Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Overpower, but the data shows it falls short of a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom to avoid bottlenecks even at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. The performance drop is significant, and the magnitude of that drop varies by preset, which tells a story about where the system's limits lie. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 113 FPS at 1080p to 100 FPS at 1440p, and then to 85 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a relatively modest decline that suggests the CPU and GPU are working in concert, with neither being completely overwhelmed.

However, the scaling story changes dramatically at higher presets. At High settings, the average drops from 65 FPS at 1080p to 58 FPS at 1440p, and then to 50 FPS at 4K. That is a 23.1% drop from 1080p to 4K, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The most telling data point is at Ultra settings, where the average FPS plummets from 54 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p, and finally to 41 at 4K. The gradient of the decline is steep, with a 24.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K, but the critical finding is that the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset except Low.

The data indicates that the RTX 5050 Mobile is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 44 FPS (85 vs 41), which is a massive performance swing that points directly to GPU shader and memory throughput constraints. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS (113 vs 54), showing that the GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU has enough headroom to push higher frame rates when the graphical load is light.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1080p is 113, which is achieved with the Low preset. The High preset delivers 65 FPS, Medium delivers 70 FPS, and Ultra delivers 54 FPS.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Overpower?*

A: Based on the measured data, 4K gaming is playable but not at high refresh rates. The Low preset averages 85 FPS, while Medium averages 53 FPS. At High and Ultra, the averages drop to 50 FPS and 41 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 Mobile compare to its nearest rivals in raw GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5050 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 43,268, which places it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43,262, showing a deltaPct of 0. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43,223, which is a 0.1% delta, and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, a -0.9% delta.

*Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Overpower?*

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at standard resolutions. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697 on average, placing it in the 83rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32,707 with a deltaPct of 0, indicating near-identical performance. The high FPS at 1080p Low (113 FPS) suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the Medium and High presets at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 63 FPS, while the High preset averages 58 FPS. This is a 5 FPS difference, showing that the Medium preset offers a slight performance advantage while maintaining a higher frame rate.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 on all presets?

A: No. At 1440p, the Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 100 and 63 FPS respectively. The High preset falls just short at 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile is the central component driving Overpower's frame rates, and the data shows its performance profile aligns with its mobile-class specifications. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is paired with a base clock of 1020 MHz and a boost clock of 1500 MHz. The benchmark results show that this combination is capable of producing high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the limits become evident as the pixel count increases.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities, as measured by its FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows a clear trend: at 1080p, the system can push 113 FPS on Low settings, which indicates the GPU is not the limiting factor when the workload is light. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 41, which is a 63.7% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This performance cliff is due to the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading unit count (2,560 shading units) being taxed heavily by the higher resolution and more complex effects.

The RTX 5050 Mobile's 83rd percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 43,268, places it in a competitive position. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43,262, which is a deltaPct of 0, indicating that the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. The RTX 4070 SUPER is slightly behind at 43,223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile is ahead at 43,667. This context is important: while the RTX 4090 Mobile is faster, the delta is only -0.9%, meaning the RTX 5050 Mobile is not far behind in overall GPU compute. The measured FPS data in Overpower reflects this, with the system achieving playable frame rates at 1440p Medium and High, but struggling to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on anything above Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 113 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81, showing a stable frame rate window. The High preset averages 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is smooth on all presets, with only Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset still impresses with an average of 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 53 and a maximum of 72, which shows more variance than at 1080p. The High preset averages 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: the system can handle 1440p with high frame rates on Low and Medium, but High and Ultra require a trade-off in smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Low preset is the only option that maintains a playable average, hitting 85 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, with a minimum of 45 and a maximum of 61, indicating that frame pacing may be inconsistent. The High preset averages 50 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 41 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that users should stick to Low or Medium presets to avoid significant frame rate drops. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a stark 44 FPS, which reinforces the notion that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H plays a supporting role in Overpower, and the data suggests it is more than capable of keeping the RTX 5050 Mobile fed. This processor features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It is built on the Meteor Lake architecture using a 7 nm process, and it has a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 and a single-core score of 1,743. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 24,873 and single-thread score of 3,468 further confirm its capability.

The CPU's overall average benchmark score is 32,697, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32,707 with a deltaPct of 0, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which scores 32,662 with a deltaPct of 0.1. These results show that the Core Ultra 7 155H is competitive with other mid-range and high-end mobile processors. In the context of Overpower, the CPU's high boost clock and multi-threading capabilities ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. The fact that the system achieves 113 FPS at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without holding back the GPU.

However, the CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates are almost entirely determined by the GPU's ability to render pixels. The data shows that the CPU's performance is not a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rate drops are consistent with typical GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, paired with its nearest rival scores, supports the conclusion that this processor is a capable partner for the RTX 5050 Mobile, providing sufficient headroom for gaming workloads.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for Overpower depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 70 FPS with a minimum of 60. This ensures a smooth experience without dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is also viable at 65 FPS, but Medium provides a higher average and a more stable minimum frame rate. The Ultra preset, at 54 FPS, is not recommended for competitive play but may be acceptable for slower-paced segments.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the clear winner, averaging 63 FPS with a minimum of 53. While the minimum is below 60, the average is above it, making this the best preset for a high refresh rate experience. The Low preset is also an option, delivering 100 FPS, but it sacrifices visual fidelity. The High preset at 58 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that players should prioritize Medium settings at 1440p to get the best frame rate without a significant visual downgrade.

For 3840x2160, the options are more limited. The Low preset is the only configuration that consistently stays above 60 FPS, averaging 85 FPS. The Medium preset averages 53 FPS, which is playable but may show stuttering in demanding scenes. The High and Ultra presets, at 50 and 41 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a fluid experience. The recommendation is to use the Low preset at 4K if frame rate is the priority, or the Medium preset if visual quality is more important and the player can tolerate occasional drops below 60 FPS. Overall, the data indicates that the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding settings.