Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, but the data shows a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra. This combo ranks in the 67th percentile of all tested configurations, placing it firmly in the upper mid-range tier for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS rows reveal a predictable but steep curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p High, the combo averages 113 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 100 FPS, a 12% reduction. The jump to 4K High brings a further decline to 85 FPS, which is 15% lower than 1440p and 25% lower than 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate loss accelerates with each pixel-count increase.

The Low preset tells a similar story with different numbers. At 1080p Low, the system hits 194 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 173 FPS (an 11% loss). At 4K Low, it falls to 147 FPS (a 15% loss from 1440p). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K figure is 24% below the 1080p figure suggests that pixel throughput is the limiting factor, not CPU draw-call overhead.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution sensitivity. The 1080p Ultra average is 93 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 83 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 71 FPS. This 22 FPS spread from 1080p to 4K Ultra is the largest of any preset, confirming that the highest quality settings place the heaviest load on the RTX 4080 Mobile's rendering pipeline.

The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data in the measured set. At 1080p Medium, the average is 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 and maximum of 140. At 1440p Medium, the average is 108 FPS with a 92-124 range. At 4K Medium, the average is 92 FPS with a 78-106 range. The minimum FPS figures at each resolution stay above 75, indicating that frame pacing remains stable even under load.

The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. The 100 FPS average at High settings is smooth, and the 83 FPS at Ultra is playable. At 4K, the 85 FPS High average is respectable, but the 71 FPS Ultra average approaches the threshold where motion smoothness degrades noticeably. The 194 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates that this setup can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions, but the GPU saturates before the CPU becomes a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows suggest that High is the optimal preset for most users. At 1080p High, the 113 FPS average is 20 FPS higher than Ultra (93 FPS) and only 8 FPS lower than Medium (121 FPS). The visual gain from Medium to High appears worth the small performance cost, while the jump to Ultra costs 20 FPS at 1080p and 14 FPS at 4K, which is a significant penalty for marginal quality improvements.

At 1440p, High delivers 100 FPS, which is 17 FPS above Ultra (83 FPS). This makes High the clear choice for 1440p gaming, as it maintains triple-digit frame rates while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 1440p offers 108 FPS, but the difference between Medium and High is only 8 FPS, making High the better visual value.

For 4K, the choice depends on the target frame rate. High averages 85 FPS, which is playable on most displays. Ultra drops to 71 FPS, which is still above 60 but leaves less headroom for dips. The Medium preset at 4K offers 92 FPS, which is the highest average at that resolution. However, the 78 FPS minimum at 4K Medium suggests that even this setting can stutter in demanding scenes.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play or maximum frame rates. At 1080p Low, the 194 FPS average is ideal for 240Hz panels. At 1440p Low, 173 FPS still supports high-refresh displays. At 4K Low, 147 FPS is the only way to get triple-digit rates at that resolution, but the visual compromise is substantial.

The data indicates that Medium is a fallback option rather than a primary choice. The 121 FPS at 1080p Medium is only 8 FPS better than High, and the 108 FPS at 1440p Medium is similarly close to High's 100 FPS. The 92 FPS at 4K Medium is 7 FPS better than High, making it the only preset where Medium outperforms High by a meaningful margin.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 Mobile is the dominant component in this combo. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Overpower's texture-heavy scenes at 4K. The 24.72 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 386.3 GTexel/s texture rate explain why the card maintains 85 FPS at 4K High despite the demanding pixel load.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a conservative boost profile. The base clock is 1290 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 1665 MHz. This 375 MHz headroom allows the card to scale performance under sustained load, but the 110 W TDP limits how long it can maintain peak clocks. The data shows that the card sustains playable frame rates across all settings, but the 71 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests thermal or power throttling may be occurring in the most demanding scenarios.

The 80 ROPs and 232 TMUs are well-balanced for this game's rendering requirements. The 133.2 GPixel/s pixel rate supports the 4K resolution scaling, while the texture rate handles the geometry and material complexity. The 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized, as Overpower does not appear to require ray tracing or DLSS based on the measured data.

