Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptional experience in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. This combination ranks 44th out of 2,980 tested combos, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations evaluated. The data shows a system that can comfortably handle the game at every resolution tested, with average frame rates ranging from 112 FPS at 4K Ultra to 303 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results indicate a configuration where the GPU is the primary performance driver, though the CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for the game's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 44th out of 2,980 tested configurations, which places it in the 98.5th percentile of all tested combos. This is an elite position, reflecting the raw power of the RTX 5090 combined with the capable Core Ultra 5 245. The GPU alone sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, making this a well-matched pairing for Overpower.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 48,995 places it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228) and just 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196). Against Intel rivals, it edges out the Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. This clustering suggests the Core Ultra 5 245 is a mid-to-high-tier processor whose performance is highly competitive with several established desktop and server parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79,842 is remarkably close to the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605), trailing by just 0.3%, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396), trailing by 0.6%. It sits 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940) and 1.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (80,959). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5090 is operating in a performance tier where the margins between top-tier accelerators are narrow.

In game-specific terms, the 44th rank out of 2,980 combos means this system outperforms 98.5% of all configurations tested in Overpower. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (112 FPS average) and 1080p Ultra (147 FPS average) confirm that this is a top-tier gaming platform, not just a synthetic benchmark performer.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 303 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo still delivers 112 FPS average, indicating strong scalability.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average, which is 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196) and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228). It outperforms the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79,605, a difference of just 0.3%.

Q: Does the combo show any signs of CPU bottlenecking at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 303 FPS, which is 30 FPS higher than at 1440p Low (273 FPS) and 71 FPS higher than at 4K Low (232 FPS). The scaling suggests the GPU remains the primary limiter, as frame rates increase consistently as resolution decreases.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32,924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,648 in single-core. These results are consistent with its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for Overpower's largest textures at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo's performance scales from 1080p to 4K across all four settings presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 303 FPS at 1920x1080 to 273 FPS at 2560x1440, a decrease of 30 FPS (9.9%), and further to 232 FPS at 3840x2160, a total drop of 71 FPS (23.4%) from 1080p to 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is being progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

At Medium settings, the averages are 191 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 145 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 46 FPS (24.1%). The 4K Medium measurement also includes minimum and maximum frame rates of 123 FPS and 167 FPS, respectively, showing that the combo maintains a playable minimum even at the highest resolution. At High settings, the averages are 178 FPS (1080p), 158 FPS (1440p), and 135 FPS (4K), with a total drop of 43 FPS (24.2%) from 1080p to 4K.

Ultra settings show the largest absolute drop: 147 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K, a total decrease of 35 FPS (23.8%). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings—ranging from 23.4% to 24.2%—indicates that the limiting component is the GPU, which must process an increasing number of pixels as resolution rises. The CPU's 14 cores and 5.10 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5090's frame generation at every resolution, as evidenced by the smooth scaling without any anomalous plateaus.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Overpower, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p or 4K offer the optimal balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. At 2560x1440 High, the combo averages 158 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 135 FPS, still comfortably above 120 FPS for smooth gameplay on 120 Hz displays.

If the user prioritizes maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 303 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play or 300 Hz displays. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only costs 112 FPS (303 to 191), while the jump from Medium to High costs an additional 13 FPS (191 to 178). The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 147 FPS, making it viable for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 4K, the Medium preset (145 FPS average) provides a substantial improvement over High (135 FPS) in terms of frame rate, while Ultra (112 FPS) is best reserved for users with VRR displays who prioritize image quality. The measured minimum frame rate at 4K Medium is 123 FPS, which means the combo never drops below the 120 FPS threshold, ensuring a stutter-free experience. Given the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, there is no memory constraint at any resolution or preset, so the choice between settings comes down to display refresh rate and personal preference.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average frame rates: 303 FPS at Low, 191 FPS at Medium, 178 FPS at High, and 147 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset includes a measured minimum of 163 FPS and maximum of 220 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. The spread from Low to Ultra is 156 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 273 FPS at Low, 171 FPS at Medium, 158 FPS at High, and 131 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 145 FPS and maximum of 196 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 102 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 27 FPS. This pattern suggests that the Low preset is GPU-bound at lower pixel counts, while the higher presets are more evenly balanced.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 232 FPS at Low, 145 FPS at Medium, 135 FPS at High, and 112 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 167 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting is as follows: Low drops by 71 FPS, Medium by 46 FPS, High by 43 FPS, and Ultra by 35 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 112 FPS average means the combo remains fully playable at the highest resolution with maximum settings, evidence of the RTX 5090's raw compute power.

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 with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz boosts to 5.10 GHz, and it has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2 per core. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest for a desktop part, and it supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 5090 with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The measured results show that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo achieves 303 FPS without signs of CPU limitation. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and draw call processing. The Passmark multithread score of 38,706 and single-thread score of 4,394 further confirm the CPU's capability.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 5 245's average benchmark score of 48,995 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4%) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5%). This places it in a performance tier where the differences are negligible for gaming workloads. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors, and its 14 cores provide ample parallelism for modern game engines. The lack of hyperthreading (14 threads for 14 cores) is a design choice that does not appear to hinder gaming performance, as the measured frame rates demonstrate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this combo, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 2017 MHz boosts to 2407 MHz, and it houses 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It supports PCIe 5.0 x16 and has a 575 W TDP, requiring a 950 W suggested PSU.

In Overpower, the RTX 5090's massive memory pool and bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and high-resolution assets never become a bottleneck. The GPU's FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s allow it to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where it averages 112 FPS. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842, places it in the top tier of graphics processors.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, +0.3%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, +1.1%), though these are not direct gaming competitors. The RTX 5090's Passmark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 reflect its strong rasterization and compute capabilities. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor across resolutions: as pixel count increases from 1080p to 4K, frame rates drop by approximately 24% at every settings preset, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting resources. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Overpower at 4K Ultra, where larger texture sets can be fully loaded without swapping, contributing to the stable minimum frame rates observed.