Overpower

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with 4K remaining highly playable. Benchmark data shows this combination ranks 587th out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the top 15.8% of all systems evaluated for this title. The measured frames per second across all resolutions and settings presets indicate a balanced platform where neither component consistently bottlenecks the other, though the scaling patterns reveal specific characteristics worth examining.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable pattern typical of a GPU-bound action title. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 235 at 1920x1080 to 210 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 25 FPS (10.6%), then falls further to 178 at 3840x2160, representing a cumulative 24.3% decrease from 1080p to 4K. This relatively modest scaling at Low settings suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU begins to exert more influence, though the i5-12600KF with its 10 cores and 16 threads maintains strong throughput.

Moving to Medium settings, the averages shift from 147 FPS at 1080p to 131 FPS at 1440p and 112 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops between successive resolutions are 10.9% from 1080p to 1440p and 14.5% from 1440p to 4K, showing slightly steeper degradation at higher pixel counts as the GPU workload increases. At High settings, the pattern continues: 137 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p (11.0% drop), and 103 FPS at 4K (15.6% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows the most significant scaling, with averages of 113 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p (10.6% drop), and 86 FPS at 4K (14.9% drop).

The consistent 10-15% reduction between each resolution step across Medium, High, and Ultra settings indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering pipeline is the primary limiter as pixel count rises. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handles the increased memory pressure at 4K, but the raw compute requirements of higher resolutions create predictable frame rate penalties. The Low preset’s smaller relative drops between resolutions suggest that at minimal graphical complexity, the CPU’s performance ceiling becomes more relevant, though even then the 4K result of 178 FPS remains far above playable thresholds.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER serves as the dominant performance driver in this configuration. Its AD104 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process contains 35,800 million transistors across a 294 mm² die, with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The boost clock of 2475 MHz (base 1980 MHz) enables a peak FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS, which directly translates to the high frame rates observed in Overpower’s measured rows.

Memory configuration plays a critical role in 4K performance. The 12 GB frame buffer, while not the largest available, proves sufficient for this title at Ultra settings, where the average FPS remains at 86. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across the 192-bit interface yields 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which prevents bandwidth starvation even at 3840x2160 where pixel throughput demands are highest. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s provide ample fill rates for the game’s action-oriented visuals.

The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223, places it slightly above the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, delta -0.1%) and just below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, delta -1%). This positioning indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers near-top-tier performance for its class, which is reflected in the measured FPS data where even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintains an average above 60 FPS.

The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector suggest the card operates within standard power envelopes for its performance level. The DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, while the 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS workloads, though the measured FPS data does not include ray-traced scenarios. The production status of end-of-life and release date of 2024-01-16 indicate this is a mature product with established driver optimization.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring a hybrid Alder Lake architecture with 10 cores and 16 threads. The 3.70 GHz base clock boosts to 4.90 GHz, and the 20 MB shared L3 cache (with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core) offers sufficient data locality for game logic and physics calculations. The 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility position this as a mainstream desktop processor with unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

In Overpower’s measured results, the CPU’s contribution becomes most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 235. This high frame rate indicates the 10 cores and 16 threads are not limiting throughput even at refresh rates exceeding typical monitor capabilities. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1016 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3302, ensures that game logic threads execute efficiently. The multicore capabilities, with a 3dmark_max_threads score of 7952 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23391, handle background tasks and multi-threaded game systems without introducing frame pacing issues.

The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27799, places it near the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, delta -0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896, delta -0.3%). This close grouping suggests the i5-12600KF delivers performance comparable to higher-tier processors from previous generations, which explains why it does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in most scenarios. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7956 versus the 2_threads score of 1995 shows excellent scaling across cores, though the game’s engine appears to leverage fewer threads effectively based on the 1080p Low result of 235 FPS.

Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel architecture provides flexibility, though the measured data does not specify which memory type was used. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures sufficient bandwidth for the GPU and NVMe storage, while the lack of integrated graphics means the discrete GPU handles all rendering tasks. The launch MSRP of $264 positions this processor as a mid-range option, though pricing considerations are excluded from this analysis.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 587 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 84.2nd percentile of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU and GPU complement each other without significant bottlenecking at any resolution. The top 15.8% positioning indicates this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though it does not reach the upper echelons reserved for flagship CPUs paired with top-tier GPUs.

