Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the AMD Radeon 890M presents a specific performance profile in Overpower, one that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings. The measured data shows a system that is capable of smooth gameplay at lower graphical loads but becomes increasingly constrained as resolution and quality demands rise. This analysis breaks down the numbers to show exactly where this combo excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is the most telling indicator of where the bottleneck lies in this system. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 sees the average frame rate fall from 64 FPS to 48 FPS, a drop of 16 frames or 25%. This is a relatively modest decline, suggesting that at Low settings, the workload is scaling somewhat predictably with pixel count. However, the picture changes dramatically when looking at the higher presets. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 37 at 1080p to 33 at 1440p, and finally to 28 at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K is a loss of 5 FPS, which is a 15% reduction. At Ultra settings, the decline is even more pronounced: from 31 FPS at 1080p to 27 FPS at 1440p and down to 23 FPS at 4K.

The pattern across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The Radeon 890M, with its 1024 shading units and 32 ROPs, has a finite pixel throughput. The data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only manages 48 FPS, demonstrating that the sheer number of pixels is overwhelming the GPU's capabilities. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings (64 vs. 48 FPS) is significant, but the gap at Ultra settings (31 vs. 23 FPS) is even more severe in relative terms, representing a 26% performance loss. This nonlinear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that is reaching its limits, as the cost of shading and texturing at higher resolutions compounds. The benchmark results indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can consistently approach or exceed 60 FPS, and only at the Low preset. At 1440p and 4K, the system is firmly in 30-50 FPS territory, with Ultra presets dipping below 30 FPS, making those combinations less viable for smooth play.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is the clear performance arbiter in this pairing. Its specifications, including a boost clock of 2900 MHz and a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s, define the ceiling for Overpower's frame rates. The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This is a critical detail, as the 890M has no dedicated VRAM and must rely on the system's DDR5 memory. The data suggests this shared memory architecture is a major factor in the performance scaling. At 1080p with the Medium preset, the average FPS is 40 with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. This 12 FPS spread between min and max shows that the GPU is working hard, and frame times are not entirely consistent, likely due to memory bandwidth contention with the CPU.

The GPU's performance relative to its peers in the database shows it is a mid-range part. It sits at the 45th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Vega 8, with a score of 9221 (a -0.1% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, with a score of 9273 (a -0.7% difference). This places the 890M on par with older discrete desktop GPUs like the GTX 960, which is impressive for an integrated solution but still leaves it firmly in the entry-level to mid-range performance tier. The data shows that the GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score is 37, which is lower than its DirectX 11 score of 73, suggesting that the 890M's driver overhead or architecture may not be fully optimized for modern API workloads, potentially explaining some of the performance dips at higher settings in Overpower. The DirectX 9 score of 97 is the highest among the legacy APIs, indicating that the GPU handles older workloads more efficiently. For this game, the GPU's 5.939 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the theoretical peak, but the measured FPS shows that real-world performance is far below that, as it is constrained by memory bandwidth, fill rate, and driver efficiency.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H provides a robust foundation for the Radeon 890M. With 14 cores and 18 threads, it offers ample parallel processing power for modern game logic and physics. The CPU's boost clock of 4.60 GHz is respectable, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11875.5 indicates it can handle demanding multi-threaded workloads. The processor sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (score 29123, -0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i5-13500HX (score 29270, -0.6% delta). This shows that the 135H is performing on par with these established desktop and high-end mobile chips, meaning the CPU is not a weak link in the system. In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state. Given the GPU's performance limitations, the CPU is likely not being fully utilized at higher resolutions. The data does not include any CPU-specific gaming benchmarks, but the overall system performance at 1080p Low (64 FPS) suggests that the CPU can push frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The 135H's 18 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for gaming, and its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is a solid figure, though it must be shared with the GPU, which could lead to contention in memory-intensive scenes. The CPU's performance is a non-issue; it is the GPU that holds this combo back from achieving higher frame rates in Overpower.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Overpower with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the average frame rate can reach 60 FPS or higher, specifically at the Low preset (64 FPS). At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the maximum average FPS across all settings is 57 and 48, respectively, both at Low.

*Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings in Overpower?*

A: While the Ultra preset is playable, it is not smooth. The average frame rates are 31 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. These figures are below the typically desired 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience, and the 4K result dips into the low-20s range.

Q: How does the Radeon 890M compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210, placing it at the 45th percentile. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon Vega 8 (9221 score, -0.1% delta) and slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (9273 score, -0.7% delta).

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H a capable processor for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU is very capable. It ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs and its performance is on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which has a benchmark score of 29123 versus the 135H's 29093. It is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

Q: What does "System Shared" memory mean for the GPU's performance?

A: It means the Radeon 890M has no dedicated video memory and must use the system's main memory. The GPU's bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," meaning its performance can be affected by system memory speed and contention with the CPU. This likely contributes to the frame rate dips seen at higher settings.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combination is 33. This is a playable frame rate for many, but it is not a high-refresh-rate experience and may feel less responsive than 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal experience for this combo prioritizes resolution over graphical fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 64 FPS, which is the only configuration that hits a smooth 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 40 FPS, which is a significant 24 FPS penalty for a moderate visual upgrade. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p (37 and 31 FPS) offer diminishing returns and push the experience below the 40 FPS mark. Therefore, for a responsive and fluid experience, the 1080p Low preset is the clear recommendation. If visual quality is a priority over raw frame rate, the 1080p Medium preset at 40 FPS is the next best option, as the jump to High only provides a 3 FPS improvement. At 1440p, the Low preset (57 FPS) is the only viable option for near-60 FPS gameplay, while Medium (36 FPS) and High (33 FPS) are playable but noticeably less smooth. At 4K, all presets are below 50 FPS, with Low at 48 FPS being the only playable option, and even that is borderline. The data suggests that using the Low preset at 1080p is the only way to leverage the CPU's strength and achieve a consistently high frame rate, while any other combination results in a GPU-bound experience with reduced smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 890M combination in Overpower.

At 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 48 FPS average.
• Medium: 30 FPS average, with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 35.
• High: 28 FPS average.
• Ultra: 23 FPS average.

At 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 57 FPS average.
• Medium: 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 41.
• High: 33 FPS average.
• Ultra: 27 FPS average.

At 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 64 FPS average.
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46.
• High: 37 FPS average.
• Ultra: 31 FPS average.

This breakdown highlights a few key trends. First, the performance drop from Low to Medium is substantial at every resolution, averaging about 24 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. This indicates a major increase in GPU workload when moving from the lowest graphical preset. Second, the difference between Medium and High is much smaller, ranging from 1 to 3 FPS, suggesting that the High preset adds little additional visual load compared to Medium. Finally, the Ultra preset extracts a further 6-9 FPS penalty over High, making it the most demanding setting. The frame time data for the Medium preset shows a spread of 12 FPS at both 1080p and 1440p (34-46 and 30-41), indicating inconsistent frame pacing. This inconsistency is a sign that the GPU is near its limit, and the system is likely experiencing memory bandwidth bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested hardware combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and AMD Radeon 890M ranks 2804th out of 2980 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 6% of all tested systems, which is a low ranking. This is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling, despite the CPU's high standing. The data clearly shows that the Radeon 890M is a significant bottleneck for the Core Ultra 5 135H in this title. While the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, the GPU's inability to render frames fast enough, particularly at higher resolutions and settings, drags the entire combo down in the rankings. This rank is a global figure, meaning it includes systems with high-end discrete graphics cards, which will naturally outperform this integrated graphics solution by a large margin. The combo's rank reflects the fact that even a powerful modern CPU cannot compensate for a GPU that is fundamentally limited in its fillrate and shading power. For users of this combo, the data suggests that expectations should be set for 1080p gaming at Low to Medium settings to achieve playable frame rates, and that the system is not designed for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming in Overpower.