance to High. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p, where the 64.9 FPS average is still within a playable range.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF plays a supporting role in Overpower, as the game's performance is predominantly GPU-bound. The CPU features 10 cores and 16 threads on a hybrid Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. This configuration delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444 and single-core score of 3309. The Geekbench multi-core score of 12373 and single-core score of 2529 further confirm the CPU's capabilities.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is beneficial for games that rely on repeated data access, though the measured FPS data suggests that Overpower does not heavily stress the CPU. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27827, positions it well above the GPU's 63rd percentile.

The nearest rivals to the i5-12600KF include the Intel Core i9-10900K with a deltaPct of 0, the Intel Core i5-12600K at -0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at -0.2%. These negligible deltas indicate that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this combo's performance. The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory (dual-channel) provide flexibility, but the game's frame rates are clearly limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the i5-12600KF has ample headroom for these tasks, and its boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures strong single-threaded performance for game logic. The measured FPS consistency across settings — where Medium and High presets differ by only 1.4 to 1.7 FPS — suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the GPU's load varies significantly across these presets without corresponding frame rate volatility. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1016 and 2-thread score of 1995 confirm that it handles lightly threaded workloads efficiently, which is typical for action game engines.