Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, delivers a balanced performance profile in Overpower, with results that place the combo in the 61st percentile of all tested combinations. Benchmark data from Cinebench R23 shows a multi-core score of 12804.5 points, placing the CPU within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and just 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. This near-identical standing to desktop-class rivals indicates that the 125H’s 14 cores and 18 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, are fully capable of feeding the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs further reinforces that it is not a bottleneck in this system.

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

The Core Ultra 5 125H is a Meteor Lake mobile processor built on Intel's 7 nm process, featuring 14 cores and 18 threads. Its configuration includes a mix of performance and efficient cores, as indicated by the 112 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core, alongside an 18 MB shared L3 cache. With a 28 W TDP, this chip is designed for mobile power efficiency, yet its boost clock of 4.50 GHz ensures it can respond to demanding workloads. In Overpower, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to push frame rates well beyond 60 FPS at lower settings, as evidenced by the 137 FPS average at 1080p Low. The data suggests that even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 50, the CPU maintains a steady frame delivery, as no minimum FPS below 50 was recorded in the measured rows.

The single-threaded performance, scoring 1647.5 in Cinebench R23, is critical for game logic and physics. This score places the 125H in a competitive position, though the deltaPct values from its nearest rivals indicate it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel Core i5-12600K in overall average benchmark score. The multi-threaded score of 12804.5 further demonstrates the CPU’s ability to handle background tasks while gaming, which is relevant for Overpower’s action-oriented gameplay where NPC counts and environmental interactions can tax multiple threads. The PassMark multithread score of 21100 corroborates this, showing robust parallel processing capability.

However, the data does not show the CPU being the primary limiter at any resolution. When moving from 1080p High (79 FPS) to 4K High (60 FPS), the frame rate drops by 24%, which is a moderate scaling pattern. This indicates that while the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions, the CPU maintains enough headroom to prevent a more dramatic collapse. The 125H’s memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s on a dual-channel DDR5 bus, combined with its PCIe Gen 5 interface, ensures that data transfer to the GPU is not a bottleneck. In summary, the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the measured FPS deltas across settings reveal that the RTX 4060 Mobile is the component that ultimately governs playable frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 137 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 79 at High settings, 85 at Medium, and 66 at Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800’s score of 27535. This places the two chips in a statistical tie for overall performance.

Q: At which resolution does the combo fail to hit 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 59 FPS, marginally under 60.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 2267 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the 61st percentile (calculated as 1 - 2267/3713). This indicates it outperforms the majority of systems tested.

Q: Does the GPU have more influence on FPS than the CPU?

A: The data shows that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p increases FPS from 66 to 137, a 108% improvement. This large swing, driven by GPU workload reductions, demonstrates that the RTX 4060 Mobile is the primary performance driver, not the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the combo?

A: The only rows with minimum FPS data are at Medium settings: 55 FPS at 4K, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 1080p. These figures represent the lowest 1% lows measured.

