Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, with the data showing it ranks 1007th out of 1744 tested combos, placing it in the top 58% of all configurations. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming and remains playable at 4K, though the scaling curve indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with the Low preset hitting 150.7 FPS and even Ultra achieving 74.8 FPS, making it the only resolution where all settings remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 20875 on average, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900), while being marginally ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845) by 0.1%.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 competitive with other GPUs in its class?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 places it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338), while it leads the Intel Arc B580 (23021) and AMD Radeon 760M (22999).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 65.5 FPS and Low reaches 117.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 53.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, built on the Zen 3 architecture with 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect performance?

A: The RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 272.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the measured frame rates but shows strain at 4K Ultra where FPS falls below 60.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data confirms this. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is paired with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and this combination drives the performance differences across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, pushing Low settings to 150.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra the 53.7 FPS result shows the memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus are stressed.

The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units and 24 RT cores provides the raw compute for Overpower's action sequences. The measured results show that the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance translates to a 74.8 FPS average at 1080p Ultra, which is a strong result for a card that ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (117.1 vs 53.7 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU's compute resources scale predictably with graphical load.

The GPU's 115 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are sufficient for the measured performance, and the data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of FPS changes when settings are adjusted. This is particularly evident when comparing the 1440p Medium (86.8 FPS) to 4K Medium (70.3 FPS), where the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 4060 ranks 1007th out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the component-level data: the CPU sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20875, while the GPU ranks at the 66th percentile with an average score of 23181.

The combo's ranking suggests that while neither component is top-tier, their pairing provides balanced performance for Overpower. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores 20897 (a 0.1% difference), while the GPU's closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321 (0.6% higher). These tight margins indicate that the combo's 1007th position reflects a system that is competitive with many mid-range configurations.

The rank of 1007 out of 1744 means the combo outperforms approximately 42% of all tested combinations, which is a solid result given that the CPU and GPU are both mid-range components. The measured FPS data supports this positioning, as the system achieves playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 74.8 FPS is the best choice for visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay, as the data shows this is the only resolution where Ultra remains above 70 FPS. If higher refresh rates are preferred, the Medium preset at 94.9 FPS offers a 27% improvement over Ultra while still providing good visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 86.8 FPS is recommended as the best balance, as it provides a significant improvement over High (77.1 FPS) and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 65.7 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual quality, but the 21 FPS drop from Medium is noticeable.

For 4K gaming, the High preset at 65.5 FPS is the recommended setting, as it delivers the best combination of visual fidelity and playability. The Low preset at 117.1 FPS is available for those seeking high refresh rates at 4K, but the visual compromise is substantial. The Ultra preset at 53.7 FPS should be avoided for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest performance: Low settings achieve 150.7 FPS, Medium reaches 94.9 FPS, High delivers 87.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 74.8 FPS. The 75.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra demonstrates the GPU's scaling capability at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable decline: Low hits 140.2 FPS, Medium reaches 86.8 FPS, High delivers 77.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 65.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 74.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel pressure from the higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops are more pronounced: Low achieves 117.1 FPS, Medium reaches 70.3 FPS, High delivers 65.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 53.7 FPS. The 63.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth is becoming a bottleneck at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500's 6 cores and 12 threads, running at 3.60 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost, provide sufficient processing power for Overpower. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319, indicating it can handle the game's action sequences without bottlenecking the GPU.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the measured performance. The Passmark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 show that the CPU handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads effectively, which is important for maintaining consistent frame rates.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 20875 place it nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897), confirming that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides competitive performance for this game. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and the measured FPS data shows no indication of CPU limitation, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the system drops from 150.7 FPS at 1080p to 140.2 FPS at 1440p (a 7% decrease) and then to 117.1 FPS at 4K (a 22% total decrease). This moderate decline suggests the CPU is keeping pace, but the GPU is becoming more stressed.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 74.8 FPS at 1080p drops to 65.7 FPS at 1440p (12% decrease) and then to 53.7 FPS at 4K (28% total decrease). This steeper decline at higher settings confirms the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the increased graphical load overwhelms the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus.

The scaling pattern across all settings shows that the GPU limits performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains adequate frame rates. The 1080p to 4K drop of 28% at Ultra versus 22% at Low indicates that the GPU's compute resources and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors, not the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads.