Overpower

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Overpower?

A: This pairing ranks 251st out of 1,744 tested combos in the database for Overpower, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations measured.

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 108.7 FPS. This is the lowest average among all tested settings at that resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 17,489, which is statistically identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17,482, 0% delta). It sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,475) and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17,636).

Q: What is the best-performing settings preset for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: Low settings yield the highest average frame rate at 1080p, reaching 173 FPS. Medium settings produce 145 FPS, while High and Ultra deliver 143.6 and 130.5 FPS, respectively.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's benchmark percentile reflect its in-game performance here?

A: The GPU sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, scores 66,733 (-0.4% delta), showing the 4090 is competitive but not universally dominant in synthetic tests.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the RTX 4090 provide, and how much VRAM does it carry?

A: The RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. This is paired with a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache — a modest allocation that can influence gaming performance when the CPU must feed a high-end GPU.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is evident when comparing resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates across presets range from 130.5 FPS (Ultra) to 173 FPS (Low). The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 42.5 FPS, suggesting that at lower resolutions, the CPU can become a limiting factor, especially as settings drop and the GPU has more headroom. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows to 51.1 FPS (from 108.7 Ultra to 159.8 Low), indicating that the GPU takes on more of the load at higher resolutions.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are modest relative to its GPU partner. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13,593, while the single-core score is 1,919. In Geekbench, it posts 6,093 multi-core and 1,575 single-core. These numbers place the 4600G in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17,482 (0% delta), meaning the 4600G is effectively tied with that chip. The Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% ahead and the Core i3-13100F is 1% ahead.

For an action game like Overpower, the 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for handling game logic and physics, but the data shows that frame rates at 1080p Low (173 FPS) versus 4K Low (159.8 FPS) differ by only 13.2 FPS. This relatively small delta suggests that the CPU is not severely bottlenecking the RTX 4090, even at lower resolutions. However, the 4600G's 8 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are less robust than what a top-tier gaming CPU would offer, which may explain why the combo ranks 251st rather than higher.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it packs 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, and its boost clock reaches 2520 MHz. The GPU's raw compute is substantial, with 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s.

In Overpower, the RTX 4090's influence is clear at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average frame rates are 159.8 (Low), 132.7 (Medium), 130.2 (High), and 108.7 (Ultra). The step from Medium to High at 4K is just 2.5 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 21.5 FPS — a significant penalty for the visual upgrade. At 1440p, the pattern shifts: Low hits 170.6 FPS, Medium 143.2, High 138.5, and Ultra 127.2. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 43.4 FPS, similar to the 42.5 FPS gap at 1080p.

The GPU's benchmark percentile stands at 91, with an average score of 66,473. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733, -0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67,097, -0.9% delta). These synthetic scores suggest the RTX 4090 is not the absolute top performer in every test, but its real-world gaming results in Overpower show it delivering well over 100 FPS at all resolutions and presets tested. The lowest average recorded is 108.7 FPS at 4K Ultra, which remains highly playable for an action title.

The RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM is rarely stressed by Overpower, given the game's release in 2023 and the card's end-of-life production status. Its 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores support ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled. The GPU's 450 W TDP and 850 W suggested PSU indicate substantial power requirements, but the benchmark results show consistent frame delivery across all scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four presets provides clear guidance for optimal settings. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings deliver the best results at every resolution: 173 FPS at 1080p, 170.6 FPS at 1440p, and 159.8 FPS at 4K. The jump from Low to Medium costs between 28 FPS (at 1080p) and 27.1 FPS (at 4K), a substantial trade-off for moderate visual improvements.

At 1080p, Medium (145 FPS) and High (143.6 FPS) are nearly identical, differing by just 1.4 FPS. This makes High the better choice over Medium at 1080p if visual quality matters, since it provides a 2.6% improvement over Ultra (130.5 FPS) while being only 1% slower than Medium. At 1440p, High (138.5 FPS) is 4.7 FPS slower than Medium (143.2) but 11.3 FPS faster than Ultra (127.2), making High the balanced pick. At 4K, High (130.2 FPS) is nearly tied with Medium (132.7 FPS), with just 2.5 FPS separating them, while Ultra drops to 108.7 FPS — a 16.5% reduction from High.

The data suggests that High settings offer the best experience-to-performance ratio across all resolutions. At 4K High, the combo still averages 130.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, 138.5 FPS provides excellent fluidity. At 1080p High, 143.6 FPS is competitive with Medium while offering better visuals. Ultra settings are only recommended for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, as the penalty is steepest at 4K (21.5 FPS drop from High) and 1080p (13.1 FPS drop from High).

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a combo rank of 251 out of 1,744 tested combinations in Overpower. This places the pairing in the top 14.4% of all configurations, a strong result given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU's 75th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 91st percentile among all GPUs combine to produce a system that consistently delivers high frame rates.

That said, the ranking reveals an imbalance: the RTX 4090 is an end-of-life flagship that can push 159.8 FPS at 4K Low, but the Ryzen 5 4600G's modest single-thread performance (726 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,919 in Cinebench R23 single-core) may cap performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The 42.5 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p, versus the 51.1 FPS gap at 4K, suggests the CPU is more of a limiting factor at lower resolutions. The data indicates that upgrading the CPU would likely improve the combo's rank, as the 4600G's nearest rivals (all within 1% in average benchmark score) show how tightly packed this performance tier is.

Comparatively, the combo's 130.2 FPS at 4K High and 108.7 FPS at 4K Ultra are impressive absolute numbers, but the 251st rank implies that many other tested combos achieve higher frame rates, likely with stronger CPUs paired with similarly powerful GPUs. The RTX 4090's 0.4% deficit to the Tesla T4 in synthetic benchmarks does not translate to a gaming disadvantage here, as the measured FPS shows no signs of GPU bottlenecking. Ultimately, this combo offers excellent raw performance for Overpower, with the CPU being the clear weak link in an otherwise top-tier GPU pairing.