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

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear trend of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 79 at 1080p to 71 at 1440p, a 10% drop, and then to 60 at 4K, a further 15% drop. This gradual decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance remains constant regardless of resolution. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but begins to show strain at 4K, particularly at higher settings.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is more pronounced, with FPS moving from 137 to 122 at 1440p (an 11% drop) and then to 104 at 4K (a 15% drop). This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, where the GPU’s shading units are less taxed, the memory bandwidth becomes a constraint. At Ultra settings, the drop from 66 FPS at 1080p to 59 FPS at 1440p (11% drop) and then to 50 FPS at 4K (15% drop) follows a similar curve. The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems are scaling predictably with pixel count.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic. Instead, the FPS continues to rise as resolution decreases, reaching 137 FPS at 1080p Low, which is well above the CPU’s likely frame delivery limit. The CPU’s 79th percentile ranking and its near-identical score to desktop rivals confirm it is not holding back the system. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users will need to accept either lower settings or a reduced frame rate, as the RTX 4060 Mobile is the gating factor.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 137 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 85 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS, providing a smooth experience for fast-paced action. High settings reduce the average to 79 FPS, while Ultra settings bring it down to 66 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 71 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution when visual fidelity is sacrificed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops across all settings. Low settings still achieve a highly playable 122 FPS, while Medium settings average 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. High settings produce 71 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target. The pattern here shows that 1440p Ultra is marginal for smooth gameplay, but Medium and High settings offer a good balance. The minimum FPS data at Medium (65 FPS) suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains consistent.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily strained. Low settings manage an average of 104 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium settings drop to 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS. High settings yield 60 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS. The minimum FPS of 55 at Medium indicates that there are moments where the system dips below 60 FPS, which could be noticeable in fast-paced combat. For 4K gaming, Low settings are the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, while Medium and High are borderline.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile ranks 2267th out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the top 61% of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms 1446 other combos. The ranking is a composite measure of the CPU and GPU’s combined ability to run the game, and given the GPU’s 67th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU’s 79th percentile, the result is consistent with expectations. The RTX 4060 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 22729 is within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, and it is 1.3% faster than the RTX 5060 Mobile, indicating that this is a capable mid-range mobile GPU.

The combo’s rank suggests that while it is not a top-tier system, it is far from a weak one. The 61st percentile placement implies that the majority of systems tested are slower, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing playable frame rates at most settings and resolutions. The rank also reflects the balance between the two components; neither is significantly more powerful than the other, which prevents one from being a clear bottleneck. Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RTX 4060 Mobile sits in a competitive position, being 0.8% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B580. This mid-pack positioning is reflected in the combo’s overall rank.

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

For 1080p gaming, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. The average FPS of 85 at Medium, with a minimum of 73 FPS, ensures that the game remains smooth even during intense action sequences. High settings at 79 FPS are also viable, but the minimum FPS data is not available, making Medium the safer choice for consistent performance. Ultra settings at 66 FPS are playable, but the lack of minimum FPS data introduces uncertainty; Medium is recommended for a guaranteed smooth experience.

At 1440p, Medium settings again offer the best measured experience, with an average of 76 FPS and a minimum of 65 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, unlike High (71 FPS) or Ultra (59 FPS), where frame rates can dip below playable levels. Low settings at 122 FPS are an option for competitive play, but Medium offers a significant visual upgrade while maintaining a high frame rate. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, High is acceptable, but the data shows that Ultra is not recommended due to the sub-60 FPS average.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. Low settings at 104 FPS are the only preset that provides a clear advantage, while Medium (65 FPS) and High (60 FPS) are borderline. Ultra at 50 FPS is not recommended for action games. The Medium setting’s minimum FPS of 55 indicates that there will be noticeable stutters in demanding scenes. Therefore, Low is the recommended preset for 4K, as it offers both a high average FPS and the best chance of maintaining it consistently. Overall, Medium at 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering a robust experience without sacrificing too much visual detail.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is built on the AD107 chip using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in its performance at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1545 MHz and boost clock of 1890 MHz, combined with 3072 shading units, deliver 11.61 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This level of compute power is sufficient for Overpower at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show that the memory bus width and bandwidth become limiting factors.

The GPU’s 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper-mid range, and its average benchmark score of 22729 is nearly identical to the desktop RTX 2080. In Overpower, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling between Low and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (137 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS) is 71 FPS, which is a direct result of the GPU’s shading units and ROPs (48) being pushed harder. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in this game, as the FPS does not show a dramatic drop when enabling higher settings that might use ray tracing.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the game’s texture and geometry demands may approach this limit, contributing to the lower FPS at Ultra settings. The memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) provides the 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is a bottleneck at 4K, as evidenced by the 15% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across multiple settings. The GPU’s TDP of 115 W is typical for a mobile part, and its performance in this game demonstrates that it is a well-balanced partner for the Core Ultra 5 125H, though users should temper expectations for 4K Ultra.