Overpower

Overpower pairs the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, a combination that lands at rank 232 out of 3713 tested combos in this Action title. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows signs of CPU limitations creeping in at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the scaling behavior, component roles, and settings trade-offs using only the provided benchmark rows.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck sits. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 263 FPS at 1920x1080 to 241 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls to 205 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 22% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively mild for a resolution jump that quadruples pixel count. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are clearly not being saturated at Low settings, and the frame rates remain high enough to suggest the CPU is still playing a meaningful role at 1080p.

Moving to Medium settings, the pattern becomes more pronounced. At 1080p the average is 169 FPS, at 1440p it is 151 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 128 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K here is a 24% loss, slightly steeper than Low settings. The minimum FPS at Medium settings also shows the strain: 144 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 109 FPS at 4K. These minimums are relatively close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing even as resolution climbs.

At High settings, the averages are 157 FPS (1080p), 140 FPS (1440p), and 119 FPS (4K). That is a 24% drop from 1080p to 4K, nearly identical to Medium. The gap between 1440p and 4K is 21 FPS, while the gap between 1080p and 1440p is 17 FPS. This near-linear scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiter, but the CPU is still contributing enough headroom that the RTX 4080 does not fully saturate until 4K.

Ultra settings show the largest absolute decline. The averages are 130 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 31 FPS, or 24%. Interestingly, the percentage loss is consistent across all settings presets, hovering around 22-24%. This consistency implies that Overpower’s rendering load scales linearly with resolution, and the RTX 4080’s compute resources (48.74 TFLOPS FP32, 9728 shading units) are the dominant factor at every preset.

The data further shows that the RTX 4080 is never the sole bottleneck at 1080p. At Low settings, 263 FPS is extraordinarily high, and the 22% reduction when moving to 4K indicates that the GPU is still scaling with resolution rather than hitting a hard ceiling. If the CPU were severely limiting, the 1080p-to-4K drop would be much smaller, because the GPU would already be idle waiting for the processor. Instead, the 4K Low result of 205 FPS is still far above typical 60 Hz displays, so the limiting component only becomes truly dominant at Ultra settings where 4K yields 99 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Overpower?

A: The highest average is 263 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Medium preset compared to 4K Medium?

A: At Medium settings, the 1080p average is 169 FPS while 4K averages 128 FPS, making 1080p 41 FPS (or 32%) faster.

Q: Does the RTX 4080’s VRAM capacity affect performance at 4K?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average is 99 FPS, which is playable, indicating the VRAM allocation is sufficient for this game’s highest preset.

Q: What is the minimum FPS observed in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 109, recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Overpower?

A: It ranks 232nd out of 3713 combos, placing it in the top 6.3% of all tested configurations.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF or the RTX 4080 the limiting factor at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average is 263 FPS. Given that the GPU’s average benchmark score is 54247 and the CPU’s is 35365, the processor likely limits the frame rate at this low resolution and preset, as the GPU would otherwise push even higher.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on Alder Lake-S, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB shared L3. In Overpower, the CPU’s influence becomes visible when examining the frame rates at Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average is 263 FPS, which drops to 241 FPS at 1440p and 205 FPS at 4K. The 58 FPS gap between 1080p and 4K suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is still doing substantial work, but the CPU is not the primary limiter — otherwise the 1080p number would be much closer to the 4K number.

Looking at synthetic benchmarks, the i7-12700KF scores 28838 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4071 in single-core. These are strong numbers, placing the CPU at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K, scores 35287 in average benchmark score with a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the 12700KF is essentially identical in synthetic performance. The 12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads are likely overkill for Overpower, which is an Action game that typically scales well with single-thread performance. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4071 indicates that the boost clock of 5.00 GHz is effective for this workload.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU’s impact is most pronounced at 1080p. At Low settings, the average is 263 FPS, which is 22% higher than the 4K Low result of 205 FPS. This gap implies that the CPU can feed the GPU at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s rendering load grows, and the CPU’s role diminishes. At Ultra settings, the 1080p average is 130 FPS versus 99 FPS at 4K, a 31 FPS difference. The fact that the percentage drop is similar across all presets (around 24%) suggests that the CPU is not causing a sudden bottleneck at any resolution; instead, the GPU’s scaling is consistent.

