Overpower

The benchmark data for Overpower, captured with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, reveals a system that is heavily optimized for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions but begins to show its limitations when pushed to 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across various settings and resolutions outline a clear performance hierarchy that favors 1080p and 1440p gaming over the demanding 4K Ultra experience. This analysis will break down the data to understand the relationship between the CPU, GPU, and in-game settings.

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

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a significant performance cost, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 89 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p, and finally to 67 at 4K. This represents a 24.7% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K. The trend is even more pronounced at Low settings, where the average FPS falls from 153 at 1080p to 116 at 4K, a 24.2% decrease. This scaling pattern is classic for a GPU-bound scenario; the RTX 4070's rendering workload increases substantially with resolution, while the CPU's role in preparing frames diminishes in relative importance.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 85 at 2560x1440 to 73 at 3840x2160, a 14.1% decrease. This is a smaller relative drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition for the same settings, which saw a decrease from 96 to 85 FPS, or 11.5%. However, the absolute FPS at 4K Medium (73) is still below the 1440p High result (79), suggesting that users must make a trade-off between resolution and graphical fidelity. The data implies that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the GPU's computational limits are fully exposed at 4K, where even reducing settings to Low cannot push the average FPS beyond 116.

The frame time consistency, where available, also tells a story. At 4K Medium, the FPS ranges from a minimum of 62 to a maximum of 84, a spread of 22 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 73 to 98, a spread of 25 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the range narrows slightly to 81 to 110, a spread of 29 FPS. While the variability is present across all resolutions, the fact that the average FPS is closer to the minimum at higher resolutions suggests that the system is more consistently hitting its performance ceiling when the GPU is under maximum load. This further reinforces that the RTX 4070 is the bottleneck in 4K scenarios, struggling to maintain higher frame rates as the pixel shader workload increases.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In the context of Overpower, the high core count and boost clock are more than sufficient to prevent a CPU bottleneck, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves an average of 153 FPS. This high frame rate, which is often a point where a weaker CPU would struggle to keep up, demonstrates that the 275HX has ample headroom to process game logic and draw calls.

Its benchmark scores further support this. A Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589 and a single-core score of 2204 indicate a processor with both massive parallel processing power and strong single-thread performance. In a game like Overpower, which appears to be an action title, the single-core performance is critical for physics calculations and game logic, while the multicore power helps with streaming assets and background tasks. The processor's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its top-tier status.

The fact that FPS scales down with resolution and settings, rather than remaining flat, is a clear indicator that the CPU is not the limiting component in this test. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across different resolutions at the same settings. Instead, the average FPS at Low settings drops from 153 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p and 116 at 4K. This shows that the CPU is capable of delivering far more frames than the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The 275HX's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that even the most demanding single-threaded tasks are handled with ease, making it a perfect match for the RTX 4070 in this game.

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

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's display resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 89 average FPS is a solid choice, but the Medium preset at 96 FPS offers a better balance, providing a higher frame rate with a modest reduction in visual quality. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS may be preferable for those who prioritize image quality, but it comes at a significant performance cost. The Low preset at 153 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, as it likely sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a marginal gain over Medium.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 79 average FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. The Medium preset at 85 FPS offers a slightly higher frame rate, but the difference is minor. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is still playable but begins to approach the lower limit of what is considered a high-refresh-rate experience. The Low preset at 137 FPS is available for esports-style play, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset at 67 average FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a playable frame rate with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 73 FPS is a viable alternative if a few more frames are needed, but the difference is minimal. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is on the edge of playability and should be avoided if a consistent 60 FPS is required. The Low preset at 116 FPS is the only way to get a high frame rate at 4K, but it defeats the purpose of using a 4K display, as the visual detail will be significantly reduced. In summary, the data suggests that High settings offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions, with Medium being a close second for those seeking extra performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is placed at rank 1574 out of 2980 tested combinations for Overpower. This ranking places this specific configuration in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning that slightly more than half of the tested combos perform better in this game. This is a notable finding, as both components are high-end in their respective categories. The CPU itself ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU in the 81st percentile, so one might expect the combo to rank higher.

The discrepancy between the individual component rankings and the combo ranking suggests that Overpower is a game that is particularly demanding on the GPU, and the RTX 4070's performance, while good, is not exceptional enough to push this combo to the top of the charts. The combo rank is a holistic measure, and it indicates that there are many other system configurations, likely featuring more powerful GPUs, that can achieve higher frame rates in this title. This ranking serves as a reference point, showing that while this system is capable of a good experience, it is not the top performer for this specific game. The data implies that users with this combo should not expect to be at the absolute bleeding edge of performance in Overpower, but rather solidly in the upper-middle tier.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the definitive performance driver in this system for Overpower. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a substantial amount, and the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the processing cores quickly. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 5888 shading units are the key factors in determining the FPS at any given resolution and settings combination. The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the resulting frame rate.

At 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated, allowing for high frame rates like the 153 average FPS at Low settings. As the resolution increases, the GPU's pixel and texture processing workload increases, causing the average FPS to decline. The 4K results, particularly at Ultra settings with an average of 56 FPS, show the GPU operating at its limit. The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for this game at all tested settings, as there is no evidence of a performance cliff that would indicate a VRAM shortage. The passmark G3D score of 26927 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3854 confirm the GPU's strong overall compute and rendering capabilities.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by the FPS differences between settings. At 4K, the difference between Low (116 FPS) and Ultra (56 FPS) is 60 FPS, a massive 51.7% reduction in performance. This underscores the significant cost of high-end visual effects like advanced lighting, shadows, and textures, which are all processed by the GPU. The RTX 4070's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present, but their specific impact on this game's settings is not explicitly measured. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4070 is the component that dictates the playable settings and resolutions for this combo, and its performance is the main reason the combo ranks in the middle of the pack.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The measured average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 89 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 56 FPS, which is the lowest measured average across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS scales significantly with resolution, which is a clear sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's high benchmark scores and the high frame rates at 1080p support this conclusion.

Q: What resolution and settings offer the best balance for smooth gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440 with the High preset, the system averages 79 FPS, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset at 96 FPS is also a strong choice.

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

A: This combo is ranked 1574 out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1440p High and 4K High?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 High is 79, while at 3840x2160 High it is 67, representing a 12 FPS (15.2%) decrease when moving up to 4K.

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

Here is the complete list of measured average frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in Overpower.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 56 FPS average.
• High: 67 FPS average.
• Medium: 73 FPS average (minimum 62, maximum 84 FPS).
• Low: 116 FPS average.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 66 FPS average.
• High: 79 FPS average.
• Medium: 85 FPS average (minimum 73, maximum 98 FPS).
• Low: 137 FPS average.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 74 FPS average.
• High: 89 FPS average.
• Medium: 96 FPS average (minimum 81, maximum 110 FPS).
• Low: 153 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy, with FPS increasing as resolution and settings are lowered. The largest performance jump is seen when moving from 4K to 1440p at Low settings, where the average FPS increases from 116 to 137. The most demanding configuration is 4K Ultra at 56 FPS, while the least demanding is 1080p Low at 153 FPS. These exact figures provide a clear reference for what users can expect from this hardware combination.