Overpower

Overpower pairs the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, a 16-core mobile processor on Intel's Panther Lake architecture with a 3 nm process node, and a 16 GB GDDR6X graphics card built on Ada Lovelace. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four settings presets reveal a system that behaves differently depending on where the bottleneck shifts, and the data shows some surprising patterns worth unpacking.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is not uniform across settings, which tells us something about how this combo handles increasing pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 194 FPS at 1920x1080 to 147 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 47 FPS or roughly 24 percent. At High settings, the drop is from 113 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 4K, a 28 FPS decline. Medium settings show a similar pattern: 121 FPS at 1080p falls to 92 FPS at 4K, a 29 FPS difference. Ultra settings go from 93 FPS at 1080p down to 71 FPS at 4K, a 22 FPS loss.

The key observation is that the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K stays relatively consistent across all settings, hovering around 22–29 percent. This suggests the GPU is the dominant factor in resolution scaling, because if the CPU were the limiting component, we would expect the frame rate to stay flatter as resolution increases, since the CPU work per frame doesn't grow with pixel count. Instead, every preset shows a clear decline when moving from 1440p to 2160p, indicating the RTX 4080's rendering throughput is what's being taxed.

Look at the 1440p to 4K transitions specifically. At Low settings, 173 FPS at 2560x1440 becomes 147 FPS at 4K, a 26 FPS drop. At High, 100 FPS drops to 85 FPS, a 15 FPS decline. Medium goes from 108 to 92, Ultra from 83 to 71. The absolute drops are smaller at higher settings, but the proportional change is similar. This pattern is classic GPU-bound behavior: the RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute are being pushed harder as resolution rises, and the CPU's role fades into the background.

What's more telling is the 1080p to 1440p step. At Low settings, 194 FPS at 1080p drops to 173 FPS at 1440p, only a 21 FPS loss. At High, 113 to 100 is a 13 FPS drop. Medium: 121 to 108. Ultra: 93 to 83. These are smaller declines than the 1440p-to-4K steps for Low and Medium, but roughly similar for High and Ultra. This hints that at 1080p with Low settings, the system might be nearing a CPU limit, since the frame rate is quite high and the GPU has headroom. The Core Ultra X7 368H, with its 16 cores and 16 threads, shows it can feed the RTX 4080 at lower resolutions, but the data doesn't show a hard wall — the scaling is still smooth.

The overall picture is that this combo scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance changes as pixel count increases. The CPU keeps up well enough at 1080p to avoid steep cliffs, but the GPU's workload dominates the scaling curve.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, with 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 28221 multicore and 3984 single-core, and it sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, has an average benchmark score of 40557, which is just 0.1 percent higher than the X7 368H's 40518 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 0.2 percent behind, and the Intel Xeon 6507P is also 0.2 percent behind.

In Overpower, the CPU's impact is most visible at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 194 FPS. That's the highest number in the entire measured set, and it suggests the processor can push well beyond typical display refresh rates when the GPU isn't overloaded. The fact that 1080p Low is 194 FPS while 1440p Low is 173 FPS and 4K Low is 147 FPS shows the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution — if it were, those numbers would cluster more tightly.

The 16 threads, rather than 32, might raise an eyebrow for a modern high-end chip, but the benchmark data shows it performs in line with its peers. The PassMark multithread score of 32956 and single-thread score of 4005 indicate strong per-core performance, which matters for game logic and draw call submission. Overpower, being an action game, likely benefits from both high single-thread performance for game simulation and decent multi-threading for background tasks.

The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is notable, and the data suggests it helps maintain stable frame rates. At Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 78 at 4K, 92 at 1440p, and 103 at 1080p. Those minimums are reasonably close to the averages, implying the CPU isn't causing frame-time spikes that would drag minimums far below the mean. If the processor were struggling, we'd expect larger gaps between average and minimum FPS, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU has more relative work.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the X7 368H's performance is essentially a tie. The Intel Core 7 253PE is 0.1 percent faster, the Intel Core 5 223PE is 0.2 percent faster, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H is 0.2 percent slower. These deltas are within noise, meaning the CPU choice is unlikely to shift Overpower's frame rates in any meaningful way. The data shows the processor is competent for this game across all measured settings, with no signs of it holding back the RTX 4080.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a 16 GB GDDR6X card with a 256-bit memory bus and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth, boosting to 2505 MHz from a 2205 MHz base. It has 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its FP32 throughput is 48.74 TFLOPS, and it scores 34457 in PassMark G3D and 6567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the RTX 4080 SUPER at just 0.1 percent higher average score.

The GPU's role in Overpower is clearly dominant. The frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings exactly as you'd expect from a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 71, which is the lowest measured value. At 1080p Low, it's 194, the highest. The spread from 71 to 194 FPS across the entire matrix is entirely consistent with a GPU that has varying load levels.

The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is not stressed in this game based on the measured data — there's no evidence of texture thrashing or memory-related slowdowns, as the FPS drops are smooth and predictable. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is likely a key factor at 4K, where higher resolutions demand more data throughput. The fact that 4K Medium holds 92 FPS average and 4K High holds 85 FPS suggests the card has enough bandwidth to handle the increased pixel load without collapsing.

The RTX 4080's nearest rival data shows it's essentially tied with the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1 percent difference), so in Overpower, the measured frame rates are representative of that performance tier. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1 percent slower, and the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6 percent slower. These are small deltas, but the RTX 4080's 16 GB frame buffer and high bandwidth give it an edge in resolution scaling, which the data confirms.

