Overpower

The data for Overpower reveals a system in a difficult position. The Intel Core i5-13400F is a robust 10-core processor, but the Intel Arc B370, an integrated graphics solution, severely limits the experience. The measured frame rates suggest this combo is best suited for lower graphical presets to achieve playable performance. The benchmark results paint a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the definitive bottleneck across all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is found at the Low preset across all resolutions. The data shows a clear and consistent advantage for this setting. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 65 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this system. This is a substantial jump from the next best option, Medium, which only reaches 41 FPS at the same resolution. This 24 FPS difference is significant and makes the game feel much smoother.

The pattern repeats at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440, Low yields 58 FPS, while Medium drops to 36 FPS. Similarly, at 3840x2160, Low is the only setting that approaches a playable frame rate, averaging 49 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K falls to 31 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for a good experience, as they consistently dip below 40 FPS even at 1080p. The data suggests that the visual fidelity gained from these higher presets comes at too great a cost to performance, making the game feel sluggish. For a balance of visual quality and performance, Low is the clear choice. The data does not support using Medium, High, or Ultra as they all result in average frame rates that are significantly lower and may not provide a consistently smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, indicate a substantial amount of processing power. This is a desktop-class CPU that is more than capable of handling modern game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The CPU's performance percentile of 77 places it well above the average processor, indicating it is not the primary constraint in this system.

However, the measured FPS data suggests the CPU's potential is largely untapped in Overpower with this GPU configuration. The fact that the frame rate scales significantly with resolution—dropping from 65 FPS at 1080p Low to 49 FPS at 4K Low—is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see less variation in frame rates across resolutions, as the CPU's workload would be similar. The data indicates the CPU is not being fully utilized, as it is waiting for the GPU to render each frame. The i5-13400F has the raw power to handle higher settings, but the Arc B370 cannot deliver the frames to match. This is not a reflection of the CPU's capability, but rather the GPU's inability to keep pace. The CPU is a strong performer, but it is being held back by the integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 65 FPS, which is achieved at the 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this system capable of running the game at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The only playable preset at 3840x2160 is Low, which averages 49 FPS. Other presets at this resolution, such as High and Ultra, result in average frame rates of 28 FPS and 24 FPS, respectively, which are likely too low for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the system perform on the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset provides a middle-ground performance. At 1920x1080, it averages 41 FPS. At 2560x1440, it averages 36 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it averages 31 FPS. These frame rates are lower than Low but may be acceptable to some users, though the data shows a significant performance penalty compared to the Low preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the main bottleneck. This is evident from the significant frame rate drops when increasing resolution, such as from 65 FPS at 1080p Low to 49 FPS at 4K Low. A CPU bottleneck would not show such a dramatic change with resolution, as the processor's workload would remain relatively constant.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: According to the data, the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, and only 0.3% behind both the Intel Core 5 120 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. This indicates that the CPU's performance is on par with these other processors.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking among all tested combos?

A: The combo is ranked 2742 out of 2980 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, which reflects its limited gaming performance due to the integrated GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking for this combo is a stark indicator of its performance class. With a rank of 2742 out of 2980 tested combos, it sits near the bottom of the database for Overpower. This position is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The Intel Arc B370's own benchmark percentile is 5, meaning it performs better than only 5% of all GPUs in the database. This is a very low score, placing it in the company of legacy discrete graphics cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and AMD Radeon HD 7650M.

The CPU, on the other hand, is a strong component. Its percentile of 77 confirms its processing power. The data shows a massive disparity between the CPU's capability and the GPU's performance. This combination creates a system that is severely unbalanced for gaming. The CPU is a top-tier performer, but it is paired with a GPU that is in the bottom 5th percentile. The result is a system that delivers a poor gaming experience, as the GPU cannot translate the CPU's power into high frame rates. This ranking is a definitive statement that this combo is not suitable for demanding gaming applications.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear illustration of how the system scales with resolution. From 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 65 FPS to 49 FPS. This is a 16 FPS decrease when moving to a resolution with four times the pixel count. This relatively small drop in performance, compared to the massive increase in pixels, is a strong indicator of a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, this is not the case here.

Looking at the Medium preset, the drop is from 41 FPS at 1080p to 31 FPS at 4K, a 10 FPS decrease. The High preset drops from 38 FPS to 28 FPS, also a 10 FPS decrease. The performance scaling is not linear with the pixel count increase, which suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the limit, the frame rate would be nearly identical across resolutions. The fact that the frame rate still changes, but not proportionally to the pixel count, points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power being the constraint. The system is not able to fully utilize the CPU's power at any resolution, as the GPU is overwhelmed by the rendering demands. The data shows that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached even at 1080p, and increasing resolution only further stresses the already overloaded integrated graphics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates is as follows:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 47
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 31 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 58 FPS average
• Medium: 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 42
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 28 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 49 FPS average
• Medium: 31 FPS average, with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 35
• High: 28 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

These numbers show a consistent and predictable hierarchy. The Low preset is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Medium is significant, ranging from a 24 FPS difference at 1080p to an 18 FPS difference at 4K. The gap between Medium and High is much smaller, at only 3 FPS for 1080p and 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the Medium to High transition is less demanding than the Low to Medium transition. The data shows that the system's performance is heavily dependent on the settings preset, with Low being the only one that provides consistently playable frame rates across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the defining component in this system's gaming performance, and its specifications explain why. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, a base clock of 300 MHz, and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs, with 10 ray tracing cores. Its performance is further limited by the fact that it uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and must share system memory, with bandwidth described as "System Dependent."

The GPU's benchmark results are very poor. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1184, which puts it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This places it in the same performance tier as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which are over a decade old. The GPU's FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS is a theoretical measure, but the data shows it cannot translate into real-world gaming performance.

The low frame rates across all settings and resolutions are a direct result of this GPU's limitations. It lacks the raw processing power and dedicated memory bandwidth needed for a demanding action game like Overpower. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU is significantly more powerful. This is not a balanced pairing; it is a high-end processor held back by a low-end integrated graphics solution. The system's performance is entirely dictated by the Arc B370's capabilities, which are insufficient for a smooth gaming experience at higher settings.