Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing presents a classic mid-range combination for Overpower, an action title released in 2023. The data reveals a system that is consistently capable across resolutions, though the balance between the six-core Zen 2 processor and the Turing-based GPU shifts predictably as workload demands change. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to understand where the bottlenecks lie and which settings yield the most playable experience.

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 built on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This configuration delivers a multi-threaded 3DMark score of 4605 and a single-thread score of 696, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. In Overpower, the CPU’s impact is most evident at lower graphical settings where the GPU has headroom to render frames quickly. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 128.8 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all tests. This suggests that at this setting, the CPU is effectively feeding the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

Comparing the Ryzen 5 3600 to its nearest rivals, the benchmark data shows a near-tie with the Intel Core i5-11400, which averages a score of 18150 against the Ryzen’s 18129, a negligible delta of -0.1%. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS sits just 0.2% ahead, and the Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.2% behind. This indicates that the 3600’s processing power is squarely in a competitive tier where minor architectural differences do not translate into significant FPS swings in this title. The 12 threads are likely sufficient for Overpower’s action sequences, as the frame rates do not collapse at higher resolutions where CPU load typically decreases relative to GPU load.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS rows, the most balanced experience appears to be at Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 81.8 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 64.6 FPS seen at Ultra, while still providing a visual upgrade over Low’s 128.8 FPS. The pattern holds at 1440p, where Medium delivers 70.1 FPS, comfortably above the 57.9 FPS of Ultra and close to the 69.5 FPS of High. At 4K, Medium drops to 60.1 FPS, which is just above the 58.7 FPS of High and a substantial improvement over Ultra’s 49.7 FPS.

The data implies that Ultra settings impose a heavy cost on the GPU, likely due to effects and shadows that scale with resolution. Low settings, while offering high frame rates like 118 FPS at 1440p, may sacrifice too much visual fidelity for an action game. Medium provides the best compromise, maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS even at 4K, which is often the target for smooth gameplay. For users with 1080p monitors, High at 73.7 FPS is also viable, but Medium’s 81.8 FPS offers a larger margin for frame time consistency.

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

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is telling about the system’s balance. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 128.8 FPS at 1080p to 100.7 FPS at 4K, a reduction of about 28%. This relatively mild drop indicates that at Low, the CPU is still a significant contributor to the frame rate, as the GPU is not fully saturated. However, at Ultra settings, the drop is steep: from 64.6 FPS at 1080p to 49.7 FPS at 4K, a 23% loss. This sharper decline at higher presets shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes the primary bottleneck when visual complexity increases.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely being taxed at 4K Ultra, where texture data and shading requirements scale heavily. The GPU’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a limiting factor here, as the measured 49.7 FPS at 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 3844 suggests it can keep up with the GPU’s output, resulting in the highest frame rates. This scaling behavior is typical of a system where the CPU is not the primary limiter except at the lowest settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1183 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, suggesting that while the hardware is competent, many other pairings offer higher performance. The rank is influenced by the GPU’s 63rd percentile standing among all GPUs, which is lower than the CPU’s 76th percentile. This indicates that the GPU is the more significant constraint on overall ranking.

The nearest GPU rivals provide context: the RTX 2060 SUPER averages a benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070. These small deltas suggest that the 2060 SUPER is closely matched with older high-end cards, but newer or higher-tier GPUs likely push the combo rank higher. The CPU’s rivals, such as the Ryzen 5 1600, also show near-identical scores, meaning the processor is not a differentiator. The combo’s rank is thus a function of the GPU’s mid-tier status, and users should expect this pairing to deliver solid but not top-tier performance in demanding scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: No, the data shows the CPU is not a primary bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU drives 128.8 FPS, but as settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 64.6 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the measured data?

A: 1440p Medium offers a strong balance at 70.1 FPS. At 4K Medium, the system still hits 60.1 FPS, but 1080p Medium provides the highest frame rate with moderate visual quality at 81.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070’s 19680. This means they perform nearly identically in synthetic tests.

*Q: Does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance matter for Overpower?*

A: The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score is 4603, and the 12 threads likely handle the game’s action sequences. The high FPS at Low settings suggests that multi-threading is sufficient, as the CPU is not a bottleneck there.

Q: Why is the Ultra preset so much slower than Medium?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 64.6 FPS versus 81.8 FPS at Medium. This 17 FPS difference indicates that Ultra settings place a heavy load on the GPU, likely due to advanced effects, making Medium a more efficient choice.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1183 out of 1744 imply?

A: The rank places this combo in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations. It suggests that while the system is playable, many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher average frame rates in this game.

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

At 1920x1080, the system’s performance ranges from a low of 64.6 FPS at Ultra to a high of 128.8 FPS at Low. The Medium setting produces 81.8 FPS, while High delivers 73.7 FPS. This shows a clear hierarchy where Low is the fastest, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down as expected. Ultra drops to 57.9 FPS, High to 69.5 FPS, Medium to 70.1 FPS, and Low to 118 FPS. The gap between Ultra and Medium is 12.2 FPS, while Low remains the only setting above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results show the GPU’s limits. Ultra produces 49.7 FPS, High 58.7 FPS, Medium 60.1 FPS, and Low 100.7 FPS. Notably, Medium and High are very close, with just 1.4 FPS separating them, while Low maintains a significantly higher frame rate. These numbers confirm that 4K Ultra is not viable for smooth play, but 4K Medium is just above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel output, with a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s. These specifications place the GPU in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is dominant at higher settings. The VRAM capacity is sufficient for the measured presets, as 4K Ultra does not show signs of memory swapping, but the raw compute power is limited. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is the likely reason for the drop from 60.1 FPS at 4K Medium to 58.7 FPS at 4K High, as the extra shading work reduces throughput. The GPU’s 1650 MHz boost clock is modest, and the data suggests that pushing the card beyond Medium settings at 4K yields diminishing returns. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU to push frame rates high, but the 2060 SUPER’s mid-tier status means it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, capping out at 49.7 FPS.