Overpower

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination in Overpower delivers a measured set of frame rates across three resolutions and four presets. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $384, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 379 USD. This combo ranks 1210 out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. The data shows a capable CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, resulting in performance that is often GPU-bound at higher settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700KF brings 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It is built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process, and its 25 MB shared L3 cache provides ample room for game data. Benchmark results indicate strong computational headroom: the Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 28979, while the single-core score is 4091. In 3DMark, the max-thread score is 9983 and the single-thread score is 1043. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, confirming its high standing.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF’s average benchmark score of 35355 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400, 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600T, while being 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-13800H. These narrow deltas show that the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range and high-end parts.

In Overpower, the CPU’s capability is evident from the frame rates at low settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 126.3, and even at 4K Low it stays above 100 FPS (100.9). This suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck when graphical load is light. The high boost clock and many threads allow the processor to feed the GPU efficiently, but as settings and resolution increase, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is a RDNA 2.0 part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1968 MHz, with a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz. The memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The GPU’s benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804 and a Passmark G3D score of 16461. It ranks in the 71st percentile among all GPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6600 XT’s average benchmark score of 27985 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, and 1.5% lower than the AMD FirePro S7150. This places it in the mid-range tier, with performance that is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but less comfortable at 4K.

The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 256 GB/s bandwidth are likely contributors to the frame rate drops seen at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 49, while at 4K Medium it is 59.9. The scaling pattern across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint in Overpower, especially when the CPU is capable of delivering over 100 FPS at low settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear downward trend as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS is 75.1 at 1080p, 68.4 at 1440p, and 57.6 at 4K. At Low settings, the values are 126.3, 115.6, and 100.9 respectively. At Medium, they are 83, 70.8, and 59.9. At Ultra, they are 64.3, 57.1, and 49.

The drop from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced at Ultra (64.3 to 49) than at Low (126.3 to 100.9). This suggests that the GPU becomes increasingly limiting as both resolution and graphical settings rise. The CPU, by contrast, maintains high frame rates even at 4K Low, indicating that it is not the bottleneck in this game. The data implies that players seeking higher resolutions or ultra settings will be constrained by the RX 6600 XT’s capabilities.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Across all three resolutions, the Medium preset delivers the highest average FPS among the non-Low presets. At 1080p, Medium yields 83 FPS, compared to 75.1 for High and 64.3 for Ultra. At 1440p, Medium gives 70.8, High 68.4, and Ultra 57.1. At 4K, Medium produces 59.9, High 57.6, and Ultra 49. Low settings provide the highest frame rates overall—126.3 at 1080p, 115.6 at 1440p, and 100.9 at 4K—but likely at a significant visual quality cost.

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual fidelity and playable frame rates. It keeps the average FPS above 59 at 4K and above 70 at 1440p, while still providing a meaningful upgrade over Low. For players who prioritize smoothness above all, Low is the only preset that consistently exceeds 100 FPS at 4K, but Medium is the recommended choice for a more immersive experience without sacrificing responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1210 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the lower half of the database, with only 534 combos performing worse. The CPU’s 89th percentile standing and the GPU’s 71st percentile standing highlight a mismatch: the processor is far stronger than the graphics card. This disparity explains why the combo’s overall rank is modest—the GPU holds back the system in a game that scales heavily with graphical load.

The data suggests that the i7-12700KF has ample headroom to support a more powerful GPU, but with the RX 6600 XT, the system is firmly GPU-limited. In practical terms, this means that upgrading the GPU would yield a larger performance gain than upgrading the CPU, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 64.3.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS is 126.3, achieved at 1080p Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1210 out of 1744 combos, placing it in the lower half.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: Which preset provides the highest FPS among non-Low presets?

A: Medium provides the highest FPS among non-Low presets, with 83 FPS at 1080p, 70.8 at 1440p, and 59.9 at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 57.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 100.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 59.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 49 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 68.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 115.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 70.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 57.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 75.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 126.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 83 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 64.3 |