Overpower

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Overpower, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own at lower settings. This combo ranks in the 84th percentile of all tested combinations, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of systems capable of handling this Action title. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: frame rates scale predictably with resolution, and the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, which points toward a well-balanced system that will not bottleneck in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve. At 1080p, the combo achieves a 235.4 FPS average on Low settings, which drops to 112.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the Low setting average is 209.3 FPS, while Ultra sits at 102.9 FPS. At 4K (3840x2160), the Low setting average is 179.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 85.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K on Low settings is 56.2 FPS (from 235.4 to 179.2), while on Ultra settings the drop is 26.4 FPS (from 112.1 to 85.7). This indicates that the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the relative performance penalty of 4K is more severe when the GPU is already under heavy load.

The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least not fully GPU-limited, given the 235.4 FPS result. However, as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate differences between settings become more pronounced. At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra is 93.5 FPS (179.2 vs 85.7), which is a substantial 109% performance swing. This behavior is typical of a system where the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions, while the i7-12700K provides sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz. In Overpower, this memory configuration appears adequate for all tested settings, as the game does not seem to be VRAM-limited based on the measured results. The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 224 texture mapping units help explain why High settings at 1080p still yield 134.9 FPS, which is only 11.7 FPS lower than Medium (145.6 FPS) but 22.8 FPS higher than Ultra (112.1 FPS).

The GPU’s 80 ROPs and pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s are likely the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 85.7 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance is well-suited for High settings at 1440p (122.2 FPS) and 4K (106.7 FPS), but Ultra settings at 4K may require adjustments for smoother gameplay. The GPU’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores do not appear to significantly impact the non-ray-traced benchmark results, as the scores are consistent with rasterization-focused workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds the 278th position out of 1744 tested combinations, which places it in the top 16% of all systems. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the i7-12700K and RTX 4070 SUPER. In terms of raw GPU performance, the RTX 4070 SUPER scores 42,576 in average benchmark tests, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. It sits within 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653) and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723), while edging out the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% (41,991) and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6% (41,897).

On the CPU side, the i7-12700K achieves an average benchmark score of 35,684, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35,802, which is 0.3% higher, while the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,468) is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35,940) is 0.7% higher. These narrow margins indicate that the i7-12700K remains competitive against newer parts in synthetic benchmarks, which translates to consistent performance in Overpower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings achieve 235.4 FPS, Medium reaches 145.6 FPS, High hits 134.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 112.1 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is only 10.7 FPS, suggesting that High offers a better visual-to-performance trade-off than Medium. Ultra costs an additional 22.8 FPS compared to High, which may be significant for competitive play.

At 1440p, the results are 209.3 FPS on Low, 131.2 FPS on Medium, 122.2 FPS on High, and 102.9 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 106.4 FPS, which is a 103% increase in performance from Ultra to Low. High settings at 1440p still clear the 120 FPS threshold, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra at 1440p stays above 100 FPS, which is respectable for a demanding action game.

At 4K, Low settings produce 179.2 FPS, Medium drops to 110.4 FPS, High yields 106.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 85.7 FPS. The step from Medium to High is only 3.7 FPS, which is negligible, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 21 FPS. This suggests that High settings at 4K are the sweet spot for maintaining fluid gameplay, as the difference between Medium and High is minimal, but Ultra introduces a noticeable performance hit.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for the Intel Core i7-12700K + RTX 4070 SUPER in Overpower?*

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High settings (122.2 FPS) offer the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. 4K High (106.7 FPS) is also viable, but 1440p provides a higher refresh rate margin.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 85.7 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS threshold. This setting is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play on high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER VRAM-limited in this game?

A: No. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, the GPU does not show signs of VRAM limitation based on the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions. The performance scaling is consistent with compute-bound workloads.

Q: How does the i7-12700K compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-12700K scores 35,684, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35,802) and 0.7% lower than the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35,940). It outperforms the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6% (35,468).

Q: What is the largest FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The largest drop occurs on Low settings, where the average falls from 235.4 FPS at 1080p to 179.2 FPS at 4K, a decrease of 56.2 FPS. On Ultra, the drop is from 112.1 to 85.7 FPS, a 26.4 FPS decrease.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested systems?

A: Yes, it ranks 278th out of 1744 combos, placing it in the top 16% of all tested systems. This reflects a strong overall balance between CPU and GPU capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, High settings (134.9 FPS) are recommended over Medium (145.6 FPS) because the 10.7 FPS difference is minor compared to the visual quality gain. Ultra (112.1 FPS) is still above 100 FPS, but the 22.8 FPS penalty over High may not be worth it for most users. At 1440p, High settings (122.2 FPS) provide the best experience, as they maintain a high frame rate while offering better visuals than Medium (131.2 FPS), which is only 9 FPS faster. Ultra (102.9 FPS) is acceptable but leaves less headroom for frame time spikes.

At 4K, High settings (106.7 FPS) are the clear winner. The difference between High and Medium (110.4 FPS) is only 3.7 FPS, making High the better choice for visual fidelity. Ultra (85.7 FPS) should be avoided if a consistent 90+ FPS experience is desired. Low settings at 4K (179.2 FPS) are unnecessary for most users, as the visual degradation is substantial, but they are available for competitive play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K provides 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) contribute to strong single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,043 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,128. In Overpower, the CPU’s role becomes apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low (235.4 FPS) and 1440p Low (209.3 FPS), the CPU is likely keeping up with the GPU’s output, preventing a bottleneck.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29,241 and PassMark multithread score of 34,404, ensure that background tasks and game logic do not interfere with frame delivery. However, the data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, as the GPU’s performance scales consistently with resolution. The i7-12700K’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is a capable partner for the RTX 4070 SUPER, with enough headroom to handle future game updates or higher refresh rate targets.