Overpower

Overpower is an action title released in 2023, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 890M shows a combination that sits near the bottom of the tested pool. With a combo rank of 2804 out of 2980 tested combinations, this system is positioned in the lower percentile of performance, which is reflected in the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings. The following analysis breaks down the data to explain what these scores mean for playability and system balance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Overpower?

A: The combo ranks 2804th out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 6% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, which is a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, a 0.1% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 (-0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (-0.4%).

Q: What is the highest average FPS the system can achieve in Overpower?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 64, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings yield 40 FPS, High yields 37 FPS, and Ultra yields 31 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU competitive with other integrated or discrete graphics options?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210, placing it in the 45th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Vega 8, scores 9221 (-0.1% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 scores 9273 (-0.7%), showing the 890M is statistically comparable to these older discrete cards.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 30, with an average of 36 and a maximum of 41.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance show a particular strength?

A: The CPU scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 24873 in Passmark multithread, but these strong general scores do not translate to high frame rates in Overpower, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The memory configuration is system-shared, meaning the GPU relies on the main system RAM, with bandwidth listed as system-dependent. This shared memory setup is a critical factor in performance, as the GPU has no dedicated VRAM of its own.

With 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, the 890M is a modest implementation. The pixel rate is 92.80 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 185.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is listed at 5.939 TFLOPS, which gives a baseline for raw compute capability. In the context of Overpower, these specifications result in frame rates that are consistently below 60 FPS at all tested resolutions and settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-to-low tier standing. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 590, while Passmark G3D shows 8076 and Passmark GPU Compute shows 4157. The 45th percentile ranking against all GPUs means it outperforms roughly half of the database, but in this specific title, the measured FPS data shows it struggling to maintain smooth gameplay. The Vega 8, a common integrated competitor, scores nearly identically at 9221, confirming the 890M is not a significant step up in real-world gaming terms. The GTX 960, a much older discrete card, also scores similarly at 9273, which contextualizes the 890M's performance as comparable to entry-level discrete solutions from a previous generation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2804 out of 2980 represents a performance position in the bottom 6% of all tested combinations in Overpower. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is a relatively strong performer in general benchmarks. The data indicates that this pairing produces playable frame rates only at the lowest settings and resolutions, and even then, it does not reach the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider optimal.

Comparing the measured FPS across all twelve data points, the highest average is 64 FPS at 1080p Low. Every other configuration falls below 60 FPS. The lowest average is 23 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is effectively unplayable. This spread shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, as the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs suggests it has ample headroom for more demanding graphics hardware. The delta with the nearest CPU rivals is negligible—all within 0.4%—meaning the CPU is not introducing any unusual variance in system performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves an average of 64 FPS on Low settings. This drops to 40 FPS on Medium, 37 FPS on High, and 31 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting records a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS, showing some frame time variance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low is 57, which is a modest drop from 1080p. Medium yields 36 FPS average with a 30 FPS minimum and 41 FPS maximum. High settings produce 33 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 7-11% across settings, which is a smaller penalty than typically seen, suggesting the GPU is already near its limit even at the lower resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system averages 48 FPS on Low, 30 FPS on Medium, 28 FPS on High, and 23 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting at 4K records a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 35 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, especially at Low settings where the average falls from 57 to 48 FPS, a 15.8% reduction. This pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as higher resolutions place increasing stress on the render output units and shading units.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only configuration that approaches a smooth gameplay experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 64 FPS. This is the single data point above 60 FPS, making it the only option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. At the same resolution, Medium settings drop to 40 FPS average, which is a significant 37.5% reduction, indicating that even a modest increase in visual quality carries a heavy performance cost.

For players willing to accept lower frame rates, 2560x1440 with Low settings offers 57 FPS average, which is close to the 60 FPS target. However, any increase to Medium settings at this resolution results in 36 FPS average, which may be acceptable for slower-paced action but could feel less responsive in fast combat scenarios. The 4K resolution is not recommended for this system, as even Low settings yield only 48 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce an average of 23 FPS, which is below the threshold for playable frame rates.

The data suggests that the optimal balance for this hardware is 1080p Low, as it is the only setting that avoids noticeable frame drops. The Medium preset at 1080p could be considered if the player is willing to accept a 37.5% reduction in frame rate for improved visuals, but the minimum FPS of 34 at this setting indicates potential stuttering. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as the 31 FPS average at 1080p does not provide a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture and built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 28 W. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5, with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

In general benchmarks, the CPU performs strongly. It scores 8754 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 1235 in single-core. The Passmark single-thread score is 3468, and the multithread score is 24873. The 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates this is a capable processor for productivity tasks. However, in Overpower, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as frame rates are consistently low regardless of the CPU's headroom.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 shows the CPU can handle demanding workloads, but the measured FPS in Overpower does not reflect this capability. The data points to the GPU being the bottleneck, as the CPU's nearest rivals show essentially identical average benchmark scores, yet this combo still ranks in the bottom 6%. This suggests that even a faster CPU would not improve frame rates in this game, as the Radeon 890M cannot deliver higher FPS regardless of the processor driving it.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K provides insight into which component is limiting the system. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 64 at 1080p to 57 at 1440p and 48 at 4K. This represents a 10.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 15.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is relatively linear, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where the render resolution directly impacts the workload on the graphics processor.

At Medium settings, the averages are 40 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The drops are 10% and 16.7% respectively, following a similar pattern. High settings show 37 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K, with drops of 10.8% and 15.2%. Ultra settings have the least absolute variation, with 31 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K, representing 12.9% and 14.8% drops.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, as the CPU's workload is less dependent on resolution. Instead, the frame rates scale predictably with pixel count, confirming that the Radeon 890M is saturated at even the lowest settings. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel configuration provide sufficient data throughput, but the GPU's system-shared memory and modest compute resources cap overall performance. This system is best suited for 1080p gaming at Low settings, with any higher resolution or quality setting resulting in frame rates below the ideal threshold for smooth action gameplay.