Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with the data showing a clear performance ceiling at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks in the 43rd percentile of tested combos for this title, indicating a mid-pack position that leans on the CPU’s strong multi-threaded throughput and the GPU’s adequate VRAM for a 2023 action game. The benchmark results reveal distinct scaling patterns across resolutions and settings, which are detailed below.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 79. This is the lowest average at 1080p among the four settings tested, with Low achieving 164 FPS, Medium 102 FPS, and High 95 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 provide a playable experience at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 72, and at Medium it drops to 77 FPS. However, at Ultra settings, the average falls to exactly 60 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay depending on the user’s tolerance for frame pacing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, while being 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect game performance?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Overpower, this configuration supports average frame rates above 60 FPS at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra, where the average is exactly 60 FPS.

*Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested combinations for Overpower?*

A: The combo rank is 1281 out of 2980 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the pack, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier performer, it also does not lag behind the majority of systems.

Q: Are there any measured minimum or maximum frame rates for High settings?

A: No. The data only provides minimum and maximum FPS values for Medium settings across all three resolutions. For example, at 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 77 FPS and the maximum is 105 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 3840 shading units and 30 RT cores. Its base clock is 2280 MHz, boosting to 2497 MHz. The memory subsystem is critical here: 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus yields 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Overpower, an action game released in August 2023, this bandwidth appears sufficient to feed the GPU’s 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute at most settings. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, but the 8 GB capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 124 at Low to 72 at High, then to 77 at Medium, and finally to 60 at Ultra. The non-linear progression—where Medium is faster than High—suggests that the GPU is not purely compute-bound at these settings. The High preset likely increases memory pressure, causing the GPU to hit its VRAM ceiling, whereas Medium balances load better. The fact that Low yields more than double the Ultra frame rate (124 vs. 60) indicates that texture and shading complexity are the primary drivers of performance loss. The GPU’s 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs also play a role, but the memory bandwidth is the standout spec given the 28 Gbps effective speed.

In terms of raw compute, the RTX 5060’s PassMark G3D score is 20891, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 113321. These numbers place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M (with a deltaPct of -0.3%) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (also -0.3%), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead. This suggests the RTX 5060 is competitive with mid-range cards from the previous generation, though its 8 GB VRAM is a potential bottleneck for future titles. In Overpower, the benchmark results indicate that the GPU can handle 1440p High with an average of 85 FPS, but pushing to Ultra at 4K stress-tests the memory controller.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of performance and visual quality is achieved at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding an average of 85 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 70 FPS at Ultra, which is a 21% improvement in frame rate for what is typically a modest visual downgrade. At 1920x1080, High delivers 95 FPS, while Ultra drops to 79 FPS—a 20% penalty. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for this GPU in Overpower, as it avoids the steep performance cliff seen at Ultra.

For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset at 3840x2160 provides an average of 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. This is preferable to High (72 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS), as the frame pacing is more consistent. However, if screen tearing or stutter is a concern, the Low preset at 4K offers 124 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate panels. At 1440p, Medium also performs well at 91 FPS, with minimums of 77 and maximums of 105, but High’s 85 FPS average is close enough that the visual uplift is worth the 7% performance loss.

The 1080p results show that Low (164 FPS) and Medium (102 FPS) are both viable for competitive play, but the gap between Medium and High (95 FPS) is minimal. Given that the game is an action title, the recommendation is to prioritize frame rate over extreme fidelity. Therefore, the best experience per the measured rows is 1920x1080 High for monitors up to 144Hz, or 2560x1440 High for 60-100Hz displays. Ultra settings should be avoided at all resolutions unless the user is willing to accept the 60 FPS cap at 4K or the sub-80 FPS averages at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1281 out of 2980 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the 43rd percentile, meaning roughly 57% of tested systems perform better in this game. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe bottleneck, but also where neither pushes the system into the upper echelon of results. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 48995, which is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is 26331, in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This disparity—CPU at the 90th percentile versus GPU at the 72nd—suggests that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor in this combination.

In practical terms, this means the CPU has headroom to drive higher frame rates if the GPU were more powerful. The combo rank of 1281 is consistent with the GPU’s mid-tier positioning. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which is 1.2% ahead in average score, would likely push this combo slightly higher in the rankings. Conversely, the CPU’s rivals, like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% faster), would not meaningfully change the outcome because the GPU is the constraint. This data indicates that users seeking better Overpower performance should focus on upgrading the GPU first, as the CPU is already in the top 10% of all processors.

The ranking also highlights that the combo is not optimized for 4K Ultra, where the 60 FPS average is a hard ceiling. For the 43% of combos that rank higher, many likely feature GPUs with more VRAM or higher memory bandwidth. The 8 GB GDDR7 on the RTX 5060 is a specific limitation, as the 128-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by 2025 standards. However, for the majority of gaming scenarios—1080p and 1440p—this combo holds its own, as evidenced by the 164 FPS average at 1080p Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz, boosting to 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. This configuration supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with geometry and physics data, and its performance is more than adequate given the GPU constraints.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 32924, while the single-core score is 4648. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded capability, which is relevant for an action game that may use multiple threads for AI and particle effects. The PassMark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 further confirm this. The CPU’s percentile rank of 90 means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, and its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, -0.5%), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 0.6%), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, 0.8%). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 245 is highly competitive in raw compute.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s 14 threads and 5.10 GHz boost clock ensure that frame rates are not CPU-limited at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 164, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold, and even at 4K Ultra, the CPU is not the bottleneck—the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 48 ROPs are. The CPU’s 24 MB of L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game’s action sequences. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is irrelevant for this pairing, as the discrete RTX 5060 handles all rendering. The CPU’s 65W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity (20 lanes) are adequate for the GPU’s PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K): The RTX 5060 delivers an average of 124 FPS at Low settings, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium settings reduce the average to 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. High settings yield 72 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 52% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher preset levels. The Medium preset’s minimum of 66 FPS suggests occasional dips, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors.

2560x1440 (1440p): At this resolution, Low settings produce an average of 146 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium settings average 91 FPS, with a range of 77 to 105 FPS. High settings average 85 FPS, while Ultra averages 70 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is just 6 FPS, which is negligible, but the jump from High to Ultra is 15 FPS. This suggests that Ultra introduces effects that disproportionately impact the GPU’s shading units or memory bandwidth. The 1440p Medium result is particularly notable for its frame pacing, as the minimum of 77 FPS is only 14 FPS below the average.

1920x1080 (1080p): The lowest resolution tested yields the highest frame rates. Low settings average 164 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most 144Hz monitors. Medium settings average 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings average 95 FPS, while Ultra drops to 79 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS, or 52%. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648) becomes more relevant, as the GPU has less work to do per frame. The 164 FPS average at Low indicates that the CPU can handle high frame rates without bottlenecking, even with 14 threads.

Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: Medium settings offer the best balance of average FPS and frame consistency (with measured minimums and maximums), while Ultra settings always result in the lowest averages. For users targeting 60 FPS, 4K High (72 FPS) and 4K Medium (77 FPS) are viable, but 4K Ultra is marginal. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra remains above 70 FPS, making it playable but not optimal for competitive play. The lack of min/max data for High and Ultra settings limits analysis of frame spikes, but the Medium preset’s data (e.g., 87-118 FPS at 1080p) suggests that the GPU maintains stable performance under load.