Overpower

# Overpower with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + Intel Arc B370

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that delivers playable but not exceptional frame rates in Overpower, with the data showing a clear ceiling at 1080p Low settings. The combo ranks 2742nd out of 2980 tested configurations, placing it in the lower 8% of all combos, which reflects a significant GPU bottleneck. The CPU is a strong mid-range part, but the integrated-class GPU holds the entire system back, making this pairing suitable only for modest settings and lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for playable frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces an average of 65 FPS, which is the only configuration exceeding 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 58 FPS, while 3840x2160 Low yields 49 FPS. All other settings at any resolution fall below 41 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4%), and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5%). The differences are negligible across all four rivals.

Q: Where does this GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186 (-0.2% delta), while the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% delta). This places it firmly in the entry-level or legacy performance tier.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance help in this game?

A: The CPU has a Passmark multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872, which are respectable for a 6-core/12-thread part. However, the measured FPS in Overpower shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates drop consistently with increased resolution and settings regardless of CPU capability.

Q: Is there a meaningful difference between Medium and High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium averages 41 FPS while High averages 38 FPS, a difference of only 3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the gap is 2 FPS (36 vs 34), and at 3840x2160 it is 3 FPS (31 vs 28). The scaling is minimal, suggesting the GPU is saturated and the visual quality gain from High may not justify the performance loss.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth. This means it relies on the system's DDR4 memory, which is a significant constraint. The measured FPS data shows sharp drops at higher resolutions, consistent with a shared-memory architecture struggling with bandwidth demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, 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 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. This is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, supporting DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows solid performance: a Passmark multithread score of 19236 and single-thread score of 2872. Its integer math score is 59339, floating point math is 34548, and extended instructions score is 16266. The data compression score is 232836, and encryption score is 13839. These numbers place the CPU in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a capable processor for general tasks and gaming workloads.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 5600F is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (delta 0%), and only marginally behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.4%), and Intel Core i9-12900T (-0.5%). These deltas are within noise, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The Passmark physics score of 1043 and prime number finding score of 120 suggest moderate computational throughput. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 65 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 31 FPS. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across settings; instead, it scales with GPU load, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture (Panther Lake chip), manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. The GPU features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its peak pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS.

The memory subsystem is entirely System Shared, meaning there is no dedicated VRAM. The bus width is System Shared, and bandwidth is System Dependent, which is a critical weakness for gaming performance. This architecture relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is far lower than what a dedicated GPU would offer. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, but the shared memory limits its effective performance.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the B370 scores 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4%). These are all legacy or entry-level parts, confirming the B370's position as a low-end integrated solution.

In Overpower, the GPU's performance is characterized by steep drops as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 65; at 1440p Low, it drops to 58; and at 4K Low, it falls to 49. This scaling indicates that the shared memory bandwidth is the primary constraint, as higher resolutions demand more memory throughput. The GPU's low pixel rate (48 GPixel/s) also limits fill-rate-heavy scenes, which is evident in the minimal difference between Medium and High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 2742nd out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all graphics cards. In contrast, the CPU is in the 85th percentile, creating a significant imbalance where the processor is vastly more capable than the graphics solution.

The data shows that the combo's performance is consistently GPU-limited across all measured scenarios. The CPU's nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T — all have nearly identical average scores (within 0.5%), so swapping the CPU would not materially change the in-game results. Conversely, upgrading the GPU to even a modest dedicated solution would likely yield substantial improvements, given the B370's 5th percentile ranking.

The rank of 2742 out of 2980 (8% from the bottom) suggests that this combo is not recommended for Overpower at high settings. However, it does achieve playable frame rates at 1080p Low (65 FPS) and 1440p Low (58 FPS), meaning it can handle the game if the user is willing to compromise on visual quality. The combo is more suited to older or less demanding titles than this 2023 action game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. On Low settings, the average FPS is 65, which is the only measured configuration above 60 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 47. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average 31 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 24 FPS drop (37%), while the step from Medium to High is only 3 FPS, indicating diminishing returns.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades across the board. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is still playable but below the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 36 FPS (min 31, max 42), High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is again minimal at 2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is hitting a bandwidth or fill-rate wall.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles significantly. Low settings average 49 FPS, Medium averages 31 FPS (min 26, max 35), High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only one above 30 FPS, and all other 4K settings are below 31 FPS, making them largely unplayable for smooth gameplay.

The resolution scaling shows a clear pattern: from 1080p to 1440p, Low settings drop from 65 to 58 FPS (11% loss), and from 1440p to 4K, Low drops from 58 to 49 FPS (16% loss). The Medium settings show a 12% drop from 1080p to 1440p (41 to 36) and a 14% drop from 1440p to 4K (36 to 31). This consistent degradation highlights the shared memory bandwidth as the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combo is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 65 FPS. This is the only configuration that meets the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it provides a comfortable margin above the minimum playable frame rate. The data shows that Low settings at 1080p are 24 FPS higher than Medium, a substantial gain that justifies the visual quality reduction.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 2560x1440 with Low settings is the next best option, averaging 58 FPS. This is close to 60 FPS and may be acceptable for those with adaptive sync displays. However, the 1440p Medium setting drops to 36 FPS, which is a 38% reduction from Low, making the jump to Medium at this resolution a poor trade-off.

At 4K, the only viable option is Low settings, which averages 49 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target but still above 30 FPS, offering a playable experience for slower-paced action. All other 4K settings (Medium 31 FPS, High 28 FPS, Ultra 24 FPS) fall below the 30 FPS threshold and should be avoided.

The measured data indicates that the Medium preset offers no meaningful advantage over High at any resolution, with differences of only 2-3 FPS. This suggests that the game's Medium and High presets stress the GPU similarly, likely due to the shared memory bottleneck. Users should therefore choose between Low (for performance) and Ultra (for maximum quality), as the intermediate settings do not provide a balanced middle ground. Given the GPU's 5th percentile ranking, the recommended configuration is 1080p Low for a consistent 65 FPS experience, with 1440p Low as a fallback for users with higher-resolution displays.