Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This combo pairs Intel's Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 5 235 with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace RTX 4080 SUPER, and the measured frame rates show a system that handles Overpower with authority across all tested resolutions. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, and together they produce playable-to-excellent results even at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 Medium delivers 150 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS, which is the sweet spot for high-refresh gaming. At 1920x1080 Low, it reaches 269 FPS average, but the visual trade-off may not be worth it for most players when 1440p Medium holds well above 144 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 High, the average is 118 FPS, and at Ultra it drops to 98 FPS average. Both are above 60 FPS, so 4K is viable even on the highest preset, though players targeting 120+ FPS consistently may prefer High over Ultra.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, 0.1% faster for the rival) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, 0.1% faster). It edges out the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0.2% slower) and EPYC 7303 (45960, 0.2% slower).

Q: How does the GPU stack up against similar cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score is 54209, putting it within 0.1% of the standard RTX 4080 (54247). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) and Radeon 8060S (55757) are 2.7% and 2.8% higher respectively in average score.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Overpower at high settings?

A: The data indicates yes. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth supports 4K Ultra at 98 FPS average, suggesting no VRAM bottleneck at the tested settings. Even at 4K, the frame rates scale consistently with preset changes, which points to compute being the limiting factor, not memory capacity.

Q: What is this combo's overall ranking among tested systems?

A: This specific CPU+GPU combination ranks 178th out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in roughly the top 6% of all systems tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear pattern: Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance headroom. At 1920x1080, the jump from Medium (168 FPS) to High (156 FPS) costs only 12 FPS, but Ultra drops to 130 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium holds 150 FPS average with a 127 FPS minimum, while High drops to 139 FPS and Ultra to 115 FPS. The 4K results tell a similar story: Medium averages 127 FPS with a 108 FPS minimum, compared to 118 FPS on High and 98 FPS on Ultra.

For players with 144 Hz monitors, 1440p Medium is the recommended starting point—it clears the refresh threshold with room to spare. The minimum of 127 FPS ensures that even demanding scenes stay above 120 FPS. If you prefer 4K, Medium is again the best choice, as the 108 FPS minimum keeps gameplay smooth on 120 Hz displays. Low settings push frame rates dramatically higher—269 FPS at 1080p, 240 FPS at 1440p, and 204 FPS at 4K—but the visual compromises are substantial for only modest gains over Medium.

Ultra settings are playable at every resolution, but the margins shrink considerably. At 4K Ultra, the 98 FPS average is just barely above 60 FPS territory, which means any heavy scene could push it lower. The data suggests that Ultra is best reserved for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency, while Medium offers the most robust experience across all three resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with an AD103 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost of 2550 MHz, and it houses 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is clearly dominant. The measured frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes—dropping from 269 FPS at 1080p Low to 204 FPS at 4K Low, a 24% reduction that aligns with the pixel count increase. This linear scaling suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide headroom for ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not specify whether these features were enabled.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its strong position: a PassMark G3D score of 34245 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. Its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability is substantial for a card in this class. The 16 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for Overpower at all tested settings, as even 4K Ultra maintains 98 FPS without evidence of memory-related stutters or dips.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival in average benchmark score is the standard RTX 4080, which is 0.1% higher—effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% higher respectively. These differences are minor in synthetic benchmarks, and the measured game results confirm that this GPU delivers strong performance in Overpower.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 178th out of 2980 tested configurations in Overpower, placing it in the top 6% of all systems tested. Given that the CPU is in the 89th percentile and the GPU in the 86th percentile, the combined rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing—neither component is badly bottlenecked by the other.

The ranking suggests that most of the 2979 other combos tested are either more powerful on both fronts or pair higher-end components together. However, the measured FPS data shows this combo is far from struggling. At 1440p Ultra, it maintains 115 FPS average, and at 4K Ultra it stays above 90 FPS. These are strong numbers for a system ranked in the top 6% of all tested hardware configurations.

The gap between this combo's rank (178) and its component percentiles (89th and 86th) is worth noting. A theoretical "perfect" pairing of these two components would likely rank higher, but the 2980 combos include many with more expensive CPUs or GPUs. For the specific pair of Core Ultra 5 235 and RTX 4080 SUPER, the rank reflects that this is a capable but not top-tier combination—it sits comfortably in the upper echelon without challenging the absolute best systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz with a 5.00 GHz boost, and its 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for game data. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it still matters for maintaining high frame rates. The benchmark data shows the CPU is no slouch: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 indicate solid threading capabilities. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 place it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs.

The 14 cores operating at up to 5.00 GHz provide enough processing power to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1080p, where the system hits 269 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck—the frame rate drops from 204 FPS on Low to 98 FPS on Ultra, a pattern consistent with GPU-bound scaling. However, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 2085) helps maintain consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the Medium settings minimums of 143 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within 0.2%—the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098) are effectively identical in performance, while the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970) and EPYC 7303 (45960) trail slightly. This tight grouping means the Core Ultra 5 235 is well-positioned among its peers, and the measured game results confirm that it does not bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER in Overpower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: Low settings produce an average of 269 FPS. Medium averages 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 193 FPS. High settings drop to 156 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 130 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 52% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest average (130 FPS) exceeds 120 FPS.

2560x1440: Low settings average 240 FPS. Medium averages 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 172 FPS. High settings average 139 FPS, and Ultra drops to 115 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 10-12% at each setting, which is modest and indicates the GPU handles the increased pixel load efficiently.

3840x2160: Low settings average 204 FPS. Medium averages 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 147 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98 FPS. At 4K, the gap between Medium and High narrows to just 9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 20 FPS—suggesting that Ultra's additional effects are particularly demanding at this resolution.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete minimum/maximum measurements across all resolutions, which is useful for understanding frame consistency. At 1080p, the 143-193 FPS range shows tight frame pacing. At 1440p, the 127-172 FPS range maintains a 45 FPS spread. At 4K, the 108-147 FPS range is wider in percentage terms but still stays above 100 FPS at all times.

For players using high-refresh monitors, the data suggests 1440p Medium (150 FPS average) or 1080p High (156 FPS average) as the best targets. For 4K displays, Medium at 127 FPS average is the recommended setting, as it provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. Ultra settings are viable at all resolutions but leave less headroom for demanding scenes, as indicated by the narrower margins above 60 FPS at 4K.