Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a commanding gaming experience in Overpower, with the data showing that this combination is firmly in the upper echelon of all tested configurations. The benchmark results reveal a system that excels at high-refresh 1440p gaming, remains highly capable at 4K, and only shows its first signs of CPU limitation at 1080p with lower graphical presets. The combo’s rank of 561 out of 2980 tested combinations places it in the top 19% of all systems, a strong showing that underscores its balanced high-end nature. The RTX 5090’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth provide massive headroom, while the CPU’s 24 cores and 24 threads ensure that processing power is rarely the bottleneck, except in the most CPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Overpower?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 222 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the measured data, representing the absolute ceiling for this configuration in the game.

Q: How does the combo’s overall ranking compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 561st out of 2980 tested combinations. This places it in the top 18.8% of all systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware pairings, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard, suggesting that a few configurations achieve higher frame rates.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the system achieve its lowest average FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 81, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and while it is the lowest, it remains well within playable territory for most users.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 198 on Low settings to 95 on Ultra settings. This represents a decrease of 103 FPS, or roughly 52% lower performance, highlighting the significant cost of enabling the highest graphical fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data suggests a shift in bottleneck. At 1080p, the FPS scales significantly with resolution and settings, but the jump from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is only 14 FPS (from 129 to 115), while the jump from 1440p to 4K is another 17 FPS drop (from 115 to 98). This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is likely more of a limiting factor, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: Are there any measured frame time data points available for this combo?

A: Yes, the data includes min and max FPS for Medium settings at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the range is 118 to 160 FPS; at 2560x1440, it is 105 to 142 FPS; and at 3840x2160, it is 90 to 121 FPS. This data shows the frame time variance at this specific preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the undisputed powerhouse in this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the high frame rates observed in Overpower. The GPU’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides a massive 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth. This is crucial for a game like Overpower, which is an action title that likely demands large texture datasets and high-resolution assets. The sheer memory capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the GPU will not run out of VRAM, allowing for consistent performance without texture swapping or stuttering. The bandwidth figure is particularly important for feeding the 21760 shading units, which require a constant stream of data to maintain high fill rates.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz, are the engine that drives the frame rates. The boost clock is what the GPU will typically sustain under load, and it is this high frequency, combined with the massive core count, that allows the RTX 5090 to produce the observed 98 FPS average at 4K High settings. The architecture, Blackwell 2.0, is built on a 5 nm process from TSMC, which contributes to the efficiency and raw throughput. The GPU’s pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are staggering figures that translate directly into the ability to fill the screen with detailed geometry and effects.

In the context of Overpower, the GPU’s role is paramount. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the main driver of performance, particularly at higher resolutions. When moving from 1440p High (115 FPS) to 4K High (98 FPS), the drop of 17 FPS is a direct result of the increased pixel workload on the GPU. The RTX 5090’s FP32 compute power of 104.8 TFLOPS is what allows it to handle the complex shaders and lighting calculations that action games typically employ. The GPU’s performance is so dominant that it is only at the lowest resolution and settings that the CPU begins to show any signs of becoming a limiting factor, as the GPU can produce frames so quickly that the CPU cannot keep up with the game’s logic and draw calls.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data in Overpower reveals a classic scaling pattern that identifies the system’s bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 222 FPS. When the resolution is increased to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 198 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 168 FPS. This scaling is interesting because it is not linear. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 30 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU is becoming an increasingly significant factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU is still keeping pace at the lower end.

Looking at High settings, the scaling tells a more pronounced story. At 1080p, the average FPS is 129. At 1440p, it is 115, and at 4K, it is 98. Here, the performance drops are 14 FPS and 17 FPS respectively. The smaller absolute drops at High settings compared to Low settings indicate that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck across all resolutions, as the increased graphical workload is what is limiting the frame rate. The fact that the system can still deliver 98 FPS at 4K High confirms the RTX 5090’s power, but the scaling shows that the GPU is being pushed harder.

