Overpower

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S part running at a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. Its hybrid design combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not distinguish between them—it simply lists 16 cores and 24 threads, implying 8 performance cores with hyper-threading and 8 efficiency cores without. The 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantial on-die storage for game assets and instructions.

The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,881. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46,971—a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i7-13700K is essentially neck-and-neck with that chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47,022 (-0.3% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46,654 (+0.5% delta for the i7). These are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 13700K sits in a tightly contested performance band.

In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the chip scores 16,292 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 30,745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-thread performance is strong too, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,116 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,529. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1,136 (single-thread) to 12,412 (max threads), with 4,469 at 4 threads and 8,193 at 8 threads—a clear demonstration of how the core count scales with thread demand.

For Overpower, an Action game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, physics calculations, and game logic. Given that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the likely bottleneck at most settings (as explored later), the 13700K's 89th-percentile standing suggests it is not holding back the system. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45,887 and integer math score of 154,446 indicate robust computational throughput for handling AI, pathfinding, and simulation tasks that Action titles often rely on.

However, the data does not show any game-specific CPU bottleneck indicators. The measured FPS values at 1080p Low (91 FPS average) versus 4K Low (69 FPS average) hint that the CPU can push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors as resolution climbs. The CPU's role here is to keep up with the GPU's output, and with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,717, it has ample headroom for the threaded workloads Overpower presents.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is an Ampere-generation part with a 1,545 MHz base clock and 1,740 MHz boost clock. Its memory runs at 1,500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, yielding 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 4 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is the most striking specification here—it is small by modern standards, and the data suggests this is the primary constraint in Overpower.

The GPU has 2,048 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 55.68 GPixel/s and texture rate is 111.4 GTexel/s, delivering 7.127 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 90 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU indicate a modest power envelope, but this does not translate to high-end gaming performance—the GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it is exactly average.

The 4 GB VRAM is the critical factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 33, and at 1080p Ultra it is 44. Even at 1080p High, the average is only 53 FPS. The pattern across all resolutions and settings shows that the GPU struggles as texture quality and resolution demand more memory bandwidth and capacity. The 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is a bottleneck for high-resolution textures, and 4 GB is insufficient for Ultra presets at any resolution above 1080p.

The RTX 3050's launch MSRP is $199, and it is now end-of-life per the FACT PACK. Its predecessor is the GeForce 20 series and its successor is the GeForce 40 series, but no specific performance comparisons are provided for those. The GPU's 50th-percentile ranking means half of all tested GPUs perform better, which contextualizes the measured FPS—these are average results for an average card.

Interestingly, the GPU has no benchmarks listed and no nearest rivals in the FACT PACK, so all analysis must rely solely on the measured FPS data. That data shows a clear ceiling: the card cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1080p High (53 FPS average), and it falls below 45 FPS at 4K High (40 FPS average). The 4 GB VRAM likely causes texture thrashing at higher settings, as evidenced by the larger-than-expected drops when moving from Medium to High at the same resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent trend: as resolution increases, frame rates drop, but the magnitude of the drop varies by settings preset. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 91 at 1080p to 81 at 1440p to 69 at 4K—a total drop of 22 FPS (approximately 24%) from 1080p to 4K. At Medium settings, the averages are 57, 51, and 43 FPS respectively—a drop of 14 FPS (about 25%). At High settings, the averages are 53, 47, and 40 FPS—a drop of 13 FPS (about 25%). At Ultra settings, the averages are 44, 39, and 33 FPS—a drop of 11 FPS (about 25%).

The consistency of the percentage drop across all settings is telling. A ~25% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K is relatively modest when compared to what would be expected if the GPU were purely resolution-bound. In a purely GPU-limited scenario, 4K has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, so FPS would typically drop by more than 50%. The fact that the drop is only 25% suggests that the CPU is also contributing to the bottleneck, particularly at lower settings where the GPU has more headroom.

However, the absolute FPS numbers tell a different story. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 91 FPS, which is respectable. But at 1080p High, it drops to 53 FPS—a 42% reduction from Low to High at the same resolution. This is a large settings penalty that points to the GPU's limited shader throughput and VRAM capacity. The CPU is likely capable of higher FPS at Low settings, but the GPU cannot scale beyond 91 FPS at 1080p Low.

