Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a lopsided combination on paper, but the measured data for Overpower shows it handles the game with significant headroom across all resolution tiers. The RTX 4090 is doing the heavy lifting, while the six-core Ryzen 5 5600F keeps pace without becoming a bottleneck at any setting level. The result is a system that delivers high frame rates even at 4K, with the scaling pattern revealing exactly where the performance ceiling lies.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a clear and predictable decline in average FPS, but the drop is not as severe as one might expect from a 4x pixel increase. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 151 FPS at 1920x1080 down to 145 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls further to 131 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents an approximate 13% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is remarkably modest and indicates that the GPU is not being fully saturated at lower resolutions.

The Low settings row tells a similar story but with slightly larger gaps. At 1920x1080, the system averages 185 FPS, dropping to 178 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally 169 FPS at 4K. The 16 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings suggests that even at the highest pixel counts, the RTX 4090 has enough raw compute headroom that the scaling penalty is minimal. Meanwhile, the Ultra settings show the largest relative decline, going from 141 FPS at 1080p to 128 FPS at 1440p and 109 FPS at 4K — a 32 FPS total drop, or roughly 23% lower than the 1080p result.

The Medium settings row, which includes min and max FPS data, offers the clearest picture of scaling behavior. At 1080p Medium, the average is 155 FPS with a minimum of 131 and maximum of 178. At 1440p Medium, the average dips slightly to 149 FPS with min/max of 126/171. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 141 FPS with min/max of 120/162. The consistency of the minimum frame rates across these resolutions — only an 11 FPS difference from 1080p to 4K — indicates that frame pacing remains stable even when the pixel workload increases substantially.

The limiting component here is unquestionably the GPU, but not in a negative sense. The fact that the FPS does not collapse at 4K suggests the RTX 4090's massive shading and memory resources are more than sufficient for Overpower's demands. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where the 185 FPS Low result approaches the practical ceiling for a 6-core/12-thread processor, yet even there the scaling is smooth rather than stalling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 sits at the top of the GeForce 40-series lineup, and its specifications align with the measured performance. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the memory bandwidth reaches 1.01 TB/s, which is more than enough to feed the 16,384 shading units at any resolution tested. The boost clock of 2520 MHz, up from a base of 2235 MHz, allows the card to sustain high throughput across all settings.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its position. A Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 60,347 is supported by Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 255,416 and 271,631 respectively. These synthetic numbers translate directly into the measured FPS data — the card never dips below 109 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding configuration in the dataset.

The VRAM capacity of 24 GB is not taxed by Overpower based on these results, as even the highest settings at 4K do not show signs of memory pressure. The GDDR6X memory type and 384-bit bus width ensure that texture streaming and geometry processing at Ultra presets remain fluid. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s provide ample fill rate for the action genre's visual effects, which often include particle systems and dynamic lighting.

The GPU's power envelope is substantial at 450 W TDP, requiring an 850 W suggested PSU and a 16-pin connector, but the measured FPS indicates the card is running efficiently within its designed operating range. The triple-slot cooler and 304 mm length are physical considerations, but the performance output justifies the size for users prioritizing maximum frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured rows, the Medium preset emerges as the most balanced choice across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS of 155 with a minimum of 131 provides smooth gameplay while leaving headroom for fluctuations. At 1440p Medium, the 149 average with a 126 minimum keeps the experience consistent. Even at 4K Medium, the 141 average and 120 minimum remain above the thresholds typically expected for fluid action gameplay.

