Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination delivers a performance profile in Overpower that is defined by high refresh rate capability at lower resolutions and a gradual transition to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K. The data indicates a system that can comfortably exceed 100 FPS at 1440p High settings, while the Ultra preset remains viable at 1080p and 1440p for users prioritizing visual fidelity. The pairing places 502nd out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of configurations evaluated for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 132 FPS. This is the middle ground between the Low preset's 228 FPS and the Ultra preset's 110 FPS, indicating that High provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low with a modest performance cost relative to the jump from Medium to High.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 83 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between the Medium preset (108 FPS) and Ultra (83 FPS) at 4K is a 25 FPS reduction, which is the largest single-preset drop observed at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438) and 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202). It trails the AMD EPYC 4464P by 0.3% (64823) and the AMD EPYC 9124 by 0.7% (65104).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average frame rate drops from 142 FPS at 1920x1080 to 127 FPS at 2560x1440. This represents a 15 FPS decrease, or roughly a 10.6% reduction in performance when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Is the GPU's memory capacity a limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth. Given the frame rates observed, particularly the 100 FPS average at 4K High, the memory subsystem appears sufficient for the demands of Overpower at the tested settings, as there is no data indicating a performance cliff.

Q: What is the rank of this specific CPU and GPU combination?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 502nd out of 2980 tested combos for Overpower. This places it in the 83rd percentile of all configurations tested for this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the primary driver of frame rate in Overpower at higher resolutions. Its role is defined by the RDNA 3.0 architecture and a substantial memory pool. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1387 MHz and a boost clock of 2394 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2025 MHz. This clock speed, combined with 5376 shading units, provides the raw compute throughput necessary for the high frame rates observed. The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus provides 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that is critical for feeding the GPU at 4K resolution where texture data demands are highest.

The data shows a clear pattern of GPU scaling. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 228 FPS average on Low settings. However, at 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases significantly. The frame rate at 4K Low is 173 FPS, which is 55 FPS lower than at 1080p Low. This delta is attributable to the increased pixel count, which directly taxes the GPU's pixel rate of 459.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 804.4 GTexel/s. The GPU's FP32 performance of 51.48 TFLOPS is substantial, but the data indicates that even this level of compute is not enough to maintain the same frame rates at 4K as at lower resolutions. The transition from High to Ultra settings at 4K results in a drop from 100 FPS to 83 FPS, showing that the most demanding preset has a measurable but not crippling impact on the GPU.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 13745. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, has a score of 13543, which is 1.5% lower. This data indicates the RX 7900 XT is a capable performer, though not at the very top of the hierarchy. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5623 provides a synthetic reference point that aligns with the real-world 4K performance seen in Overpower.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 serves as the supporting backbone, ensuring the GPU is fed with data. Its role is defined by its 20 cores and 20 threads, which is a configuration focused on multi-threaded throughput rather than simultaneous multithreading. The base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide a wide operating range. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant resource for game logic and asset streaming, which is essential for maintaining consistent frame pacing in an action game like Overpower.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 is a strong indicator of its ability to handle complex simulation and physics tasks that are common in action titles. The single-core score of 5960 in the same test is equally important, as it reflects the processor's ability to handle the main game thread, which is often the bottleneck in high-FPS scenarios. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 228 FPS, a scenario where the CPU's single-thread performance is likely the key factor in reaching such high frame rates. If the CPU were weaker, the frame rate would plateau regardless of the GPU's capabilities.

