Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination delivers a mid-range 1440p experience in Overpower, with 1080p performance that exceeds high-refresh thresholds and 4K results that remain playable only at reduced settings. The data shows a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while the 20-core CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking the Radeon RX 9060 across all tested configurations.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz place it firmly in the high-performance desktop segment, and the 30 MB of shared L3 cache provides substantial on-die storage for game data. The processor carries a 65 W TDP, which is notably modest for a chip with this core count, and it supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Benchmark results for this CPU show strong multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and the PassMark multithread score of 49682 indicate that the chip handles heavily threaded workloads with ease. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4689. The processor sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, which places it well above the median but not at the absolute top tier.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is virtually identical in performance, with a delta of just 0.3% in favor of the non-F variant. The AMD EPYC 4464P trails by 0.3%, while the EPYC 7343 is 0.7% behind, and the EPYC 9124 leads by 0.7%. These margins are all within noise, meaning the CPU's performance class is well established, but the deltas are small enough that game performance differences would be negligible.

In Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the entire dataset. This suggests that even at lower resolutions where CPU load typically increases relative to GPU load, the Core Ultra 7 265 has ample headroom. The 20 threads and high boost clock ensure that game logic, physics, and draw call processing are not limiting factors. The PassMark physics score of 2923 further supports this, as it indicates strong real-time simulation capability.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is adequate for feeding the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes provides more than enough bandwidth for the Radeon RX 9060. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU is present but irrelevant for gaming when a discrete GPU is installed. Overall, the data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 265 is not the bottleneck in any of the tested configurations, and its performance headroom is substantial enough that it would not constrain even more powerful GPUs.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on a 4 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 2990 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. Its memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The card includes 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 28 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, which is solidly mid-range. The PassMark G3D score of 17631 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 provide context for its raw performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 and Vulkan score of 39476 show that the card performs well in compute workloads, though these are less directly relevant to gaming.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Radeon RX 9060 is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is a negligible difference. It leads the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 1% and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 by 1%, with the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trailing by 2.1%. These margins are all within 2%, indicating that the RX 9060 sits in a well-populated performance band.

In Overpower, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are the defining characteristics. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo drops to 52 FPS, which is the lowest measured result. This suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed at that resolution and quality level. The 128-bit memory bus, while providing decent bandwidth, is a limiting factor at high resolutions where memory traffic increases significantly. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for most games at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K textures can push against this limit.

The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz is high for a mid-range card, which helps at lower resolutions where the GPU is not memory-bound. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 142 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 127 FPS. These results indicate that the GPU can push high frame rates when the pixel count is manageable. The game clock of 2400 MHz is the sustained clock under load, and the data suggests that the card maintains good performance in typical gaming scenarios.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling as resolution increases. At High settings, the combo delivers 83 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 63 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of 10.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 14.9% from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 24.1%, which is relatively modest and indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without a catastrophic performance collapse.

For Low settings, the scaling is steeper in percentage terms. At 1080p, the combo achieves 142 FPS, which drops to 127 FPS at 1440p (a 10.6% reduction) and then to 108 FPS at 4K (a 15.0% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 23.9%, nearly identical to the High settings drop. This consistency suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at all resolutions, and the CPU is not introducing variable overhead.

Medium settings show the same trend. The combo achieves 89 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 11.2%, and from 1440p to 4K is 15.2%, for a total of 24.7%. Ultra settings follow the pattern with 69 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 11.6% and 14.8% respectively, for a total of 24.6%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings levels is telling. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the percentage drops would be larger at lower resolutions where the CPU has more work relative to the GPU. Instead, the nearly uniform scaling suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck across the board. The absolute FPS values at 4K, ranging from 52 to 108 FPS depending on settings, further confirm that the GPU is the limiting component.

The fact that 4K Low settings (108 FPS) outperforms 1080p Ultra (69 FPS) by a significant margin indicates that quality settings have a larger impact on performance than resolution alone. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the shading and texture work scales more with quality than with pixel count.

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

The measured data provides four settings presets across three resolutions, and the optimal choice depends on the target frame rate and display resolution. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset offers the best balance. At 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, it provides a smooth experience that stays well above 60 FPS even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 83 FPS is close, but the Medium preset's minimum of 76 FPS gives it a safety margin for frame time spikes.

For 1440p, the Medium preset again appears to be the sweet spot. The average of 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS and maximum of 91 FPS keeps the experience above 60 FPS at all times. The High preset at 74 FPS lacks a measured minimum, but the average is 5 FPS lower, which could push minimums below the 60 FPS threshold in heavy scenes. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is borderline, with the average sitting just above 60 FPS and no measured minimum to confirm stability.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only one that provides a consistently high frame rate, achieving 108 FPS. The Medium preset at 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable on displays with VRR. The High preset at 63 FPS has no measured minimum, but the average suggests it could dip below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

Considering the game is an Action title, frame rate consistency matters. The Medium preset at 1080p and 1440p provides the best combination of visual quality and performance, with measured minimums that stay above 60 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is recommended for competitive play, while the Medium preset may suffice for casual play despite the 57 FPS minimum.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 142, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Overpower?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with Low settings, the combo averages 108 FPS. At Medium settings, it averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS. At Ultra settings, it drops to 52 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 4464P. It also leads the AMD EPYC 7343 by 0.7% and trails the AMD EPYC 9124 by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it performs better than the majority of graphics cards in the database.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, with an average of 61 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. However, there is no measured minimum FPS for this configuration, so consistency is not confirmed.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 83 FPS at 1080p and 63 FPS at 4K, representing a 24.1% drop in performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 142, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce the average to 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. High settings yield 83 FPS on average, while Ultra settings produce 69 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 73 FPS, showing that quality settings have a substantial impact on performance.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 127 FPS, which remains well above high-refresh thresholds. Medium settings average 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. High settings produce 74 FPS on average, and Ultra settings drop to 61 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 66 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 108 FPS, which is still respectable for 4K. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 78 FPS. High settings produce 63 FPS on average, and Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated.

The Medium presets are the only ones with measured minimum and maximum FPS values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum is 76 FPS and the maximum is 102 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 67 FPS and the maximum is 91 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 57 FPS and the maximum is 78 FPS. These values provide insight into frame time consistency, with the 4K Medium preset showing the lowest minimum at 57 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1701 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 57% of the combinations in the database. The rank of 1701 indicates that while this is not a top-tier gaming system, it sits comfortably above the median.

Given the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking, the combo's overall position at the 57th percentile makes sense. The GPU is the weaker component, and its mid-range positioning drags the combo down from what the CPU alone would suggest. The CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized in this game, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings.

The rank of 1701 out of 2980 means there are 1279 combos that perform worse and 1700 that perform better. This places the system in the upper-middle range of the database. For a game like Overpower, which is an Action title that benefits from high frame rates, this combination provides a solid experience at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance that is playable at lower settings.

The delta between the CPU's percentile (93rd) and the combo's percentile (57th) highlights the GPU's limiting role. If the CPU were paired with a stronger GPU, the combo rank would likely improve significantly. Conversely, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking is closely aligned with the combo's 57th percentile, confirming that the GPU is the primary determinant of overall performance in this configuration.