Overpower

Overpower, released in August 2023, presents a demanding Action title benchmark scenario for mobile hardware. The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile yields a comprehensive set of measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data offers a clear view into how this specific pairing handles the game’s engine, with the results indicating a system that is consistently capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and maintains playable performance even at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a distinct pattern in how performance degrades as resolution increases. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 121 FPS at 1920x1080 to 108 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 92 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% decrease in performance when moving from 1080p to 4K, a scaling factor that is relatively modest, suggesting that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without a catastrophic frame rate collapse.

Examining the Low preset provides further insight into the limiting component. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 208, which decreases to 186 at 1440p and then to 158 at 4K. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 15% drop in frame rate, while the 1080p to 1440p transition sees a 10.6% drop. This pattern indicates that even at the lowest settings, where CPU overhead is typically more prominent, the scaling remains relatively linear and manageable, pointing to a well-balanced system where the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, though not an overly restrictive one.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, offering a more nuanced view of scaling. At 1080p Medium, the average is 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average settles at 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. The frame time consistency appears to hold up well, as the gap between minimum and maximum FPS at each resolution remains relatively stable, suggesting that the game does not encounter severe stuttering as the resolution increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most significant scaling impact. Performance goes from 100 FPS at 1080p to 89 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 76 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 76 FPS is notably lower than the 4K High result of 92 FPS, a 17.4% drop that highlights the increased GPU load from the Ultra preset’s additional visual effects. Overall, the scaling data shows that Overpower is more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the RTX 5080 Mobile’s performance headroom ensures that even the most demanding 4K configuration remains playable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it features a 30 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and a single-core score of 5737, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. These numbers indicate a high-end mobile processor with substantial multi-threaded capability and strong single-thread performance.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 208, which is a high frame rate that still does not appear to be CPU-limited, as the scaling to 1440p (186 FPS) and 4K (158 FPS) shows a steady decline. If the CPU were the primary bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, but the data shows a continuous drop as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor even at 1080p.

The processor’s high boost clock of 5.30 GHz is likely a key factor in maintaining these high frame rates in a game that may have single-threaded dependencies. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737 places it well ahead of average CPUs, and this strength helps ensure that the CPU does not become a constraint in Overpower’s gameplay scenarios. The 20 cores and 20 threads also provide ample headroom for background tasks and game streaming, but the benchmark data suggests that for this specific title, the CPU’s primary job is to stay out of the GPU’s way, which it does effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core Ultra 7 265HX and RTX 5080 Mobile achieves a rank of 990 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places the system in the top 26.7% of all tested hardware configurations, a strong showing that underscores the capability of this pairing. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components, as the system is able to deliver high frame rates across all tested settings without any significant weak point.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals provides context for its contribution to this rank. The Intel Core i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, which is 0.1% higher than the Core Ultra 7 265HX’s average score of 63173. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839, 0.5% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is the closest competitor, with a score of 62738, which is 0.7% lower. These tiny percentage differences indicate that the 265HX is positioned at the top of its performance class, with no single rival offering a significant advantage.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, which has an average score of 38299, a negligible 0.1% difference from the RTX 5080 Mobile’s 38349. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X scores 38706, a 0.9% difference in the opposite direction. The near-identical scores between these GPUs suggest that the RTX 5080 Mobile is performance-equivalent to its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured FPS data in Overpower shows how this translates to real-world gameplay. The combo’s rank of 990 out of 3713 demonstrates that while it is not the absolute fastest configuration possible, it significantly outperforms the majority of systems tested in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower provides a complete picture of performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 208 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high refresh rate displays. The Medium preset averages 130 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, offering a good balance between visual quality and speed. The High preset averages 121 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 186 FPS, which is still exceptionally high for a 1440p resolution. The Medium preset averages 116 FPS, with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. The High preset averages 108 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can comfortably handle 1440p gaming at high refresh rates, with even the Ultra preset maintaining nearly 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its limits but remains playable. The Low preset averages 158 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K resolution. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, providing a stable experience that is close to the 100 FPS mark. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS. While 76 FPS is not as high as the lower resolutions, it is still a smooth and playable frame rate for a visually demanding 4K Ultra setting.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 208 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. This is the maximum measured frame rate across all tested configurations.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS experience at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 76. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience at the highest quality settings.

Q: How does the 1440p Medium performance compare to the 1080p Medium performance?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 116, which is 14 FPS lower than the 1920x1080 Medium average of 130 FPS. The minimum FPS at 1440p is 99, compared to 111 at 1080p, showing a consistent but modest performance drop.

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

A: The combo ranks 990 out of 3713 tested combinations. This places it in the top 26.7% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in Overpower at 1080p?

A: The scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 208 FPS, and this drops to 186 FPS at 1440p and 158 FPS at 4K, showing that performance scales with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Does the system provide consistent frame times at 4K Medium?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 99, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. The 29 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates relatively stable frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate priorities. For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset offers an average of 100 FPS, which is ideal for 1440p or 165Hz monitors. This preset provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold and sufficiently high for smooth competitive play.

For 1440p displays, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 108 FPS. This setting offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, keeping the frame rate high enough to take advantage of 120Hz or 144Hz displays. While the Ultra preset at 89 FPS is also viable, the High preset provides a more comfortable margin above the 100 FPS mark, which many users prefer for a consistently fluid experience.

At 4K resolution, the Medium preset is the best recommendation, with an average of 99 FPS and a minimum of 84 FPS. This configuration achieves nearly 100 FPS average, which is excellent for 4K gaming. The High preset at 92 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset’s higher average and consistent frame times make it the safer choice for maintaining a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is playable, but users who prioritize frame rate consistency over maximum visual detail may prefer Medium or High.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is a high-end mobile GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The GPU has a base clock of 975 MHz and a boost clock of 1500 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are critical for handling the textures and effects in Overpower at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 23.04 TFLOPS, and its synthetic benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4952 and a Passmark G3D score of 27711. The GPU sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, but the measured FPS data in Overpower shows that the RTX 5080 Mobile is able to deliver high frame rates across all settings.

The RTX 5080 Mobile’s memory subsystem appears to be a significant asset in this game. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that the GPU is not starved for data, even at 4K Ultra settings where the 76 FPS average demonstrates substantial raw processing power. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is also ample for Overpower’s requirements, as there is no indication of memory-related performance drops in the measured data. The GPU’s boost clock of 1500 MHz, while not exceptionally high, is sufficient to maintain the 208 FPS peak at 1080p Low, suggesting that the architecture’s efficiency and the high memory bandwidth are more critical factors than raw clock speed in this title.