Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers a compelling 1080p to 4K experience in Overpower, with the data revealing a system that maintains high frame rates across all tested settings. The measured results show a clear progression of performance scaling, and the interplay between the 20-core processor and the Blackwell-based graphics card defines where the limits of this system lie in this action title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows that the RTX 5080 does the heavy lifting as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the frame rate peaks at 280 FPS average. When resolution is increased to 1440p under the same Low preset, the average drops by 30 FPS, settling at 250 FPS. The step to 4K brings the Low setting average down to 213 FPS. That is a drop of 67 FPS from 1080p to 4K, which represents a 24% reduction from the starting point, and, that is a very manageable drop for a game at its lowest settings. The lack of a drop into lower double digits at 4K indicates that the RTX 5080's raw compute is still holding up well.

At Ultra settings the story changes. The 4K Ultra average is 102 FPS, while 1440p Ultra reaches 120 FPS, and 1080p Ultra runs at 135 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 33 FPS, a 24.4% reduction, which is nearly the same relative drop as at the Low setting. However, the absolute FPS values are far lower. The fact that the scaling pattern is similar across different presets suggests that the resolution is the primary factor, not the settings, in determining the performance ceiling. The average differences, 280 vs 102 FPS, show the game is far more demanding at Ultra.

The frame time consistency, shown via the only min/max data available, is at Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the average is 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. This creates a spread of 40 FPS between the min and max. At 1440p Medium, the average is 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 180 FPS, a spread of 47 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 202 FPS, a spread of 53 FPS. The fact that the absolute FPS spread increases as resolution decreases suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can push enough frames to create a wider range, while at 4K, the GPU is more consistently the limit.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a useful data point. At High settings, moving from 1440p (145 FPS) to 4K (123 FPS) is a 22 FPS loss. Moving from 1440p to 1080p at High gains only 18 FPS (from 145 to 163). This pattern suggests the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p. The data implies that at 1080p, the system is not GPU-limited, and the CPU is likely the limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck.

The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low, which is a 67 FPS drop, shows that even at minimal settings, resolution has a huge impact. This is clearly a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of VRAM and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are likely the key factors in maintaining playable frame rates at 4K. The data suggests that this combo is well balanced for high refresh rate 1440p gaming and for a solid 4K experience, but the 1080p numbers are only of interest for very high refresh rate monitors.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are the key figures that determine how quickly it can feed the GPU. In the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, the CPU scores 35850 points, and for single-core, it scores 2020 points. In Geekbench, the multi-core score is 23085, and the single-core score is 2713.

The CPU's performance relative to other tested CPUs is indicated by its 94th percentile, meaning it scores better than 94% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 70879. The nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6511P with a score of 71051 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 with a score of 71370 and a delta of -0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a score of 70163 and a delta of 1%. These are very close results, with the 265K performing within 1% of these alternatives.

The 20 cores and 20 threads are a notable design choice, indicating that the CPU is built for multi-threaded workloads. In a game like Overpower, the CPU is responsible for game logic, physics, and, at lower resolutions, the high frame rate generation. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 280 FPS. This is a very high frame rate and indicates the CPU is powerful enough to not be a limiting factor at those settings. The ability to hit 280 FPS shows the CPU can keep up with the GPU.

The fact that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K is shown by the fact that the FPS does not scale with resolution as much as it does with settings. The 4K Low average is 213 FPS, while the 4K Ultra is 102 FPS. The CPU's 20 threads are likely enough to handle the extra geometry and physics at Ultra, but the GPU's rasterization workload is what dictates the frame rate.

The CPU's memory support is DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. This is a separate system from the GPU's memory, but a high-bandwidth system memory is beneficial for feeding the GPU data. In the passmark multi-thread test, the CPU scores 58594, and in the floating point math test, it scores 189629. The integer math score is 143242. These numbers show a balanced CPU that can handle a variety of tasks. The data suggests this CPU is a solid match for the RTX 5080 in this game, providing enough horsepower to avoid bottlenecking at all resolutions.

GPU Core

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance in Overpower. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, which gives a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The graphics core has 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores are present, though the game's ray tracing or DLSS usage is not measured in this data.

The GPU's raw performance is described by its FP32 of 56.28 TFLOPS. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 8637. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 235901, and in Vulkan, 255450. The Passmark G3D score is 36565. The GPU is at the 87th percentile for all GPUs, which means it outperforms 87% of GPUs in the database.

The nearest GPU rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757 (delta of 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with a score of 55698 (delta of 0.7%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a score of 54828 (delta of 2.3%). This means the 5080 is within 1% of its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks. However, the in-game data is what matters most.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s is likely crucial for Overpower. The game's high-resolution textures and effects at 4K Ultra will demand a lot of memory bandwidth. The 4K Ultra average of 102 FPS suggests the GPU is still capable of delivering playable frame rates at the highest settings. The 16 GB VRAM is probably enough for this game, as no VRAM issues are reported in the data.

