Overpower

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 3427 out of 3713 tested combinations in the database for Overpower. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all recorded configurations, indicating a substantial performance deficit for this particular title. The ranking reflects a system that struggles to maintain fluid frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations, with only a narrow window of playability at the lowest settings on a 1080p display.

The CPU itself is a high-end part, sitting in the 92nd percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 57498. However, the GPU is the limiting factor here, ranking in the 5th percentile of all tested graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 1184. This extreme imbalance between the two components explains the poor overall ranking, as the integrated-class graphics solution cannot leverage the CPU's substantial compute headroom.

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the combo falls well short of the 60 FPS threshold except in the single most favorable scenario. At 3840x2160, average frame rates range from 24 FPS at Ultra settings to 49 FPS at Low settings, with Medium and High landing at 31 and 28 FPS respectively. The 2560x1440 results are marginally better but still sub-60 across the board, with Low settings reaching 58 FPS and all other presets falling between 28 and 36 FPS. Only at 1920x1080 with Low settings does the system clear the playability bar, achieving 65 FPS on average.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Overpower at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop to 41 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS, all of which fall below the playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings combination for this system?

A: The only playable configuration is 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, producing an average of 65 FPS. No other resolution or settings combination in the measured data reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar hardware?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1168, which is 1.4% slower.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark relative to its peers?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 57498 on average, sitting in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. It is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555, 0.1% slower) and the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, 0.2% faster). The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115 (1.1% faster) and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323 (1.4% faster).

Q: Is the system playable at 1440p?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the best result is 58 FPS at Low settings, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra settings produce 36, 34, and 28 FPS respectively, all well below playable levels.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the system delivers 49 FPS at Low settings, 31 FPS at Medium, 28 FPS at High, and 24 FPS at Ultra. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, making 4K effectively unplayable for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile ranking and modest specifications, acts as the primary constraint, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X operates far below its capability ceiling. This is evident from the scaling patterns between resolutions, where frame rates drop consistently as pixel count increases, indicating that rendering throughput rather than CPU processing is the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 65 FPS at Low settings, but this falls to 41 FPS at Medium, a 37% reduction. Moving from Medium to High reduces performance further to 38 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31 FPS. The steep decline from Low to Medium suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units, numbering 1280 and 40 respectively, are quickly saturated as graphical complexity increases. The 20 ROPs and 10 ray tracing cores provide limited fill-rate and ray tracing headroom, which becomes apparent at higher presets.

When resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, average FPS drops from 65 to 58, an 11% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 41 to 36 FPS, approximately 12%. These relatively modest scaling percentages indicate that while resolution increases pixel workload substantially, the GPU is already operating near its throughput limit even at 1080p, so the proportional impact is dampened. The same pattern holds at High settings, where 38 FPS at 1080p becomes 34 FPS at 1440p, and at Ultra, where 31 FPS becomes 28 FPS.

The jump to 3840x2160 produces more significant declines. At Low settings, the system manages 49 FPS, down from 58 FPS at 1440p, a 16% reduction. Medium settings yield 31 FPS, down from 36 FPS, a 14% drop. High settings produce 28 FPS, down from 34 FPS, an 18% reduction, and Ultra delivers 24 FPS, down from 28 FPS, a 14% decrease. These reductions are consistent with a GPU that has exhausted its processing capacity, where additional pixel work directly translates to lower output.

The CPU's role in this configuration is minimal. With 12 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, the Ryzen 9 9900X provides ample compute headroom for Overpower's action gameplay. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32172 and single-core score of 2253 indicate strong per-thread performance that would not bottleneck even at lower frame rates. However, the GPU's 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate simply cannot sustain high frame rates, making the CPU's capabilities largely irrelevant to the final measured performance.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run Overpower, but only under a very narrow set of conditions. According to the verdict by resolution, the system achieves playable status at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average frame rate reaches 65 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the sole configuration that clears the bar.

At 2560x1440, no settings combination reaches 60 FPS. The closest result is 58 FPS at Low settings, which falls 2 FPS short of the playability threshold. Medium settings produce 36 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS, all significantly below playable levels. At 3840x2160, performance is further diminished, with Low settings yielding 49 FPS and all other presets ranging from 24 to 31 FPS.

For users seeking a playable experience, the only viable path is 1080p with the lowest graphical preset. Even then, the system operates with minimal headroom, as the 65 FPS average leaves just 5 FPS of margin above the threshold. The absence of min and max FPS data for the Low preset means frame pacing stability cannot be assessed, but the tight margin suggests potential dips below 60 FPS during intense action sequences.

The overall assessment is that this combination represents a severely imbalanced pairing. The Ryzen 9 9900X is a top-tier desktop processor, while the Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution designed for portable devices. The data confirms that the GPU cannot deliver acceptable performance for Overpower at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only the lowest settings are playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 65 FPS with no recorded min or max values. Medium settings yield an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, indicating frame time variance that could cause occasional stutter. High settings produce an average of 38 FPS with no min or max data recorded. Ultra settings drop to an average of 31 FPS, also without recorded extremes.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance declines across all presets. Low settings achieve an average of 58 FPS, just 2 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium settings produce 36 FPS on average, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings yield 34 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 28 FPS, with no min or max values recorded for either preset.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system performs at its weakest. Low settings deliver an average of 49 FPS. Medium settings produce 31 FPS on average, with a minimum of 26 FPS and a maximum of 35 FPS. High settings achieve 28 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 24 FPS, with no min or max data for the latter two presets.

The Medium preset is the only configuration across all resolutions that includes complete min and max FPS data. At 1080p, the spread from 34 to 47 FPS around the 41 FPS average represents a 13 FPS range. At 1440p, the range narrows to 11 FPS, from 31 to 42 FPS around the 36 FPS average. At 4K, the range is 9 FPS, from 26 to 35 FPS around the 31 FPS average. This tightening of variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU operates in a more consistently saturated state as pixel workload increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low settings, with a measured average of 65 FPS. This is the only playable configuration in the entire dataset. Medium settings, while more visually detailed, fall to 41 FPS and cannot be recommended for playable performance.

At 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The closest is Low settings at 58 FPS, which is 2 FPS short of playable. Since the verdict data indicates no playable settings at this resolution, there is no best settings recommendation. Users would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or reduce resolution.

At 3840x2160, similarly, no settings combination achieves playable frame rates. Low settings produce 49 FPS, Medium 31 FPS, High 28 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The verdict data confirms no playable settings at this resolution.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, the only viable option is 1080p Low. This configuration provides 65 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin. However, it represents the absolute minimum graphical quality available in the game, and users should be aware that the system has no headroom for higher settings at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 0.1% slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X's 57498. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57399, 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, 1.1% faster, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, 1.4% faster. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical results when paired with the same GPU in Overpower.

The GPU's nearest rivals indicate that the Arc B370 sits at the very bottom of the performance spectrum. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, 0.2% faster. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% faster. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% faster. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% slower. These differences are within measurement noise, suggesting that swapping the Arc B370 for any of these alternatives would yield essentially identical frame rates in Overpower.

For users considering alternative configurations, the data indicates that the GPU choice is the dominant factor. Replacing the Arc B370 with a more capable graphics card would produce substantially better results, while CPU swaps among the nearest rivals would have minimal impact. The recorded combination's poor ranking stems almost entirely from the GPU's 5th percentile standing, and any meaningful improvement would require addressing this bottleneck.