Comparing the individual component rankings provides context for the combo’s placement. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking is slightly higher than the CPU’s 79th percentile, suggesting the graphics card contributes slightly more to the overall gaming performance in this title. The combo’s rank of 587 out of 3713 (84.2nd percentile) falls between these two component percentiles, indicating the system achieves near-optimal utilization of both parts.

The nearest rival combos, based on component benchmark scores, would include systems with the Intel Core i9-10900K (CPU delta -0.3%) or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (CPU delta -0.3%) paired with GPUs in the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance class. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (delta -0.1%) and RTX 4090 Mobile (delta -1%), though these comparisons reflect synthetic benchmark averages rather than Overpower-specific performance. The measured FPS data for this combo shows consistent performance across all presets, reinforcing the rank’s validity.

At 4K Ultra, the 86 FPS average exceeds the 60 FPS threshold typically considered essential for smooth gameplay, while 1440p Ultra’s 101 FPS and 1080p Ultra’s 113 FPS provide headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. This performance envelope suggests the combo ranking could improve further in less demanding scenes, though the measured rows represent average performance across the tested scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset covers four resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 235 FPS, Medium reaches 147 FPS (with min 125 and max 169), High delivers 137 FPS, and Ultra produces 113 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 51.9% reduction in frame rate, reflecting the increasing graphical complexity of higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 210 FPS for Low, 131 FPS for Medium (min 111, max 151), 122 FPS for High, and 101 FPS for Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 10.6% at Low to 11.5% at High, with Medium dropping 10.9% and Ultra dropping 10.6%. These consistent reductions indicate the GPU workload scales predictably with pixel count at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 178 FPS, Medium achieves 112 FPS (min 95, max 128), High delivers 103 FPS, and Ultra produces 86 FPS. The 4K to 1440p reductions are more pronounced: 15.2% for Low, 14.5% for Medium, 15.6% for High, and 14.9% for Ultra. This steeper scaling at 4K reflects the exponential increase in pixel count, which grows by 2.25x from 1440p to 4K, placing greater demands on the GPU’s shading units and memory subsystem.

The Medium preset provides the only min/max FPS data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 125 to 169 FPS (a 44 FPS spread), at 1440p it is 111 to 151 FPS (40 FPS spread), and at 4K it is 95 to 128 FPS (33 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes more consistently utilized as the workload increases, with less variation between frames. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (95) remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating stable performance even in demanding scenes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with 144 Hz or higher refresh rates, the Low preset’s 235 FPS average provides maximum frame rates, though the visual quality reduction may not be justified given that High still achieves 137 FPS and Ultra reaches 113 FPS. For most 1080p users, High settings offer the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, with 137 FPS comfortably exceeding 120 Hz refresh rate requirements.

At 1440p, the High preset’s 122 FPS average is sufficient for 120 Hz displays, while Ultra’s 101 FPS suits 100 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 131 FPS provides additional headroom for 144 Hz panels, though the visual difference between Medium and High may be noticeable. For 1440p users prioritizing frame rate, Medium delivers the highest average (131 FPS) with acceptable visual quality, while those with 60 Hz displays can safely select Ultra for maximum fidelity.

At 4K, the Ultra preset’s 86 FPS average exceeds the 60 Hz threshold, making it the recommended choice for standard 60 Hz displays. The High preset at 103 FPS offers better frame pacing for 100 Hz monitors, while Medium at 112 FPS suits 120 Hz panels. The Low preset at 178 FPS is unnecessary for most 4K displays, as even Ultra maintains playable frame rates. The measured minimum FPS at 4K Medium (95) indicates that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid, justifying Ultra as the default recommendation for 4K gaming.

The Ultra preset at any resolution never drops below 86 FPS average, making it universally viable for 60 Hz displays. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or above), the Medium preset provides the best combination of visual quality and frame rate, with 147 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K. The High preset offers a middle ground, with 137 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K, suitable for 120 Hz displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Overpower?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 235, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 210 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it is 178 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 86, which is 43.3% above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS data is not provided for Ultra settings, but the Medium preset shows a minimum of 95 FPS at 4K.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, placing it 0.3% below the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872) and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712). It is 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (27896).

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 83rd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262 (0.1% higher).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 122 FPS while Ultra averages 101 FPS, representing a 17.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from High to Ultra. The Medium preset achieves 131 FPS, which is 7.4% higher than High.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than its individual component percentiles suggest?

A: The combo ranks 587th out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the 84.2nd percentile. This is slightly higher than both the CPU’s 79th percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile, indicating the pairing achieves better-than-expected performance in Overpower due to effective component synergy.