Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a playable, if not spectacular, experience in Overpower, with performance scaling that clearly shifts between CPU and GPU dominance depending on the resolution. The dataset reveals a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, but which requires careful settings management to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K in Overpower is significant, indicating a strong GPU dependency at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 79 FPS at 1920x1080 to 70 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 60 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings, where the average drops from 66 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p, and then to 50 FPS at 4K—a 24% decrease overall.

The scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiting factor at 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets. The frame rate differential between Medium and High settings at 4K is just 5 FPS (65 vs 60), which is a relatively small gap compared to the 18 FPS difference between Low (103 FPS) and Medium (65 FPS) at the same resolution. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated as settings increase, with the 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth becoming a bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

At 1080p, the system shows more headroom, with the CPU playing a more substantial role. The difference between Low (136 FPS) and Ultra (66 FPS) at 1080p is 70 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the GPU still struggles to maintain high frame rates with maximum settings. The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K has a more severe impact on performance than the transition from 1080p to 1440p, particularly at High settings where the drop is 10 FPS versus 9 FPS respectively.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 features 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This processor, based on the Arrow Lake architecture and built on a 3 nm process, demonstrates strong synthetic performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. In the context of Overpower, these specifications translate to adequate processing power that does not appear to be the primary bottleneck at any resolution tested.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals in the benchmark database is notable. It sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K (which scores 48618) and within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (which scores 49228). This proximity in average benchmark scores suggests that the Core Ultra 5 245 delivers comparable computational throughput to these established processors, which is sufficient for maintaining frame rates in Overpower at 1080p and 1440p.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the frame rate data at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 136 FPS, which is close to the upper limit of what this combination can deliver. The fact that the frame rate does not scale proportionally with resolution when moving from Low to Medium settings (136 to 85 FPS at 1080p) suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor, even at 1080p. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's demands, but the 14-thread configuration (without hyperthreading) may limit performance in heavily threaded workloads.

The Passmark multithread score of 38706 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4394 indicate that the CPU is well-suited for gaming workloads, with the single-thread performance being particularly relevant for Overpower's physics and game logic. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its capability, though the game's performance data shows that the RTX 5050 is the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 2560x1440 with High settings is 70 FPS.

Q: How does performance at 4K Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 50 FPS, which is 16 FPS lower than the 66 FPS achieved at 1920x1080 Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p. The frame rate drops from 136 FPS at Low to 79 FPS at High settings, indicating that the RTX 5050 is saturated by increased graphical demands rather than the CPU.

Q: What is the best settings preset for maintaining 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The only 4K preset that achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher is High settings, which delivers exactly 60 FPS. Medium settings at 4K provide 65 FPS on average, but with a minimum frame rate of 55 FPS.

*Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos in Overpower?*

A: This combo ranks 1808 out of 2980 total tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate ranges from 121 FPS at Low settings to 58 FPS at Ultra settings, a difference of 63 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS, Medium settings achieve 85 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS, High settings reach 79 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest settings is substantial, with Ultra being 51.5% slower than Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance decreases across the board. Low settings average 121 FPS, Medium settings average 76 FPS with a range of 64 to 87 FPS, High settings average 70 FPS, and Ultra settings average 58 FPS. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly compared to 1080p, with Ultra being 52.1% slower than Low.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limitations. Low settings still manage a respectable 103 FPS, but Medium settings drop to 65 FPS (with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS), High settings average 60 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 50 FPS. The performance degradation from 1440p to 4K is most pronounced at Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops by 8 FPS, while Low settings only lose 18 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's compute resources are more heavily taxed at higher quality presets.

The minimum frame rate data points, available only for Medium settings, show that the system maintains reasonably stable performance. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 55 FPS is only 10 FPS below the average, indicating that frame pacing remains consistent even under load. Similarly, at 1440p Medium, the minimum of 64 FPS is 12 FPS below the average, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum of 72 FPS is 13 FPS below the average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Overpower, this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1808th out of 2980 tested combinations. This places the system in the 39th percentile, meaning that approximately 61% of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. Given that the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, the overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's relative position.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (which scores 49196, a 0.4% difference), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (which scores 49228, a 0.5% difference), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (which scores 48698, a 0.6% difference). These rival CPUs all score within 0.8% of the Core Ultra 5 245, indicating that the processor is performing at a level consistent with mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop processors.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (which scores 21153, a 0.6% difference), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (which scores 21237, a 1% difference), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (which scores 20713, a 1.6% difference). The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 places it in close competition with these older or lower-tier graphics cards, which explains the lower overall combo ranking in Overpower.

The rank of 1808 suggests that while this combo is capable of running Overpower at playable frame rates, it does not excel in comparison to the broader ecosystem of tested hardware. The combination is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve frame rates above 60 FPS at most settings, rather than 4K gaming, where it struggles to maintain high quality presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rate data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate consistency. For users prioritizing a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High settings preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers exactly 60 FPS on average. However, those who can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS may prefer the Medium preset, which averages 65 FPS but has a minimum of 55 FPS.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 76 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. This preset ensures that frame rates remain above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes, making it the safest choice for a consistent experience. The High preset at 1440p averages 70 FPS, which is also acceptable, but the lack of minimum frame rate data makes it slightly riskier for maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 1080p, the system has sufficient headroom to run High settings at an average of 79 FPS, which is recommended for users with high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 85 FPS with a tight frame time distribution (72 to 98 FPS), making it the best choice for competitive play where higher frame rates are beneficial. The Low preset, while delivering 136 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality for the marginal performance gain.

For users seeking the highest visual fidelity regardless of frame rate, the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where it averages 66 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 58 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 50 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider the minimum for a smooth experience. The data indicates that the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for Ultra settings at higher resolutions in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and built on a 5 nm process, is the primary determinant of frame rates in Overpower. With 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, the GPU delivers a peak FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves to be a limiting factor at 4K resolutions with high settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 2572 MHz and base clock of 2317 MHz allow it to maintain competitive performance in synthetic benchmarks, with a Passmark G3D score of 17326 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502. The percentile ranking of 66% among all GPUs indicates that it performs better than the majority of graphics cards, but it lags behind more powerful options in the database. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (which scores 20713, a 1.6% difference), illustrate that the RTX 5050 is positioned in the lower-mid-range segment of the GPU market.

In Overpower, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution increases. The frame rate data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor across all tested settings, as evidenced by the significant performance drops when moving from Low to Ultra presets at any given resolution. The 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-enhanced features, though the game's performance at 4K Ultra (50 FPS) suggests that these features are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates with maximum settings.

The GPU's memory configuration is a particular concern at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity, combined with 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is likely the cause of the steep performance drop when transitioning from Medium to High settings at 3840x2160. The 5 FPS difference between these presets (65 to 60 FPS) is smaller than the 18 FPS difference between Low and Medium (103 to 65 FPS), indicating that the GPU's compute capabilities are being saturated before the memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck. For users considering this GPU for Overpower, the data suggests that 1440p Medium or High settings provide the best experience, while 4K gaming should be limited to High settings or lower to maintain playable frame rates.