Overpower

Overpower pairs a 6-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with a 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, and the measured frame rates show a combo that is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, but which requires settings discipline at 4K. The data indicates this system sits in the 79th percentile of tested combinations for this game, ranking 2933 out of 3713 combos. The strongest result is a 118 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Low settings, while the most demanding preset tested, 3840x2160 Ultra, drops to 43 FPS, demonstrating a clear performance ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all four settings presets achieving playable averages. Low hits 118 FPS, Medium reaches 74 FPS, High delivers 68 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a 57 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the Low preset still provides 105 FPS, but Ultra drops to 51 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (89 FPS) remains consistently smooth, as Medium averages 56 FPS and High averages 52 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19593 places it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19723), 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668), and 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617). It is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499). These deltas are negligible, indicating essentially identical multi-threaded performance among these chips.

Q: Is the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM a limitation in Overpower?

A: The measured data does not show VRAM capacity as a direct bottleneck, as the GPU achieves playable frame rates at 1440p and even 4K on lower presets. However, the performance drop from Low to Ultra settings at every resolution suggests that memory bandwidth and compute load, rather than capacity alone, are the primary constraints. The GPU’s 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6 GB GDDR6 memory are sufficient for the presets tested.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS average across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 43 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only tested preset where the average dips below 45 FPS, making it the least suitable configuration for smooth play. In contrast, the highest average is 118 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2933 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the 79th percentile. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it outperforms roughly four out of five other systems tested in Overpower. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically limits the other in most presets.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of quality and performance?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the standout choice, delivering a 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS. This provides a 6 FPS improvement over High settings at the same resolution while retaining visual fidelity above Low. At 2560x1440, Medium’s 66 FPS average (min 56, max 76) is also the most consistent option, offering a 5 FPS gain over High.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to the Medium preset at 1920x1080 as the optimal configuration. This setting achieves a 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, which is smoother than the High preset’s 68 FPS average and only 44 FPS below the Low preset’s 118 FPS. The minimum of 63 FPS ensures that frame pacing remains stable during intense action, which is critical for an Action game. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset also stands out, delivering 66 FPS average with a 56 FPS minimum and 76 FPS maximum, making it the most balanced choice for higher resolution play.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that Ultra is not viable, with a 43 FPS average. The Low preset at this resolution provides 89 FPS, which is playable but sacrifices visual detail. A more reasonable approach is the High preset at 52 FPS, which is borderline but might be acceptable for slower-paced sections. However, the Medium preset at 56 FPS (min 47, max 64) offers the best compromise at 4K, though users should expect occasional dips below 50 FPS. For consistent 60+ FPS gameplay, sticking to 1920x1080 Medium or 2560x1440 Low (105 FPS) is recommended based on the measured data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its synthetic single-thread score of 836 in 3DMark and 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates moderate per-core performance that is adequate for Overpower’s engine. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support the RTX 2060 without creating a visible bottleneck in the measured results. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19593, places it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with the combo’s overall performance.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 5 5500 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and a Geekbench multicore score of 7976, showing that its 12 threads are sufficient for modern game engines. The nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12500 and i5-11600KF, have nearly identical average scores (19668 and 19723, respectively), confirming that this CPU is not a weak link in the pairing. At 1080p and 1440p, the measured FPS differences between Low and Ultra settings are primarily driven by GPU load, but the CPU’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1645 suggests it can handle the game’s physics and AI threads without causing frame drops in the tested presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2933 out of 3713 tested combinations, placing it in the 79th percentile. This means the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 2060 pairing outperforms 79% of all other systems tested in Overpower, which is a strong result given the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking slightly boosts the combo’s position, suggesting that the processor provides a modest advantage over what the GPU alone might achieve. The gap between the combo’s rank and the GPU’s percentile (79th vs 58th) indicates that the CPU contributes meaningfully to the overall performance, particularly in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions.

The data shows that this combo sits in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. It is not among the top performers, but it comfortably exceeds the median system. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings never falls below 43 FPS, and at 1080p, all presets achieve at least 57 FPS. This consistency suggests the combo is well-balanced for its class, with neither component severely limiting the other in most configurations. The ranking also reflects that the RTX 2060, despite being end-of-life, still delivers competitive results when paired with a modern 6-core CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs. Its boost clock of 1680 MHz and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provide 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 15290 places it in the 58th percentile, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at a 0% delta, indicating essentially identical average scores. The RTX 2060 also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though the measured game data does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled or disabled in the tested presets.

The GPU’s performance in Overpower scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 118 (Low) to 57 (Ultra), a 51.7% drop. At 2560x1440, the range is 105 (Low) to 51 (Ultra), a 51.4% drop. At 3840x2160, the range is 89 (Low) to 43 (Ultra), a 51.7% drop. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, as the CPU’s performance remains constant. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested presets, as the game does not exceed this capacity, but the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth limits texture-heavy Ultra settings at 4K. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 14111 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 corroborate its mid-range positioning.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a full range of playable options. The Low preset achieves 118 FPS average, which is the highest recorded across all resolutions and settings. Medium delivers 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS, providing a smooth experience. High follows at 68 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 57 FPS average. The step from Low to Medium is 44 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is 11 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected reduction. Low hits 105 FPS average, still well above 60 FPS. Medium averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and maximum of 76 FPS, which is playable but with occasional dips. High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 51 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 10 FPS. This resolution is viable for all presets, though Ultra requires accepting sub-60 FPS averages.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly taxed. Low averages 89 FPS, which is surprisingly high and suggests the game scales well with reduced graphical load. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 64 FPS, making it the only preset with recorded minimum/maximum data at 4K. High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 9 FPS. For 4K play, only the Low preset consistently exceeds 60 FPS, with Medium offering a marginal experience.