Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but demanding experience in Overpower, a 2023 Action title. Measured data shows that the combination’s performance is highly dependent on both resolution and quality settings, with a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. The dataset indicates that the combo ranks in the 1410th position out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific hardware configuration behaves across different workloads.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals a significant performance drop as resolution increases, which strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 119.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that figure to 107.6 FPS, a reduction of approximately 11.6 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 90.6 FPS, showing that even at the lowest graphical preset, resolution scaling has a substantial impact. This pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 2060’s rendering throughput is being taxed more heavily as pixel count increases.

The gap widens dramatically when comparing Low to Ultra settings across resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (119.2 FPS) and Ultra (54.6 FPS) is 64.6 FPS, indicating that quality settings have a massive influence on frame rates. At 4K, the spread between Low (90.6 FPS) and Ultra (44.8 FPS) is 45.8 FPS. The fact that the 4K Ultra figure (44.8 FPS) is lower than the 1080p Ultra figure (54.6 FPS) by nearly 10 FPS reinforces that resolution scaling is not linear—each step up in resolution compounds the load on the GPU. The data indicates that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are likely saturated at higher resolutions, as the bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, 1080p yields 66.3 FPS, 1440p yields 60.5 FPS, and 4K yields 51.6 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 8.7%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 14.7%. This non-linear behavior suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being pushed closer to their limits at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be less of a constraint, as even at 1080p Low (119.2 FPS), the frame rate is far from the 144 Hz territory that would indicate a CPU limit.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 2060 combination holds a rank of 1410 out of 1744 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the 19th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 81% of combos outperform it in this specific game. The rank reflects the overall balance of the hardware, where the GPU’s age and memory capacity constrain high-end performance, while the CPU provides adequate support for mid-range frame rates. The data suggests that this combo is not designed for competitive high-refresh-rate play at maximum settings, but rather for stable 60 FPS experiences at 1080p or 1440p with medium to high presets.

When considering the CPU’s individual standing, the Ryzen 5 5600X sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20680. Its nearest rivals—such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (avg score 20740, delta -0.3%) and Intel Core i7-10700 (avg score 20746, delta -0.3%)—are nearly identical in performance, indicating that the processor is not the weak link. The GPU, however, is in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 16074. Its nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (delta 0.5%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (delta -1.7%), are also closely matched, showing that the RTX 2060 is a mid-tier card that struggles to keep up with newer or higher-end options. The combo’s overall rank of 1410 suggests that the GPU drags down the system’s position, while the CPU keeps it from falling further.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In Overpower, the CPU’s role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as the frame rates are largely dictated by resolution and settings rather than core count. The 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient parallel processing for the game’s action-oriented workload, but the measured FPS at 1080p Low (119.2 FPS) suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a major bottleneck at lower settings.

Benchmark data for the 5600X shows a single-thread score of 917 in 3DMark and 2622 in Cinebench R23 single-core, indicating strong per-core performance. This is beneficial for Overpower, which likely relies on a primary game thread. The multi-threaded scores, such as 18578 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 7802 in Cinebench R20 multicore, demonstrate that the CPU can handle background tasks and physics calculations without issue. The L3 cache of 32 MB is ample for gaming, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is standard for the platform. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average score of 20680, places it slightly above the median, but its nearest rivals—like the Intel Core i7-10700 (delta -0.3%)—show that it is not a standout performer in this context.

Given that the combo ranks 1410th in-game, the CPU is unlikely to be the reason for the lower position. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 44.8 FPS, which is far below what the CPU could theoretically support. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600X is a capable partner, but it is not the limiting factor; instead, the GPU’s rendering capabilities cap the system’s performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 119.2, which is smooth for most displays. Medium settings reduce the average to 75.3 FPS, while High settings yield 66.3 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 54.6 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 64.6 FPS, showing a heavy reliance on settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 107.6 FPS, which is only 11.6 FPS lower than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU can handle the resolution increase at minimal graphical load. Medium settings yield 67.5 FPS, High settings yield 60.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 51.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 56.4 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a constraint. At 1440p Ultra, the frame rate is close to the 50 FPS threshold, which may cause noticeable stutter in a fast-paced action game.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 90.6 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium settings drop to 57.1 FPS, and High settings yield 51.6 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 44.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may feel sluggish. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 45.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution. The data shows that the RTX 2060 is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Overpower, as even Low settings require a substantial frame rate sacrifice compared to 1080p.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture, using the TU106 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process. It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. In Overpower, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are critical factors. The 6 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, texture-heavy scenes may exceed this limit, causing performance drops.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 16074, placing it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (delta 0.5%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (delta -1.7%), show that it is competitive with similar mid-range cards. However, the measured FPS in Overpower reveals that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate of 44.8 FPS is a clear indication that the GPU is overworked. The FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS and the pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s are modest by modern standards, limiting the card’s ability to render high-resolution frames quickly.

The GPU’s TDP of 160 W and the suggested PSU of 450 W are not directly relevant to in-game performance, but they indicate that the card is designed for mainstream systems. The presence of 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores suggests that ray tracing and DLSS are supported, but the measured data does not include these features. In Overpower, the GPU’s role is clear: it provides playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K without significant compromises. The combo’s rank of 1410 out of 1744 reflects this limitation, as the GPU’s age and memory size prevent it from competing with more modern cards.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 119.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 44.8, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution and settings, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient support.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Overpower?*

A: The combo ranks 1410th out of 1744 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier.

Q: How much FPS is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 66.3 at 1080p to 51.6 at 4K, a loss of 14.7 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM affect performance?

A: The 6 GB VRAM, combined with a 192-bit bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth, likely contributes to the performance drops at 4K, where memory demands are higher.