Overpower

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The processor includes 32 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 cache per core.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates a balanced profile. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 696, while the 2-thread score reaches 1361, the 4-thread score 2579, the 8-thread score 3844, and the max-thread score 4603. Cinebench R23 results show a single-core score of 2124 and a multi-core score of 15045. The processor's overall average benchmark score is 18129, placing it in the 76th percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database illustrate where this chip sits. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's 18129. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18158, 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18189, 0.3% higher. These are all extremely tight margins, indicating that the Ryzen 5 3600 is in a performance band where near-equal competitors are common.

For Overpower, the CPU's 12 threads are relevant because the game's engine can distribute workload across multiple cores. The multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4605, suggests that the processor has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU in most scenarios. The single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124, is adequate for game logic and physics calculations. The 76th percentile ranking indicates that this CPU outperforms a majority of processors in the database, which is a positive sign for gaming workloads that rely on consistent frame delivery.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture (TU106 chip) using TSMC's 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s.

In the benchmark database, the RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, placing it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S at 15996 (0.5% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351 (1.7% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 16351 (1.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15786 (1.8% lower). The 58th percentile ranking shows that this GPU sits slightly above the median of all GPUs in the database.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a critical factor in Overpower's measured results. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 42.8, while at 4K with Low settings, it reaches 89.4. This gap of 46.6 FPS between Low and Ultra at 4K suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are being stressed at higher settings. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 6 GB capacity may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where texture data and geometry demand more memory than what is available.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compliance indicate modern API compatibility, which is relevant for Overpower's rendering pipeline. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features, though the measured FPS data in this FACT PACK does not distinguish between ray tracing on and off. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest CPU rival in the benchmark database?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, while the Intel Core i5-11400 scores 18150, a delta of -0.1%. This means the two processors are statistically equivalent in overall performance, with the Intel chip holding a negligible advantage.

Q: What is the RTX 2060's position relative to its closest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 16074 on average, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 both score 16351, which is 1.7% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S scores 15996, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15786, 1.8% lower.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings in Overpower?

A: The measured data shows an average FPS of 76 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This is a comfortable frame rate for smooth gameplay, sitting between the Low setting's 117.1 FPS and the High setting's 68.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15045, while the single-core score is 2124, representing roughly a 7.1x scaling factor from single to multi-core. The 3DMark results show a similar pattern: single-thread at 696, 2-thread at 1361, 4-thread at 2579, 8-thread at 3844, and max-thread at 4603.

Q: Is the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Overpower?

A: The data suggests it is borderline. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42.8, which is below the typical 60 FPS target. Dropping to High settings at 4K raises the average to 51.4 FPS, while Low settings achieve 89.4 FPS. The significant drop from Low to Ultra indicates that VRAM capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Overpower?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1424 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All values are average FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings achieve 117.1 FPS, Medium settings achieve 76 FPS, High settings achieve 68.5 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 57.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with Ultra being 59.3 FPS lower than Low.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 106.5, Medium at 65.6, High at 60.8, and Ultra at 52.2. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54.3 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are lower across all settings, with the largest absolute drop occurring at Medium, where the FPS falls from 76 to 65.6, a reduction of 10.4 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low at 89.4, Medium at 55.4, High at 51.4, and Ultra at 42.8. The gap between Low and Ultra is 46.6 FPS. The 4K results are the most demanding, with Ultra settings dipping below 43 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions and higher settings both reduce average FPS. The most playable configuration for smooth 60 FPS gameplay is 1080p with Low or Medium settings, while 1440p Low also exceeds 100 FPS. For 60 FPS at 1440p, only the Low setting achieves this target. At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 89.4 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling analysis reveals how the system's performance degrades as pixel count increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the pixel count increases by approximately 1.78x. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the pixel count increases by 2.25x. The FPS changes across these resolutions tell a story about which component becomes the bottleneck.

At Low settings, the FPS drops from 117.1 at 1080p to 106.5 at 1440p, a reduction of 10.6 FPS (approximately 9%). Moving to 4K, the FPS drops to 89.4, a further reduction of 17.1 FPS (approximately 16%). The relatively modest FPS decline at Low settings suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at 1080p Low, and the CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates even as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 76 at 1080p to 65.6 at 1440p, a reduction of 10.4 FPS (approximately 14%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 55.4, a further reduction of 10.2 FPS (approximately 16%). The percentage drops are consistent, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as settings increase.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 68.5 at 1080p to 60.8 at 1440p, a reduction of 7.7 FPS (approximately 11%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 51.4, a further reduction of 9.4 FPS (approximately 15%). The trend continues, with the GPU being the primary constraint.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 57.8 at 1080p to 52.2 at 1440p, a reduction of 5.6 FPS (approximately 10%). From 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops to 42.8, a further reduction of 9.4 FPS (approximately 18%). The larger percentage drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits, causing a more significant performance penalty.

The resolution scaling analysis suggests that the RTX 2060 is the limiting component in this configuration. At 1080p, the CPU's 12 threads and 76th percentile ranking provide enough processing power to keep frame rates high, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and its mid-range performance (58th percentile) becomes the bottleneck. The data shows that Overpower is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where even Low settings result in sub-100 FPS performance.