Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a mid-pack result in Overpower, ranking 2933rd out of 3713 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower third of the database, indicating that while the hardware is functional for this action title, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to other systems. The combination of a six-core Zen 3 processor with a 6 GB Turing-based GPU creates a balanced but not exceptional experience, with the data showing the GPU often acting as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2933 out of 3713 puts it in the 21st percentile of tested systems. This is a modest position, reflecting that the RTX 2060, while still viable, is an older GPU whose performance is outpaced by a significant portion of the field. The CPU, however, is a strong contributor; the Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, a far better standing than the GPU’s 58th percentile. This disparity suggests the processor has headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize in this game.

When examining nearest rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 37018 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, +0.2%) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, +0.2%). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by just 0.2% (37093) and the Intel Core i9-12900T by 0.3% (37112). These negligible deltas indicate the 5500X3D is squarely in the middle of its performance class, meaning any FPS differences in Overpower are unlikely to stem from CPU choice alone. The GPU tells a similar story; the RTX 2060’s average score of 15290 is virtually tied with the GTX 580 (15283, 0.0%) and the Radeon 680M (15270, +0.1%), while sitting 0.6% above the RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% above the RX 7600 (15171). This clustering suggests the RTX 2060 delivers baseline performance that many modern integrated and entry-level discrete GPUs match.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the TU106 chip using a 12 nm process, with 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boosts to 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields 6 GB of GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s, a capacity that becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions in Overpower.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a Passmark G3D score of 14111 and a DirectX 12 score of 53, with a Geekbench Vulkan score of 65846. These numbers reflect a card that handles modern APIs competently but lacks the raw throughput for demanding scenes. In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clear: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 118 FPS, but this drops to 89 FPS at 4K Low, showing the card’s scaling limits. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for Low settings across all resolutions, but at Medium and above, the data suggests the memory bandwidth and capacity begin to throttle performance, particularly at 4K Ultra where the average FPS falls to 43.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Overpower?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 2060 combination ranks 2933rd out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all systems benchmarked for this game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945), Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112), indicating near-identical performance across these processors.

Q: Is the RTX 2060’s VRAM sufficient for Overpower?

A: The 6 GB GDDR6 memory is adequate for Low settings at all resolutions, but the data shows a notable FPS drop at higher settings. For example, at 4K, the average FPS goes from 89 on Low to 56 on Medium, suggesting VRAM or bandwidth constraints.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo based on the measured data?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution yields the highest frame rates, with an average of 118 FPS on Low and 68 FPS on High. This resolution provides the most playable experience, as 1440p and 4K show significant performance degradation.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its rivals?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283, 0.0%) and Radeon 680M (15270, +0.1%), while being 0.6% higher than the RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% higher than the RX 7600 (15171).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking and its close benchmark parity with rivals suggest it provides consistent performance, leaving the GPU as the more likely limiting factor, especially at 4K where FPS drops disproportionately.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates: 118 FPS on Low, 74 FPS on Medium (with min 63 and max 85), 68 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a 16 FPS difference between minimum and maximum, indicating some variance but generally stable performance. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 105 FPS on Low, 66 FPS on Medium (min 56, max 76), 61 FPS on High, and 51 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 54 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact on frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance decline becomes pronounced. The Low preset averages 89 FPS, which is a 29 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 56 FPS (min 47, max 64), High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 47 FPS approaches the threshold where gameplay may feel less smooth. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings provide the highest headroom, while Ultra settings push the RTX 2060 to its limits, particularly at 4K where the 43 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target for smooth action gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo, the measured data points to 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution, with the Low preset delivering the best experience at 118 FPS average. This setting provides more than double the frame rate of 4K Ultra and ensures smooth gameplay in fast-paced action sequences. If visual fidelity is a priority, the High preset at 1080p (68 FPS) is a viable compromise, offering a significant improvement in graphics while maintaining playable frame rates. The Medium preset at 1080p (74 FPS) also works well, with the min FPS of 63 ensuring no major stutters.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset (105 FPS) is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for higher-resolution displays. The Medium preset (66 FPS) is playable but close to the lower bound, and the min FPS of 56 suggests occasional dips. For 4K, the data advises against Ultra (43 FPS) and High (52 FPS), as both fall below acceptable thresholds. The Low preset at 4K (89 FPS) is surprisingly strong, but the Medium preset’s 56 FPS average and 47 FPS minimum indicate that even moderate settings strain the GPU at this resolution. Overall, the best experience comes from 1080p Low or Medium, with 1440p Low as a secondary option for users prioritizing resolution over detail.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a thermal design power of 105 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key differentiator for gaming workloads. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In benchmark tests, the CPU scores 20363 in Passmark multithread, 2941 in single-thread, and 60033 in integer math, alongside 34511 in floating-point math. These scores indicate strong multi-core capability, but the single-thread performance is moderate, which matters for games like Overpower that may rely heavily on single-core speed. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is a capable processor, but its near-tie with rivals like the Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% delta) means it does not provide a unique advantage. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 118 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the FPS drops to 89 on Low, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component’s nature. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 118 at 1920x1080 to 105 at 2560x1440 (an 11% decrease) and then to 89 at 3840x2160 (a 25% decrease from 1080p). This gradual decline suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions. At Medium settings, the drop is steeper: 74 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p (an 11% drop), and 56 FPS at 4K (a 24% drop from 1080p). The pattern continues at High settings, with 68 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (10% drop), and 52 FPS at 4K (24% drop). Ultra settings show 57 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p (11% drop), and 43 FPS at 4K (25% drop).

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is uniform, pointing to the GPU as the limiting factor. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the increased pixel count at 4K, causing the frame rate to halve from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. In contrast, the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, since the GPU’s workload grows disproportionately. The data suggests that users seeking higher resolutions should stick to Low settings, while those prioritizing visual quality should remain at 1080p, where the RTX 2060 can still deliver playable frame rates.