Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a profoundly mismatched combination for playing Overpower, a 2023 Action title. The benchmark data places this pairing at rank 2877 out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 3.5% of all systems. The processor is a high-end 20-core desktop part with a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the graphics card is a 2019 entry-level model sitting at the 40th percentile among all GPUs. This pairing produces playable frame rates only at 1080p with Low settings, where it hits an average of 62 FPS. Every other configuration tested falls below 60 FPS, with Ultra settings at 4K producing an unplayable 23 FPS average. The data indicates that the GTX 1650 is the definitive bottleneck, as the CPU’s massive compute headroom is never utilized by the GPU’s 4 GB VRAM and 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Overpower?*

A: The combination ranks 2877 out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems. This rank reflects the severe bottleneck created by the GTX 1650 when paired with a high-end processor.

*Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo in Overpower?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 62, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only tested configuration that reaches above 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark percentile compare to its gaming performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640. However, in Overpower, the combo’s performance is limited by the GPU, which sits at the 40th percentile with an average score of 7472.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 55 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 27 FPS. This represents a 28 FPS difference, or a 51% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM cause issues at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows a significant performance drop at 4K: High settings average only 27 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 128.1 GB/s bandwidth appears insufficient for the demands of Overpower at 3840x2160, as even Low settings only reach 47 FPS.

Q: What are the closest rival GPUs to the GTX 1650 based on average benchmark scores?

A: The nearest rival is the Intel Arc A310 with an average score of 7550, which is 1% higher than the GTX 1650’s 7472. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M and Intel UHD Graphics 750 are 0.3% and 0.4% lower, respectively, showing the GTX 1650 sits in a very narrow performance band.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is an Arrow Lake-S architecture desktop processor built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, featuring 20 cores and 20 threads. Its base clock runs at 2.40 GHz, boosting up to 5.30 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The large 30 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 per core provide substantial on-chip storage for game data.

In synthetic benchmarks, this processor demonstrates exceptional capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and single-core score of 5960 place it firmly in high-end territory. The Passmark multithread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 further confirm its strength. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 64640 places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market.

However, in Overpower, the CPU’s role is largely theoretical. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU would typically have the most influence, the combo only achieves 62 FPS average. This is far below what the CPU alone could deliver; the limiting factor is clearly the GPU. The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P with an average score of 64823 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at 64438 (0.3% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7343 at 64202 (0.7% lower). These differences are negligible, confirming the CPU is not the performance bottleneck.

The CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads are designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, but Overpower is an action game that likely does not scale perfectly across all cores. The game’s frame rates show a consistent pattern across all tested configurations: the GPU’s limitations cap performance regardless of CPU headroom. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 23 FPS average, which is a resolution and setting combination where the CPU’s work is minimal compared to the GPU’s pixel pushing requirements. The data strongly suggests that swapping in a far weaker CPU would produce nearly identical results, as the GTX 1650 is saturated in virtually all scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a Turing architecture GPU built on a 12 nm TSMC process, with 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory sits on a 128-bit bus, yielding 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 2.984 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s. Its TDP is 75W, and it draws power from the PCIe slot with no additional connectors.

In benchmark terms, the GTX 1650 scores 7880 in Passmark G3D, which places it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 7472, with the Intel Arc A310 being the closest rival at 7550 (1% higher). The AMD Radeon HD 8850M and Intel UHD Graphics 750 are nearly identical at 7447 and 7441 respectively. This places the GTX 1650 in a performance tier that is strictly entry-level for modern gaming.

The GPU’s 4 GB VRAM is a critical limitation in Overpower. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only manage 47 FPS average, while Medium drops to 29 FPS and Ultra to 23 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s appears insufficient for 4K textures and geometry, causing severe frame rate drops. At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains limited: Low settings reach 55 FPS, but High drops to 32 FPS and Ultra to 27 FPS. The pattern is consistent: the GPU’s compute and memory resources are exhausted at higher resolutions and settings.