One interesting note: the GPU's TDP is 320 W, and it requires a 700 W suggested PSU, but those are power figures, not performance metrics. The measured FPS is what matters, and it shows the RTX 4080 delivers playable frame rates at all settings, even 4K Ultra at 71 FPS average. The GPU is the star of this combo, and the data consistently points to it as the component that determines Overpower's performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average FPS across settings is: Low 194, Medium 121, High 113, Ultra 93. The Medium preset has recorded minimums and maximums of 103 and 140 FPS, respectively, giving a 37 FPS range. This is the only resolution where all four settings are above 90 FPS, and Low clears 190 FPS by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 173, Medium 108, High 100, Ultra 83. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 124 FPS, a 32 FPS range. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not severe — every setting loses between 10 and 21 FPS, with Low losing the most in absolute terms (21 FPS) and Ultra losing the least (10 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 147, Medium 92, High 85, Ultra 71. The Medium preset records a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106 FPS, a 28 FPS range. This resolution shows the biggest absolute drops from 1440p: Low loses 26 FPS, Medium loses 16 FPS, High loses 15 FPS, and Ultra loses 12 FPS.

Looking at the settings progression at each resolution: at 1080p, going from Low to Medium costs 73 FPS, Medium to High costs 8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 20 FPS. At 1440p, Low to Medium is 65 FPS, Medium to High is 8 FPS, High to Ultra is 17 FPS. At 4K, Low to Medium is 55 FPS, Medium to High is 7 FPS, High to Ultra is 14 FPS. The pattern is consistent: the jump from Low to Medium is massive, while Medium to High is small, and High to Ultra is moderate.

The Medium preset's min/max data across all resolutions shows that 1440p has the tightest range (92–124), followed by 1080p (103–140), then 4K (78–106). The fact that 4K has the widest relative spread isn't surprising — higher resolution amplifies frame-time variance. The data suggests that for consistent performance, Medium settings offer a good balance, but we'll get to that in the recommendations section.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 194, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H compare to its closest rival?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 40518, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Intel Core 7 253PE's 40557, making them effectively tied in performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Overpower at 4K?

A: The measured data shows 4K Ultra averages 71 FPS with no indication of VRAM-related issues, suggesting 16 GB is adequate for this game's demands.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 108 FPS while High averages 100 FPS, a difference of 8 FPS in favor of Medium.

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

A: The combo ranks 911th out of 2980 tested combinations, placing it in the top 31 percent of all combos tested.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest average FPS is 71, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 121 with a minimum of 103, which keeps frame rates well above common 60 Hz and 100 Hz displays. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 108 FPS with a minimum of 92, still smooth for most gaming scenarios. At 4K Medium, the average is 92 FPS with a minimum of 78, which remains playable on high-refresh displays without dipping into stutter territory.

High settings offer only marginal gains over Medium in visual fidelity, as the FPS difference is just 8 FPS at 1080p (113 vs 121), 8 FPS at 1440p (100 vs 108), and 7 FPS at 4K (85 vs 92). The trade-off between Medium and High is minimal in terms of frame rate, but the data shows Medium consistently provides higher averages and better minimums, suggesting it's the more stable choice.

Ultra settings are the most demanding, with averages of 93 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K. These are playable, but the 20 FPS gap between High and Ultra at 1080p, and the 14 FPS gap at 4K, indicate that Ultra's visual improvements come at a significant performance cost. If you're after maximum fidelity and have a 60 Hz display, Ultra at 4K (71 FPS) is viable, but for higher refresh rates, Medium or High is preferable.

Low settings are only worth considering if you need extreme frame rates, like 194 FPS at 1080p. The jump from Low to Medium costs 73 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K, which is a massive hit for presumably better visuals. Given that Medium already delivers 121 FPS at 1080p and 108 FPS at 1440p, Low is rarely necessary unless you're chasing competitive frame rates on a high-refresh monitor.

The best experience per the measured rows is Medium settings at 1440p: 108 FPS average with 92 FPS minimums gives you high frame rates with a resolution that balances sharpness and performance. If you prefer 4K, Medium at 92 FPS average is the strongest choice there, as High and Ultra both dip below 90 FPS. For 1080p, Medium at 121 FPS is the most balanced, offering a 33 FPS buffer over High's 113 FPS while still looking better than Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 911th out of 2980 tested configurations in Overpower, placing it in the top 30.6 percent of all combos tested. This is a solid position, but not elite — there are 910 combos that perform better, and 2069 that perform worse. The rank reflects the RTX 4080's strong performance tempered by the fact that higher-end GPUs and possibly stronger CPUs exist in the test pool.

Given the CPU's 87th percentile and GPU's 86th percentile, you might expect a higher combo rank, but the 911th spot suggests that Overpower rewards combinations with even more headroom. The data shows the RTX 4080 is close to the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1 percent difference in GPU benchmarks), so the gap isn't from GPU model choice. It's more likely that combos ranked higher use top-tier CPUs or more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090-class parts, which aren't in this combo's league.

The nearest CPU rival, Intel Core 7 253PE, is essentially identical in performance, so swapping CPUs wouldn't change the combo's rank. The GPU's nearest rival, RTX 4080 SUPER, is also nearly identical, meaning this combo is at a performance plateau where incremental upgrades won't move the rank much. To improve significantly, you'd need a step up in GPU tier rather than a sidegrade.

The rank of 911 out of 2980 means this combo outperforms about 69 percent of tested configurations, which is respectable for a mobile high-end setup. The 4K Ultra average of 71 FPS is a strong result, and 1080p Low at 194 FPS shows the ceiling. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing delivers consistent, high frame rates across the board, with the caveat that Ultra settings at 4K are the only place where it dips below 90 FPS. The data positions it as a strong performer that's a step below the absolute top tier, but well above the median.