Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is surprisingly consistent, with the CPU holding the reins firmly. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings, the average FPS only drops from 142 to 130, a modest 8.5% reduction. This is a critical finding: a typical GPU-bound system would show a much steeper decline when the pixel count quadruples. The data suggests that the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is the primary limiting factor, preventing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D from stretching its legs even at 1080p.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 175 FPS at 1080p down to 160 FPS at 4K, a decline of just 8.6%. For Medium, the drop is from 146 FPS to 133 FPS (8.9%), and for Ultra, it is from 133 FPS to 119 FPS (10.5%). The consistency of this ~9-10% scaling penalty from 1080p to 4K is a strong indicator that the bottleneck is not the graphics card. The RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, is clearly capable of handling the 4K workload; it is the processor's Zen 2 architecture and 8 MB of shared L3 cache that are holding the entire system back.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is also telling. At 1080p, the gap is 42 FPS (175 vs 133). At 1440p, it is 41 FPS (169 vs 128). At 4K, it is also 41 FPS (160 vs 119). The fact that the settings overhead remains a near-constant ~40 FPS regardless of resolution reinforces the conclusion that the GPU has ample headroom. The RTX 5090 D is not being saturated by the graphical workload; instead, it is waiting on the CPU to feed it frames. This is a textbook example of a CPU-limited configuration, where the graphics card's raw power is left on the table.

For gamers, this means that the choice of resolution has a surprisingly small impact on playability. The frame rates are high enough at all three resolutions to be smooth on high-refresh-rate displays. The data indicates that the user could opt for 4K High settings without a significant penalty compared to 1080p, which is an unusual situation. The limiting component is unambiguously the processor, and any performance gains from lowering resolution will be marginal.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a flagship-class GPU, and its specifications in the data are staggering. It features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, alongside 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. The boost clock is listed at 2407 MHz, and the memory configuration is 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves an average score of 77,712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which it leads by 1.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which it leads by 2.4%.

However, in this specific game, the GPU's role is muted. The benchmark results show that the GPU is not the performance ceiling. The fact that the average FPS at 4K Ultra (119 FPS) is only slightly lower than at 1080p Ultra (133 FPS) proves that the GPU is not being fully utilized even at the highest resolution and settings. The RTX 5090 D has the raw compute power (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth to run this game at far higher frame rates, but it is constrained by the CPU.

The VRAM allocation is a non-issue. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, the card has more than enough capacity for any scenario in this game. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D is effectively underutilized. The performance delta between Low and Ultra settings is relatively small, which suggests the GPU is spending most of its time idle, waiting for draw calls from the CPU. The GPU is not the bottleneck; it is a passenger in a system where the engine (CPU) is running at its limit.

The data implies that pairing a high-end GPU like the RTX 5090 D with the Ryzen 5 4600G creates a severe imbalance. The GPU's performance percentile of 92 is far higher than the CPU's percentile of 71, indicating a clear mismatch in capability. The measured results show that the GPU's potential is being squandered, and the system would likely see similar FPS in this game with a much less powerful graphics card. The bottleneck is the Zen 2 processor.

FAQ

Q: Why is the frame rate so similar between 1080p and 4K?

A: The data shows a remarkably small performance drop when increasing resolution. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 142 at 1920x1080 to 130 at 3840x2160. This indicates the system is heavily CPU-limited, as a GPU-bound system would show a larger frame rate penalty at 4K.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D a good match for this CPU in this game?

A: No. The GPU is severely underutilized. The GPU's synthetic benchmark score is in the 92nd percentile, while the CPU's is in the 71st percentile. The measured FPS shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system achieves 119 FPS, suggesting the graphics card is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at based on the data?

A: The data suggests that 3840x2160 is a viable option, as the frame rate penalty is minimal. At High settings, the system achieves 130 FPS at 4K, which is only 8.5% lower than at 1080p. The consistency of frame rates across resolutions means users can prioritize visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,507. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17,482, making the 4600G 0.1% faster. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395, which the 4600G beats by 0.6%. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core i3-14100T are slightly faster, with the 4600G trailing them by 0.6% and 0.8%, respectively.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: The data does not show VRAM usage, but the large memory pool is not a factor in the performance results. The frame rates are high even at 4K Ultra (119 FPS), and the bottleneck is clearly the CPU. The GPU's memory capacity is far beyond what this game requires.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 175 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 169 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings, followed by 160 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 390th out of 2,980 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations. This rank is respectable but is a clear reflection of the CPU's limitations. Given that the GPU is one of the most powerful available, the ranking is dragged down by the processor's performance. The data suggests that a more balanced pairing would achieve a significantly higher rank.

The rank of 390 shows that while this system delivers playable frame rates, it is far from the top of the leaderboard. The top-performing combos likely feature more recent, higher-clock-speed processors that can better feed the RTX 5090 D. The percentile ranking of the GPU (92nd) versus the CPU (71st) highlights the imbalance. The system is essentially performing at the level of its weakest link, which is the 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor.

In the context of the 2,980 combos, the 390th position is a solid mid-to-upper-tier result. It means that the system outperforms over 2,500 other tested combinations. The high frame rates in the measured data, which are all above 119 FPS, ensure that the experience is smooth. However, the rank reveals that there is substantial untapped potential in the RTX 5090 D. A user looking to maximize performance would need to address the CPU bottleneck to climb significantly higher in the rankings. The data clearly indicates that the processor is the constraining factor in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how different settings impact performance. At every resolution, the Low preset yields the highest average FPS, while the Ultra preset yields the lowest. The differences are consistent and predictable. For players seeking the absolute maximum frame rate, the Low preset is the clear choice, offering 175 FPS at 1080p and 160 FPS at 4K.

However, the data also shows that the visual quality settings have a surprisingly small impact on performance relative to the system's capabilities. The gap between Low and Ultra is roughly 40 FPS across all resolutions. With the frame rates already being high, the Medium preset appears to be a sweet spot. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 146 FPS, which is only 29 FPS lower than Low. At 1440p Medium, it averages 141 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it averages 133 FPS. These are all highly playable numbers.

For the best overall experience, the High preset is also a strong contender. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 142, and at 4K High, it is 130. The difference between High and Medium is minimal (4 FPS or less at any given resolution), so players may prefer High for better visuals without a significant frame rate cost. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers 119 FPS at 4K, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the choice of settings is not critical for playability, as even the most demanding configuration remains fluid. The recommendation would be to prioritize visual fidelity. Given the small performance delta, the High preset offers the best balance of image quality and frame rate. The Ultra preset is also viable, but the marginal frame rate drop from High to Ultra (roughly 7-11 FPS) may not justify the extra graphical load for some users. The Medium preset is a better choice for those who want a higher frame rate buffer on a high refresh rate display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for this system in Overpower, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080

• Low: 175 FPS
• Medium: 146 FPS (min 124, max 168)
• High: 142 FPS
• Ultra: 133 FPS

2560x1440

• Low: 169 FPS
• Medium: 141 FPS (min 120, max 162)
• High: 137 FPS
• Ultra: 128 FPS

3840x2160

• Low: 160 FPS
• Medium: 133 FPS (min 113, max 153)
• High: 130 FPS
• Ultra: 119 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern. Lowering the settings always increases performance, and lowering the resolution also increases performance, but the gains are limited. The step from Low to Medium costs roughly 28-29 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K. The step from Medium to High is much smaller, costing only 4 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 3 FPS at 4K. The step from High to Ultra costs another 9 FPS at 1080p, 9 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K.

The minimum FPS data points, available only for the Medium preset, show that the frame times are stable. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 124 FPS, which is 85% of the average. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 113 FPS, which is 85% of the average. This suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip to unplayable levels.

The overall pattern is one of consistency. The system is capable of high performance across the board, but the CPU bottleneck prevents the GPU from delivering the massive frame rates it is theoretically capable of. The data confirms that this is a well-balanced experience in terms of playability, but not in terms of hardware utilization. The maximum FPS recorded across all tests is 175 FPS at 1080p Low, and the minimum average FPS is 119 FPS at 4K Ultra. This narrow band of performance is the signature of a CPU-limited system.