Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile pairing delivers a 1080p Ultra experience that averages 74 FPS, making it a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the CPU providing a stable foundation while the GPU dictates the performance ceiling at higher settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 4.80 GHz, and it carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s average benchmark score places it in the 83rd percentile of all tested processors, indicating robust multi-threaded capability.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint in this game. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 153 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that CPU overhead would typically become relevant. The processor’s PassMark multi-thread score of 24873 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 show strong parallel performance. However, the single-thread score of 1743 in Cinebench R23 is more telling for game logic and physics, which often rely on fewer threads.

The nearest rivals provide context. The Core Ultra 7 155H’s average benchmark score of 32697 is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta). It also sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This indicates that the 155H is in a tightly contested performance band. For Overpower, an action game, the CPU’s ability to maintain consistent frame pacing across a 22-thread workload is likely sufficient, as evidenced by the FPS scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution.

The processor’s 28 W TDP and mobile market segment mean it is designed for power efficiency, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures responsive single-core performance. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system delivers 153 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower graphical loads. The question is whether the CPU would bottleneck at higher settings if the GPU were more powerful; based on the measured results, the GPU appears to be the limiting factor.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace architecture chip with 4608 shading units, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock is 1695 MHz, with a base clock of 1395 MHz. Its average benchmark score places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s role is clearly dominant in Overpower. At 1080p, the difference between Low (153 FPS) and Ultra (74 FPS) is 79 FPS, a substantial drop that highlights the graphical workload’s impact. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, as the data shows playable frame rates at 4K Ultra (56 FPS), which typically demands significant memory bandwidth. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the card manages to maintain playable averages.

The RTX 4070 Mobile’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425 avg score, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565 avg score, -0.5% delta). The performance parity with a desktop-class GPU like the RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks is notable, but the mobile card’s 115 W TDP suggests thermal constraints in sustained gaming. The measured FPS at 4K Medium (73 FPS) versus 4K Low (116 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, as the CPU’s influence diminishes at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.62 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s are adequate for this game’s action sequences. The data implies that players seeking higher frame rates should prioritize graphical settings over resolution, as the GPU’s compute power is better utilized at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system averages 153 FPS, which is the highest measured average across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 56, while at 1080p Ultra, it is 74. This represents a 24.3% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system hits 153 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 74 FPS, indicating that graphical load, not CPU processing, limits performance.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded?

A: Only the Medium settings rows include minimum FPS data. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 81 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 73 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 62 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Mobile compare to the RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27435, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565, a delta of -0.5%. This places the mobile GPU nearly on par with the desktop RTX 3090 in the database’s synthetic tests.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K High settings, the average FPS is 67, and at 4K Medium, it is 73. Even at 4K Ultra, the average of 56 FPS remains above the 30 FPS playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2005 out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested combos. This ranking reflects a mid-tier position, meaning there are many faster configurations but also a significant number of slower ones. The rank is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but the data suggests that the GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is more impactful than the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking for this game.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show a tight cluster around its performance level. The Core Ultra 7 155H (32697 avg score) is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812 avg score) and within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750). This means that the CPU is unlikely to be the differentiator in the combo ranking; the GPU’s performance relative to other mobile GPUs is more decisive.

Given that the GPU’s average score is 27435 and it ranks in the 73rd percentile, the combo’s 54th percentile ranking suggests that the CPU-GPU pairing is balanced, with neither component dragging the other down significantly. The data implies that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it performs above average, but it falls behind at 4K due to the GPU’s memory bandwidth limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience depends on the player’s resolution and frame rate preferences. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance, delivering 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS. This is a 22 FPS improvement over High (89 FPS) and a 22 FPS reduction from Low (153 FPS), but it maintains a high minimum frame rate, ensuring smooth gameplay during action sequences.

For 1440p, the Medium preset is again recommended, with an average of 85 FPS and a minimum of 73 FPS. The High preset at 79 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset provides a 6 FPS boost with a more stable minimum frame rate. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is playable but may exhibit occasional dips in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the best choice for a balance of quality and performance, with an average of 73 FPS and a minimum of 62 FPS. The High preset at 67 FPS is acceptable, but the Medium preset offers a 6 FPS advantage and a higher minimum frame rate. The Low preset at 116 FPS is not recommended for 4K as it sacrifices visual fidelity for frame rates that exceed the display’s refresh rate in most cases.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for players with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays who prioritize visual quality, as it delivers 74 FPS. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset’s frame rates dip below 60 FPS, making it less ideal for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a consistent pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 153 FPS, Medium 96 FPS, High 89 FPS, and Ultra 74 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium results in a 57 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is only 7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 15 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset captures most of the visual improvements without a significant performance penalty.

At 1440p, the averages are 137 FPS (Low), 85 FPS (Medium), 79 FPS (High), and 66 FPS (Ultra). The drop from Low to Medium is 52 FPS, indicating that the GPU is working harder at this resolution. The Medium to High difference is 6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 13 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 1440p is 73 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the averages are 116 FPS (Low), 73 FPS (Medium), 67 FPS (High), and 56 FPS (Ultra). The Low to Medium drop is 43 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor. The Medium to High difference is 6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 11 FPS. The minimum FPS for Medium at 4K is 62 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target, indicating that this preset is near the edge of the GPU’s capability.

The maximum FPS values are only provided for Medium settings: 110 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 84 FPS at 4K. These values show that the GPU can deliver higher frame rates in less demanding scenes, but the averages suggest sustained performance is the key metric.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system’s performance characteristics. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 96 at 1080p to 85 at 1440p (an 11.5% reduction) and then to 73 at 4K (a 14.1% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium is 23 FPS, or 24.0%.

At High settings, the drop from 1080p (89 FPS) to 1440p (79 FPS) is 10 FPS (11.2%), and from 1440p to 4K (67 FPS) is 12 FPS (15.2%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at High is 22 FPS, or 24.7%. This is similar to the Medium scaling, indicating that the GPU’s workload scales consistently across settings.

At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (153 FPS) to 1440p (137 FPS) is 16 FPS (10.5%), and from 1440p to 4K (116 FPS) is 21 FPS (15.3%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 37 FPS, or 24.2%. The similar percentage drops across settings suggest that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU’s performance would not scale so uniformly with resolution.

The data implies that the GPU’s memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s) is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient, but the 128-bit bus limits the data throughput, causing the FPS to drop by approximately 24% from 1080p to 4K regardless of settings. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling, confirming that the RTX 4070 Mobile is the decisive component in this combo’s performance.