Overpower

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with the data showing playable frame rates across most settings. The benchmark results indicate that the combination ranks 1057th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the upper-mid tier of the database. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, handles the game's demands well, though the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for this action title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Overpower with this combo?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the average FPS is 84.2, while at Low settings it reaches 142 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings still deliver 73.7 FPS, which is playable, but 4K Ultra drops to 50.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER's memory configuration affect performance?

A: The 8 GB VRAM on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Overpower. The performance drop from Medium to Ultra settings at each resolution suggests the GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are the primary limiters, not memory capacity, as the frame rate scales linearly with settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: Benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a limiting factor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and single-core score of 4128 place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 142 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 63.6 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, though the 4K Ultra result of 50.4 FPS indicates that resolution is best avoided for Ultra quality.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 2070 SUPER's closest GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 is within 2.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670) and 0.5% of the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307). It trails the RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3% (22729), showing the desktop 2070 SUPER remains competitive.

Q: Does the game scale well with settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the scaling is significant. From Low (142 FPS) to High (84.2 FPS), there is a 40.7% drop, but from High to Ultra (68.9 FPS) the drop is only 18.2%. This suggests High is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i7-12700K and RTX 2070 SUPER sits at rank 1057 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 60.6th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that is capable but not top-tier, as the GPU's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs drags down the overall position. The CPU, however, is a strong partner, ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, which means the processor is doing more heavy lifting in the benchmark pair than the graphics card.

The rank suggests this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is 95.45, while at 1440p it drops to 86.15, and at 4K it falls to 73.5. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is modest (9.7%), but the jump to 4K is substantial (23.6% lower than 1440p), indicating the GPU's performance ceiling. Compared to the 1744-test pool, this combo is solidly mid-pack, offering reliable frame rates for the majority of the game's settings without pushing into high-refresh-rate territory at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component of this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for Overpower at all tested resolutions. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. These specifications place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is clear from the settings scaling. At 1080p, the frame rate drops from 142 FPS at Low to 68.9 FPS at Ultra, a 48.5% reduction. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 2070 SUPER's raw compute power is the limiting factor. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores support modern rendering features, but the game's performance is driven primarily by the CUDA core count and memory bandwidth. The GPU's 215 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a power-hungry but manageable component, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 142 FPS at Low, 86.7 FPS at Medium, 84.2 FPS at High, and 68.9 FPS at Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is the largest drop (38.9%), while the difference between Medium and High is minimal (2.9%), suggesting the game's Medium preset captures most of the visual improvements without a significant cost.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 126.5 FPS at Low, 80.8 FPS at Medium, 73.7 FPS at High, and 63.6 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 10.9% drop at Low, but a 12.5% drop at Ultra, indicating that higher settings amplify the resolution penalty. At 3840x2160, the results are 108.6 FPS at Low, 69.4 FPS at Medium, 65.6 FPS at High, and 50.4 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Low result is particularly notable, as it remains above 100 FPS, showing the GPU's potential when pixel shading is the only burden.

The data shows that the combo can maintain 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra and 4K High, making it versatile for different display configurations. However, the 4K Ultra result of 50.4 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that users with 4K displays should stick to High or Medium settings for smoother gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates a predictable pattern for a GPU-bound workload. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 142 at 1080p to 126.5 at 1440p (10.9% decrease) and then to 108.6 at 4K (14.2% decrease from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the decline is more pronounced: from 68.9 at 1080p to 63.6 at 1440p (7.7%) and then to 50.4 at 4K (20.8% decrease). This steeper drop at higher settings and resolutions confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting component, as the pixel count increases faster than the GPU's fill rate can compensate.

The data also reveals that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's single-thread limit, but the consistent frame rates across all settings suggest the GPU is the primary constraint. The i7-12700K's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 20 threads provide sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output, even at lower resolutions where CPU load is typically higher. The scaling pattern indicates that for users looking to maximize frame rates, dropping from 4K to 1440p yields a 26.2% improvement at Ultra settings, while dropping to 1080p yields an additional 8.3% improvement.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K plays a supporting but critical role in this combo. With 12 cores (8 performance and 4 efficiency) and 20 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and Passmark multithread score of 34404. Its single-thread performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2561, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs.

In Overpower, the CPU's 3.60 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock ensure it can feed the GPU without stalling. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide low-latency access to game data, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 142 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's limit for this game, but at higher settings the GPU becomes the bottleneck, allowing the CPU to operate with headroom.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (-0.3% delta) and Intel Core i7-13700T (+0.6% delta), showing the 12700K is competitive with newer and older parts. Its average benchmark score of 35684 is nearly identical to the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802), indicating that the CPU is not a weak link in this pairing. The 10 nm Alder Lake architecture and DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide flexibility for system builders, though the specific memory type used is not specified in the FPS data.