Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 presents a classic generational mix in Overpower. The CPU brings six cores and twelve threads, based on the Zen architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. This 2000-series processor is built on a 12 nm process and supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. In synthetic workloads, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core score of 1579 suggest a solid foundation for gaming, yet the data indicates that this older CPU may be a limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 2600’s specifications place it in a specific performance tier that directly impacts Overpower’s frame delivery. With six cores and twelve threads, it can handle the game’s multi-threaded tasks, but its Zen architecture and 3.90 GHz boost clock are modest by modern standards. The benchmark data shows a PassMark multi-thread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239, indicating a processor that is competent but not exceptional for high-refresh-rate gaming. In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. At 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU’s ceiling becomes apparent. The measured FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 146.2, which is the highest average across all configurations tested. This suggests that even at the lowest graphical load, the system cannot push significantly beyond this point, hinting that the CPU is nearing its limit. Conversely, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 74.6, showing that the GPU is now the primary constraint, as the resolution increase shifts the bottleneck away from the processor. The CPU’s percentile rank of 77 versus all CPUs indicates it sits above average, but in a demanding action game, its age shows in the scaling patterns.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested configurations, this specific combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 659 out of 1744 combos in Overpower. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 38% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU’s mid-tier performance and the GPU’s high-end capabilities. The RTX 3080, with an average benchmark score of 35787 and a percentile of 80, is clearly the stronger component. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19616 is much lower, creating an imbalance. When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 2600 sits within a tight band: it is 0.4% slower than the Intel Core i5-1345U, 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i5-11600KF, and 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i7-10700F. These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU’s performance is on par with those alternatives. For the combo rank, the data shows that this pairing is not at the top tier, but it is far from the bottom, indicating a workable system for Overpower at various settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that highlights the shifting bottleneck between CPU and GPU. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the average FPS decreases consistently across all settings. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 117.6 at 1080p to 106.8 at 1440p, and then to 89.1 at 4K. This is a drop of 10.8 FPS (9.2%) from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 17.7 FPS (16.6%) from 1440p to 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings results in a total reduction of 28.5 FPS, or 24.2%. At Low settings, the drop is from 146.2 to 140.1 to 133.4, a total decrease of 12.8 FPS (8.8%). The smaller percentage drop at Low settings suggests that the CPU is more of a limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has more headroom. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, which is why the FPS drop is more pronounced at higher settings like Ultra, where the 4K average of 74.6 is 24.9 FPS lower than the 1080p average of 99.5, a 25% reduction. This indicates that the RTX 3080 is being fully utilized at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 2600 may hold back performance at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 146.2 at Low to 99.5 at Ultra, with High at 117.6 and Medium at 121.1. This shows a 46.7 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings, indicating that graphical fidelity has a significant impact on frame rate at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the averages are 140.1 for Low, 114.5 for Medium, 106.8 for High, and 87.2 for Ultra. The spread narrows to 52.9 FPS, with the Low setting still providing a high frame rate. At 3840x2160, the averages are 133.4 for Low, 96.1 for Medium, 89.1 for High, and 74.6 for Ultra. The spread here is 58.8 FPS, with the Low setting maintaining over 130 FPS, which is notable for 4K. The data shows that the system can achieve playable frame rates at all settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K dips below the 80 FPS threshold, which may be a concern for competitive play. The Low setting at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K all exceed 130 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s raw power when the CPU is not the bottleneck.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a high-end Ampere architecture GPU with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and it features 8704 shading units, 272 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 35787 places it in the 80th percentile, with nearest rivals such as the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (0.2% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (0.9% slower). This GPU is clearly capable of handling Overpower’s graphical demands. In the measured results, the RTX 3080’s role is evident at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 74.6 is the lowest recorded, but this is still a playable frame rate for an action game. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, as evidenced by the consistent performance across settings. The GPU’s compute power, with 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance, allows for high detail settings without significant frame drops. The data shows that the RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, as the FPS scales more with resolution changes than with CPU-bound tasks. The GPU’s end-of-life production status does not detract from its current performance, as it remains a top-tier option for Overpower, delivering over 130 FPS at 1080p Low and over 89 FPS at 4K High.