The most telling data point for bottleneck analysis is the difference between Low and High settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, Low yields 222 FPS while High yields 129 FPS, a difference of 93 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 83 FPS (198 vs 115), and at 4K, it is 70 FPS (168 vs 98). This narrowing gap as resolution increases is a classic sign that the CPU is becoming less of a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the GPU is so fast that the CPU cannot feed it enough data, capping the frame rate. As resolution increases, the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to catch up, and thus the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. This analysis suggests that for this combo, the optimal balance for maximum FPS without wasting CPU headroom is at 1440p, where the GPU is fully utilized but the CPU is still able to maintain high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 561st out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This percentile placement is a strong indicator of the system’s overall capability, placing it in the top 18.8% of all tested configurations. This is a very respectable position, but it is not a top-tier rank, suggesting that while this combo is high-end, there are other pairings that achieve higher frame rates in this specific title. The rank is a holistic measure that accounts for all tested resolution and settings combinations, providing a single figure for performance comparison.

To contextualize this rank, it is useful to look at the individual components’ standings. The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, has a percentile of 94 against all CPUs, meaning it is faster than 94% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 67469, which is very close to its nearest rivals. For instance, it is only 0.3% slower than the Intel Xeon w5-3525 and 0.5% slower than the AMD EPYC 4484PX, but it is 0.7% faster than the Intel Xeon 6515P. This shows that the CPU is performing at the very top of its class, with negligible differences from its closest competitors.

The GPU, the RTX 5090, has a percentile of 92 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rivals show a similar pattern of very close scores. It is 0.3% faster than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, 0.6% faster than the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, and 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, but it is 1.4% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X. Both components are performing as expected relative to their peers, and their combined rank of 561 is a result of this high performance. The rank is not in the top 100, which indicates that other combos, likely with even higher-end CPUs, achieve better results in Overpower, but the 275HX and RTX 5090 pairing is undeniably a strong, high-performing system.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user’s target resolution and desired frame rate. For users with a 1080p display, the data shows that High settings provide an average of 129 FPS, which is an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. While Low settings push the frame rate to 222 FPS, the jump to High is a significant visual improvement for a relatively modest 93 FPS drop. Ultra settings at 1080p yield 107 FPS, which is still smooth, but the drop from High to Ultra is 22 FPS for what may be a marginal visual gain in a fast-paced action game. The Medium preset offers a compromise at 139 FPS, but High is the sweet spot for 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts slightly. High settings produce an average of 115 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium settings deliver 124 FPS, a small increase, but the visual quality drop is likely not worth it. Low settings at 198 FPS are for competitive play, but the graphical sacrifice is substantial. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 95 FPS, which is still playable, but the performance cost is noticeable. The data suggests that High is the best choice for 1440p, as it maintains a frame rate well above 100 FPS while preserving visual fidelity. The min FPS for Medium at this resolution is 105, which shows good frame pacing, and High is likely to be similar.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the recommendations change due to the increased GPU load. High settings provide an average of 98 FPS, which is excellent for 4K and is the best balance of quality and performance. Ultra settings drop to 81 FPS, which is still playable, but the 17 FPS decrease may not be worth the extra graphical features. Medium settings offer 105 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above 100 FPS, but the visual downgrade from High is likely noticeable. Low settings at 168 FPS are for maximum performance, but the game will look significantly worse. The data indicates that High is the recommended preset for 4K, as it achieves near-100 FPS performance without sacrificing the visual experience. The min FPS for Medium at 4K is 90, suggesting that High will also maintain a consistent frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo is as follows. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 222 FPS with Low settings, 139 FPS with Medium settings, 129 FPS with High settings, and 107 FPS with Ultra settings. The Medium preset at 1080p has a min FPS of 118 and a max FPS of 160, showing a 42 FPS variance. This resolution provides the highest frame rates, with Low settings exceeding 200 FPS, which is suitable for the most competitive play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS numbers are 198 for Low, 124 for Medium, 115 for High, and 95 for Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p has a min FPS of 105 and a max FPS of 142, a variance of 37 FPS. The scaling from 1080p is clear, with a significant drop at every settings level. The Low preset remains above 190 FPS, but High and Ultra are now in the 95-115 FPS range, which is still very smooth for most gaming scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the average FPS is 168 for Low, 105 for Medium, 98 for High, and 81 for Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a min FPS of 90 and a max FPS of 121, a variance of 31 FPS. This is the most demanding resolution, and the data shows that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. Even with Low settings, the frame rate drops below 170 FPS, and Ultra settings fall below 85 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 87 FPS, which highlights the significant impact of graphical settings at this resolution. The data shows a clear trend: the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming requires a willingness to compromise on settings to maintain high frame rates. The min FPS figures for Medium settings at all resolutions indicate that the system maintains a playable frame rate even in the most demanding moments, with the lowest recorded min FPS being 90 at 4K Medium.