Overpower

The Overpower combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end mobile pairing, and the measured frame rates reflect that status. The data shows this system is capable of delivering very high refresh rates at 1080p and remains comfortably playable at 4K, though the performance scaling reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on the resolution and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and ranking to give a clear picture of what this specific hardware combination offers for this game.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the primary driver of frame rates in Overpower. This GPU, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. It also includes 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores, which are relevant for any ray-traced or DLSS-enhanced workloads the game might utilize. The chip has a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with a total board power of 110 W.

Memory configuration is a significant factor in the measured results. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. This amount of VRAM and bandwidth is substantial, and the benchmark data indicates it is sufficient for the game’s demands at all tested settings and resolutions. The data shows no sign of VRAM capacity limiting performance, as even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains a playable average of 71 FPS.

The GPU’s raw compute power is reflected in its benchmark scores. In PassMark’s G3D test, it scores 24926, and in Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 159575. These figures place the GPU in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong performance. The FP32 performance is rated at 24.72 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, which helps explain the high frame rates observed. The texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s ensures that texture-heavy scenes don't become a bottleneck.

How does this translate to Overpower? At 1080p, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, but only because the CPU is able to feed it frames so quickly. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 101 FPS (194 vs. 93), which demonstrates the GPU’s workload scaling directly with visual fidelity. The GPU’s performance headroom is evident, as even at 4K High, it manages an 85 FPS average. The data suggests that the RTX 4080 Mobile is the dominant component in this combo for determining the overall experience, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid holding it back.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 194 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system has significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays when visual fidelity is reduced.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 71 FPS. This is above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting the hardware can handle the game’s maximum visual load at 4K, though it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The frame rates scale down from 1080p, which shows the GPU working harder at higher resolutions. The CPU’s role is to maintain a high enough frame rate ceiling, but the data shows the GPU’s rendering workload dictates the final average FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 78 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This indicates that even in the most demanding scenario with a minimum FPS reading, the system does not drop below a playable threshold.

Q: How much of a performance gain is there from High to Low settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, switching from High (113 FPS) to Low (194 FPS) settings yields an 81 FPS increase. This represents a 71.7% improvement in average frame rate, showing a substantial performance headroom for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Does the combo rank higher in Overpower than its general CPU or GPU percentile suggests?

A: The combo ranks 1210th out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top third of all systems. This is a strong result, though the CPU and GPU percentiles are 83rd and 81st, respectively, indicating the combo performs slightly better in this game than its individual component averages might suggest.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is ranked 1210th out of 3713 tested combos for Overpower. This placement in the 67.4th percentile of all tested systems is notable. It means that while this is a high-end mobile setup, there are a significant number of other combos that achieve better performance in this specific game. The rank suggests a very capable system, but not the absolute top tier.

Comparing this to the individual component rankings provides context. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The combo’s rank in Overpower is slightly lower than either component percentile, which could indicate that the game is particularly demanding on the combined system or that there is a minor inefficiency in how these two components work together. However, the measured FPS data shows no major red flags, suggesting the rank is more a reflection of the high number of desktop and high-power laptop combos that outperform it.

The nearest rivals for the CPU are the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 with a score of 32662. The Core Ultra 7 155H’s average benchmark score of 32697 places it effectively between these two, with a delta of 0% against the i5-14600T. For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 with a score of 38299, which is 0.4% higher than the RTX 4080 Mobile’s 38135. This near-tie in general compute benchmarks does not translate to a near-tie in gaming, as the RTX 4080 Mobile’s specific architecture and drivers are far more optimized for 3D workloads.

The data shows that this combo is a solid high-end performer. Its rank of 1210 out of 3713 means it is ahead of roughly 2500 other systems. For a mobile platform, this is a very strong showing, indicating that users can expect a top-tier gaming experience, albeit one that is outclassed by the most extreme desktop configurations or the newest generation of mobile hardware.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how resolution impacts performance. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by a predictable margin across all settings. For example, at High settings, the average goes from 113 FPS at 1080p to 100 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 11.5%. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more pronounced, with High settings falling from 100 FPS to 85 FPS, a 15% reduction. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering resolution directly increases the workload on the GPU’s pixel and texture units.

The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is particularly telling. The average FPS drops from 194 to 147, a 24.2% decrease. This relatively smaller percentage drop at lower settings suggests that at Low settings, the CPU has more influence on the overall frame rate, and the GPU has more headroom to absorb the resolution increase. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (93 FPS) to 4K (71 FPS) is a 23.7% decrease, showing that the GPU is fully saturated and the resolution increase directly cuts into performance.

This data indicates that the limiting component shifts subtly with resolution. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering over 190 FPS on Low, which is likely beyond what the CPU can consistently feed, making the CPU the primary limiter at that specific setting. However, at higher settings and resolutions, the GPU takes over as the clear bottleneck. The 4K Medium result, with an average of 92 FPS and a minimum of 78 FPS, shows that the GPU is still managing the workload well. The overall trend is that the RTX 4080 Mobile is the dominant force, with the CPU providing a high enough ceiling to prevent it from becoming a significant issue until frame rates approach 200 FPS.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data offers four distinct settings presets across three resolutions. The choice of the "best" preset depends on the user’s priority: maximum frame rate, maximum visual quality, or a balance of both. The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance, but also highlights where the system’s strengths lie.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset (121 FPS) offers a significant jump from High (113 FPS) while providing a much better visual experience than Low (194 FPS). The Medium preset’s minimum FPS of 103 also ensures smooth gameplay without major dips, making it a strong recommendation for a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor. For those with a 144Hz or higher display who value smoothness above all, the High preset is also viable, but Medium provides the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again appears to be the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS, which is ideal for a 144Hz QHD monitor. The High preset at 100 FPS is also excellent, but the Medium preset’s higher average and similar minimum FPS make it the more robust choice for maintaining a consistent experience. The Ultra preset at 83 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the focus shifts to maintaining a stable 60+ FPS experience. The High preset (85 FPS) is the clear winner here, offering a substantial improvement over Medium (92 FPS is actually higher, but High offers better visuals) and a strong margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset (71 FPS) is also playable, but the data suggests that High provides a more comfortable average and likely better consistency. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 85 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, ensuring a smooth experience without sacrificing too much detail.

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, fabricated on Intel’s 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. This mobile chip is designed for efficiency and multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its core and thread count. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frames and handle game logic. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at most settings. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system hits 194 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. This indicates the CPU is capable of processing game data quickly enough to support very high FPS, and the GPU becomes the bottleneck at this point. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely heavily on a single main thread.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a PassMark multithread score of 24873. This is less critical for a game like Overpower, but it ensures that background tasks or more complex game systems do not cause frame drops. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32697 places it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, with performance deltas of 0% and 0.1%, respectively.

The data suggests that the Core Ultra 7 155H provides ample headroom for the RTX 4080 Mobile. The FPS scaling with resolution shows the GPU becoming the primary limiter as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior for a balanced or GPU-heavy system. The only scenario where the CPU might be a minor constraint is at the very highest frame rates, such as 1080p Low (194 FPS), where the CPU’s frame generation limit may be approached. However, for typical gaming scenarios at High or Ultra settings, the CPU is more than sufficient, and the measured results are evidence of this balanced pairing.