Overpower

Overpower pairs a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with the integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics. The data shows a combination heavily constrained by the GPU at every resolution, with the CPU’s large cache doing little to offset the Arc B390’s low benchmark standing. This is a system for 1080p play at modest settings, and even then, frame rates are only workable, not smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings drops the average frame rate from 42 FPS to 32 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. At Low settings, the same resolution jump sees the average fall from 72 FPS to 54 FPS, a 25% decline. This consistent scaling pattern across different quality presets indicates that the Intel Arc B390, not the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat when lowering the resolution, as the GPU would have less work to do. Instead, the proportional drop shows the GPU is saturated at all tested settings.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is smaller than the gap between 1080p and 1440p. At High settings, 1440p yields 37 FPS, which is only 5 FPS higher than 4K. At Low settings, the difference is 10 FPS (64 vs 54). This suggests that even at 1440p, the Arc B390 is already near its rendering ceiling for this title. The most significant performance headroom exists between 1080p and 1440p, where the resolution increase costs 5 FPS at High, but the jump from 1440p to 4K costs only another 5 FPS. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU with limited raw throughput; it struggles to maintain higher frame rates even as the pixel count decreases, because the per-frame work at 1440p is already substantial for this hardware.

The data indicates that 4K is not a practical target for this combo. The best 4K result is 54 FPS at Low settings, but that is the absolute ceiling. High, Medium, and Ultra presets at 4K all fall below 35 FPS, with Ultra bottoming out at 26 FPS. For a playable experience, users should look at 1080p, where the spread across settings is 35 to 72 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings produce workable frame rates. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 35 at Ultra to 72 at Low. At 1440p, the range is 31 to 64 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 26 to 54 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B390’s average benchmark score is 1482. This places it 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463), 1.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score 1460), 2.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (score 1446), and 2.7% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (score 1443). These are all very low-end parts, and the Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D a strong processor?

A: Yes, the CPU is far more capable than the GPU. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37018 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, 0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0.2% faster), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, 0.3% slower).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 64 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. That is a 33 FPS difference, or roughly a 52% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the 5500X3D have enough cores for this game?

A: The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the bottleneck, so the core count is sufficient. The CPU’s performance is not a limiting factor in the measured FPS results.

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

A: The highest average FPS is 72, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Overpower, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2638 out of 2980 total combos. This places it in the bottom 12% of all tested systems, which aligns with the GPU’s low individual percentile ranking. The CPU’s strong performance does not compensate for the GPU’s weakness in this gaming workload.

The rank is a direct consequence of the Arc B390’s position in the overall GPU hierarchy. With a percentile rank of 9, this GPU is slower than nearly all discrete graphics cards in the database. The CPU, meanwhile, sits at the 85th percentile. This massive discrepancy means the combo’s overall ranking is dragged down by the graphics component. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at the lowest resolution and settings, the system only reaches 72 FPS, which is not a high score for a modern action game.

Comparatively, the CPU’s nearest rivals all have similar average benchmark scores, but they would likely achieve better in-game results if paired with a stronger GPU. The combo rank of 2638 reflects the specific pairing, and the data shows that upgrading the GPU would yield a far more significant improvement in Overpower than upgrading the CPU. The CPU is not the limiting factor; the Arc B390 is. Any other tested combo with a more powerful GPU would rank higher, regardless of the CPU’s performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 72 FPS average.
• Medium: 45 FPS average, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS.
• High: 42 FPS average.
• Ultra: 35 FPS average.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 64 FPS average.
• Medium: 40 FPS average, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS.
• High: 37 FPS average.
• Ultra: 31 FPS average.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 54 FPS average.
• Medium: 34 FPS average, with a minimum of 29 FPS and a maximum of 39 FPS.
• High: 32 FPS average.
• Ultra: 26 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Low preset is significantly faster than all other presets. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 27 FPS. At 1440p, it costs 24 FPS. At 4K, it costs 20 FPS. This large gap suggests the Low preset disables or substantially reduces demanding effects that heavily impact the Arc B390. The differences between Medium, High, and Ultra are much smaller — typically 3 to 5 FPS per step. For example, at 1440p, the progression is 40 (Medium), 37 (High), and 31 (Ultra).

The minimum FPS data is only available for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 38 FPS; at 1440p, it is 34 FPS; and at 4K, it is 29 FPS. These minimums are close to the averages, indicating relatively stable frame pacing at this setting, though the overall performance is still low. The lack of minimum data for other presets means we cannot assess frame time consistency for Low, High, or Ultra from this pack.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Notably, it features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a large amount for a 5000-series chip. This CPU is built on a 7 nm process and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s role is secondary. The measured FPS data shows the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions and settings. The proof is in the scaling: when the resolution drops from 4K to 1080p at the same settings, the frame rate increases, which only happens when the GPU is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would stay the same regardless of resolution.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong. Its passmark_multithread score is 20363, and its passmark_single_thread score is 2941. The large L3 cache (96 MB) is designed to reduce memory latency, which can help in gaming, but it cannot create frames that the GPU cannot render. The 5500X3D is clearly capable of feeding the Arc B390 with data; the GPU simply lacks the execution resources to turn that data into higher FPS. The data suggests that this CPU would perform admirably with a much more powerful GPU, but in this pairing, its potential is untapped.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, Core Ultra 5 225, and Core i9-12900T, all have average scores within 0.3% of the 5500X3D. This indicates that the CPU is not an outlier in performance; it is a solid mid-range part. The bottleneck is unequivocally the Intel Arc B390, which sits at the 9th percentile of all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Given the GPU-limited nature of this combo, the goal is to find a balance between visual quality and frame rate. The data shows that the Low preset is the only one that consistently delivers smooth performance. At 1080p Low, the average is 72 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 64 FPS. At 4K Low, it is 54 FPS. These are the only results above 60 FPS in the entire dataset.

For a competitive or high-refresh-rate experience, 1080p Low is the only viable choice. It provides the highest average FPS (72) and gives the most headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. This setting will ensure the game feels responsive, though visual fidelity will be reduced.

If visual quality is more important than a high frame rate, 1080p Medium is a reasonable compromise. It averages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS. This is playable, though not perfectly smooth. The 38 FPS minimum suggests there may be occasional stutters, but it is a more visually pleasing experience than Low. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 40 FPS, which is still workable but starting to feel sluggish.

The High and Ultra presets are not recommended. At 1080p High, the average is 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS. These are below the 60 FPS target and offer only marginal visual improvements over Medium. At 1440p, High is 37 FPS and Ultra is 31 FPS. At 4K, all presets except Low are below 35 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The data strongly suggests that users should stick to 1080p Low for the best experience, or 1080p Medium if they can tolerate a lower frame rate. The Medium preset has the only recorded minimum FPS values, which indicates that the developers or testers found it to be the most stable setting for this hardware. However, the 45 FPS average is still a compromise. For those with a 60 Hz display, the Low preset is the only one that consistently hits the target.