Overpower

Overpower, a 2023 Action title, stresses hardware in a way that reveals the distinct character of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing. The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings shows a system where the mobile CPU’s hybrid architecture and the desktop-class GPU’s raw throughput interact to produce a wide performance envelope. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results to understand the role each component plays, the optimal settings for playability, and how this combination stacks up against the broader database of tested systems.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. Its configuration is a hybrid mix, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, drawing a 45 W TDP. For a game like Overpower, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU is crucial, and the benchmark results suggest it is more than adequate at lower resolutions, but its influence becomes more nuanced as resolution climbs.

Looking at the measured FPS, the CPU's headroom is evident at 1080p. At Low settings, the system pushes 208 FPS, which is a massive workload for the CPU to process game logic and draw calls. The jump from 1080p Low (208 FPS) to 1440p Low (186 FPS) shows a small drop, indicating that the CPU is still managing the frame generation without becoming a hard bottleneck. The Core Ultra 9 185H's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1810.5, is likely a key driver here, allowing the GPU to run at high utilization.

However, the data reveals that the CPU's role shifts at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 76, which is a dramatic reduction from the 158 FPS at 4K Low. This massive performance cliff is primarily a GPU limitation, but it also shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in the highest-fidelity scenarios. The processor’s multi-core capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5, are more than sufficient to handle the background tasks and game threads, but Overpower appears to be heavily GPU-bound when visual complexity increases.

The processor's position relative to its peers is tight. Its average benchmark score of 35670 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are extremely close: it is just 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 250H, while being 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. This suggests that in CPU-limited scenarios, the performance difference between these chips would be marginal. In Overpower, this means the choice between these processors is unlikely to be the deciding factor for frame rates, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU takes the lead. The data indicates the Core Ultra 9 185H provides a stable, high-performance foundation that allows the RTX 5080 to flex its muscles.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the undisputed star of this configuration for Overpower. Based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and built on TSMC's 5 nm process, this GPU is a formidable piece of hardware. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a massive 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The high bandwidth is critical for feeding the 10752 shading units at high resolutions and texture loads, which the 4K results confirm.

The GPU's clock speeds are also noteworthy, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2617 MHz. These high frequencies allow the GPU to process the complex geometry and pixel shading required by Overpower's action sequences. The benchmark data shows the GPU's dominance clearly. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with 208 FPS at Low settings. This indicates that the GPU is not being stressed at all, and the CPU is the primary driver of performance. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales, and we see the expected performance curve.

At 1440p High, the system averages 108 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 92 FPS. This performance scaling indicates a strong GPU that can handle high refresh rates at 1440p and is still capable of delivering a smooth experience at 4K. The most telling data point is the 4K Ultra setting, which yields 76 FPS. This is still playable, but it shows that even the RTX 5080 is challenged by the most demanding settings in Overpower at the highest resolution. The GPU's performance is further contextualized by its benchmark scores, such as the 36565 in Passmark G3D, which places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are also close in average score. It is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, while being 2.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE. These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 5080 sits in a competitive performance tier. However, the actual in-game FPS data suggests it is more than capable of delivering a top-tier experience, particularly when paired with the Core Ultra 9 185H, as the measured results show high frame rates across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data offers a clear view into how the settings presets affect performance, allowing for a data-driven recommendation on the best experience. The goal is to balance visual fidelity with a frame rate that ensures smooth, responsive gameplay, which is critical in the Action genre. The data shows that the "Ultra" preset is a luxury that comes at a steep cost, while "Medium" and "High" offer a more pragmatic balance.

At 1080p, the "High" preset delivers 121 FPS, while "Ultra" drops to 100 FPS. This 21 FPS difference is significant, and while 100 FPS is still smooth, the visual jump from High to Ultra is often not as noticeable as the frame rate drop. The "Medium" preset at 1080p gives 130 FPS, which is a solid middle ground. However, given the GPU's power, "High" is the sweet spot at this resolution, providing a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern continues. "High" yields 108 FPS, which is excellent for a high-refresh monitor, while "Ultra" brings it down to 89 FPS. The "Medium" preset offers 116 FPS. Here, the "High" preset is again the best choice, as it provides a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard and close to 100 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience. The performance cost of "Ultra" is a 19 FPS drop, which is not justified by the marginal visual improvements.

At 4K, the choices become more critical. The "High" preset averages 92 FPS, which is still very playable and delivers excellent visual detail. "Ultra" drops to 76 FPS, which is playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame pacing can feel less consistent. The "Medium" preset gives 99 FPS, which is a great option for maximizing smoothness at 4K. Given the data, the "High" preset at 4K is the recommended choice for the best balance, as it maintains a high frame rate while preserving most of the graphical fidelity. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, "Medium" offers a tangible boost without a major visual penalty. The "Low" preset, while offering high FPS (158 at 4K), significantly reduces visual quality, making it less desirable for an action game where immersion matters.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H perform relative to its closest competitors?