The GTX 1650 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which means it is technically compatible with Overpower’s requirements. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates beyond 1080p Low. The 1080p Medium setting produces 39 FPS average (with min 33, max 44), and High drops to 36 FPS. Even at the lowest tested settings, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance headroom is vast compared to the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of this combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 62 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS (with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44), High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 23 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is only 3 FPS, and High to Ultra is 6 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s performance degrades sharply when moving from Low to Medium settings, but the difference between Medium, High, and Ultra is less pronounced at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop further: Low averages 55 FPS, Medium averages 34 FPS (min 29, max 40), High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 7 FPS (from 62 to 55), but at Ultra settings the drop is only 3 FPS (from 30 to 27). This indicates that at higher settings, the resolution increase has less impact because the GPU is already heavily loaded. The Medium setting at 1440p shows a min of 29 FPS, which suggests occasional stutters even at this mid-range setting.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes largely unplayable: Low averages 47 FPS, Medium averages 29 FPS (min 25, max 34), High averages 27 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The 4K Low setting is the only one above 30 FPS, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 18 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem is overwhelmed at 4K, causing diminishing returns as settings increase.

Across all configurations, the only setting that achieves a 60+ FPS average is 1080p Low. The next best is 1440p Low at 55 FPS, which is close but not quite there. The data shows that the GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM is the primary constraint, as the 128-bit memory bus and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth cannot feed the GPU enough data at higher resolutions. The 1080p Medium setting, which averages 39 FPS with a min of 33, is the highest setting that maintains a somewhat consistent frame rate, but it still falls below the 60 FPS target that many players prefer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2877 out of 2980 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 3.5% of all tested configurations for Overpower. This rank is not surprising given the GPU’s 40th percentile standing among all GPUs and the game’s demanding nature at higher settings. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking is rendered irrelevant by the GPU’s limitations, as the measured FPS data shows no scenario where the CPU could be the bottleneck.

To put this rank in perspective, the GTX 1650’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Arc A310 (1% higher), AMD Radeon HD 8850M (0.3% higher), and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (0.4% higher). All of these GPUs are similarly positioned in the low-end segment, and any of them would likely produce comparable results in Overpower. The rank of 2877 suggests that the vast majority of tested combos use GPUs that are significantly faster than the GTX 1650, which is expected given its 2019 release date and end-of-life production status.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 7472 is nearly nine times lower than the CPU’s average score of 64640. This disparity highlights the fundamental imbalance of this pairing. The CPU is capable of feeding a much faster GPU, but the GTX 1650 cannot keep up with the demands of Overpower beyond 1080p Low. The combo rank reflects this reality, as systems with even modestly better GPUs would likely rank much higher.

The rank also indicates that this combo is unsuitable for Overpower at any setting above 1080p Low if a consistent 60 FPS experience is desired. The 1080p Low setting achieves 62 FPS average, which is the only configuration above the 60 FPS threshold. All other settings and resolutions fall below this mark, with 4K Ultra producing just 23 FPS average. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for older or less demanding games, as Overpower appears to require more GPU resources than the GTX 1650 can provide.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a playable experience (defined as 60+ FPS average) is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves 62 FPS. This is the recommended setup for players using this combo, as it is the only tested configuration that meets the standard smoothness target. The 1080p Low setting provides a 62 FPS average, which should be sufficient for most action games, though it may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

For players who prefer higher visual quality, 1440p Low is the next best option, averaging 55 FPS. This is close to 60 FPS and may be acceptable for some players, but it falls short of the target. The 1080p Medium setting averages 39 FPS, which is playable but not smooth, and the minimum of 33 FPS suggests that frame pacing could be inconsistent. The 1440p Medium setting averages 34 FPS (min 29, max 40), which is borderline playable but may cause noticeable stutters.

The data shows that Ultra settings are not viable at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 30 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most players. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 27 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is just 23 FPS. These configurations should be avoided entirely. Similarly, High settings are only marginally better: 1080p High averages 36 FPS, 1440p High averages 32 FPS, and 4K High averages 27 FPS. None of these provide a smooth experience.

The recommendation is to use 1080p Low for the best balance of playability and visual clarity. If the game’s minimum requirements demand higher settings, players may need to accept frame rates in the 30-40 FPS range at 1080p Medium. However, the measured data indicates that the GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM is a hard limit for Overpower at higher resolutions, so 4K should be avoided entirely. The 1440p Low setting at 55 FPS is the only alternative that approaches playable frame rates without dropping to 1080p, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Ultimately, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced settings, and players seeking higher fidelity should consider a more powerful GPU.