The CPU’s memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus. This flexibility means the system can be paired with high-bandwidth memory, but the FACT PACK does not specify which memory was used in the measured FPS rows. The CPU’s 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and 125 W TDP indicate a power-hungry part, but its performance in Overpower appears sufficient to avoid being the primary limiter at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, however, the 263 FPS Low result suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the RTX 4080 is capable of much higher frame rates in less CPU-bound scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 263 FPS on Low, 169 FPS on Medium, 157 FPS on High, and 130 FPS on Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is 133 FPS, a 51% reduction. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 144 and a maximum of 194, while the other presets lack min/max data. The jump from Low to Medium is 94 FPS, which is a significant drop, indicating that Medium settings introduce substantial rendering effects. The gap from Medium to High is only 12 FPS, while High to Ultra is 27 FPS. This suggests that Medium is the first preset to meaningfully load the GPU, while High and Ultra add diminishing returns in terms of FPS cost.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 241 FPS (Low), 151 FPS (Medium), 140 FPS (High), and 116 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset again has min/max data: 128 FPS minimum and 173 FPS maximum. The drop from Low to Medium is 90 FPS, which is slightly smaller than the 1080p drop of 94 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 24 FPS, while Medium to High is 11 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p Ultra average of 116 FPS is 14 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra average of 130 FPS, a 10.8% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 205 FPS (Low), 128 FPS (Medium), 119 FPS (High), and 99 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 147 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 77 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized at 4K. The gap between High and Ultra is 20 FPS, and Medium to High is 9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 99 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS average in the entire dataset, showing that this preset is the most demanding.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently shows the largest FPS gap from Low, while the High-to-Ultra gap is smaller. This pattern suggests that Medium settings enable several GPU-intensive features that are disabled at Low, while Ultra adds incremental effects with modest FPS costs. The minimum FPS values at Medium are 144 (1080p), 128 (1440p), and 109 (4K), all of which are above 60 FPS, indicating that this combo maintains smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 232nd out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the top 6.2% of all systems tested. This rank is impressive, but it also indicates that there are 231 other combos that outperform it. The GPU’s percentile is 86, meaning it is better than 86% of all GPUs, while the CPU’s percentile is 85. The average benchmark scores are 54247 for the GPU and 35365 for the CPU, both solid numbers.

Looking at nearest rivals, the RTX 4080’s closest competitors in average benchmark score include the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209, deltaPct 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, deltaPct -1.1%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, deltaPct -2.6%). The RTX 4080 is slightly below the W5700X and RX 6750 GRE in synthetic scores, but the measured FPS in Overpower shows that it delivers high frame rates. The CPU’s nearest rivals are the i7-13700T (35403, deltaPct -0.1%), i5-13600T (35305, deltaPct 0.2%), and i7-12700K (35287, deltaPct 0.2%). The 12700KF is effectively tied with the 12700K, which is expected given their similar architecture.

The rank of 232 out of 3713 suggests that while this combo is strong, it is not at the very top. Combos with newer GPUs like the RTX 4080 SUPER or higher-end CPUs likely occupy the ranks above. The data does not specify which combos rank higher, but the deltaPct values show that the RTX 4080 is within 1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER in synthetic benchmarks, meaning the in-game performance difference is likely small. The 12700KF’s synthetic performance is also within 0.2% of the 12700K, so the ranking is not significantly affected by minor CPU differences.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal preset depends on the target frame rate and resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 130 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the High preset at 157 FPS offers a 27 FPS improvement over Ultra, with likely minimal visual differences. The Medium preset at 169 FPS is also viable, but the 12 FPS gain over High is small. For 1080p, High appears to be the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with a 157 FPS average.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 116 FPS, which is still smooth. The High preset at 140 FPS is a 24 FPS improvement, while Medium at 151 FPS adds only 11 FPS over High. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 128, ensuring no drops below 60 FPS. For 1440p, High is recommended, as it provides 140 FPS with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and the visual upgrade from Medium is likely noticeable.

At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 99 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays. The High preset at 119 FPS is a 20 FPS improvement, and Medium at 128 FPS adds 9 FPS over High. The Medium preset’s minimum is 109 FPS, so even the most demanding scenes stay above 100 FPS. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it delivers 128 FPS with a 109 FPS minimum, ensuring a smooth experience without the visual compromises of Low.

Across all resolutions, Low settings produce extremely high frame rates (263 FPS at 1080p) but likely sacrifice too much visual fidelity for most players. The data shows that Medium to High settings provide the best balance, with the exact choice depending on whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visual quality. The Ultra preset is viable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K it dips to 99 FPS, which may be borderline for some users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is based on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 ROPs, and 76 RT cores. Its boost clock is 2505 MHz, with a base clock of 2205 MHz. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 4080 scales almost linearly with resolution, with the 4K Low result of 205 FPS being 78% of the 1080p Low result of 263 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is well-utilized, and its 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient to render Overpower at high frame rates even at 4K. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 places it at the 86th percentile, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the two are virtually identical in synthetic tests.

The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is ample for this game, as even the 4K Ultra preset only produces a 99 FPS average, suggesting no memory capacity bottlenecks. The 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are also sufficient, as the frame rates do not show signs of memory bandwidth starvation. The RTX 4080’s 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler indicate it is a power-hungry card, but the measured FPS data confirms that it delivers high performance in Overpower.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiter. The 4K Ultra result of 99 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, showing that the GPU is fully saturated at that preset. The RTX 4080’s 76 RT cores may be utilized for ray tracing effects in Overpower, but the FACT PACK does not specify whether RT is enabled in the measured settings. Regardless, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at 4K, and its 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth ensure that it can handle the game’s demands without stuttering.