Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti lands at rank 708 out of 2,980 tested combos in Overpower. That places this configuration in the top 24% of all systems tested, a solid mid-to-upper tier result. The ranking suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute bleeding edge, it is far from a bottlenecked or underpowered pairing. The position within the top quarter indicates that the combination of this specific CPU and GPU is well-balanced enough to deliver a consistently strong experience in this title, even if it does not dominate the leaderboard.

What makes this rank interesting is where the individual components sit relative to their own performance classes. The CPU holds an 89th percentile ranking across all tested CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile. The combo's overall position in the game, however, is slightly lower than either component's standalone percentile would suggest. This implies that Overpower's engine places a premium on factors beyond raw component muscle, likely memory bandwidth or specific instruction workloads, or that the game's optimization does not perfectly scale with the strengths of this hardware pairing. The data shows a gap between what these parts can do in synthetic benchmarks and what they achieve in this specific game's measured frames.

Comparing to the nearest rivals for each component provides further context. The CPU trades blows with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, sitting just 0.1% ahead in average benchmark score, and is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which sits 0.1% behind. These are negligible differences, indicating that the Ultra 5 235 is performing exactly as expected for its class. The GPU shows a similar pattern, with the RTX 3080 Ti sitting 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The interesting outlier here is the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB, which sits 1.2% ahead of the 3080 Ti in average score, though that is a compute-oriented card with different driver characteristics. These tight margins suggest that the combo's rank is less about the individual parts being exceptional and more about how they work together in Overpower's specific rendering pipeline.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to the table, a configuration that prioritizes parallel throughput over hyper-threading overhead. Clock speeds range from a 3.40 GHz base to a 5.00 GHz boost, with the boost clock being the critical figure for gaming workloads. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides a substantial pool for game assets and instructions, while the 3 nm process node from TSMC keeps power draw at a modest 65 W TDP. The architecture is Arrow Lake-S, built on the Intel Socket 1851 platform with DDR5 memory support and a dual-channel memory bus delivering 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

For Overpower, the 14 cores are more than sufficient to handle the game's threading model, which typically scales well up to 8-16 threads. The benchmark results for this CPU show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769 and a single-core score of 2,085. The single-core performance is what drives most gaming scenarios, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that the primary game thread has access to high-frequency execution. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,516 confirms this strength, placing the CPU in a position where it should not be the limiting factor in most scenes.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 46,062 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its score. This tight clustering means that swapping this CPU for a comparable AMD or Intel part would yield nearly identical results in Overpower. The data suggests that the CPU is performing to its expected level, with no thermal or power throttling evident in the measured FPS. The 14 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions, as the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the heavy lifter in this combo, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip on an 8 nm Samsung process. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The boost clock sits at 1665 MHz, with a base clock of 1365 MHz, and the card draws up to 350 W under load. The 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores provide substantial compute throughput, with FP32 performance rated at 34.10 TFLOPS.

In Overpower, the 12 GB VRAM capacity is a key consideration. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the card delivers 77 FPS average, while at 4K High settings it jumps to 92 FPS. The VRAM allocation across these settings is not directly measured, but the 12 GB capacity is sufficient for this game at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s is critical for texture streaming and high-resolution asset loading, and the data shows that the card does not experience severe frame drops, with the only min FPS recorded being 85 at 4K Medium.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 26,896 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077. The GPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, sitting 0.8% behind. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB sits 1.2% ahead, which is interesting given that the Tesla is a compute-focused card, but its higher score does not translate to better gaming performance. The RTX 3080 Ti's 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than adequate for Overpower's action-heavy scenes, and the data shows that the GPU scales well with resolution increases, albeit with expected frame rate drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the lowest tested resolution, the combo delivers 210 FPS at Low settings, 131 FPS at Medium, 122 FPS at High, and 101 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a min FPS of 112 and a max of 151, indicating some frame variability but generally stable performance. The gap between Low and Ultra is significant, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Low, which suggests that the Ultra preset introduces heavy post-processing and shadow effects that tax the GPU.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop predictably. Low settings produce 188 FPS, Medium delivers 117 FPS, High produces 109 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The Medium preset again shows recorded min and max values of 100 and 135 FPS, respectively. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 22 FPS, while at Ultra settings it is only 11 FPS. This pattern indicates that at higher settings, the GPU is already near its limit, so the resolution increase has a proportionally smaller effect on frame rate.

At 4K, the highest tested resolution, the combo delivers 159 FPS at Low, 100 FPS at Medium, 92 FPS at High, and 77 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K shows a min FPS of 85 and a max of 115, which is a wider range than at lower resolutions, indicating that 4K pushes the GPU into more variable performance territory. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 59 FPS, which is a massive drop and highlights that the Low preset is heavily optimized for frame rate at the expense of visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 77 FPS, is still playable, but it represents a 53% reduction from the Low preset's 159 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this combo. From 1080p to 4K at Low settings, the frame rate drops from 210 FPS to 159 FPS, a 24% reduction. This relatively modest drop indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is playing a more significant role, as the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without a proportional frame rate penalty. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 14 cores are sufficient to keep the frame pipeline filled even as resolution increases.

At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 122 FPS to 92 FPS, a 25% reduction. This is similar to the Low setting pattern, suggesting that the GPU is still not fully saturated at 1080p High. However, at Ultra settings, the drop is from 101 FPS at 1080p to 77 FPS at 4K, a 24% reduction as well. The consistency of this scaling across settings suggests that the combo is well-balanced, with no single component dominating the frame rate at any resolution.

The 1440p data points show intermediate values, with Low at 188 FPS and Ultra at 90 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low is an 11% drop, while at Ultra it is an 11% drop as well. This linear scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all settings, as a CPU bottleneck would show a less pronounced drop at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters, as evidenced by the relatively tight min FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High settings provide 109 FPS average, which is above the 90 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average drops to 92 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame drops. The 1080p High setting at 122 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom.

Q: How does this combo compare to the nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46,062, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX. These differences are negligible, meaning the CPU choice has no meaningful impact on Overpower's performance.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti a bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 77 FPS average. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the 34.10 TFLOPS of compute is the limiting factor, as the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution based on the scaling data.

Q: What settings preset provides the most stable frame rate?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max FPS values. At 1440p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 100 to 135 FPS, with a 117 FPS average. This indicates a stable experience, whereas the Low and High presets lack recorded min/max data, suggesting less predictable performance.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,187. It is 0.8% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40, though the Tesla's higher score does not translate to better gaming performance.

Q: Does the CPU's 14-core configuration benefit Overpower?

A: The 14 cores provide ample threading for Overpower's engine, which scales well up to 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769 confirms strong parallel performance, but the single-core score of 2,085 is more relevant for gaming, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures the primary game thread is well-served.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the most balanced choice for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 131 FPS with a min of 112 and max of 151, providing a wide safety margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the average is 117 FPS with a min of 100 and max of 135, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS and offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 100 FPS with a min of 85, which is the lowest min FPS recorded in any Medium preset but still playable.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 188 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the Low preset sacrifices substantial visual quality, as evidenced by the 59 FPS jump from Low to Medium at 4K. The High preset offers a middle ground, with 122 FPS at 1080p and 92 FPS at 4K, but the lack of recorded min/max values for High settings makes it harder to judge stability.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 77 FPS at 4K and 101 FPS at 1080p. While these frame rates are playable, the Ultra preset likely introduces effects that are not worth the performance cost, especially when compared to the High preset, which delivers 15 FPS more at 4K and 21 FPS more at 1080p. The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is the High preset at 1440p, which delivers 109 FPS with no recorded frame drops, offering a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness across the tested configurations.