A: The average benchmark score of the Core Ultra 9 185H is 35670, which puts it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, scores 35719, meaning the Intel chip is just 0.1% behind. It is also 0.2% behind the Intel Core 7 250H and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, showing a very tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5080 and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 2.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE's score of 57367. In terms of its other rivals, the RTX 5080 is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the system hit the highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded in the data is 208 FPS, achieved at a resolution of 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is followed by 186 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings, and 158 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings.

Q: Is the system able to maintain a 60+ FPS experience at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 resolution with the High settings preset, the system achieves an average of 92 FPS. Even at the Ultra preset, it maintains an average of 76 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much of a frame rate penalty is incurred by using the Ultra preset instead of High at 1440p?

A: At a resolution of 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 108 FPS. Switching to the Ultra preset reduces the average frame rate to 89 FPS, which is a drop of 19 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding on the GPU.

Q: What is the system's overall ranking among tested configurations for this game?

A: For the game Overpower, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 735th out of 2980 tested combos. This places it in the top quarter of all systems tested for this title.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a clear picture of how the system scales and where the performance bottleneck lies. By examining the frame rates at each resolution for a given settings preset, we can infer whether the CPU or GPU is the primary limiting factor. The analysis focuses on the "High" and "Low" presets to illustrate the scaling behavior.

With the "High" settings preset, the system delivers 121 FPS at 1080p. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 108 FPS, a reduction of 13 FPS (approximately 10.7%). When moving to 4K, the frame rate falls further to 92 FPS, a 16 FPS drop from 1440p (approximately 14.8%). The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a total drop of 29 FPS (approximately 24%). This pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, causing the frame rate to decline.

The "Low" settings preset shows a different scaling pattern. At 1080p, the system hits 208 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 186 FPS, a 22 FPS reduction (approximately 10.6%). At 4K, it further drops to 158 FPS, a 28 FPS decrease from 1440p (approximately 15.1%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 50 FPS (approximately 24%). Interestingly, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical (24%) for both "Low" and "High" presets. This consistency suggests that the scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering resolution, not by the CPU's ability to handle the game's logic at different settings.

The data implies that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at 4K. The fact that the frame rate drops by roughly a quarter from 1080p to 4K on both presets supports this conclusion. The system is solidly GPU-bound in Overpower, meaning that to achieve higher frame rates at 4K, a more powerful GPU would be required, while the Core Ultra 9 185H has ample performance reserve.

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

This section provides a detailed tabular breakdown of the exact measured average FPS for all tested combinations of resolution and settings presets.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 208 FPS
• Medium: 130 FPS (with min FPS of 111 and max FPS of 150)
• High: 121 FPS
• Ultra: 100 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 186 FPS
• Medium: 116 FPS (with min FPS of 99 and max FPS of 133)
• High: 108 FPS
• Ultra: 89 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 158 FPS
• Medium: 99 FPS (with min FPS of 84 and max FPS of 113)
• High: 92 FPS
• Ultra: 76 FPS

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions: Low is fastest, followed by Medium, then High, and finally Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, reflecting the significant increase in GPU workload. For instance, at 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 78 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is only 9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 21 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset provides a significant visual boost over Low at a high cost, but the step from Medium to High is less demanding. The variance data, where available, shows that frame pacing is stable, with the minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset staying within a reasonable range (e.g., 84-113 FPS at 4K), indicating a consistent experience without severe stutters.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 735th out of 2980 tested combinations in Overpower. This ranking places the system in the top 24.7% of all hardware configurations tested for this specific game. While this is a strong result, it is not at the very top of the charts, which suggests that there are other combos that can push higher frame rates in this title.

Given the performance data, the ranking is a reflection of the system's overall capability. The combination delivers excellent frame rates at 1440p and is quite capable at 4K, but it faces stiff competition from systems with more powerful GPUs or more optimized CPU-GPU pairings. The rank of 735 indicates that while this system is well above average, it is not the absolute best. The GPU's 87th percentile performance and the CPU's 85th percentile performance are strong, but the combined rank is slightly lower, implying that the pairing may not be perfectly optimized for Overpower compared to other high-end combos.

The data suggests that this configuration is a high-end, enthusiast-level setup that will provide a very smooth and visually rich experience in Overpower. The 735th rank out of 2980 means it outperforms the vast majority of systems, and the measured FPS confirms it is more than capable of handling the game's demands. For those looking for a top-tier experience, this combo delivers, though there is headroom for improvement if one were to select even more powerful components.