Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, released on 2019-07-06, paired with the Intel Arc B370, released on 2026-01-26, is a combination that pits a capable desktop CPU against an integrated graphics solution. The measured data for Overpower, an Action title released on 2023-08-14, shows a system that is severely constrained by its graphics component. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $199. The only configuration that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold is 1920x1080 with Low settings, achieving an average of 65 FPS. Every other tested resolution and preset combination fails to reach 60 FPS, making this a strictly entry-level setup for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 49, achieved on Low settings. High settings average 28 FPS, Medium averages 31 FPS with a minimum of 26 and maximum of 35, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS threshold, and the 4K resolution is effectively unplayable for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below the playable threshold. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is just 2 FPS short of 60. High settings average 34 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The 1440p Low result is tantalizingly close to playable, but the data shows it falls short.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes slightly. Low settings average 65 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by 5 FPS. This is the only playable configuration. High settings average 38 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is substantial: 65 FPS versus 41 FPS, a drop of 24 FPS. This indicates that the Medium preset introduces a significant workload increase that the Intel Arc B370 cannot handle.

The scaling between resolutions is also telling. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 65 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p, a reduction of 7 FPS, and then to 49 at 4K, a further reduction of 9 FPS. This progressive decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound system, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the frame rate. The minimum and maximum FPS figures for Medium settings across all resolutions show tight ranges, such as 31 to 42 at 1440p and 34 to 47 at 1080p, suggesting consistent frame pacing but at unplayable averages.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking of tested combos for Overpower, this configuration sits at rank 3427 out of 3713. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested combinations. The ranking is heavily skewed by the GPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 71% of the CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17035, with strong multi-threaded results such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15045 and a Geekbench multicore score of 7372.

In stark contrast, the Intel Arc B370 has a percentile rank of 5 among all GPUs. Its only recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1184. This puts it in the bottom 5% of all GPUs, a massive performance gap compared to its CPU partner. The combo's rank of 3427 out of 3713 is therefore a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's. The CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but the GPU is an integrated part (IGP) that is outclassed by virtually every discrete graphics card in the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data makes it unequivocally clear that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 part, demonstrates ample processing power. Its single-threaded performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 singlecore at 2124 and Passmark singlethread at 2562, is more than sufficient for typical game logic. The multi-threaded scores, including Passmark multithread at 17700, further confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Overpower.

The GPU's specifications from the database highlight its limited capabilities. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. These figures are characteristic of a low-end integrated solution. When the game's settings are increased from Low to Medium, the FPS drops dramatically at all resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS falls from 65 to 41, a 37% decrease. This is a classic GPU-bound response, as the increased shading and texture work overwhelms the GPU's limited resources.

The CPU's role remains static across resolutions. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 65 FPS versus 49 FPS, a drop of 16 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, this drop would be minimal, as the CPU workload does not scale with resolution. Instead, the drop is substantial, confirming that the GPU's pixel throughput and shading capacity are the decisive factors. The CPU is effectively waiting on the GPU to finish rendering each frame.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists the nearest rivals for both components based on average benchmark scores. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has an average score of 17035. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1260P with a score of 17007 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-11400 with a score of 17067 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 7573X with a score of 17070 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7742 with a score of 16998 and a delta of 0.2%. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Overpower, meaning the frame rates would be indistinguishable if paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370 has an average score of 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 and a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 and a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a score of 1192 and a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD FirePro M2000 with a score of 1168 and a delta of 1.4%. These GPUs are all from a much older generation, yet their benchmark scores are within 1.4% of the Arc B370. In practical terms, swapping the Arc B370 for any of these rivals would result in essentially the same FPS in Overpower, all of which would struggle to hit 60 FPS except at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Overpower at 4K resolution?

A: No. The recorded data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS at 4K is 49 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings average only 24 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings configuration for this combo?

A: The only configuration that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 65 FPS. All other settings at 1080p, and all settings at 1440p and 4K, fail to reach 60 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B370?

A: No. The CPU has a percentile rank of 71, while the GPU has a percentile rank of 5. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15045, and its Geekbench singlecore score is 1536. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1184. The GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, scores 1190, a delta of -0.5%. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a delta of -0.2%. These would perform almost identically in Overpower.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in the database for Overpower?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B370 combo ranks 3427 out of 3713 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: Is the Medium preset playable at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 41, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 47. This is well below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a stuttery experience compared to the 65 FPS average on Low.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 can run Overpower, but only under very specific conditions. The verdictByResolution data confirms that 1920x1080 is the only resolution with a playable setting, specifically Low, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This is the sole configuration that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, no settings are playable. The best result is Low at 58 FPS, which just misses the 60 FPS threshold by 2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low settings averaging only 49 FPS and Ultra dropping to 24 FPS. The system is severely GPU-limited. The CPU is capable of handling the game's logic, but the Intel Arc B370, with its 1280 shading units and 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is simply not powerful enough for higher presets or resolutions. Users must stick to 1080p Low for a smooth experience, and even then, the margin over the threshold is only 5 FPS.