Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 708th out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. That places this pairing in the top 24% of all tested configurations, a strong result that indicates both components are pulling their weight. The combination of a newer Arrow Lake CPU with an Ampere flagship GPU creates a balanced foundation for this action title, and the measured frame rates confirm that this setup is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at most settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 708th position out of 2980 combos puts this pairing firmly in the upper quartile of tested systems. This is not a top-100 configuration, but it is a very respectable placement that reflects the strengths of both components. The RTX 3080 Ti, despite being a previous-generation GPU, still holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 83% of the graphics cards in the database. The Core Ultra 5 245 sits even higher, at the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

When looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 3080 Ti shows a 2% lead over the GeForce RTX 5070 in average benchmark score. It also edges out the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 0.8% and the Tesla M40 24 GB by 1.2%. The only rival that beats it is the Tesla M40, which is 1.7% faster in aggregate benchmarks. These small deltas suggest the RTX 3080 Ti is still competitive with modern offerings, though the gap to newer cards is narrow.

The CPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of tight competition. The Core Ultra 5 245 trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by just 0.4% and the Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%. It leads the Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. These sub-1% differences mean the Ultra 5 245 is essentially trading blows with a range of mid-range and high-end processors from both AMD and Intel. The 90th percentile ranking confirms that this is a well-above-average CPU for gaming workloads.

The combination of a 90th percentile CPU and an 83rd percentile GPU should theoretically place this combo in the upper echelon of the rankings. The actual result of 708/2980 is slightly lower than those individual percentiles might suggest, which points to Overpower being a title where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU is never holding the system back, but the RTX 3080 Ti's performance ceiling becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosting up to 5.10 GHz. This is a desktop Arrow Lake-S chip built on a 3 nm TSMC process, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The 65W TDP is modest for a 14-core processor, but the boost clock of 5.10 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance when it matters most.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to keep frame rates high. The benchmark scores show a balanced processor: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648 indicate strong all-around performance. The PassMark single-thread score of 4394 reinforces that this CPU can handle the per-core demands of modern game engines, while the multithread score of 38706 shows it won't struggle with background tasks or streaming.

The 14-core, 14-thread configuration means there are no hyper-threading benefits, but the physical cores are fast enough to compensate. For gaming, this is generally a non-issue, as most titles, including action games like Overpower, rarely utilize more than 8 threads effectively. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for maintaining high minimum frame rates, which the measured data shows at 85 FPS at 4K Medium settings.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors means it outperforms 90% of the CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals include the Ryzen 9 7900, which is just 0.5% faster in aggregate, and the Core i5-14600K, which trails by 0.8%. These close margins indicate that the Ultra 5 245 is not a class leader, but it is certainly not holding back the RTX 3080 Ti in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 245 strong enough for the RTX 3080 Ti in Overpower?

A: Yes. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the combo's 708th place out of 2980 tested systems show no significant bottleneck. The CPU outperforms 90% of processors, which is more than sufficient for this title.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to the newer RTX 5070?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti scores 2% higher in average benchmarks than the RTX 5070. This shows the older card is still competitive with the newer generation, at least in aggregate compute performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming on this combo?

A: At 4K, the High preset delivers 92 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 77 FPS. Medium sits at 100 FPS. For smooth 4K play, High is the recommended preset, as it maintains a solid frame rate without the performance hit of Ultra.

Q: Can this combo hit 200 FPS in Overpower?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 210 FPS average. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to push very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1440p Medium?

A: The measured minimum is 100 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with an average of 117 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS. This indicates consistent performance without major frame drops.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to the Core i5-14600K?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 leads the Core i5-14600K by 0.8% in average benchmark scores. This is a negligible difference in real-world gaming performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system shows its full potential. With Low settings, the average frame rate hits 210 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution. Moving up to Medium drops the average to 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. High settings produce 122 FPS average, while Ultra reduces the average to 101 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 52% drop in frame rate, from 210 FPS down to 101 FPS.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decrease. Low settings deliver 188 FPS average, which is still very high. Medium settings produce 117 FPS average, with a 100 FPS minimum and 135 FPS maximum. High settings average 109 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 98 FPS, representing a 52% reduction in performance.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings still manage 159 FPS average, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings drop to 100 FPS average, with an 85 FPS minimum and 115 FPS maximum. High settings average 92 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 82 FPS, which is a 52% performance decrease, identical to the percentage drop seen at 1080p and 1440p.

The most complete data set comes from the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame rates at all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 112 to 151 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 100 to 135 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range tightens further to 85 to 115 FPS. This narrowing range as resolution increases confirms that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K follows a consistent pattern across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 210 at 1080p to 188 at 1440p and then to 159 at 4K. That is a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is relatively mild and suggests the CPU can still keep up even at lower graphical loads.

At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 131 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p and 100 at 4K. This is a 24% drop from 1080p to 4K as well. The minimum frame rate at Medium also scales predictably: 112 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these drops indicates a well-balanced system where neither component is dramatically out of sync with the other.

At High settings, the average FPS moves from 122 at 1080p to 109 at 1440p and 92 at 4K. That is a 25% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 101 at 1080p to 90 at 1440p and 77 at 4K, which is also a 24% drop.

The fact that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all four settings presets (between 24% and 25%) is significant. This suggests that neither the CPU nor the GPU is individually bottlenecking the system at any particular resolution. Instead, both components are scaling together in a predictable manner. The 4K Low result of 159 FPS is particularly telling: even at the highest resolution with the lowest graphical load, the system can push well over 150 FPS, which means the CPU is not holding back the GPU at any point.

The limiting component shifts based on resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the system is clearly CPU-bound, as the RTX 3080 Ti could likely push even higher frame rates if the CPU allowed it. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the 77 FPS average is well below what the CPU could theoretically support. The sweet spot where both components are balanced appears to be around 1440p High, where the 109 FPS average represents a good equilibrium.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the best choice. It delivers 92 FPS average, which is above the 90 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The Ultra preset drops to 77 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 100 FPS is also viable, but High offers better visual quality for only an 8 FPS penalty. The Low preset at 159 FPS is unnecessary at 4K, as the visual quality loss is not worth the frame rate gain when High already clears 90 FPS.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It delivers 117 FPS average with a 100 FPS minimum, which is smooth and consistent. The High preset at 109 FPS is nearly as good and offers better visuals, so players with high-refresh-rate monitors should consider High first. The Ultra preset at 90 FPS is the minimum for a smooth experience, while Low at 188 FPS is overkill for most displays.

At 1080p, the High preset at 122 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at 131 FPS is also excellent, and the difference between the two is minimal. The Ultra preset at 101 FPS is still very smooth and offers the best visuals, but the 20 FPS drop from High might not be worth it for competitive play. The Low preset at 210 FPS is only necessary for players with 240Hz monitors who prioritize frame rate above all else.

Looking at the minimum frame rates at Medium settings, the 85 FPS minimum at 4K is the lowest measured value across all tested configurations. This suggests that even at 4K Medium, the system will not drop below 85 FPS, which is a solid floor for an action game. The 100 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium and 112 FPS minimum at 1080p Medium provide even more headroom.

The data shows that this combo is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and solid 4K performance at High settings. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title at all tested settings. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock ensure that frame pacing remains consistent, as evidenced by the tight minimum-to-average ratios across all resolution and settings combinations. For most players, the High preset at the native resolution of their monitor will provide the best experience with this hardware combination.