Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER becoming the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 215 FPS average, but this drops to 136 FPS at 1440p and further to 71 FPS at 4K. That represents a 37% performance loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% loss from 1080p to 4K — a steep decline that points directly at the graphics card struggling to fill the additional pixels.

The Medium preset tells a similar story with more granularity. At 1080p Medium, the average sits at 169 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 194 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Medium yields 106 FPS average (90 minimum, 122 maximum), while 4K Medium falls to 56 FPS average (47 minimum, 64 maximum). The consistent 37-38% reduction between 1080p and 1440p across Low and Medium settings indicates the scaling is predictable and entirely resolution-driven rather than scene-complexity driven.

High settings amplify the resolution penalty further. The 1080p High result of 106 FPS drops to 67 FPS at 1440p — a 37% reduction — and then to 35 FPS at 4K, a 67% drop from 1080p. This pattern strongly suggests the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the 35 FPS average on High is barely playable.

Ultra settings are the most punishing. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 67 FPS, but this collapses to 42 FPS at 1440p and a mere 22 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution is also telling: at 1080p, Low delivers 215 FPS while Ultra delivers 67 FPS — a 69% reduction from the lowest preset to the highest. This large delta indicates that Ultra settings impose heavy shading and post-processing loads that the Turing architecture's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput cannot sustain alongside the resolution demands.

The limiting component is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-13700K has ample headroom, evidenced by its ability to push 215 FPS at 1080p Low without bottlenecking. As resolution increases, the GPU's fill-rate and memory bandwidth constraints dominate, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data shows that 4K Ultra at 22 FPS is a slideshow, while 4K Low at 71 FPS remains playable — but the sweet spot for this combo is clearly in the 1080p to 1440p range where the GPU can maintain respectable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3,713 tested combinations for Overpower, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2,001st. That places it in the 54th percentile of all combos tested — squarely in the middle of the pack. This middling rank reflects the imbalance between a high-end CPU and a mid-range GPU; the processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can feed it in this action title.

The CPU itself is a top-tier performer. Its average benchmark score of 46,881 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46,971, 0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47,022, 0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46,654, 0.5% behind), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46,653, 0.5% behind). The i7-13700K essentially trades blows with these competitors, sitting within a 0.5% band of all four nearest rivals — a statistical tie.

The GPU, by contrast, is a more modest performer. Its average benchmark score of 18,093 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159, 0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189, 0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18,373, 1.5% ahead), and the Intel Arc A770M (18,383, 1.6% ahead). The RTX 2060 SUPER is competitive with these cards but trails the AMD and Intel options by a noticeable 1.5-1.6% margin.

The combination rank of 2,001 out of 3,713 reflects this asymmetry. When paired with a faster GPU, the i7-13700K could likely push into the top quartile of combos, as its CPU-bound performance is exceptional. Conversely, the RTX 2060 SUPER holds the combo back in GPU-heavy scenarios, and the 4K results confirm this. The benchmark data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming where the GPU can keep pace with the CPU's capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using TSMC's 12 nm process, with a die size of 445 mm² and 10,800 million transistors. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and it features 2,176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units.

In Overpower's measured results, the GPU's memory configuration plays a critical role. At 4K Ultra, the 22 FPS average demonstrates that the 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game's highest settings at maximum resolution. The 4K Medium result of 56 FPS (47 minimum, 64 maximum) shows that reducing settings relieves some pressure, but the card still cannot deliver a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K.

The GPU's compute capabilities — 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 and 14.36 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) — are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect this. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,011 and PassMark G3D score of 16,462 position the card firmly in the mid-range tier. Its 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores provide some future-proofing, but Overpower's measured frames suggest the game relies more heavily on traditional rasterization than ray tracing.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 62 versus the CPU's 89 highlights the disparity. The RTX 2060 SUPER is an end-of-life product released in July 2019 with a launch MSRP of 399 USD, and its performance in this 2023 game shows its age. The 12 nm process node and 175 W TDP mean it runs hot and draws significant power relative to its performance, though the data does not include power measurements for this specific game.

The texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, which the measured results confirm — 106 FPS at 1080p High and 67 FPS at 1440p High are playable numbers. However, the 4K results of 35 FPS at High and 22 FPS at Ultra make it clear that this GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in demanding action titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with all settings except Ultra delivering above 100 FPS average. At 1440p, High and Medium settings remain playable (67 FPS and 106 FPS respectively), but 4K only reaches playable levels on Low (71 FPS) and Medium (56 FPS).

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18,093 is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159), 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189), 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18,373), and 1.6% behind the Intel Arc A770M (18,383).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile. The 215 FPS at 1080p Low shows the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU's limitations become apparent at 4K where even Medium settings drop to 56 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Overpower?

A: This combo ranks 2,001 out of 3,713 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile. This middling rank reflects the mismatch between the high-end CPU and mid-range GPU.

Q: How does the i7-13700K compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46,881 is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46,971) and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (47,022), while being 0.5% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (46,654) and Intel Xeon w3-2535 (46,653).

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided entirely, as the 22 FPS average makes the game unplayable. High settings at 4K (35 FPS) are also marginal, and only Low (71 FPS) and Medium (56 FPS) provide acceptable frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz boosts up to 5.40 GHz, and it features a 30 MB shared L3 cache with 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and its 125 W TDP reflects its desktop-class power envelope.

The CPU's benchmark results are exceptional across the board. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30,745 and single-core score of 2,116 demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 19,429 and single-core score of 2,529 further confirm its capabilities. The PassMark multithread score of 45,887 and single-thread score of 4,333 show the processor excels at both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

In Overpower specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,717 and max-thread score of 12,412 indicate strong multi-core performance for handling the game's background simulation tasks. The 2-thread score of 2,262 and single-thread score of 1,136 show that even at low thread counts, the CPU delivers solid performance for the game's main thread.

The measured results confirm the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 215 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the GPU's maximum output. The fact that 1080p Ultra yields 67 FPS while 4K Ultra yields 22 FPS — a 67% reduction — indicates the GPU is saturated before the CPU becomes a constraint. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 62nd percentile confirms this analysis.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, and Intel Xeon w3-2535 — all sit within 0.5% of the i7-13700K's average score. This tight grouping suggests that swapping to any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical results in Overpower, since the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 16 cores provide ample headroom for future GPU upgrades without requiring a platform change.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Overpower experience with this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 169 FPS average with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 194 FPS — an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 106 FPS is also smooth, but Ultra at 67 FPS drops below the 100 FPS threshold that many players prefer for action games.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 106 FPS average (90 minimum, 122 maximum) provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while the High preset at 67 FPS is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 136 FPS is unnecessary unless competitive play demands maximum frame rates, and Ultra at 42 FPS falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset at 71 FPS is the only setting that provides a smooth experience, while Medium at 56 FPS is borderline playable with occasional dips to 47 FPS. High at 35 FPS and Ultra at 22 FPS are not recommended for any serious gaming session. Players with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider a GPU upgrade, as the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher presets at this resolution.

The best overall experience is 1080p Medium or High, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate takes priority. The Medium preset's 169 FPS average is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, while High's 106 FPS still provides a fluid experience with enhanced visuals. For 1440p users, Medium is the clear winner, offering 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS that rarely dips below playability.

The data indicates that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 67 FPS Ultra result is 60% lower than Medium's 169 FPS, yet the visual improvement is marginal in most action games. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra becomes outright unplayable. The measured rows strongly suggest that Medium is the optimal preset for this combo, balancing the GPU's capabilities with acceptable visual quality.