Overpower

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a mid-pack performance profile in Overpower, ranking 1243rd out of 1744 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 71st percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it comfortably outperforms a significant majority of configurations. The CPU itself sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the primary constraint on overall system performance. The i7-12700KF shows near-identical synthetic benchmark scores to its closest rivals, trailing the Intel Core i7-13800H by only 0.2% while leading the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.2% and the Intel Core i5-13600T by 0.3%. The RTX 2060 SUPER similarly edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by 0.5% and the GTX TITAN by 0.3% in GPU benchmarks, confirming that this pairing is well-balanced in terms of relative component strength.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1243rd position out of 1744 combos translates to a percentile rank of roughly 71%, meaning this configuration outperforms approximately seven out of every ten tested systems in Overpower. This is a respectable standing for a mid-generation pairing, though it is far from the top echelon. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the limiting factor; the i7-12700KF’s 89th percentile CPU ranking indicates substantial headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize. In synthetic workloads, the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is particularly strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28,979 and a Passmark multithread score of 34,092, placing it effectively at parity with its nearest rivals. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 16,462 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,011 confirm its mid-range standing. The combination’s rank is therefore a direct reflection of the GPU’s position in the market, with the CPU ensuring that no additional bottleneck is introduced at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience in Overpower depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 130.2 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, but the Medium preset at 81.1 FPS offers a better balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The High preset at 75.8 FPS is also viable, though it does not provide a significant advantage over Medium. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 74.6 FPS is the sweet spot, as it maintains a playable frame rate while the High preset drops to 67.1 FPS and Ultra falls to 53.1 FPS. For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for competitive play at 98.9 FPS; the High and Medium presets hover just below 60 FPS at 59.4 and 59.2 respectively, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for action sequences. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable at 46.2 FPS. The data indicates that this combo is best suited to 1080p Medium or 1440p Medium, where frame rates remain above 70 FPS without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. At the Low preset, performance drops from 130.2 FPS at 1080p to 114.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 98.9 FPS at 4K, a total reduction of 24% across the resolution range. This relatively modest decline indicates that even at 4K with Low settings, the GPU is not entirely overwhelmed. However, at the High preset, the drop is more pronounced: 75.8 FPS at 1080p falls to 67.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 59.4 FPS at 4K, a 22% decrease from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, with 81.1 FPS at 1080p dropping to 74.6 FPS at 1440p and then sharply to 59.2 FPS at 4K, a 27% reduction. The Ultra preset demonstrates the steepest scaling curve, going from 63 FPS at 1080p to 53.1 FPS at 1440p and 46.2 FPS at 4K, a 27% decline. The fact that the 4K-to-1080p ratio is not linear suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions, particularly with higher settings. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,091, ensures that it is not the bottleneck in any of these scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset leads with 130.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 81.1 FPS, High at 75.8 FPS, and Ultra at 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 49.1 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset introduces significant GPU workload. The transition from High to Ultra costs 12.8 FPS, which is a relatively smaller penalty. At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 114.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 74.6 FPS. High manages 67.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with roughly a 12-13% performance loss. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the standout performer at 98.9 FPS, which is surprisingly close to the 1440p result, indicating that the GPU has spare capacity at lower settings. Medium and High are nearly identical at 59.2 and 59.4 FPS respectively, suggesting a hard limit around 60 FPS for these settings. Ultra drops to 46.2 FPS, which is the only setting that falls below the 50 FPS threshold. The data shows that the combo is most consistent at 1080p, where all settings remain above 60 FPS, and least consistent at 4K, where only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Overpower?*

A: The data shows that at 1080p, all settings deliver over 60 FPS, with the Low preset reaching 130.2 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset at 74.6 FPS is the best balance, while the High preset at 67.1 FPS is also playable. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 53.1 FPS, making 1080p the safer choice for consistent high frame rates.

Q: What is the maximum playable setting at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, achieving 98.9 FPS. The High and Medium presets both hover just below 60 FPS at 59.4 and 59.2 respectively, which may be marginally playable, but the Ultra preset at 46.2 FPS is not recommended for action gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35,355 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14400, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T. It trails the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.2%, making it statistically tied with all four competitors.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19,774, which is 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K5200, and 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla K40m. These deltas are all within a narrow margin.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent GPU-bound trend, particularly at higher settings, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the bottleneck.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 74.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above 70 FPS at this resolution. The High preset at 67.1 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance according to the measured data.