Overpower

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The closest option is Low settings, which delivers an average of 54 FPS, but that remains below the target. Medium averages 34 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at 4K, Low, cannot sustain a smooth frame rate, so the recommendation is to avoid 4K for this title with this combination.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium averages 40 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, a drop of 24 FPS, which indicates that the graphics card is the limiting factor once settings rise above the minimum level. For a 60 FPS experience at 1440p, Low is the only viable choice.

At 1920x1080, Low settings average 72 FPS, which is the best recorded result for this combination. Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 27 FPS, reinforcing the pattern that the GPU struggles with anything beyond the lowest preset. At 1080p, Low is the only preset that meets the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Overpower at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 54 on Low settings. Medium averages 34 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 64 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, averaging 40, 37, and 31 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. It sits 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443). Its percentile rank places it at 9 among all GPUs.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073) by 0.2%, trails the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121) by 0.3%, and trails the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301) by 0.7%. It beats the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730) by 0.4%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for Overpower?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 9 5950X ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The sharp FPS drops when moving from Low to Medium settings at every resolution point to graphics throughput limits rather than processor capability.

Q: What is the lowest recorded frame rate for this combination?

A: The lowest min FPS recorded is 29 at 3840x2160 on Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 34 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 38 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a clear hierarchy across presets. Low settings average 72 FPS, which is the highest figure for this combination. Medium settings average 45 FPS, with a min of 38 and a max of 52. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 37 FPS, which is a large range and indicates that the GPU cannot maintain performance as graphical complexity increases.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 64 FPS, which is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 40 FPS, with a min of 34 and a max of 46. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 31 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the Low preset loses 8 FPS, Medium loses 5 FPS, High loses 5 FPS, and Ultra loses 4 FPS. The relatively modest losses at higher presets suggest that resolution scaling is less punishing than settings scaling for this GPU.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 54 FPS, which is 10 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium settings average 34 FPS, with a min of 29 and a max of 39. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS. The drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low is 10 FPS, while the drop from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium is 6 FPS. The data shows that 4K Low is close to playable but still misses the mark.

The min and max FPS data is only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 38 to 52. At 1440p Medium, the range is 34 to 46. At 4K Medium, the range is 29 to 39. These ranges show that frame pacing becomes more variable as resolution increases, with the 4K Medium range spanning 10 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC cannot run Overpower at 60 FPS in most configurations. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best case is Low at 54 FPS average, which is still 6 FPS short. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, averaging 64 FPS. At 1920x1080, only Low is playable, averaging 72 FPS.

The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the recorded data shows that the Intel Arc B390 is the decisive constraint. The GPU ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all low-end NVIDIA parts from previous generations. The Ryzen 9 5950X, by contrast, ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. This imbalance means that even a very capable processor cannot compensate for the graphics card's limited throughput.

For users who insist on higher presets, the numbers are sobering. At 1080p, Medium averages 45 FPS, which is below the threshold. At 1440p, Medium averages 40 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 34 FPS. The pattern is consistent: Low is the only preset that delivers playable performance, and only at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, even Low fails to reach 60 FPS.

The practical takeaway is that this combination is suitable for 1080p Low or 1440p Low gaming in Overpower. Anything beyond that requires a more capable GPU. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU is the wall that limits the experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals that the GPU dominates the performance profile for Overpower. The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482 and ranks in the 9th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947 and ranks in the 91st percentile. This 82-point percentile gap is reflected in the frame rates.

When moving from Low to Medium settings, the FPS drops are severe at every resolution. At 1080p, the drop is 27 FPS (72 to 45). At 1440p, the drop is 24 FPS (64 to 40). At 4K, the drop is 20 FPS (54 to 34). These large drops indicate that the GPU is saturated at Medium settings and cannot handle the additional shading and texture workloads.

Resolution scaling tells a different story. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low costs 8 FPS, and moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low costs 10 FPS. The total cost from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 18 FPS. This is a moderate penalty, which suggests that the GPU has some headroom for pixel throughput but is heavily constrained by settings complexity.

The CPU's role is less prominent in this game. The Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, and its multithreaded benchmark scores are strong: 26017 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 11597 in 3DMark max threads. However, the frame rates do not improve at lower resolutions in a way that would indicate CPU limitation. The FPS differences between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings are modest, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at all three resolutions and all presets above Low. The CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, given its high percentile rank and the fact that even at 1080p Low, the system only manages 72 FPS. A stronger GPU would be required to unlock higher settings or higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3301 out of 3713 tested combos for Overpower. That places it in the lower portion of the ranking, which is consistent with the GPU's low performance percentile. The combo rank reflects the overall frame rate results, and those results are dominated by the Arc B390's limitations.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are all older, low-end NVIDIA parts. The Arc B390 scores 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the GT 520MX (1463), 1.5% higher than the GeForce 800M (1460), 2.5% higher than the GT 625 OEM (1446), and 2.7% higher than the GT 710 (1443). These are not competitive gaming parts, and the margin over them is small.

The CPU's nearest rivals tell a different story. The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51947, which is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301) and within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073). It also trails the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121) by 0.3% and beats the Intel Core i9-13900F (51730) by 0.4%. The CPU is competitive with modern high-end parts, but that does not translate into playable frame rates because the GPU holds the system back.

The combo rank of 3301 out of 3713 means that only about 11% of tested combinations perform worse in Overpower. This is a low position, and the primary reason is the GPU. The CPU is not the issue, but the pairing creates a significant imbalance that limits the overall gaming experience. For users evaluating this combination, the data suggests that the GPU should be upgraded first to achieve higher settings or resolutions.