Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for this Overpower configuration show a predictable but informative scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 267.2 FPS, which drops to 241.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 203.1 FPS at 4K. That is a relatively modest 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, suggesting that even at the highest pixel counts, the system retains a substantial performance headroom.

The picture changes when moving to higher graphical presets. At Ultra settings, the 1080p result is 129.1 FPS, the 1440p result is 114.7 FPS, and the 4K result is 99 FPS. Here the scaling from 1080p to 4K is a 23.3% drop, nearly identical in percentage terms to the Low setting drop. However, the absolute numbers are far lower, indicating that the graphical workload at Ultra is the primary limiter rather than resolution alone.

The High preset tells a similar story: 155.4 FPS at 1080p, 138.2 FPS at 1440p, and 118.7 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 17.2 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 19.5 FPS. This near-linear degradation across resolutions at High settings suggests the GPU is handling the load consistently, with no sudden bottleneck appearing at any specific resolution.

What is most revealing is the Low preset behavior. At 4K Low, the system still delivers 203.1 FPS, which is higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 129.1 FPS. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond what the Ultra preset demands, even at 4K. The limiting component at Ultra settings is clearly the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that dropping from Ultra to Low at 4K yields a 104.1 FPS improvement — a doubling of frame rate that cannot be explained by CPU limitations.

The data shows that resolution scaling is smooth and predictable across all four presets. The system does not exhibit any anomalous drops or stutters at higher resolutions; rather, each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces performance by roughly 10-20 FPS depending on the preset. This consistency indicates a well-balanced platform where the GPU's rendering capabilities scale linearly with pixel count, and the CPU never becomes a hard cap even at 1080p Low where 267.2 FPS is achieved.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides the computational backbone for this configuration, and its specifications directly inform the frame rates observed. With 16 cores and 24 threads, the processor offers substantial parallel throughput, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and Geekbench multicore score of 17731. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly relevant for gaming workloads that rely on single-threaded performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4333.

In Overpower, an Action title, the CPU's role is to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The measured data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 267.2 FPS, which would require the CPU to process frames at a rate of roughly one every 3.7 milliseconds. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2262 and 4-thread score of 4469 indicate that the processor excels in lightly threaded scenarios, which is typical for game logic and physics calculations.

The 13700K's position among its peers is strong. Its average benchmark score of 47282 places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334, a delta of only -0.1%. This effectively identical performance means the 13700K is indistinguishable from its KF counterpart in practical terms. The AMD EPYC 4364P trails by 0.3% with a score of 47131, while the Intel Core i9-12900F is 0.4% behind at 47081.

For Overpower specifically, the CPU's contribution is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not saturated. The difference between 1080p Low at 267.2 FPS and 4K Low at 203.1 FPS is 64.1 FPS, a gap that narrows at higher presets. At Ultra, the 1080p-to-4K gap is only 30.1 FPS (129.1 to 99), demonstrating that as the GPU becomes the limiting factor, the CPU's headroom becomes less relevant. The 13700K's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain consistent frame delivery, particularly in scenes with complex game logic.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across four presets and three resolutions provides clear guidance for optimizing the Overpower experience. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 99 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Dropping to High at 4K raises the average to 118.7 FPS, a 19.7 FPS improvement that represents a 19.9% gain over Ultra. This is the recommended setting for 4K displays, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate while still offering high visual fidelity.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 138.2 FPS offers an excellent balance. The Ultra preset at 114.7 FPS is also viable, but the 23.5 FPS gap between the two suggests that High provides a more consistent experience without sacrificing significant visual quality. The Medium preset at 151 FPS is another option for those prioritizing frame rate, but the jump from Medium to High is only 12.8 FPS, making High the more sensible choice.

At 1080p, the situation is different. The Ultra preset achieves 129.1 FPS, which is perfectly playable, but the High preset at 155.4 FPS offers a 26.3 FPS improvement. Given that 1080p displays may not fully showcase the visual differences between High and Ultra, the High preset is recommended for most users. The Medium preset at 170.4 FPS and Low at 267.2 FPS are available for competitive play, but they are unnecessary for the majority of gamers.

The most striking recommendation comes from the Low preset data. At 4K Low, the system produces 203.1 FPS, which is higher than the 1080p Ultra result of 129.1 FPS. This suggests that if a user values raw frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at any resolution will deliver exceptional performance. However, for the best overall experience, the data indicates that High settings at 1440p (138.2 FPS) or 4K (118.7 FPS) provide the optimal trade-off between image quality and smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration of the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a combo rank of 94 out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the top 5.4% of all tested combos, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank indicates that 94 other combinations outperform this setup, but given the total pool of 1744, this is an elite-tier result.

The GPU's contribution to this ranking is significant. The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a delta of 0.2%, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is essentially tied with that card. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M trails by 0.4% at 53414, while the Radeon RX 7700S is 2.1% behind at 52505. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti rounds out the nearest rivals at 52086, a 2.9% gap.

The CPU's rank of 94 out of 1744 is impressive, but the combination's overall performance in Overpower is what matters. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (99 FPS) and 4K High (118.7 FPS) demonstrate that this combo can handle the game at maximum resolution with high settings. The fact that it achieves 267.2 FPS at 1080p Low shows that there is substantial headroom for future games or more demanding titles.

Compared to the broader field, this combo's rank of 94 suggests that there are 93 other configurations that perform better in Overpower. These likely include combinations with higher-end GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer generations, but the data does not specify which combos rank above. What is clear is that this setup outperforms the vast majority of the 1744 tested combinations, making it a formidable choice for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of Overpower's visual performance, and its specifications explain the measured frame rates. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is essential for high-resolution textures and effects. The boost clock of 2550 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, delivers a FP32 throughput of 52.22 TFLOPS, enabling the high frame rates observed at 4K.

The GPU's role in Overpower is clearly demonstrated by the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 4K, the Low preset achieves 203.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 99 FPS. This 104.1 FPS difference is entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload, as the CPU remains constant across all presets. The pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU has substantial fill-rate capabilities, which are taxed at Ultra settings.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores suggest that ray tracing and DLSS features would perform well, though the measured data does not include these settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 34245 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 place it at the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, has an average score of 53489, representing a 0.2% delta — a statistical tie.

The memory configuration is particularly relevant for Overpower at 4K. The 16 GB VRAM capacity and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not cause stuttering or frame drops. The GPU's 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs provide ample back-end throughput for the pixel-heavy workloads typical of Action games. The fact that the system maintains 99 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the CPU is capable of 267.2 FPS at 1080p Low, confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at higher settings, but it is a capable limiter that delivers excellent performance.