Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. The data shows this combo ranks in the 53rd percentile of tested configurations, with the CPU sitting at the 93rd percentile among all processors while the GPU sits at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards. The measured frame rates reveal a system that handles competitive play at high refresh rates on lower presets, while demanding visual fidelity at 4K requires compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the system delivers 153 FPS at 1920x1080, which falls to 137 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 10.5% reduction — and then to 116 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 24.2% drop from 1440p. The total scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 24.2% performance loss, indicating that even at Low settings, higher resolutions impose meaningful rendering costs.

At High settings, the scaling pattern shifts. The system produces 89 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p (an 11.2% drop), and 67 FPS at 4K (a 15.2% drop from 1440p). The percentage gap between 1080p and 4K at High settings is 24.7%, nearly identical to the Low setting gap. This consistency suggests the GPU is the primary limiter across all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p.

Medium settings show a similar trend with 96 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p (an 11.5% drop), and 73 FPS at 4K (a 14.1% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset tells a different story: 74 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p (a 10.8% drop), and 56 FPS at 4K (a 15.2% drop from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the only measured point below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU cannot sustain smooth gameplay at maximum settings in 4K.

The scaling behavior across resolutions points to the RTX 4070 as the dominant constraint. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, does not appear to limit performance at any resolution, as the frame rate consistently scales downward with pixel count rather than showing a plateau at lower resolutions. The 4K Medium result of 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS suggests that even at 4K, the system can maintain playable frame rates when settings are moderated.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 uses the AD104 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. These specifications place the GPU at the 81st percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37648.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate for Overpower across all tested settings and resolutions, as the measured frame rates show no signs of memory capacity throttling. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the texture and geometry demands of the game, though the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS suggests the GPU's compute throughput, rated at 29.15 TFLOPS FP32, becomes the limiting factor at maximum settings and high pixel counts.

The RTX 4070's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507 (0.4% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38135 (1.3% behind), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37157 (1.3% ahead). The RTX 4070 sits effectively at parity with the Tesla P4 and RX Vega 56, while trailing the RTX 4080 Mobile by a narrow margin.

The GPU's 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide the raw throughput needed for Overpower's action sequences. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores indicate support for advanced rendering features, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The 64 ROPs and 184 TMUs work with the 5888 shading units to deliver the observed frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX features 20 cores and 20 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosting to 5.30 GHz. This Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors, includes a 30 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63173.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 40642, while single-core scores 5737. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern with 17069 multi-core and 2409 single-core. PassMark tests further demonstrate the CPU's capabilities, with a multi-thread score of 47985 and single-thread score of 4500. The data compression score of 511817 and floating-point math score of 161605 indicate substantial compute capacity that extends well beyond gaming workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13790F with an average score of 63080 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G at 63331 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62839 (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.7% ahead). The 265HX effectively matches these competitors, with all deltas within one percentage point.

In Overpower, the CPU's 20 threads and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for game logic, physics, and AI processing. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low, reaching 153 FPS, indicate that the CPU is not the limiting component at lower resolutions. The consistent scaling pattern across resolutions — with frame rates dropping uniformly as pixel count increases — further confirms that the GPU bears the primary rendering load. The CPU's 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR5 support ensure that data transfer between processor and memory does not become a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1574 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all configurations. This middle-of-the-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU's strong benchmark position (93rd percentile) is offset by the GPU's more moderate standing (81st percentile).

The ranking suggests that while the CPU is among the top processors available, the GPU holds the system back from higher overall positions. The RTX 4070's benchmark average of 37648 places it near the RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135, and the performance gap in Overpower between these two GPUs would likely translate to a modest frame rate difference. The system's 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, exemplifies why the combo does not rank higher — maximum settings at 4K remain out of reach.

The 53rd percentile ranking also indicates that over half of all tested combos deliver better performance in Overpower. This is primarily attributable to the GPU choice; pairing the 265HX with a higher-tier graphics card would likely move the combo substantially higher in the rankings. Conversely, the CPU's strong benchmark scores ensure that the system does not suffer from processor-related bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to perform to its full potential.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles — 93 versus 81 — creates a mild imbalance where the processor is underutilized in GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p Low, where the system reaches 153 FPS, the CPU still has headroom remaining, as evidenced by the smooth scaling to 137 FPS at 1440p and 116 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the CPU could support a more powerful GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 153 FPS average, providing an exceptionally smooth experience for fast-paced action. Medium settings yield 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, maintaining consistent performance above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 89 FPS, still well within smooth territory. Ultra settings reduce performance to 74 FPS, which remains playable but shows a 51.6% reduction from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce 137 FPS, a 10.5% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings deliver 85 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and maximum of 98 FPS, keeping the experience above 60 FPS. High settings achieve 79 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 66 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51.8%, nearly identical to the 1080p gap, indicating consistent scaling behavior.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles at higher settings. Low settings produce 116 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 84 FPS, maintaining playability but approaching the lower bound. High settings drop to 67 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 56 FPS — the only measured result below 60 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 51.7%, consistent with the other resolutions, confirming that the GPU's relative performance scales uniformly across resolution changes.

The Medium settings rows at each resolution include minimum and maximum frame rates, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 81 to 110 FPS, a 29 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 73 to 98 FPS, a 25 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 62 to 84 FPS, a 22 FPS spread. This tightening range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variance.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 4K Medium result of 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS ensures the experience stays above the 60 FPS threshold even during demanding scenes. High settings at 4K produce 67 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for frame drops. Ultra settings at 4K should be avoided, as the 56 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter during intense action sequences.

At 1440p, High settings offer the best compromise, delivering 79 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra result of 66 FPS remains playable but approaches the 60 FPS boundary. For players prioritizing frame rate, 1440p Low at 137 FPS provides an exceptionally smooth experience suitable for competitive play. Medium settings at 85 FPS offer a solid middle ground with a minimum of 73 FPS ensuring consistent performance.

At 1080p, the system can handle Ultra settings at 74 FPS, providing the full visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. The 1080p High setting at 89 FPS offers additional headroom for action-heavy sequences. For maximum competitive advantage, 1080p Low at 153 FPS delivers the highest frame rates and lowest input latency. Medium settings at 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS provide a balanced experience that maintains visual quality while keeping frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Overpower at all tested settings, with no indication of memory-related performance degradation. The CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power, as evidenced by the GPU-bound scaling patterns across resolutions. Players seeking the best visual experience should favor 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, while those prioritizing frame rate should consider 1080p Low or 1440p Low. The 4K Medium setting represents the optimal choice for 4K displays, balancing visual quality with the 60 FPS threshold.