Overpower

Overpower on the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination is a study in GPU-bound scaling. The benchmark data shows that the GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive limiting factor at every resolution, with the Core Ultra 5 245 providing ample headroom. The measured FPS drops of roughly 56% from 1080p to 4K at Low settings indicate a classic graphics-card bottleneck. This combo ranks in the 18th percentile of all tested configurations, placing it in the lower tier for this action title, yet it remains playable at 1080p with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases, confirming that the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus are the primary constraints. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 106 FPS at 1920x1080 to 95 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 80 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 10% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 16% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, but the trend is clear: higher resolutions demand more pixel throughput, and the GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance struggles to keep pace.

At Medium settings, the pattern persists with average FPS of 66 at 1080p, 59 at 1440p, and 50 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 11%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 15%. This consistency suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s is a hard limit. The High settings row shows a similar trend: 62 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, produces 51 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K.

The most telling data point is the 4K Low result of 80 FPS. This is only 26 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, which indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the consistent decline across all four presets proves that the Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock, is never the constraint. The 14 threads of the CPU are more than sufficient for this game's workload, leaving the GTX 1070 as the sole performance gate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 achieves a combo rank of 2453 out of 2980 tested configurations in Overpower. This places it in the 18th percentile, meaning roughly 82% of all tested combos perform better. This is a low ranking, but it is not surprising given the GPU's age. The GTX 1070 has a percentileVsAllGpus score of 47, indicating it performs better than only 47% of all GPUs in the benchmark database. In contrast, the CPU has a percentileVsAllCpus of 90, showing it outperforms 90% of all CPUs.

The disparity between the CPU and GPU performance is stark. The Core Ultra 5 245 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 48995, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 (a delta of -0.4%). The CPU is also closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5%) and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, +0.6%). This puts the CPU in a high-performance tier, capable of handling any modern game. The GPU, however, has an avgBenchmarkScore of 9780, with its nearest rivals being the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, -0.2%) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, -0.5%). This places the GTX 1070 in a much lower performance bracket.

In Overpower specifically, the combo's rank of 2453 reflects the GPU's limitations. The data suggests that while the CPU is in the top 10% of all processors, the GPU is only in the 47th percentile. This imbalance means the combo's overall ranking is dragged down by the graphics card. The 18th percentile rank in this game is a direct consequence of the GTX 1070's inability to deliver high frame rates at demanding settings. For players who prioritize competitive frame rates, this combo will not deliver a top-tier experience.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 106, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting that breaks the 100 FPS mark.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 80 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 50 FPS, and at Ultra settings, it falls to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228). It is 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (48618).

Q: What is the bottleneck in this system for Overpower?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, from 106 FPS at 1080p Low to 80 FPS at 4K Low, which would not happen if the CPU were the limiting factor.

Q: Is the GTX 1070's performance above or below average?

A: The GTX 1070 has a percentileVsAllGpus score of 47, meaning it performs better than 47% of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 9780, which is slightly lower than the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832).

Q: Can this combo run Overpower at 1440p with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 1440p, the combo averages 95 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, and 55 FPS on High. The Ultra preset drops to 46 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for the optimal settings on this combo. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the best choice is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which yields an average of 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS. This preset offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, with the minimum FPS staying above the 60 FPS target for most of the time. The High preset at 1080p averages 62 FPS, but the lack of a recorded minimum FPS makes it a riskier choice for consistent performance.

At 1440p, the Medium settings preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS, hitting 59 FPS. However, the minimum FPS of 50 indicates occasional dips below the target. The Low preset at 1440p is the safest option for high frame rates, averaging 95 FPS, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. For players who prioritize smoothness over visuals, 1440p Low is the recommended configuration.

At 4K, the data shows that only Low settings are viable for a playable experience, averaging 80 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS. Given the GTX 1070's limits, 4K gaming is only recommended with the Low preset. The best overall experience, balancing frame rate and visual quality, is 1080p Medium, which provides a stable 66 FPS average and a minimum of 56 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo in Overpower.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on the preset. The Low settings produce an average of 106 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. The Medium settings reduce the average to 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. The High settings yield an average of 62 FPS, while the Ultra settings drop to 51 FPS. This shows a clear 55 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low settings average 95 FPS, which is still a strong result. The Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. The High settings average 55 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 46 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 49 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is being pushed harder.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low settings average 80 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. The Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. The High settings average 47 FPS, and the Ultra settings average 39 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 41 FPS, showing that the GPU's performance is capped at 4K. The data consistently shows that the GTX 1070 loses about 20-25% of its performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 15-20% when moving from 1440p to 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread and multi-thread performance. The CPU's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, and it supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These specifications place the CPU in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the FPS scales directly with resolution changes. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would be similar across resolutions. The data shows that at Low settings, the FPS drops from 106 at 1080p to 80 at 4K, a 26 FPS decrease. This indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to handle the game's physics and AI calculations.

The CPU's high boost clock of 5.10 GHz is critical for this game, as Overpower is an action title that likely relies on single-thread performance for game logic. The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 4648 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result. The multi-core score of 32924 in Cinebench R23 also shows the CPU can handle any background tasks while gaming. The 14 cores and 14 threads are more than sufficient for this game, and the CPU's 65W TDP means it runs efficiently without thermal throttling. In this combo, the CPU is a high-performance component that is held back by the aging GTX 1070, which is the primary reason for the low combo rank.