The 65W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC indicate an efficient design, allowing for sustained boost clocks without excessive power draw. The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its overall performance. Compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which has an average score of 64438, the 265 is 0.3% faster. The AMD EPYC 7343 and EPYC 9124 are 0.7% slower and 0.7% faster, respectively. This places the 265 in a tightly contested performance band. The PassMark multi-thread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 further corroborate the CPU's balanced capabilities. For Overpower, the data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at any of the tested settings, as the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and graphical load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. The Low preset yields an average of 228 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. Moving to Medium drops the average to 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and maximum of 164 FPS. High settings produce a 132 FPS average. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still achieves a 110 FPS average. The data shows a performance curve where the difference between Medium and High is 10 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is 22 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset has a disproportionately high cost.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. The Low preset averages 203 FPS. Medium settings average 127 FPS, with a minimum of 108 FPS and maximum of 146 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra settings average 98 FPS. The pattern is consistent with 1080p, where Low is significantly faster than the other presets. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 11% for Medium, 10.6% for High, and 10.9% for Ultra, showing a uniform scaling penalty.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Low preset averages 173 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings average 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS. High settings average 100 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average for this configuration but remains above 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more severe: Medium drops by 15%, High by 15.3%, and Ultra by 15.3%. The Low preset drops by 14.8%. This uniform percentage drop across all presets strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both active, with the CPU potentially being the limiting factor at Low settings given the 228 FPS result. As resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rate drops by a consistent 10-11% across all presets. This modest decline suggests that the system is still well-balanced, with neither component being fully saturated.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is more telling. The frame rate drops by approximately 15% across all settings. This larger percentage drop indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets further confirms this analysis. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate at 4K Low would be closer to the 1440p Low result, as the CPU workload does not increase with resolution. Instead, the data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

The absolute frame rate differences highlight the cost of 4K. At 1080p High, the average is 132 FPS. At 4K High, it is 100 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 110 FPS to 83 FPS, a 27 FPS reduction. The data shows that 4K resolution imposes a heavy tax on the GPU, but the system's high baseline performance at lower resolutions ensures that even the most demanding combination of 4K and Ultra remains playable. The presence of min FPS data for Medium settings at all resolutions (92 at 4K, 108 at 1440p, 121 at 1080p) shows that frame pacing is consistent even under load.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 4K displays, the High preset is the recommended starting point. The 100 FPS average is a strong result, and the difference between High (100 FPS) and Ultra (83 FPS) is a 17 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset does not provide a proportional visual benefit for the performance cost, making High the more efficient choice. For users with 120Hz or 144Hz 4K displays, the Medium preset at 108 FPS is the only way to approach those refresh rates, but the High preset offers a better balance of image quality and smoothness for most users.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 118 FPS is an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 120Hz. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is also viable for 100Hz displays and provides the maximum visual fidelity. The data shows that the Ultra preset is only 20 FPS slower than High at this resolution, making it a reasonable trade-off for users who prioritize image quality. The Medium preset at 127 FPS is the best option for users with 144Hz monitors who want to ensure the frame rate stays above the refresh rate.

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice for users with 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. The system has ample headroom, and the 110 FPS average is close to the 132 FPS of the High preset. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that fully utilizes the GPU's capabilities at this resolution. The High preset at 132 FPS is an alternative for users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, though the gap between High and Ultra is small enough that the visual upgrade is often worth the 22 FPS trade-off. The Low preset at 228 FPS is only relevant for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, but the visual quality is significantly reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is ranked 502nd out of 2980 tested combos for Overpower. This places the configuration in the top 16.8% of all tested systems, a strong result that indicates the pairing is well-suited for this title. The rank is a holistic measure that accounts for the system's performance across all tested settings and resolutions.

The CPU's individual performance is a contributing factor to this rank. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265's average benchmark score of 64640 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4464P, is only 0.3% faster, showing that the 265 is at the top of its performance tier. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, where the 228 FPS Low preset result is achieved, is critical for the combo's overall rank.

The GPU's performance is more nuanced. The RX 7900 XT has an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 660M, is 0.5% slower, which is surprising given the vast difference in their specifications. However, the GPU's real-world performance in Overpower is strong, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS. The GPU's 20 GB of VRAM and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient for this game's demands.

The 502nd rank out of 2980 combos indicates that while this system is not at the absolute modern, it is significantly more capable than the majority of systems tested. The data shows a balanced pairing where the CPU is strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions, and the GPU is powerful enough to handle 4K gaming with high frame rates. The rank reflects a configuration that is optimized for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K gaming, making it a versatile choice for Overpower.