Overpower

The Overpower benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER reveals a system that is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming across all common resolutions. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination delivers a fluid experience even under maximum graphical load, but the most compelling results are found at more moderate settings. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the i7-12700KF provides ample headroom to ensure the GPU is never left waiting, creating a balanced platform that excels in this action title. This analysis breaks down the optimal settings, the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data for Overpower strongly suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. Across all three tested resolutions, the High preset delivers average frame rates that are not only highly playable but also leave significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold for a consistent experience. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an average of 137 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it maintains a robust 122 FPS. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the High preset manages an impressive 103 FPS average, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate 4K displays. This consistency suggests that the High preset is well-optimized for this hardware combination, avoiding the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset while providing a substantial visual upgrade over Medium.

For gamers who prioritize maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice, though it comes with the expected trade-off in visual quality. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the Low preset pushes performance to an exceptional 235 FPS average, and at 2560x1440 it still delivers a very high 210 FPS. This makes the Low preset ideal for competitive play or for users with monitors capable of 200Hz or higher. However, the jump from Low to Medium is substantial, with only a moderate FPS penalty—for instance, at 1440p, the average drops from 210 FPS to 131 FPS, a 38% decrease. This indicates that the Medium preset is a poor middle ground for this system, as it offers a modest visual improvement over Low but at a significant cost to performance. The data suggests that users should either opt for the maximum frame rates of Low or the superior visual quality of High.

The Ultra preset, while visually demanding, still remains playable on this hardware. At 1920x1080, it produces an average of 113 FPS, which is perfectly smooth for most displays. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 101 FPS, still comfortably above 100 FPS. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160 Ultra, yields an average of 86 FPS, which is playable but begins to approach the limit of what is considered a fluid experience on a high-refresh-rate panel. Given that the High preset provides a 20% performance increase at 1440p (122 FPS vs 101 FPS), it is generally the recommended choice over Ultra unless absolute maximum visual fidelity is the sole priority. The Medium preset is the least compelling option, as it offers no clear advantage over High in terms of playability while sacrificing significant visual quality.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the cornerstone of this system's gaming performance in Overpower. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient to handle the textures and geometry of this action game at all tested settings. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 137 FPS, which drops to 122 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 103 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, with its raw rendering capabilities, including its 7168 shading units and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, being the determining factor for these scores.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, are crucial for maintaining these high frame rates. The boost clock, in particular, allows the card to sustain high performance under sustained load, as evidenced by the consistent average FPS figures. The architecture also supports modern APIs, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is essential for taking advantage of the latest rendering features in Overpower. The GPU's overall standing is confirmed by its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995. These numbers place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which is only 0.1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, which is also 0.1% faster.

In the context of Overpower, the RTX 4070 SUPER demonstrates that it is more than capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p with High settings, and even at 4K resolution, it provides a smooth experience. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor when moving to the Ultra preset, where the average FPS at 4K drops to 86 FPS. This is a direct result of the increased computational load on the GPU's cores, which include 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor Cores, though these are not specifically taxed in a way that is visible in the provided FPS data. The 220 W TDP and the suggested 550 W PSU indicate that this is a power-hungry component, but its performance in this benchmark justifies its power requirements.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF serves as a robust foundation for the RTX 4070 SUPER, ensuring that the GPU is not constrained by processor limitations in Overpower. With 12 cores (8 performance and 4 efficiency) and 20 threads, the CPU provides a high level of multi-threaded performance that is more than sufficient for this game's demands. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz are key to its responsiveness, particularly in single-threaded tasks that are common in game logic and physics. The CPU's benchmark results support this, showing a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, which are strong indicators of its capability to handle both complex AI and rapid, single-threaded calculations.

The data suggests that the i7-12700KF is not the bottleneck in this system, as the FPS differences between resolutions are primarily driven by the GPU. For example, at 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 137 FPS, but with Low settings, it reaches 235 FPS. This massive jump in performance when lowering graphical settings indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve much higher frame rates, and it is the GPU's rendering workload that is the limiting factor. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a 3DMark max threads score of 9983 and a Passmark multithread score of 34092, confirms its ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks without slowing down.

The i7-12700KF's position among its peers is solid. It holds the 85th percentile against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T, which is 0.1% faster, and the Intel Core i5-13600T, which is 0.2% slower. This places it in a highly competitive tier of desktop processors. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, along with its 25 MB of shared L3 cache, provides a flexible and fast data pathway for the game. The 125 W TDP and the unlocked multiplier also suggest that this is a processor designed for performance, and the benchmark data shows that it delivers on that promise, providing a stable platform that allows the RTX 4070 SUPER to perform at its best. The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz is particularly effective in ensuring that even the most demanding single-threaded game tasks are executed with minimal latency.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Overpower, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 587 out of 3713 tested combos. This places it in the top 15.8% of all systems tested, which is a strong result indicating that this is a high-performance configuration. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, and given the benchmark scores of each component, this high ranking is expected. The GPU's 83rd percentile and the CPU's 85th percentile suggest that both parts are well above average, and when paired together, they produce a system that can handle demanding titles like Overpower with ease.

The combo rank is a holistic measure that goes beyond just raw FPS, taking into account the consistency and playability across various settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that this combo rarely dips below 86 FPS even in the most demanding scenario (4K Ultra), which confirms its balanced nature. The rank of 587 out of 3713 combos means that there are 586 tested configurations that are faster, but this system is still ahead of the vast majority of setups. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Quadro M6000 24 GB and the RTX 5050 Mobile, but those are different classes of hardware, and their performance in Overpower would be determined by their specific driver optimizations and capabilities.

This ranking is particularly impressive when considering the specific combination of a 12th-gen Intel CPU with a 40-series NVIDIA GPU. The system demonstrates excellent synergy, as the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures that the GPU is kept busy, while the GPU's substantial memory bandwidth and compute power deliver high frame rates. The data indicates that this is a well-matched pair, as neither component is severely holding back the other, resulting in a high overall rank. While there are more powerful combos available, the 587th rank out of 3713 positions this setup as a formidable gaming machine that is more than capable of delivering a top-tier experience in Overpower, making it a reliable choice for gamers who want high performance without needing to invest in the absolute top-tier hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 122 FPS, with no minimum or maximum FPS data provided for this specific configuration.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to the Ultra preset at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 235 FPS, which is 122 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's average of 113 FPS. This represents a 108% performance increase.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Overpower?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 86 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival based on average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which has an average benchmark score of 43262, making it 0.1% faster than the RTX 4070 SUPER's score of 43223.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has a boost clock speed of 5.00 GHz, which is crucial for handling single-threaded game tasks efficiently.

Q: What is the total number of tested combos in Overpower, and where does this one rank?

A: This combo ranks 587th out of 3713 total tested combos, placing it in the top tier of performance for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS, and where available, the minimum and maximum FPS, for each resolution and settings preset combination measured for this hardware configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

|:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |:--- |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 235 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 147 | 125 | 169 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 137 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 113 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 210 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 131 | 111 | 151 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 122 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 101 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 178 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 112 | 95 | 128 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 103 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 86 | - | - |

The data reveals a clear performance hierarchy. The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rate at 235 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 4K provides the lowest at 86 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS, showing a variance of 33 FPS at 1080p, 40 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K, indicating some frame time inconsistency compared to the other presets where only averages are available. Overall, the High preset emerges as the most balanced choice, providing a high average FPS across all resolutions without the significant drop seen when moving to Ultra.