Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination lands in the lower-mid tier of tested systems for Overpower, holding the 2100th spot out of 2980 recorded combos. That places it in roughly the 30th percentile of all configurations, meaning the majority of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this action title. The pairing is consistent with a machine built around a current-generation CPU but an older, end-of-life GPU, and the benchmark data reflects that imbalance clearly.

The combo’s ranking is not a verdict on playability—at several settings and resolutions, the measured average FPS is well within a smooth range. However, it shows that this system is not positioned to dominate the game’s higher visual presets, especially at 4K. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, as the CPU’s benchmark percentile (89th vs. all CPUs) is substantially stronger than the GPU’s (62nd vs. all GPUs).

How This Combo Ranks

The 2100th rank out of 2980 combos places this system in the bottom third of tested configurations for Overpower. This is a modest result, especially when considering the CPU’s standalone potential. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 posts an average benchmark score of 46062, which sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs—an impressive figure that puts it in the top tier of processors. In contrast, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 18093 lands at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, a decidedly mid-pack result.

The disparity between the two components explains the overall combo ranking. The CPU is capable of feeding a much stronger GPU, but the RTX 2060 SUPER holds the system back in Overpower’s demanding scenes. When looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the performance gap is razor-thin: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% ahead), and both the AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 trail by 0.2%. The Ultra 5 235 is effectively tied with these parts, confirming that the processor is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals tell a similar story of tight clustering. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M lead by 1.5% and 1.6% respectively. This places the RTX 2060 SUPER in a crowded field where small percentage differences separate competitors. The takeaway is that the combo’s low rank stems from the GPU’s mid-tier standing, not from any CPU deficiency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It packs 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and boosts up to 1650 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is decisive. The measured frames per second scale directly with the settings preset, and the GPU’s compute capabilities—7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance—dictate how well the game handles increased visual loads. The GPU also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it is fully compatible with modern rendering features in the game.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for Overpower at the tested resolutions, but the GPU’s raw throughput limits high-refresh gameplay. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 81 FPS, which is playable, but pushing to 4K Ultra drops that to 47 FPS—a 42% reduction from the 1080p Medium result. The GPU’s pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the specifications that determine how quickly it can fill frames, and the data shows these are adequate for 1080p and 1440p but strained at 4K.

The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 175 W TDP indicate it is a mature product, but its 62nd percentile ranking against all GPUs confirms it is not a top-tier performer. In this combo, it is the clear limiting factor, as the CPU’s 89th percentile ranking far outstrips it.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 129 FPS, which drops to 115 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 98 FPS at 4K Low. That is a 24% drop from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset, indicating the GPU is still handling the load but with diminishing headroom.

At the Medium preset, the scaling is steeper: 1080p yields 81 FPS, 1440p drops to 72 FPS, and 4K falls to 61 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium also show the strain—69 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 61 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the 52 FPS minimum suggests occasional dips below 60.

The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 75 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 24%, matching the Low preset’s scaling. This consistency indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits at higher resolutions, regardless of the visual complexity.

Ultra is where the system struggles most. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 62 FPS, which drops to 56 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is 24% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, and the absolute value of 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. The scaling pattern across all presets shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER has a fixed bandwidth and compute ceiling, and resolution increases directly translate to lower frame rates.

This behavior strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the processor would hit its limit regardless of pixel count. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is the signature of a GPU-bound system.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the most consistent resolution. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, while 1440p Medium drops to 72 FPS average and 61 FPS minimum. 4K Medium averages 61 FPS with a 52 FPS minimum, which is riskier for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher). The AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 both trail by 0.2%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The GPU’s average score of 18093 places it at the 62nd percentile, while the CPU sits at the 89th percentile. Additionally, FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What settings preset gives the highest FPS at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 98 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. The Medium preset averages 61 FPS, High averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 47 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and is it enough?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS data does not indicate VRAM-related stuttering or crashes, so 8 GB appears sufficient for Overpower at the tested settings.

Q: What is the GPU’s rank compared to all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is at the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (0.5% higher).

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings presets offer the best experience. For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the Medium preset is the safest choice across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, offering headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 72 FPS with a 61 FPS minimum, still maintaining a playable experience. Even at 4K Medium, the 61 FPS average and 52 FPS minimum are borderline but generally acceptable for a 4K experience.

The High preset is a viable alternative at 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p High, the average is 75 FPS, which is only 6 FPS lower than Medium. At 1440p High, the average is 67 FPS, still above 60. However, at 4K High, the average falls to 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Ultra is not advisable at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 62 FPS, but this drops to 56 FPS at 1440p and 47 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly poor, and even at 1080p Ultra, the margin above 60 FPS is thin.

The Low preset offers the highest frame rates—129 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 98 FPS at 4K—but at the cost of visual fidelity. For players who prioritize competitive performance over graphics, Low is an option, but the Medium preset provides a better balance of visual quality and performance. The data indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering playable frame rates at all three resolutions without sacrificing too much visual detail.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 24 MB of shared L3 cache, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 192 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frame data and handle game logic. Given the CPU’s strong benchmark performance—an average score of 46062 at the 89th percentile—it is more than capable of this task. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 reflect a processor that excels in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4516 further confirms its capability in tasks that rely on single-core performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals highlight its competitive standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 both score 45960 (0.2% lower). These differences are negligible, meaning the Ultra 5 235 is effectively on par with these processors in general benchmark performance.

In the context of this combo, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The FPS scaling across resolutions proves this: if the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be similar regardless of resolution, as the processor would max out its workload capacity. Instead, the FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the component that determines the system’s frame rates in Overpower, and the Ultra 5 235 has ample headroom to support a more powerful GPU if the user were to upgrade.

The CPU’s integrated graphics—Arc Xe-LPG with 24 execution units—are present but irrelevant for this game, as the discrete GPU handles all rendering. The processor’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes provides a modern interface for the GPU, though the RTX 2060 SUPER uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is backward-compatible and does not appear to hinder performance based on the measured results.