Overpower

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Overpower produces a system that is heavily skewed toward GPU dominance, though the data reveals a distinct ceiling imposed by the processor. Across all measured resolutions and settings, the combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates, but the scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K indicates that the CPU begins to constrain performance at lower resolutions. The measured FPS figures show a clear hierarchy: this combo ranks 79th out of 1,744 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.5% of all pairings, yet the margin between settings narrows as resolution increases, pointing to a system where the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot always exploit.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial but not uniform across settings, revealing the limiting component. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 217.1 FPS at 1080p to exactly 200 FPS at 4K — a reduction of only 17.1 FPS, or roughly 8%. This small decline suggests that at Low settings, even with the RTX 4090’s massive compute power, the Ryzen 5 5600 is the bottleneck at 1080p, keeping the frame rate from rising higher. At Medium settings, the drop is steeper: from 180.2 FPS at 1080p to 139.9 FPS at 4K, a 40.3 FPS loss. This widening gap indicates that as graphical load increases, the GPU becomes more engaged, but the CPU still holds back the 1080p result.

The High preset shows a similar pattern, with 173 FPS at 1080p falling to 134.1 FPS at 4K — a 38.9 FPS difference. However, the most telling data point is at Ultra settings: 146.4 FPS at 1080p drops to 109.6 FPS at 4K, a 36.8 FPS decline. Critically, the difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is only 16.4 FPS (146.4 vs 130), while the gap from 1440p to 4K is 20.4 FPS (130 vs 109.6). This nonlinear scaling suggests that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4090 is finally the primary limiting factor, whereas at 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 5600’s single-thread performance caps the output. The data shows that resolution scaling is moderate overall — the 4K Low result of 200 FPS is still 92% of the 1080p Low figure — indicating a system that remains highly playable at all resolutions, but with diminishing returns as settings increase.

GPU Role

The RTX 4090’s specifications explain why this combo achieves such high frame rates even at 4K. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the GPU delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Overpower’s asset streaming at any resolution. The base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, combined with 16,384 shading units and 512 texture mapping units, allow the GPU to handle the game’s action-oriented rendering without breaking a sweat. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are consistent with the measured frame rates: at 4K Ultra, the GPU sustains 109.6 FPS, which translates to roughly 0.9 billion pixels per second — well within the GPU’s rated capacity.

The GPU’s role becomes clearer when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 200 to 109.6, a 45% reduction, which demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is indeed the component responding to graphical complexity. However, the fact that the 4K Low figure (200 FPS) is identical to the 1080p Low figure (217.1 FPS is only 8% higher) suggests the GPU is never fully saturated at Low settings — the CPU limits the frame rate. The GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 128 RT cores are underutilized in this pairing at lower settings, but at 4K Ultra, the data indicates the GPU finally reaches a state where its own capabilities define the performance ceiling. The measured scores support this: the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9,223 place it in the 91st percentile among all GPUs, confirming its top-tier status.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600 presents a contrasting picture, as its 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost of 4.40 GHz are capable but not elite by modern standards. The CPU’s benchmark scores — particularly the 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,584 — suggest that its per-core performance is the limiting factor in Overpower at lower resolutions. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the frame rate is 217.1 FPS, which is only 8.5% higher than at 4K Low (200 FPS), a surprisingly small gap that indicates the CPU cannot push much beyond 217 FPS regardless of resolution. This is classic CPU-bound behavior, where the processor’s single-threaded throughput sets an upper bound.

