Overpower

This combo, pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, ranks 1210th out of 3713 tested combinations in Overpower. That placement puts it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating a platform that is well above average for this title. The data shows a configuration capable of delivering high frame rates, though the specific performance ceiling varies significantly based on resolution and quality settings, revealing a nuanced balance between the CPU and GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1210 out of 3713 combos is a strong result, placing this laptop configuration in the 67th percentile of all tested systems for Overpower. This is not a top-tier, record-breaking setup, but it sits comfortably in the upper echelon, outperforming the majority of combinations. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is potent, there are other combos that manage to extract more performance, likely due to higher-power variants of the GPU or more aggressive CPU configurations.

Benchmark results indicate a system that is consistently capable of producing playable frame rates at all tested settings, which is a key factor in its favorable ranking. The CPU’s own percentileVsAllCpus of 84 and the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus of 81 both support this, showing that each component is individually strong. The data implies that the combination is well-matched, with neither component being a glaring bottleneck that would drag the overall rank down significantly. Instead, the rank reflects a solid, balanced platform that delivers a smooth experience in this action game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.00 GHz. In Overpower, this CPU provides ample headroom for game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The benchmark results show a strong multi-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 and a single-core score of 1759. This indicates that the processor is not only capable of handling heavy multi-threaded workloads but also has strong single-thread performance, which is often critical for game engine main threads.

The data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 194, a figure that is likely constrained by the GPU’s rendering capabilities rather than the CPU’s processing power. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s provide sufficient data throughput for the game. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 165H is nearly identical in average benchmark score to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, with a deltaPct of -0.5%, meaning it is just 0.5% slower. This places its computational power in a familiar, proven range for gaming. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4080 Mobile, ensuring that frame rates are not artificially capped by a processor bottleneck in most scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 194 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 Mobile compare to its closest rival, the RTX 5080 Mobile?

A: In terms of average benchmark score, the RTX 4080 Mobile is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080 Mobile, making them nearly equivalent in raw computational power.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the frame rate drops significantly compared to 1080p, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU’s performance is less relevant at this resolution as the rendering load shifts heavily to the graphics card.

Q: What is the processor's performance relative to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, indicating they are very close in overall performance.

Q: Does the data suggest that this combo can handle Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 83 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, which is a playable frame rate for a smooth experience.

Q: Are there any benchmark results that show the minimum FPS for High settings?

A: No, the measured FPS data only includes minFps values for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 103, and at 1440p Medium, it is 92.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 113. Moving up to 2560x1440, the average drops to 100 FPS, a decrease of 13 FPS. At 3840x2160, the average further falls to 85 FPS. This pattern holds across all settings. For instance, with Low settings, the frame rate goes from 194 FPS at 1080p, to 173 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 147 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4080 Mobile is working progressively harder as the pixel count increases, and the performance penalty directly reflects the added rendering load. The CPU’s role stays relatively constant, but the GPU’s workload grows exponentially with resolution. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is a 11.5% drop in FPS for High settings, while the difference between 1440p and 4K is a 15% drop. This indicates that the GPU is the primary component limiting performance as resolution scales, which is expected for a high-end mobile GPU. The data implies that to maintain higher frame rates at 4K, users would need to lower settings, but the GPU is clearly the component determining the performance ceiling at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the clear driver of frame rates in Overpower, especially at higher resolutions. It is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and features 7424 shading units. The GPU has a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial and well-suited for high-resolution textures and effects.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability. Its Passmark G3D score is 24926, and its percentileVsAllGpus is 81, indicating it outperforms 81% of all GPUs. In terms of its nearest rivals, the data shows it is 1.3% faster than the desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and 0.6% slower than the RTX 5080 Mobile. This places the mobile 4080 in a very competitive position, delivering desktop-class performance in a laptop form factor. Its performance in Overpower is strong, as evidenced by the 4K High average of 85 FPS. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 24.72 TFLOPS and 58 RT cores suggest it is also well-prepared for any ray-traced effects the game might use, though the measured data does not specify if those are active. The GPU is the dominant component in this combo, and its performance directly dictates the playable settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. For the smoothest, highest frame rate experience, Low settings at 1080p yield an average of 194 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. However, for a balance of visual quality and performance, Medium settings at 1440p provide an average of 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. This is a strong recommendation for most users with a 1440p display.

At 4K resolution, the data suggests that High settings are the best choice, with an average of 85 FPS. This is a playable frame rate and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium settings, which only average 92 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended as the average drops to 71 FPS, which may be below the preference for some users. The data implies a clear trade-off: for maximum visual fidelity, 1440p Ultra at 83 FPS is viable, but for a smoother 4K experience, High settings are the sweet spot. The "best" experience per the data is a matter of preference between resolution and quality, but the measured rows show that High settings at 1440p or 4K provide the most balanced experience without sacrificing frame rate stability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: Average FPS is 194.
• Medium: Average FPS is 121, with a minimum of 103 and a maximum of 140.
• High: Average FPS is 113.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 93.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: Average FPS is 173.
• Medium: Average FPS is 108, with a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 124.
• High: Average FPS is 100.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 83.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: Average FPS is 147.
• Medium: Average FPS is 92, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106.
• High: Average FPS is 85.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 71.

The data shows a consistent, predictable degradation of performance as resolution and settings increase. The largest single step down is from Low to Medium at 1080p, where the FPS drops by 73 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings at all resolutions are within a reasonable range of the averages, indicating stable frame pacing. The spread between the minimum and maximum FPS at Medium settings is also consistent, with a difference of 37 FPS at 1080p and 28 FPS at both 1440p and 4K. This breakdown provides a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities, showing it is a high-performance system that can handle Overpower at high settings across all resolutions, with 1080p offering the highest possible frame rates.