Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Overpower. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game's physics and logic. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, contextualizing the results within the broader benchmark database.

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 based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded throughput, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 49682. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960. In the context of Overpower, an Action game, the CPU’s high boost clock ensures that game logic, AI, and physics calculations are processed without introducing frame-time stutters, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed.

The processor’s percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is essentially identical, with a deltaPct of 0.3% in favor of the 265. The AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD EPYC 9124 are also close, with the 265 holding a 0.7% advantage over the former and a -0.7% deficit against the latter. These are marginal differences, suggesting that the CPU is a high-performance part that is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. With 30 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory, the platform is well-equipped to feed data to the GPU.

In Overpower specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the frame rate scaling from 4K to 1080p. The jump from 52 FPS at 4K High to 68 FPS at 1080p High (a 30% increase) is significant, but the jump from 89 FPS at 4K Low to 118 FPS at 1080p Low (a 32% increase) is similar. This pattern suggests that while the GPU is the primary limiter, the CPU has enough headroom to handle the increased draw calls and object updates at higher frame rates. The 20 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for Overpower's engine, ensuring that the system is not bottlenecked by processor performance even when the GPU is pushed to its limits.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. With 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, it delivers a FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS. This hardware configuration places the RTX 2060 in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range part. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance: the GeForce GTX 580 is virtually identical (deltaPct 0%), the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% ahead, the RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% ahead, and the Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% ahead.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Overpower. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the GPU produces an average of 43 FPS. This is the lowest measured average in the dataset. The drop from 52 FPS at 4K High to 43 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the higher texture and detail settings are increasing memory pressure and shader complexity. The RTX 2060's 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the combination of higher pixel count and larger textures can lead to memory bandwidth saturation, which is reflected in the performance drop.

The GPU's role is clearly the dominant factor in the measured results. The scaling between settings at a fixed resolution shows significant variance. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low (105 FPS) to High (61 FPS) represents a 42% decrease. This is a substantial performance hit, indicating that the GPU's shader cores are the limiting factor when visual fidelity is increased. The RTX 2060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but at 4K, it struggles to maintain high frame rates, especially at higher quality presets.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear picture of a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 68 at 1080p to 61 at 1440p (a 10% decrease) and then to 52 at 4K (a 23% decrease from 1440p). This pattern shows that as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly strained. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, but the FPS does not drop by a similar factor, which indicates that the GPU is not purely pixel-bound; other factors like shader complexity and memory latency also play a role.

At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced. The average FPS drops from 118 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p (an 11% decrease) and then to 89 at 4K (a 15% decrease from 1440p). The smaller percentage drop between 1440p and 4K at Low settings compared to High settings suggests that at Low settings, the bottleneck begins to shift. While the GPU is still the primary limiter, the CPU's ability to process the game's logic at higher frame rates becomes more relevant. The 118 FPS at 1080p Low is the highest measured average, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 5960) ensures that frame times remain consistent.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component in this configuration. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with a GPU that is being overwhelmed by the increased resolution. The CPU, with its 93rd percentile ranking, is not the primary constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS as resolution decreases, but instead, we see consistent gains. The limiting component is the GPU, and this is most evident in the difference between the Ultra and Low presets at 4K, where the FPS ranges from 43 to 89, a 107% spread.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2334 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the bottom 22% of all tested systems. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which is an older, end-of-life product (released in 2019), while the CPU is a recent high-end part (released in 2025). The mismatch between the two components is clear: the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the GPU is holding it back.

The combo's rank is a direct result of the RTX 2060's performance ceiling. While the CPU's percentile rank is 93, the GPU's is 58. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is balanced for 1080p gaming but falls short at higher resolutions. In the context of the benchmark database, this combo is outclassed by systems with more modern GPUs, even if those systems have weaker CPUs. The data suggests that for Overpower, the GPU is the more critical component for achieving higher frame rates, and this combo's low rank reflects the GPU's limitations.

The ranking is not a measure of failure; it is a measure of the balance between components. With an average benchmark score of 64640 for the CPU and 15290 for the GPU, the discrepancy is evident. The combo's rank in the 2334th position out of 2980 suggests that users with this pairing will experience performance that is adequate for casual play but not competitive in high-refresh-rate scenarios. The data indicates that to improve the ranking, a GPU upgrade would be necessary, as the CPU already provides a strong foundation.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 118 at Low settings to 57 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 and a maximum of 85. High settings produce an average of 68 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of smooth gameplay on most presets, with only the Ultra preset dropping below 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 105 at Low settings to 51 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings produce an average of 61 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p results in a moderate FPS loss, but the system remains playable on Medium and High presets. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is borderline, but it is still within a playable range.

At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 89 at Low settings to 43 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. High settings produce an average of 52 FPS. At 4K, the system's limitations are evident. Only the Low preset achieves a consistently high frame rate. The Medium and High presets are playable, but they hover near the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is the lowest measured average, indicating that this setting is not suitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows that 1080p provides the most consistent performance, with an average of 74 FPS at Medium settings, while 1440p is also viable, with an average of 66 FPS at Medium settings. 4K is playable but requires lower settings, with the Medium preset averaging 56 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Overpower at 4K with high settings?

A: The measured data indicates an average of 52 FPS at 4K with High settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting that while it is technically playable, it may not provide the most fluid experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, while the 265F scores 64438. This results in a deltaPct of 0.3% in favor of the 265, indicating that the two processors perform nearly identically.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 a bottleneck for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests this. The GPU's percentile rank is 58, while the CPU's is 93. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound system.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 43, recorded at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested and yields the lowest performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, while the RX 7600 has a score of 15171. The deltaPct is 0.8% in favor of the RTX 2060, showing that the two GPUs have nearly identical synthetic benchmark performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most balanced performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers an average of 74 FPS with a minimum of 63, ensuring smooth gameplay without the frame rate dips seen at Ultra. At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 66 FPS, which is a good target for a responsive experience. Even at 4K, the Medium preset manages an average of 56 FPS, which is the most playable option at that resolution for this GPU.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate. At 1080p, it averages 68 FPS, and at 1440p, it averages 61 FPS. However, at 4K, the High preset drops to 52 FPS, which may be too low for some users. The Ultra preset should be avoided; it yields the lowest FPS at every resolution (57 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K), and the performance cost is not justified by the marginal visual improvements.

The Low preset is the only option that guarantees high refresh-rate performance at 4K, with an average of 89 FPS. However, the visual quality reduction is significant. For most users, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p offers the best compromise between image quality and frame rate. The data shows that this combo is best utilized as a 1080p or 1440p machine, with the Medium preset providing the most consistent and enjoyable experience.