The GPU's performance in Overpower is consistent with its position in the database. The 4K Ultra result of 102 FPS is a strong result, and the 4K Low result of 213 FPS is very high. The fact that the 4K Low is still 213 FPS shows the GPU is not the limiting factor at 4K Low; the CPU is. The 5080 is a high-end GPU, and this data suggests it can handle Overpower at high settings at 4K with ease. The gap between the 5080 and its rivals in the database is small, but in this game, the RTX 5080 delivers a solid performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination is ranked 162nd out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This puts it in the top 4.4% of all tested systems. The combo is ranked based on its average FPS across all settings and resolutions. The data shows that this is a very high-performing combo, and it reflects the CPU and GPU's capabilities.

The rank of 162 out of 3713 is a very strong result. It means that only 161 other combos have a higher average FPS in this game. It also implies that the CPU and GPU are well-matched, as the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in most settings. The fact that the 1080p Low average is 280 FPS, while the 4K Ultra is 108 FPS, shows a wide range of performance, but the rank is based on the overall average, which is likely high.

The rank of 162 is a strong position. The CPU is ranked 94th percentile, and the GPU is at 87th. The combo rank is higher than the GPU rank, which indicates that the CPU is helping more than it is hurting in this game. The high rank is a positive sign for potential buyers.

The data shows that this combo is a great fit for Overpower at all resolutions. The frame rates are very high, and the rank reflects that. The 162rd place out of 3713 puts it in the top echelon of results, and it would be a strong system for any gamer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the best experience depends on the user's resolution. At 1080p, the Low setting yields 280 FPS, which is overkill for most monitors. The Medium setting averages 175 FPS, and the High setting averages 163 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1080p averages 135 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, the High setting at 163 FPS is a good choice, but the Medium at 175 FPS is slightly better. The Ultra setting at 135 FPS is still above 60 FPS, but the 1080p Ultra is the most demanding.

At 1440p, the Low setting averages 250 FPS, which is very high. The Medium setting averages 156 FPS, which is a good balance. The High setting averages 145 FPS, which is slightly lower. The Ultra setting at 1440p averages 120 FPS. For a 1440p 144Hz monitor, the Medium at 156 FPS is the best choice. It provides a smooth experience with a high frame rate. The Ultra at 120 FPS is also viable for those who want the best visuals, but the Medium is the best of both worlds.

At 4K, the Low setting averages 213 FPS, which is very high. The Medium setting averages 133 FPS, which is a solid frame rate. The High setting averages 123 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 102 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Medium setting at 133 FPS is the best choice. It provides a 4K experience with a high frame rate. The High setting at 123 FPS is also good, but the Medium is the best.

The data suggests that the Medium setting is the best overall for 1440p4K. At 4K, the Medium setting provides a 133 FPS average, which is a high frame rate for 4K. This combo is clearly capable of handling Overpower at high settings, but it is best to use Medium at 4K to get the highest frame rates. The Ultra setting at 4K is still playable, but the 102 FPS average may not be for those who prefer high refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table shows the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Ultra | 102 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | High | 123 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Medium | 133 |

| 3840x2160 (4K) | Low | 213 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Ultra | 120 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | High | 145 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Medium | 156 |

| 2560x1440 (1440p) | Low | 250 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Ultra | 135 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | High | 163 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Medium | 175 |

| 1920x1080 (1080p) | Low | 280 |

The data reveals the following: At 4K, the difference between High and Ultra is 21 FPS (123 to 102), while the difference between Medium and High is 10 FPS (133 to 123). The jump from Medium to Low is 80 FPS (133 to 213). This shows that Low is a huge performance increase, but the Medium is the best balance. At 1440p, the difference between High and Ultra is 25 FPS (120 to 145), and Medium to High is 11 FPS. At 1080p, the difference between High and Ultra is 28 FPS. The Low setting at 1080p is 280 FPS, which is 105 FPS more than Medium.

The Medium settings show a clear path. The 1080p Medium is 175 FPS, the 1440p Medium is 156 FPS, and the 4K Medium is 133 FPS. This means the system can handle 4K Medium. The data is clear: this combo is a high-end system that can play Overpower at high frame rates in all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower?

A: The highest average FPS is at 1080p with Low settings, achieving 280 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 102.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Medium and 4K Medium?

A: The 1080p Medium average is 175 FPS, while the 4K Medium average is 133 FPS, a difference of 42 FPS.

Q: What is the combo rank in the database for Overpower?

A: The combo rank is 162 out of 3713 tested combinations.

Q: Which resolution and settings produce a frame rate closest to 144 FPS?

A: The 1440p High settings average is 145 FPS, which is the closest to 144 FPS. The 4K Medium is 133 FPS, and 1440p High is 123 FPS.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 4K High and 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K High average is 123 FPS, while the 4K Ultra average is 102 FPS, a difference of 21 FPS in favor of High.

Q: Are the 1440p Low settings very close to the 1080p Medium?

A: The 1440p Low is 250 FPS, while the 1080p Medium is 175 FPS, a difference of 75 FPS.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 102, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the performance of the GPU in the Passmark G3D benchmark?

A: The GPU scores 36565 in the Passmark G3D benchmark.