Overpower

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a combo that ranks 2742nd out of 2980 tested combinations in Overpower. This places the pairing in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position that reflects a severe imbalance between the two components: the processor is a high-end desktop part with top-tier compute scores, while the graphics solution is an integrated-class unit operating with system-shared memory. The data indicates that this configuration is not competitive for smooth gameplay at the target resolutions, and the bottleneck is overwhelmingly on the graphics side.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2742 out of 2980 combos places it in the 8th percentile of all tested pairings. This is a low position, indicating that the vast majority of systems in the database deliver higher average frame rates in Overpower. The ranking reflects the GPU's performance ceiling; the Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. In contrast, the CPU sits at the 89th percentile against all CPUs, with an average score of 46881. The delta between these two components is stark, and the resulting combo rank is dragged down almost entirely by the graphics adapter.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B370's 1184 score is within 0.7% of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It is also 1.4% ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168). These are all legacy or low-power mobile parts, which contextualizes the Arc B370's performance tier. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47022), are within 0.3% of the i7-13700K's score, confirming that the processor is competing with modern high-end desktop and mobile chips. The combo rank is a direct consequence of this mismatch; the CPU is ready to feed frames, but the GPU cannot render them fast enough.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its clock speeds are a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM; it relies on the system's main memory for both capacity and bandwidth, with the memory bus width also listed as "System Shared." This architecture fundamentally limits the GPU's performance in a memory-intensive game like Overpower.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities are modest. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS. The thermal design power is just 25 W, and it uses no power connectors, confirming its integrated nature. The GPU's benchmark score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 1184, which places it at the 5th percentile.

In Overpower, the GPU's lack of dedicated VRAM and low fill rate directly impact the frame rates. At 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 24, which is below the threshold for playable performance. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 65, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. The GPU's performance scales with resolution and settings, but the starting point is so low that it cannot reach the high frame rates expected from a desktop gaming configuration. The 25 W TDP and integrated nature mean that this is not a discrete graphics card, and its performance in Overpower reflects that classification.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 65. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 58, a reduction of 7 FPS. At 3840x2160 at Low settings, the average further drops to 49, another 9 FPS reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component; as the pixel count increases, the render workload grows, and the Arc B370's limited shading and texture resources are overwhelmed.

The scaling is more pronounced at higher settings. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 41 at 1080p to 36 at 1440p, and then to 31 at 4K. At High settings, it goes from 38 at 1080p to 34 at 1440p, and then to 28 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the FPS goes from 31 at 1080p to 28 at 1440p, and then to 24 at 4K. The consistent drop across all settings confirms that the resolution is the primary factor in performance degradation.

The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 16 FPS (from 65 to 49). At Ultra settings, the difference is 7 FPS (from 31 to 24). While the absolute numbers are lower at Ultra, the relative percentage drop is similar. This behavior is consistent with a GPU that is saturated at all resolutions; the CPU is not a factor in these scaling tests. The data suggests that the limiting component is the graphics processor, as the FPS scales directly with the number of pixels being processed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 65. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 47. The High preset averages 38 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. This shows a 34 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p, indicating that the settings have a significant impact on the GPU's workload.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 58 FPS. The Medium preset averages 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 42. The High preset averages 34 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 28 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, but still substantial.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 49 FPS. The Medium preset averages 31 FPS, with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 35. The High preset averages 28 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 24 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 25 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded across all tests is 26 at 4K Medium, and the maximum is 47 at 1080p Medium.

A key observation is that the Low preset at 1080p (65 FPS) is the only configuration that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience. All other settings and resolutions fall below 60 FPS, with many falling below 30 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K (24 FPS) is the worst-performing configuration. The data indicates that for a stable experience, the user must sacrifice resolution and settings, but even then, the performance ceiling is limited by the GPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and its boost clock is 5.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: it achieves a 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and a max-thread score of 12412. In Cinebench R23, it scores 30745 in multi-core and 2116 in single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 45887, and its single-thread score is 4333.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. Given the GPU's low performance, the CPU is never the bottleneck. The data supports this: the FPS drops consistently with resolution and settings, which is a GPU-bound pattern. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions at the same settings, which is not the case. For example, at Low settings, the FPS goes from 65 at 1080p to 49 at 4K, a 16 FPS drop that is purely attributable to the GPU's inability to handle the higher pixel count.

The CPU's high scores, such as a Geekbench multi-core score of 19429 and a single-core score of 2529, suggest it has ample headroom for this game. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution or setting. The combo's low rank is not due to the CPU; it is due to the GPU. The i7-13700K is a capable processor that would pair well with a more powerful discrete GPU, but in this configuration, its potential is untapped. The CPU's 125 W TDP and 16 cores are more than sufficient for Overpower's requirements, which are likely not heavy on multi-threading given the GPU-bound nature of the performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Overpower?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 65, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 2742nd out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems in the database.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a high average benchmark score of 46881 and sits at the 89th percentile, while the GPU has a score of 1184 and sits at the 5th percentile. The FPS scales with resolution, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the difference in performance between 1080p and 4K at Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 65. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 49. This is a 16 FPS drop, indicating the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the game run at a stable 60 FPS at any settings?

A: No. Only the 1080p Low preset reaches 65 FPS. All other tested presets and resolutions fall below 60 FPS, with the 4K Ultra preset averaging only 24 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on the system's main memory for both capacity and bandwidth.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that achieves an average above 60 FPS is the 1920x1080 Low preset, which delivers 65 FPS. For users who prioritize a smooth frame rate, this is the only viable option. However, even at this setting, the experience may not be consistent, as the frame rate is still below the 60 FPS threshold for the minimum FPS, though the average is above it.

For a balance between visual quality and performance, the 1920x1080 Medium preset offers an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 34. This is a playable, though not ideal, frame rate for an action game. The 2560x1440 Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is close to 60, but it may suffer from occasional dips. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 49 FPS, which is still above 30, but it is not a smooth experience.

The data recommends against using the High or Ultra presets at any resolution. At 1080p High, the average is 38 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it is 31 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 24 FPS, which is below the standard for playable performance. The Medium preset at 4K averages 31 FPS, which is borderline. For the best experience per the measured rows, the 1920x1080 Low preset is the top choice, followed by 2560x1440 Low if a higher resolution is desired, accepting a 7 FPS average penalty. The Ultra presets should be avoided entirely, as they provide the lowest frame rates without a corresponding benefit in this GPU-limited scenario.