Overpower

Overpower, an Action title released in 2023, responds predictably but tellingly to the combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. The measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a system that is exceptionally strong at 1080p, remains highly playable at 1440p, and only begins to show strain at 4K with the heaviest settings. The benchmark results indicate a pairing where the GPU is the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial headroom keeps frame rates from collapsing at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is the clearest indicator of where the bottleneck lies within this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 235.9 at 1080p to 210.5 at 1440p, a modest 25.4-frame reduction, and then falls more sharply to 177.2 at 4K. This 58.7-frame gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is relatively small in percentage terms, suggesting the CPU is keeping pace while the GPU begins to feel the pixel-count pressure. The data shows a similar pattern at Medium settings, with averages of 145.7 at 1080p, 131.5 at 1440p, and 111.6 at 4K.

However, the scaling curve steepens dramatically when moving to High and Ultra presets. At High settings, the 1080p average of 137.1 drops to 120.7 at 1440p and then to 102.4 at 4K. At Ultra, the progression from 115.3 to 99 to 88.9 represents a more linear decline. The 4K to 1080p ratio at Ultra is 0.77, meaning 4K performance is roughly three-quarters of 1080p performance. This narrower margin compared to Low settings indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component much earlier in the resolution ladder when visual fidelity demands more from the rendering pipeline. The overall trend confirms that this system is not 4K-native for ultra-fidelity gaming, but it is more than capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1080p and solid 1440p experiences.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock runs at 2475 MHz, which supports a peak FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS. These specifications correlate directly with the measured FPS data, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth and raw shading power become critical. The 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576, places it in a competitive tier, yet the nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the NVIDIA RTX A6000 is 0.2% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and NVIDIA Tesla M40 trail by 1.4% and 1.6%, respectively.

The GPU’s influence is most evident in the Ultra preset results. At 4K Ultra, the average of 88.9 FPS is the lowest recorded figure, a clear indication that the 12 GB frame buffer and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 235.9 FPS average shows the GPU is far from saturated, allowing the CPU to drive frame generation. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores also play a role in the game’s rendering, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing or DLSS effects. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s suggest the card is well-equipped for the geometry and texture loads of Overpower, but the scaling data proves that at 4K, the GPU’s capabilities are the ceiling.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K, with 16 cores and 24 threads, provides a formidable foundation. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz, combined with a 30 MB shared L3 cache, ensure that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is pegged. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its strength: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, alongside a Geekbench multicore of 17731 and single-core of 2850. These figures place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the Intel Core i7-13700KF is only 0.1% behind, the AMD EPYC 4364P is 0.3% ahead, the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 trails by 0.5%.

In gameplay, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU. The 1080p Low result of 235.9 FPS demonstrates that the i7-13700K can generate frames far beyond typical display refresh rates, with the 3dmark single-thread score of 1136 and 2-thread score of 2262 indicating strong per-core performance. The 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory give system builders flexibility, but the data shows no memory-related bottleneck. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Ultra is 147 frames, a gap that is almost entirely attributable to GPU load. Notably, the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Passmark multithread score of 45887, ensure that complex game logic and background tasks do not interfere with frame delivery, even when the GPU is operating at its limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the averages are 235.9 for Low, 145.7 for Medium, 137.1 for High, and 115.3 for Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial at 90.2 FPS, but the subsequent steps are smaller, with a 8.6 FPS drop from Medium to High and a 21.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra. This suggests that the Low preset is CPU-limited, while the Ultra preset begins to engage the GPU more fully.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 210.5 for Low, 131.5 for Medium, 120.7 for High, and 99 for Ultra. The 1080p to 1440p penalty is most pronounced at Low settings, where 25.4 FPS is lost, while at Ultra, the loss is 16.3 FPS. This indicates that at 1440p, the system remains GPU-bound at all presets, but the headroom is still ample for high-refresh monitors at Medium and High settings.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 177.2 for Low, 111.6 for Medium, 102.4 for High, and 88.9 for Ultra. The 4K results show the narrowest spread between presets, with only a 88.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This compression is a hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant factors. The 4K Low result of 177.2 FPS is still exceptionally high, but the 4K Ultra result of 88.9 FPS is the only figure that dips below the 90 FPS threshold, indicating that ultra-fidelity 4K gaming is borderline for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 276 out of 1744 combos. This places it in the top 16% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The rank is determined by the aggregate performance across all measured FPS rows, and the data shows that the combo excels in the mid-range resolutions. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking combine to push the system above the median, but the 4K Ultra performance is a drag on the overall rank, as many combos with higher-end GPUs will surpass it in that specific metric.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the i7-13700KF with a 0.1% higher average score, would likely produce nearly identical results, while the AMD EPYC 4364P, which is 0.3% higher, might offer slightly better multi-core scaling in CPU-bound scenarios. On the GPU side, the RTX A6000 and RX 7650 GRE are within 0.3% of the 4070 SUPER’s average score, meaning the in-game results would be nearly indistinguishable. The rank of 276 is a holistic measure, and it confirms that this combo is a high-tier pairing for Overpower, particularly for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users, the High preset at 137.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (145.7 FPS) with only a 8.6 FPS penalty, while Ultra (115.3 FPS) provides a minor fidelity boost for a 21.8 FPS loss. The Low preset at 235.9 FPS is only advisable for competitive play where frame rate is paramount, but the data shows that High is the sweet spot for balancing visuals and speed.

At 1440p, the High preset at 120.7 FPS is again the best balance, as it comfortably exceeds 120 FPS for high-refresh displays. Medium at 131.5 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prioritize even higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often worth the 10.8 FPS trade-off. Ultra at 99 FPS is playable but sacrifices 21.7 FPS compared to High, making it a less attractive option unless the user has a 100 Hz monitor.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 111.6 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it delivers smooth gameplay without the steep drop to High (102.4 FPS) or Ultra (88.9 FPS). The Low preset at 177.2 FPS is excessive for most 4K displays, which typically top out at 120 Hz or 144 Hz. The Ultra preset at 88.9 FPS should be avoided for consistent 90+ FPS gameplay, but it is acceptable for users with VRR displays who can tolerate occasional dips. In summary, the data suggests that High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K, provide the best measured experience for this combo.