The High preset offers a marginal visual improvement over Medium but costs between 4 and 10 FPS depending on resolution. At 4K, High delivers 131 FPS versus 141 FPS for Medium, a 10 FPS penalty that may not justify the visual gains for competitive players. Conversely, the Ultra preset drops to 109 FPS at 4K and 128 FPS at 1440p, which is still playable but represents a 22% reduction from Medium at 4K.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates — 185 FPS at 1080p, 178 FPS at 1440p, and 169 FPS at 4K — but sacrifices visual fidelity without delivering a meaningful competitive advantage given the already high baseline. The data suggests that Low is unnecessary for this combination, as even Medium at 4K exceeds 120 FPS on average.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. At 4K, Medium again wins because it maintains a 120 FPS minimum while providing better visuals than Low. The Ultra preset is only recommended for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency, as the 109 FPS average at 4K still meets basic smoothness criteria but leaves less margin for demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep shows a range from 141 FPS at Ultra to 185 FPS at Low. The High preset lands at 151 FPS, while Medium sits at 155 FPS with a minimum of 131 and maximum of 178. The spread between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS, indicating that the CPU begins to play a larger role at this resolution, where the GPU's raw power is not fully utilized.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress slightly. Low remains the fastest at 178 FPS, followed by Medium at 149 FPS (126-171 range), High at 145 FPS, and Ultra at 128 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 50 FPS, but the relative ordering stays consistent. The Medium preset's minimum of 126 FPS is notably higher than the Ultra average of 128 FPS, reinforcing that Medium is the safer choice for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the resolution demands begin to show. Low still leads at 169 FPS, but Medium drops to 141 FPS (120-162 range), High falls to 131 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 109 FPS. The 60 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the largest of any resolution, highlighting the GPU's workload scaling. The Medium minimum of 120 FPS is the lowest of any preset at this resolution, but it remains above the 109 FPS Ultra average.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min/max data across all three resolutions, providing the most reliable picture of frame time stability. At 1080p, the 47 FPS range between min and max indicates some variance, but the 131 FPS floor is solid. At 1440p, the 45 FPS range narrows slightly, and at 4K, the 42 FPS range shows improved consistency. This pattern suggests that the GPU's resources are more evenly utilized at higher resolutions, reducing the impact of CPU-driven spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 375th out of 3,713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. This ranking is influenced by the CPU's mid-range positioning, as the RTX 4090 alone would likely rank higher with a more powerful processor. The 85th percentile standing of the CPU versus all processors, combined with the 88th percentile of the GPU, results in a system that performs above average but not at the absolute peak of the benchmark database.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938 with a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 with a -0.2% delta. These near-identical scores indicate that the 5600F is well-matched against contemporary mid-range parts, and the ranking reflects that this combo benefits from the GPU's dominance rather than the CPU's edge.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 with a 0% delta and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 with a 0.3% delta. The RTX 4090's 60,347 average score is essentially tied with these workstation-oriented cards, but the gaming-focused architecture of the 4090 delivers superior real-world FPS in Overpower, as evidenced by the measured data.

The rank of 375 out of 3,713 combos means that 3,338 other configurations perform worse, while only 374 perform better. Given the GPU's end-of-life status and the CPU's active production, this ranking is likely to shift as newer hardware is added to the database, but the current standing reflects a strong, if not top-tier, pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, and fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz boosts to 4.00 GHz, and with a TDP of 65 W, it is an efficient part for the AM4 socket. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 cache provide adequate data locality for gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile. The Passmark single-thread score of 2,872 is competitive, while the multithread score of 19,236 indicates solid multi-core performance. More specific tests reveal strengths in integer math (59,339) and data compression (232,836), with floating-point math at 34,548. The extended instructions score of 16,266 and data encryption score of 13,839 round out the profile.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but it still matters. At 1080p Low, the 185 FPS result approaches the practical limit for this processor, as the frame generation rate is constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU. The 4.00 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates, but the 6-core configuration is sufficient for the game's threading model, which does not appear to scale beyond 12 threads based on the consistent performance at higher resolutions.

The 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,945, places the 5600F in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T — all score within 0.5% of each other, confirming that the 5600F is not leaving significant performance on the table. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is adequate, though the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GPU has a full-bandwidth connection to the CPU.

The practical takeaway is that the Ryzen 5 5600F does not bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game at any resolution tested. The measured FPS drops are attributable to GPU workload scaling, not CPU limitations, as evidenced by the smooth progression from 1080p to 4K. For a system with an RTX 4090, pairing it with a 6-core CPU is unconventional, but the data shows it works for Overpower without compromising the experience.