Overpower

# Overpower with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-performance gaming combination for Overpower, with measured frame rates ranging from 71 FPS at 4K Ultra to 194 FPS at 1080p Low. The data places this combo at rank 911 out of 2980 tested combinations, putting it in the top third of all systems while showing clear GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. The 24-core Arrow Lake-HX processor with a 5.40 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom, while the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure consistent frame delivery across all tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep resolution scaling curve, with the most significant performance drop occurring between 1080p and 1440p, followed by a more moderate decline from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the system produces 194 FPS at 1920x1080, which drops to 173 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 21 FPS reduction — and then falls further to 147 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 47 FPS total decline from 1080p to 4K. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 remains the dominant limiting factor even at lower settings, as the CPU's 24 threads and 36 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's rendering demands at all tested resolutions.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. At Medium settings, frame rates decrease from 121 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS at 1440p (a 13 FPS drop), and then to 92 FPS at 4K (a 29 FPS total drop). The High preset shows similar diminishing returns: 113 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 85 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling, starting at 93 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 83 FPS at 1440p, and bottoming out at 71 FPS at 4K — a 22 FPS total reduction across the resolution range.

The resolution scaling data suggests that the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM buffer and 256-bit memory interface are well-suited for 4K gaming, as the frame rate drops are proportional to pixel count increases rather than indicating a memory capacity bottleneck. The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate provide sufficient raw throughput to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, though the 71 FPS result at that setting shows the system approaching its practical limit for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases — 47 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K — indicating that the GPU's computational resources become more strained at higher resolutions, making the quality preset choice increasingly impactful.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Overpower with this combo for a smooth experience?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 100 FPS average, while 1920x1080 at High provides 113 FPS. For 4K gaming, High settings yield 85 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but below the 100+ FPS target that lower resolutions achieve.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The GPU sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 9 275HX a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 194 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and single-core score of 2204 indicate strong processing capability, and the 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The measured data shows minimum FPS of 103 at 1080p, 92 at 1440p, and 78 at 4K for Medium settings. The maximum FPS values are 140 at 1080p, 124 at 1440p, and 106 at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Overpower?

A: This combination ranks 911 out of 2980 tested combos, placing it in the top 30.6% of all configurations. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's performance and the GPU's capabilities for this specific game.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469, which is 0.3% lower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (67673), 0.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 4484PX (67822), and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (67868). It outperforms the Intel Xeon 6515P by 0.7% (67006).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 serves as the primary performance driver in this combination, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth proving adequate for all tested resolutions and settings in Overpower. The GPU's 2205 MHz base clock and 2505 MHz boost clock, combined with 9728 shading units and 112 ROPs, deliver the raw computational power needed to sustain high frame rates. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s directly contribute to the measured performance, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel fill and texture throughput become more critical.

The memory subsystem plays a crucial role in the 4K results. The 256-bit bus width and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient data transfer capacity to feed the GPU's processing units, as evidenced by the 71 FPS result at 4K Ultra without signs of memory-related stuttering. The 16 GB VRAM capacity exceeds the demands of Overpower at all tested settings, as the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with computational scaling rather than memory capacity limitations. The GDDR6X memory operating at 22.4 Gbps effective speed ensures that texture streaming and geometry data remain readily available to the shader units.

The GPU's architectural features, including 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, support the DirectX 12 Ultimate API (12_2) that Overpower likely utilizes. The 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides the raw compute throughput necessary for the game's action-oriented rendering, while the 304 TMUs handle texture filtering operations across all quality presets. The measured frame rates show that the RTX 4080 maintains consistent performance across settings — the 22 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p (194 vs 93 FPS) and the 76 FPS difference at 4K (147 vs 71 FPS) indicate that the GPU scales predictably with increasing graphical demands.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark results reinforce its gaming performance profile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and PassMark G3D score of 34457 position the RTX 4080 well above average, with the 86th percentile ranking confirming its high-end status. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 demonstrate strong compute and API-level performance that translates directly to Overpower's measured frame rates. The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for data transfer from the CPU, though the 20-lane Gen 5 CPU connection (102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth) ensures no data starvation occurs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 911 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the 69.4th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects the balanced performance profile of the two components, with the CPU's 94th percentile overall ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking combining to produce a system that performs well above the median combo. The rank suggests that while this configuration is not at the absolute top tier, it outperforms the majority of tested systems for this specific game.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this ranking. The Core Ultra 9 275HX's average benchmark score of 67469 is within 0.7% of the Intel Xeon w5-3525 (67673), AMD EPYC 4484PX (67822), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (67868), and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6515P (67006). This tight clustering indicates that the CPU's performance is competitive with workstation-class processors, though the 24-core/24-thread configuration with a 55W TDP is optimized for mobile use rather than desktop multi-socket systems.