The GPU's benchmark scores confirm its position. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, scores 38299, which is 0.4% higher. The RTX 5080 Mobile scores 38349, 0.6% higher. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 4080 Mobile is performance-classed with these other mobile parts, despite architectural differences.

The memory subsystem is adequate but not excessive. The 12 GB capacity is enough for 4K textures, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents bottlenecks in most scenes. The 2250 MHz memory clock with 18 Gbps effective speed is standard for this class. The data shows that the GPU does not run out of memory at any tested setting, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than collapsing due to capacity limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1210 out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the 67th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested systems. This is a strong result for a mobile platform, given that many of the tested combos likely include desktop components with higher power budgets.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end mobile GPU, but the Core Ultra 5 135H is a mid-range mobile processor. This pairing creates a system that excels at GPU-bound scenarios like Overpower at high resolutions, but may lag in CPU-bound titles. The 67th percentile rank indicates that the combo is competitive but not elite, which aligns with the measured frame rates.

The rank also contextualizes the performance data. A 71 FPS average at 4K Ultra puts this combo in the upper tier of systems, but not at the very top. The 85 FPS at 4K High is impressive for a laptop, but desktop systems with top-tier GPUs likely achieve significantly higher numbers. The data shows that this combo is positioned for high-refresh 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K gaming.

The percentile ranking for the GPU is 81, which is higher than the combo's 67th percentile in-game. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU is holding back the GPU in Overpower. The Core Ultra 5 135H's 81st percentile CPU ranking is solid, but the in-game combo rank drops below that, indicating that the processor cannot fully feed the GPU in all scenarios.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H provides 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is sufficient for Overpower's threading model, as the game does not appear to be heavily CPU-dependent based on the scaling data. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core help reduce memory latency, though the 89.6 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth is a limiting factor for CPU-heavy workloads.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and single-core score of 1700 indicate solid performance for a 28 W TDP part. The Passmark multi-thread score of 22422 and single-thread score of 3521 confirm that the CPU can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The 81st percentile ranking against all CPUs puts it in the same class as the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123 with a delta of -0.1%.

The CPU's role in Overpower is secondary to the GPU. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop that aligns with GPU load, not CPU load. At 1080p Low, the 194 FPS average suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without bottlenecking. However, at 1080p Ultra, the 93 FPS average is 101 FPS lower than Low, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor even at lower resolutions.

The 14-core, 18-thread configuration provides headroom for background tasks and streaming while gaming. The 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded performance is adequate for game logic and physics. The 7 nm process node from Intel helps keep power consumption in check, allowing the CPU to maintain boost clocks without excessive heat.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all desktop-class processors, which is notable. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29123, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.6% higher. This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 135H's mobile performance is competitive with older desktop chips, though the power envelope differs significantly.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?*

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 100 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p High, the 113 FPS average is higher, but the visual detail at 1440p is superior. 4K High at 85 FPS is also viable, but the 71 FPS at 4K Ultra is the lowest measured average.

Q: How much performance do you lose going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the drop from 113 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 4K represents a 24.8% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 194 FPS to 147 FPS, a 24.2% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 93 FPS to 71 FPS, a 23.7% reduction.

Q: Does this combo run 4K Ultra at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the measured 71 FPS average at 4K Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. However, the minimum FPS is not listed for Ultra settings, so dips below 60 cannot be ruled out. The 4K Medium preset has a 78 FPS minimum, which is safer.

*Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems in Overpower?*

A: It ranks 1210 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the 67th percentile. This means it outperforms about two-thirds of all tested systems, which is strong for a mobile platform.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor. The frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, and the combo's in-game rank (67th percentile) is lower than the GPU's individual rank (81st percentile), suggesting the CPU restricts the GPU's full potential.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 194 FPS at 1080p Low. At 1440p Low, the average is 173 FPS. At 4K Low, the average is 147 FPS. These are the only settings where the combo exceeds 140 FPS.