Overpower

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific profile in the action title Overpower, where the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system consistently bound by the graphics subsystem rather than the processor. The data shows a clear hierarchy: performance scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU’s substantial core and thread resources remain largely underutilized in this context. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, contextualizes the combo’s ranking, and offers practical settings guidance based strictly on the observed benchmark rows.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower demonstrates a pronounced and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 110 FPS at 1920x1080 to 98 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 12 FPS, and then further to 84 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 23.6% decrease in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at the lowest graphical load, the scaling is not linear and the GPU is already a significant factor.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At the High preset, average FPS drops from 64 at 1920x1080 to 57 at 2560x1440, and then to 49 at 3840x2160, a total decline of 23.4% from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 69 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, with the 4K average falling 24.6% below the 1080p figure. The Ultra preset exhibits the steepest relative drop, moving from 53 FPS at 1080p to 47 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 40 FPS at 4K, a 24.5% decrease overall.

These results indicate that the limiting component in this combo is the GPU. The consistent percentage declines across all settings, regardless of the starting FPS, point to a graphics-bound scenario where the Intel Arc B570’s rendering throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU’s performance headroom is not the constraining factor, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the system only reaches 110 FPS, a figure that is likely below what the 16-core processor could theoretically feed. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling: the average FPS drops are nearly identical in magnitude (roughly 8-10 FPS) across all settings, reinforcing that the GPU is saturated and the resolution increase directly translates to lower frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset is 57 FPS. This is the middle ground between the Low preset’s 98 FPS and the Ultra preset’s 47 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution in this game?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 84 FPS on the Low preset. The other presets fall below 60 FPS: Medium averages 52 FPS, High averages 49 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 53 FPS, which is 16 FPS lower than the Medium preset’s 69 FPS. The Ultra preset also has a lower minimum FPS in the recorded data, though only the Medium preset has a reported min/max range (59 to 79 FPS).

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 3840x2160, with 84 FPS. This is significantly higher than the next fastest preset, Medium, which averages 52 FPS.

Q: Is the frame rate at 1920x1080 significantly higher than at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but the difference is modest. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 110 FPS is 12 FPS higher than the 1440p average of 98 FPS. For the High preset, the difference is 7 FPS (64 vs 57 FPS).

Q: Does the combo’s ranking in the database suggest it is a top-tier performer for this game?

A: No. The combo ranks 2373 out of 2980 tested combinations for Overpower, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance in this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability, scoring 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12412 in 3DMark max threads. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2116 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2529.

However, in Overpower, the data suggests that the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS does not show signs of CPU limitation, such as inconsistent frame times or a plateau at lower resolutions. Instead, the frame rates scale smoothly with resolution changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. The CPU’s 24 threads are likely underutilized, as the game’s action genre typically does not scale perfectly across all cores, and the 125W TDP design indicates a high-power part that is more than capable of feeding the Arc B570.

The processor’s percentile rank of 89 vs all CPUs confirms it is a high-end part, but its performance headroom is not the differentiator here. The combo’s rank of 2373 out of 2980 is primarily driven by the GPU’s limitations, not the CPU’s. The i7-13700K’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides high single-thread performance, which is beneficial for games, but the data indicates that even this strong CPU cannot overcome the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions. The fact that the system only reaches 110 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the GPU is already at its limit, and the CPU is waiting for the GPU to complete frames rather than the reverse.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc B570 combo ranks 2373 out of 2980 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the 79.6th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 20% of configurations perform worse. However, given the CPU’s high synthetic scores and its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, the combo’s lower overall rank is a clear indication that the graphics card is the limiting factor.

The GPU itself, the Intel Arc B570, has a percentile rank of 65 vs all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (with a delta of 0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (with a delta of -0.1%), showing that the B570’s raw compute performance is comparable to those parts. Yet, in Overpower, the measured FPS indicates that this level of GPU performance is insufficient to push the combo into a higher rank. The discrepancy between the CPU’s high potential and the combo’s low rank highlights the importance of GPU selection for this title.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the lower third, which suggests that a less powerful CPU paired with a stronger GPU would likely achieve a better rank for Overpower. The data implies that the game is heavily GPU-dependent, and the i7-13700K’s capabilities are largely wasted in this configuration, as the Arc B570 cannot translate the CPU’s headroom into higher frame rates. The combo’s rank is a direct reflection of the GPU’s performance ceiling in this specific workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 110, but the Medium preset offers a balanced experience with 69 FPS and a reported range of 59 to 79 FPS. For users seeking a smooth 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset at 1080p is the best choice, as it provides a comfortable margin above the minimum threshold while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Low.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 62 FPS, with a min/max range of 52 to 71 FPS. This is the only 1440p preset that exceeds 60 FPS on average. The High preset drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47 FPS. For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset is recommended as it is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, though the High preset may be acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over a guaranteed 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, achieving 60 FPS is not possible with any preset. The Low preset averages 84 FPS, which is the only 4K option above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, which is playable but below the 60 FPS target. For 4K, the Low preset is the clear recommendation if frame rate is the priority, while Medium offers a compromise with higher settings at the cost of some smoothness. The Ultra preset at 4K, averaging 40 FPS, should be avoided unless visual fidelity is paramount and lower frame rates are acceptable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Overpower is as follows:

• 1920x1080, Low: Average 110 FPS.
• 1920x1080, Medium: Average 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS.
• 1920x1080, High: Average 64 FPS.
• 1920x1080, Ultra: Average 53 FPS.

• 2560x1440, Low: Average 98 FPS.
• 2560x1440, Medium: Average 62 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 71 FPS.
• 2560x1440, High: Average 57 FPS.
• 2560x1440, Ultra: Average 47 FPS.

• 3840x2160, Low: Average 84 FPS.
• 3840x2160, Medium: Average 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS.
• 3840x2160, High: Average 49 FPS.
• 3840x2160, Ultra: Average 40 FPS.

The data shows a clear pattern: the Low preset consistently provides the highest frame rates across all resolutions, while the Ultra preset provides the lowest. The Medium preset is the only one with reported minimum and maximum FPS values, indicating that the other presets may have more variable frame pacing or were measured without capturing the full range. The difference between Medium and High is relatively small at each resolution (5 FPS at 1080p, 5 FPS at 1440p, and 3 FPS at 4K), suggesting that the visual upgrade from Medium to High comes at a modest performance cost. The jump from High to Ultra is more significant, with a 11 FPS drop at 1080p, 10 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5nm process by TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory subsystem includes 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. The card’s FP32 performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is dominant. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (40 FPS) versus 1080p Low (110 FPS) shows a 63.6% reduction in performance, which is directly attributable to the GPU’s rendering load. The card’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s settings, but the raw compute power is the limiting factor. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, but this is not enough to push the combo to a higher rank.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750, with the B570 performing within 0.1% of both in average benchmark score. However, in Overpower, the B570’s performance is characterized by the measured FPS, which shows that it is a mid-range part that struggles at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s 150W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it is a power-efficient card, but its performance ceiling in this game is clearly defined by the data. The fact that the Low preset at 4K (84 FPS) is nearly double the Ultra preset at 4K (40 FPS) underscores how sensitive the GPU is to settings changes, and it confirms that the Arc B570 is the primary determinant of the combo’s overall performance in this title.