Overpower

The Overpower benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows surprising CPU limitations at 1080p. This is a high-performance mobile pairing that delivers excellent frame rates, but the scaling pattern suggests the processor is the primary constraint for competitive, high-refresh-rate play.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates how the workload shifts between components. At Ultra settings, the system delivers 100 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 89 FPS at 2560x1440, and falls further to 76 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% performance loss from 1080p to 4K, which is a relatively modest decline for such a large resolution jump. The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor, as the GPU is fully saturated with pixel work.

The scaling pattern becomes more revealing when examining the Low settings. Here, the system achieves 208 FPS at 1080p, 186 FPS at 1440p, and 158 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 1440p is only 22 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 28 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to exert more influence on the final frame rate. The 208 FPS at 1080p Low is impressive, but it may not fully utilize the RTX 5080's potential, as the GPU is likely waiting on the processor to feed it data.

Looking at the Medium preset, the system produces 130 FPS at 1080p, 116 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is 14 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 17 FPS. This relatively even distribution indicates a balanced workload where neither component is completely dominant. The High preset shows a similar pattern: 121 FPS at 1080p, 108 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K, with consistent 13-16 FPS drops between each resolution step.

The most significant insight comes from comparing the scaling efficiency at different settings. From 1080p to 4K, the performance retention is 76% at Ultra, 76.1% at High, 76.1% at Medium, and 75.9% at Low. These figures are remarkably consistent, suggesting that the system's overall scaling behavior is stable regardless of the graphics preset. This consistency points to a well-balanced configuration where the bottleneck shifts gradually rather than abruptly.

The data suggests that for users targeting 4K gaming, the RTX 5080 is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. Conversely, at 1080p, the Core Ultra X7 368H's 16 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock are more critical to maintaining high frame rates. The 208 FPS at Low settings is a strong indicator that this CPU can handle esports-style gameplay, but the scaling to 158 FPS at 4K Low shows that the GPU still has headroom to process frames faster.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 735th out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the system in the top 24.7% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mobile platform. The percentile ranking indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of systems tested, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard.

The CPU itself sits at the 87th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 40518. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PE with an average score of 40557 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Xeon 6507P at 40426 (0.2% lower). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the Core Ultra X7 368H is performance-neutral compared to its direct competitors. The 16 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for modern gaming workloads, and the 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

The GPU also sits at the 87th percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55757 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (0.7% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (2.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57367 (2.2% higher). The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth give it a clear advantage over these competitors, which is reflected in its benchmark scores.

The combo rank of 735 out of 2980 suggests that while both components are individually strong, the pairing may not be optimal for Overpower specifically. The game appears to favor configurations with higher CPU performance at lower resolutions, which could explain why this combo does not crack the top 500. However, the system's consistent performance across all settings and resolutions makes it a reliable choice for a wide range of gaming scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines, along with 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, and its memory runs at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS.

The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Overpower's high-resolution textures and effects. The GPU's benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 36565 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450, indicating strong DirectX 12 and Vulkan performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 further confirms the GPU's capability in modern game engines.

In Overpower, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the system delivers 76 FPS, which is a playable frame rate for a demanding action game. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's highest settings, and the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming does not cause stuttering. The boost clock of 2617 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high performance during sustained gaming sessions, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across different resolutions.

The RTX 5080's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, scores 2.2% higher in average benchmarks, but the NVIDIA GPU's 16 GB of memory gives it an advantage in memory-intensive scenarios. The 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die result in a high transistor density of 120.6M per mm², which contributes to the GPU's efficiency. The 360 W TDP is substantial, but the dual-slot design and 16-pin power connector are standard for this performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves 208 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset produces 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. The High preset yields 121 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 100 FPS. The 108 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows that the graphics settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. The Low preset delivers 186 FPS, which is still suitable for competitive play. The Medium preset achieves 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, providing a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The High preset produces 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 89 FPS. The 97 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the system maintains playable frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 158 FPS, which is impressive for 4K gaming. The Medium preset delivers 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, providing a consistent experience. The High preset produces 92 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 76 FPS. The 82 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame pacing, with minimum and maximum values that are closest to the average. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 130 FPS with a range of 111-150 FPS, while at 1440p Medium, it averages 116 FPS with a range of 99-133 FPS. At 4K Medium, the system averages 99 FPS with a range of 84-113 FPS. The 16.9% deviation from average at 1080p, 14.7% at 1440p, and 14.6% at 4K indicates that the Medium preset provides the most consistent performance across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the Medium preset offers the best overall experience for this system. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides headroom for frame drops. At 1440p Medium, the 116 FPS average with a 99 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. At 4K Medium, the 99 FPS average with an 84 FPS minimum maintains a playable experience, though users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays may need to lower settings further.

The High preset is also a viable option for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates. At 1080p High, the system delivers 121 FPS, which is still suitable for most displays. At 1440p High, the 108 FPS average provides a good balance, while at 4K High, the 92 FPS average is acceptable for a cinematic experience. However, the lack of minimum FPS data for the High preset makes it difficult to assess frame pacing stability.

The Ultra preset should be reserved for users with 1080p or 1440p displays who want maximum visual fidelity. At 1080p Ultra, the 100 FPS average is playable, but the 24 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual improvements. At 1440p Ultra, the 89 FPS average is borderline for high-refresh-rate gaming, while at 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average is only suitable for 60 Hz displays.

The Low preset is best suited for competitive play where frame rate is paramount. At 1080p Low, the 208 FPS average is excellent for 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors. At 1440p Low, the 186 FPS average provides a significant advantage in fast-paced action games. At 4K Low, the 158 FPS average is still remarkably high, making this the recommended setting for users prioritizing performance over visuals.

For most users, the Medium preset provides the best compromise between visual quality and performance. The stable frame pacing, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values, ensures a smooth experience across all resolutions. Users with high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p displays should consider the Low preset for maximum frame rates, while those with 4K displays should stick with Medium or High depending on their preference for visual fidelity versus smoothness.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a 16-core, 16-thread processor based on the Panther Lake architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 25 W. The CPU features 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28221 and a single-core score of 3984. The Passmark multithread score is 32956, while the single-thread score is 4005. The CPU's percentile ranking of 87 indicates that it outperforms the majority of processors on the market. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PE, scores only 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H scores 0.2% lower.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p with Low settings, where the system achieves 208 FPS. The 16 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock allow the CPU to keep up with the GPU's frame generation at lower resolutions. However, the 16 threads without hyper-threading may limit performance in heavily threaded scenes, as modern games often benefit from additional logical processors. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s is sufficient for feeding the GPU at 1080p but may become a bottleneck at higher resolutions if the GPU requires more data. The dual-channel memory configuration is standard for mobile platforms, and the LPDDR5X support ensures adequate bandwidth for gaming workloads. The 25 W TDP indicates that this is a power-efficient processor, which is important for maintaining sustained performance in a mobile form factor.

The CPU's benchmark scores suggest that it is well-matched to the RTX 5080 for this game. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28221 indicates strong multi-threaded performance, which is important for handling game AI and physics. The Passmark data compression score of 312927 and data encryption score of 25228 further demonstrate the CPU's capability in general-purpose workloads. The CPU's overall average benchmark score of 40518 places it in the same performance tier as its nearest rivals, confirming that it is a competitive mobile processor for gaming.