Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER in Overpower shows a clear progression of performance loss as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 83 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 74 FPS, a loss of roughly 11%. At 4K High, the average falls to 63 FPS, which is 24% below the 1080p result.

The pattern across all settings is consistent. With Low settings, the combo achieves 143 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K. That represents a 25% drop from 1080p to 4K on Low. Medium settings show 89 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K—a 24% reduction from the lowest to highest resolution tested. Ultra settings produce 69 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, again a 25% decline.

The uniformity of these percentage drops is telling. Whether you run Low or Ultra, the scaling penalty from 1080p to 4K hovers around 24-25%. This consistency indicates that the performance ceiling is being governed by a component that scales predictably with pixel count. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, is the likely limiting factor here. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are fixed resources that must be spread across increasingly more pixels.

At 4K Ultra, the combo dips to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many builders target for smooth action gameplay. The gap between 4K Medium (68 FPS) and 4K High (63 FPS) is only 5 FPS, suggesting that the renderer's High preset adds workload that the GPU struggles to absorb at this resolution. The 4K Low result of 108 FPS shows that the combo can maintain high frame rates at 4K when visual fidelity is sacrificed, but the data indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this combination at rank 1686 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. That puts it in the 57th percentile of all combinations tested, meaning roughly 43% of setups perform better in this specific game. The ranking reflects the pairing of a modern 14-core CPU with an older GPU that has been end-of-life since its successor launched.

The CPU component of this combo performs strongly on its own. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits in the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49196 (a 0.4% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 (0.5% higher), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48698 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48618 (0.8% lower). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning the Ultra 5 245 is effectively trading blows with those processors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU tells a different story. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.5%: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% higher), the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). The 2070 SUPER is competitive with these cards, but none of them are modern flagship parts.

The combo rank of 1686 reflects the mismatch between the CPU's high percentile standing and the GPU's mid-range position. In Overpower, which is an Action title, the frame rate data suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at all tested resolutions. The CPU has headroom to spare, but the GPU cannot translate that into higher FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the TU104 chip using the Turing architecture at a 12 nm process node. It packs 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The card also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, though Overpower's measured results do not specify whether ray tracing workloads are active in the tested presets.

The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The card's pixel rate is 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate is 283.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 18.12 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio.

These specifications explain the resolution scaling observed in the measured data. At 1080p, the GPU can push 143 FPS on Low and 83 FPS on High. The jump to 4K cuts those numbers to 108 and 63 respectively. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the tested presets, but the bandwidth and compute limits become apparent as pixel count rises.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 65 against all GPUs places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B570, is only 1.3% faster in average benchmark score. This is relevant for Overpower because the game's performance at 4K Ultra (52 FPS) suggests that the GPU is near its practical limit for this title at high fidelity settings. The 4K Medium result of 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS indicates that the card can hold reasonable frame rates if the preset is dialed back slightly.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where all four presets exceed 60 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 61 FPS, and at 4K, High falls to 63 FPS while Ultra drops to 52 FPS. For consistent frame rates above 60 FPS across all settings, 1080p is the safest choice.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618). It sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The resolution scaling data suggests yes. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 24-25% across all presets, and the GPU's 65th percentile ranking is well below the CPU's 90th percentile. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear to be the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Q: What settings give the best experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Medium produces 79 FPS average with a minimum of 67 FPS, while High produces 74 FPS and Ultra drops to 61 FPS. Medium offers the best balance of frame rate stability and visual quality, as its minimum FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Low, the combo achieves 108 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it achieves 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52 FPS, which may be too low for fast-paced action gameplay. For 4K, Medium is the highest preset that maintains playable frame rates.

Q: How does the GPU rank against comparable cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 1% higher), RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 1.2% higher), Intel Arc B570 (20556, 1.3% higher), and Intel Arc A750 (20582, 1.5% higher).

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node from TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It uses the Intel Socket 1851 and has a TDP of 65 W.

The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. It supports ECC memory, which is uncommon for desktop parts. The chip contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ultra 5 245 posts strong numbers. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 32924 and single-core scores 4648. PassMark multi-thread scores 38706 with a single-thread score of 4394. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms its position as a high-end desktop processor. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, is only 0.5% faster on average.

For Overpower, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the combo's performance scales with resolution in a pattern consistent with GPU limitation. The CPU's 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache provide ample processing power for game logic and physics, but the frame rates at 4K are constrained by the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth.

The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and strong single-thread performance (4648 in R23 single-core) are beneficial for Action games, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads. However, the data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the combo achieves 143 FPS, which is likely below what the CPU could theoretically push in less GPU-bound scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides four presets at three resolutions, allowing for clear recommendations based on the target frame rate and resolution.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides the highest visual quality. If you prefer higher frame rates, High at 83 FPS is a reasonable step down, and Medium at 89 FPS offers a good middle ground. Low at 143 FPS is available for competitive play where maximum frame rate matters more than visuals.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Ultra drops to 61 FPS, which is marginal for action gameplay. Medium produces 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS, making it the strongest recommendation at this resolution. High at 74 FPS is also viable, but Medium's higher minimum frame rate suggests better stability. Low at 127 FPS remains an option for high-refresh-rate monitors.

For 4K, the choices are more constrained. Ultra at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel sluggish in action sequences. High at 63 FPS is playable but not comfortable. Medium at 68 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS is the best balance, though the minimum dips below 60. Low at 108 FPS provides the smoothest 4K experience, sacrificing visual fidelity for frame rate.

The overall best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Ultra at 69 FPS if you prioritize visuals, or 1440p Medium at 79 FPS if you want higher resolution with stable frame rates. For 4K, stick with Medium unless you can tolerate the visual compromises of Low. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring preset compromises to maintain playable performance.