The data implies a balanced bottleneck scenario. At low resolutions and low settings, the CPU has enough headroom that the GPU becomes the primary limiter (91 FPS at 1080p Low is not a CPU-bound number). At higher resolutions and settings, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 7.127 TFLOPS throughput become the hard ceiling. The 25% scaling drop across all settings suggests that neither component is exclusively responsible—both contribute to the overall performance envelope.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB ranks 3,268 out of 3,713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the bottom 12% of all combinations tested, which is striking given the CPU's 89th-percentile standing. The data suggests that the GPU is dragging the combo down significantly.

To contextualize: the CPU ranks in the top 11% of all CPUs, but the GPU ranks exactly at the 50th percentile. When paired together, the combo ranks in the bottom 12%—meaning the GPU is the dominant factor in this system's game performance. This is a classic case of a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, and the combo ranking reflects the GPU's limitations.

The rank of 3,268 out of 3,713 means that 445 combos perform worse, and 3,267 perform better. This is a poor showing for a system with a 16-core, 24-thread processor. The i7-13700K is overkill for the RTX 3050 4 GB in this game—the CPU's capabilities are largely untapped because the GPU cannot deliver the frame rates that the CPU could potentially support.

The data implies that if the GPU were upgraded, the combo rank would improve substantially. The CPU's nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 9 5900, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX, Intel Xeon w3-2535) all have nearly identical CPU scores, so the combo ranking would likely shift based on GPU choice alone. This pairing is inherently imbalanced for Overpower, and the measured FPS confirms it.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 91, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: No. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 53, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 57 at 1080p to 43 at 4K, a decrease of 14 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The combo ranks 3,268 out of 3,713 (bottom 12%), while the CPU ranks in the 89th percentile and the GPU ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 33, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve a 60+ FPS average?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low settings (91 FPS average) and 2560x1440 with Low settings (81 FPS average). All other tested configurations fall below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 69 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average (min 37, max 50)
• High: 40 FPS average
• Ultra: 33 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 81 FPS average
• Medium: 51 FPS average (min 43, max 59)
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 39 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 91 FPS average
• Medium: 57 FPS average (min 49, max 66)
• High: 53 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low is always the fastest, followed by Medium, then High, then Ultra. At each resolution, the drop from Low to Ultra is substantial—at 1080p it is 91 to 44 FPS (a 48% reduction), at 1440p it is 81 to 39 FPS (a 52% reduction), and at 4K it is 69 to 33 FPS (a 52% reduction). The consistency of this ~50% penalty for Ultra over Low suggests that the GPU's shading units and VRAM are equally taxed at every resolution.

The min and max FPS data is only available for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the range is 49 to 66 FPS, indicating reasonable frame pacing with a 17 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 43 to 59 FPS (16 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium, the range is 37 to 50 FPS (13 FPS spread). The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently saturated, reducing frame time variance.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The data offers a straightforward recommendation: Low settings at 1080p provide the only combination that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, with a 91 FPS average. For players prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity, this is the clear choice. At 1440p Low, the 81 FPS average is also above 60, making it viable for those with 1440p displays who can tolerate reduced graphics quality.

If visual quality is more important than frame rate, Medium settings at 1080p (57 FPS average) is the best compromise—it is close to 60 FPS and provides a meaningful improvement over Low without the steep penalties of High (53 FPS) or Ultra (44 FPS). The min FPS of 49 at 1080p Medium indicates that the system occasionally dips below 50 FPS, but the 57 FPS average is playable.

High and Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p High, the 53 FPS average is below 60, and at 4K High, the 40 FPS average drops below playable thresholds for many users. Ultra settings at any resolution produce averages between 33 and 44 FPS, which is marginal at best. The 4 GB VRAM is insufficient for Ultra presets, and the data suggests that the GPU cannot handle the texture memory demands.

For 1440p users, Low (81 FPS) is the only setting above 60 FPS. Medium (51 FPS) is borderline, while High (47 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are not recommended. For 4K users, no setting achieves 60 FPS; Low (69 FPS) is the only option above 60, and even that is close to the threshold. Medium (43 FPS), High (40 FPS), and Ultra (33 FPS) are all below playable levels for most users.

The data implies that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming with Low or Medium settings. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 7.127 TFLOPS throughput cannot sustain high-quality presets. Players who want higher settings should consider a GPU upgrade, as the CPU's 89th-percentile ranking indicates it can handle more demanding graphics hardware.