Overpower

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average is 99 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth action gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70,879. It sits 1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996), while trailing the Intel Xeon 6511P by 0.2% (71,051) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 0.7% (71,370).

Q: Does the GPU outperform the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209). The difference is negligible in real-world terms, making these two cards effectively equivalent in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 271 FPS average. Even at 4K with Medium settings, the average stays at 128 FPS, indicating strong performance across all tested resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what type is it?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is sufficient for high-resolution textures in Overpower.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 201st out of 3,713 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.4% of all configurations in the database for Overpower.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K brings 20 cores and 20 threads to the table, a configuration that handles Overpower's action-game workloads with substantial headroom. The CPU's base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz allow it to scale quickly under load, which matters for a genre where frame pacing and consistency are critical. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency during intense combat sequences.

Benchmark results position this CPU strongly. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,850 and single-core score of 2,020 indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 23,085 and single-core score of 2,713 reinforce this picture. For Overpower specifically, the CPU's role is less about raw frame generation and more about maintaining stable minimums during complex scenes with many actors and physics calculations.

The PassMark physics score of 3,731 is particularly relevant for an action title, as physics simulations often become the bottleneck in chaotic gameplay moments. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database, and its nearest rivals show only marginal differences — within 1.3% either way. This suggests that the 265K is not the limiting factor in this combo; rather, it provides a solid foundation for the GPU to operate at full potential.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC indicate efficient power delivery, though the benchmark data does not include power consumption figures. The 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die show a dense architecture that balances performance and efficiency. For Overpower, the 20-core layout ensures that background tasks do not interfere with game threads, and the 20 threads (with no hyper-threading) keep scheduling straightforward.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear progression across settings presets at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 271 FPS average, while Medium drops to 169 FPS, High to 157 FPS, and Ultra to 130 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is just 12 FPS, whereas the gap between Low and Medium is 102 FPS — a dramatic difference that suggests Medium offers the best balance for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low produces 241 FPS, Medium 151 FPS, High 140 FPS, and Ultra 116 FPS. The Medium-to-High gap narrows to 11 FPS, while Low-to-Medium remains a 90 FPS jump. At 3840x2160, Low hits 205 FPS, Medium 128 FPS, High 119 FPS, and Ultra 99 FPS. Here, the Medium-to-High difference is only 9 FPS, and even Ultra remains comfortably above 60 FPS.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the optimal experience across all resolutions when considering both visual quality and frame rate. The Medium preset also shows measured minimum FPS values — 109 at 4K, 128 at 1440p, and 144 at 1080p — indicating consistent frame delivery. Ultra settings are viable for those prioritizing visuals, but the 31 FPS drop from Medium to Ultra at 4K (128 to 99) represents a significant trade-off.

For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p offer 271 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. At 1440p, Low still delivers 241 FPS, making it a strong choice for high-refresh displays. The recommendation is to start with Medium and adjust based on personal preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 201 out of 3,713 tested combinations places it in the top 5.4% of all configurations in the database for Overpower. This is a strong showing that reflects the balanced pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that excels in this action title.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Xeon 6511P (-0.2%), Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (-0.7%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (+1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (+1.3%) — all fall within a narrow performance band, confirming that the 265K is competitively positioned. None of these rivals would likely alter the combo's ranking significantly in Overpower, as the differences are within measurement noise.

The GPU's nearest rivals show similarly tight margins: the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%. The RTX 4080's position is well-established, and its 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it handles modern game loads effectively.

Given that the combo ranks 201st, there are 200 configurations that outperform it, but these likely involve higher-tier GPUs or CPUs. For the vast majority of users, this combo represents a high-end configuration that delivers excellent results in Overpower. The measured FPS data supports this: even at 4K Ultra, the average of 99 FPS is smooth, and at 1080p Low, the 271 FPS average is exceptional.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this combo for Overpower, as is typical for action games that rely heavily on GPU rendering. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, providing ample memory capacity and throughput for high-resolution textures and effects. The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, packs 45,900 million transistors into a 379 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.1 million per square millimeter.

The clock speeds — 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost — allow the GPU to ramp up under sustained load. The 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide substantial raw compute power, while the 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI-assisted features. The FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS indicates strong general-purpose compute capability, and the FP16 performance matches at 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capabilities: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 214,739, and the Vulkan score of 263,779 all point to robust performance. The PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and GPU Compute score of 20,671 further validate its position. The RTX 4080's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, with nearest rivals showing minimal differences.

For Overpower, the GPU's memory subsystem is particularly important. At 4K resolution, texture data requirements increase significantly, and the 16 GB capacity ensures that even Ultra settings do not exceed available VRAM. The 716.8 GB/s bandwidth prevents bottlenecks during rapid scene changes or when streaming in high-detail assets. The GPU's end-of-life production status is worth noting, but its performance remains competitive in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 271 FPS average on Low settings, 169 FPS on Medium (with minimum 144 and maximum 194), 157 FPS on High, and 130 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows that the GPU scales well with resolution and settings, maintaining high frame rates even at the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong: Low produces 241 FPS, Medium 151 FPS (minimum 128, maximum 173), High 140 FPS, and Ultra 116 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets — approximately 30 FPS for Low, 18 FPS for Medium, 17 FPS for High, and 14 FPS for Ultra. This indicates that the GPU has sufficient headroom at 1440p, and the CPU is not introducing bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers smooth gameplay: Low hits 205 FPS, Medium 128 FPS (minimum 109, maximum 147), High 119 FPS, and Ultra 99 FPS. The 4K results show that Ultra settings remain above 60 FPS, making this combo viable for 4K gaming with high visual fidelity. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings — 109 at 4K, 128 at 1440p, and 144 at 1080p — indicate consistent frame delivery without major stutters.

The largest performance gap occurs between Low and Medium at every resolution: 102 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. This suggests that Low settings significantly reduce rendering load, likely by disabling shadows, post-processing, or texture detail. The gap between Medium and High is much smaller — 12 FPS at 1080p, 11 FPS at 1440p, and 9 FPS at 4K — indicating diminishing returns for the visual upgrade. The gap between High and Ultra is also modest: 27 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K.

Overall, the data shows that this combo excels at delivering high frame rates across all tested configurations. The RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory is never a limiting factor, and the CPU's 20 cores provide sufficient processing power for game logic and physics. The measured results position this combo as a top-tier option for Overpower, with the 201st rank out of 3,713 configurations confirming its standing.