The GPU's ranking among its rivals shows a similar pattern of close competition. The RTX 4080's average score of 54247 is 0.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828), while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) by 2.6% and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) by 2.7%. The 911th rank in Overpower reflects the GPU's strong but not class-leading position, with the measured frame rates showing that the combo delivers 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra and 100+ FPS at 1440p High, which are solid results for a laptop-oriented CPU paired with a desktop-class GPU.

The combo's rank of 911 out of 2980 indicates that approximately 30.6% of tested systems outperform this configuration in Overpower. Given the CPU's mobile design (BGA 2114 socket, 55W TDP) and the GPU's end-of-life production status, this ranking suggests the combo represents a high-end mobile gaming solution that competes favorably with many desktop systems, particularly those using less powerful CPUs or GPUs. The 3 nm process node for the CPU and 5 nm for the GPU contribute to efficient power delivery, allowing sustained performance across extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 194 FPS average, making this the only tested configuration to approach 200 FPS. Medium settings yield 121 FPS average with a minimum of 103 FPS and maximum of 140 FPS, while High settings reach 113 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 93 FPS average, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 101 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the significant impact of quality presets on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease proportionally but remain highly playable. Low settings produce 173 FPS average, a 21 FPS drop from 1080p. Medium settings achieve 108 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS, while High settings deliver 100 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1440p reach 83 FPS average, which is still suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 90 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p (173 vs 83 FPS) shows that quality preset selection has a pronounced effect at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system maintains playable frame rates across all settings but shows the greatest sensitivity to quality presets. Low settings produce 147 FPS average, which is impressive for 4K gaming. Medium settings achieve 92 FPS average with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, while High settings deliver 85 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 71 FPS average, which remains above the 60 FPS minimum for most players but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The 76 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K (147 vs 71 FPS) indicates that the RTX 4080's computational resources are the limiting factor at this resolution.

The data reveals consistent scaling patterns across all quality presets. The Medium settings measurements provide the most complete picture, with minimum and maximum values showing frame time consistency: 103-140 FPS at 1080p, 92-124 FPS at 1440p, and 78-106 FPS at 4K. The frame ranges narrow as resolution increases, suggesting that GPU-bound scenarios produce more consistent frame delivery at higher resolutions. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings (103 at 1080p, 92 at 1440p, 78 at 4K) all remain above 60 FPS, indicating that the system can maintain smooth gameplay even in demanding in-game moments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports Ultra settings at 1920x1080 as the optimal balance of performance and visual quality, with 93 FPS average providing a smooth experience while maximizing graphical fidelity. For players prioritizing frame rate, Low settings at 1080p deliver 194 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. The 101 FPS gap between these two presets (93 vs 194 FPS) gives players significant flexibility to tune the experience based on their preference for visual quality versus raw speed.

At 2560x1440, High settings offer the best compromise with 100 FPS average, providing a solid high-refresh-rate experience without sacrificing much visual quality. Ultra settings at 83 FPS remain viable for players who prefer maximum graphical detail, while Medium settings at 108 FPS provide a comfortable margin above 100 FPS. The 17 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p (100 vs 83 FPS) suggests that the additional visual features in Ultra come at a moderate performance cost that may not justify the visual improvement for all players.

For 3840x2160, High settings at 85 FPS represent the recommended configuration for most players, as it delivers smooth performance while maintaining good visual quality. Medium settings at 92 FPS offer a slight performance boost with minimal visual degradation, while Ultra settings at 71 FPS are playable but may experience frame drops in intensive action sequences. Low settings at 147 FPS provide an exceptionally smooth 4K experience but sacrifice significant visual quality. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at 4K, as it maintains 85 FPS while avoiding the 71 FPS floor of Ultra settings.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is to prioritize High settings for the best balance, with Medium as a fallback for players who prefer higher frame rates. The system's 16 GB VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even Ultra settings do not encounter memory-related performance issues, making the choice purely a matter of frame rate preference. For players with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, Medium settings at 1440p (108 FPS) or Low settings at 1080p (194 FPS) provide the best opportunity to utilize the display's full capabilities.