The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for gaming, but the 3DMark multi-thread scores tell a more nuanced story. The 16-thread score of 5,641 and max-thread score of 5,659 are close, showing that the CPU scales well with threads, yet the single-thread score of 882 is comparatively low against the GPU’s capabilities. In Overpower, which appears to be a title that benefits from high per-core performance, the Ryzen 5 5600 becomes the bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p. For instance, at 1440p Ultra, the frame rate is 130 FPS, which is only 11% lower than 1080p Ultra (146.4 FPS), despite a 77% increase in pixel count. This suggests the CPU is holding back the 1080p result, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the dominant constraint. The CPU’s percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,765, places it near the Intel Core i7-11700F (score 21,957, deltaPct -0.9%), indicating it is a solid mid-range processor that, when paired with the fastest consumer GPU, creates an imbalance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of 1,744 tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 79th place. This top-4.5% ranking reflects the overwhelming GPU contribution, as the RTX 4090 alone sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs. However, the CPU’s 79th percentile rank among all CPUs creates a mismatch: the combo ranks higher than the CPU’s individual standing, indicating that the GPU compensates for the processor’s limitations. Compared to other combos, this pairing outperforms the vast majority, but the data suggests that a stronger CPU would push this combo higher. The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals are minimal — the NVIDIA Tesla T4 is 0.4% lower, the Tesla P40 is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 is 0.9% lower — meaning the RTX 4090’s performance is consistent with its class. For the CPU, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon D-1746TER with a deltaPct of 0.6%, showing that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not uniquely positioned. The combo rank of 79 out of 1,744 is impressive, but it is likely held back by the CPU’s inability to fully feed the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the narrowing FPS gaps between 1080p and 1440p.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience balances frame rate and visual quality. At 4K, the High preset delivers 134.1 FPS, which is substantially better than the Ultra preset’s 109.6 FPS — a 22% improvement — while the Medium preset at 139.9 FPS offers only a marginal 4% gain over High. Therefore, for 4K displays, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides smooth gameplay while retaining most visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset at 157.9 FPS is the best balance, as it is only 5% slower than Medium’s 166.4 FPS but offers better visuals; the Ultra preset at 130 FPS is a 17% drop from High, making it less attractive. For 1080p, the Medium preset at 180.2 FPS is recommended over High (173 FPS) and Ultra (146.4 FPS), because the 7 FPS gain from High to Medium is negligible, while Ultra’s 27 FPS penalty is not worth the visual upgrade. In all cases, the Low preset should be avoided for serious play, as it only yields 200 FPS at 4K, 209.9 FPS at 1440p, and 217.1 FPS at 1080p — figures that are only modestly higher than the recommended presets but with significantly reduced graphical quality. The data shows that High or Medium presets provide the best experience, with Ultra being reserved for users who prioritize visuals over the high refresh rates this combo can otherwise achieve.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Overpower?*

A: The highest measured average is 217.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440 Low, it achieves 209.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it achieves exactly 200 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 become the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 109.6, which is 45% lower than 4K Low (200 FPS). This large drop, combined with the narrowing gaps between resolutions at Ultra settings, indicates the GPU is the primary constraint at this high resolution and preset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 79th out of 1,744 tested combinations. This places it in the top 4.5% of all pairings, confirming it as a high-performance setup despite the CPU’s mid-range standing.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data strongly suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the frame rate is 217.1 FPS, only 8% higher than 4K Low (200 FPS). This small difference indicates the CPU limits performance at lower resolutions, as the GPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The High preset averages 157.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 130 FPS — a 27.9 FPS difference, or roughly 18% lower performance. The High preset is recommended as it offers better frame rates with only a modest visual reduction.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average frame rates for all twelve tested configurations:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 134.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 200 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 139.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 109.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 157.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 209.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 166.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 130 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 173 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 217.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 180.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 146.4 |

At 4K, the spread from Low to Ultra is 90.4 FPS (200 to 109.6), showing the GPU’s strong response to settings. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 79.9 FPS (209.9 to 130), and at 1080p, it narrows further to 70.7 FPS (217.1 to 146.4). This progressive tightening of the performance envelope at lower resolutions reinforces the conclusion that the CPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution decreases, while the RTX 4090 dominates at 4K. The data indicates that the optimal configuration for most users is the High preset at 4K (134.1 FPS) or Medium at 1080p (180.2 FPS), both of which provide frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.