Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a balanced mid-range combination for Overpower, delivering playable frame rates at most settings. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game's engine. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, using only the provided benchmark data.

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. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, housed on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. This CPU, built on a 7 nm process, features a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 917 and a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2622. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18578 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8673.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU's role appears to be that of a stable foundation that does not limit frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 129 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across all configurations. This high frame rate at low graphical load suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to avoid a CPU-side bottleneck. The processor's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs further supports its capability, placing it above the majority of tested processors.

Comparing the 5600X to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark scores are remarkably close. The Intel Core i7-10700 scores 20746, which is a delta of -0.3% relative to the 5600X’s average score of 20680. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is just 0.3% ahead with a score of 20740. This indicates that for Overpower, the 5600X delivers performance on par with these competitors, meaning any FPS differences in-game would be negligible and more likely attributed to the GPU. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for the game's engine, which does not appear to require more than a few heavily utilized threads based on the scaling of FPS with resolution.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Overpower, and at what settings?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 129, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that breaks the 120 FPS barrier in the measured data.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 46.9. This is the lowest frame rate recorded, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed at this resolution and quality level.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS goes from 116.9 on Low settings down to 52.5 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant drop, showing the impact of graphical fidelity on performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system hits 129 FPS, but as resolution increases to 4K Low, the FPS falls to 96.1. This frame rate reduction with higher resolution points to GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does this combo's overall rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1280th out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, indicating that while it is capable, many other combos deliver higher performance.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 75.6. This is a playable frame rate for an action game, suggesting the combo is well-suited for mainstream gaming at this resolution.

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

The resolution scaling data provides clear evidence of GPU-bound behavior. At High settings, the average FPS progresses from 75.6 at 1080p, to 65.1 at 1440p, and finally to 58.9 at 4K. This represents a 22% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a moderate drop compared to what a CPU-bound system would exhibit. The pattern is similar across other settings; for instance, at Medium settings, the FPS goes from 83.3 at 1080p, to 72.7 at 1440p, and down to 61.3 at 4K.

The most telling data point is at Low settings. Here, the FPS is 129 at 1080p, 116.9 at 1440p, and 96.1 at 4K. Even when the graphical load is minimal, the frame rate still decreases as resolution rises. This is a classic symptom of a GPU bottleneck. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, but its processing power is finite. The GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the limiting factor when rendering more pixels.

The CPU, on the other hand, shows no such limitation. The Ryzen 5 5600X’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3364, ensures that it can keep up with the GPU's demands even at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see flat FPS numbers across resolutions at Low settings, but that is not the case. The consistent downward trend in FPS with increasing resolution confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary determinant of performance in Overpower.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo holds the 1280th position out of 1744 tested combinations in Overpower. This rank of 1280 out of 1744 places it in the 73rd percentile of tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 73% of all configurations tested. This is a respectable standing for a mid-range pairing, indicating that it is not a top-tier performer but is far from the bottom of the pack.

This ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 59.7 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the performance is similar, with 52.5 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at high to ultra settings, or 1440p at medium to high settings. The 4K results, particularly the 46.9 FPS at Ultra, show that this resolution is not a strength of the combo.

The rank also reflects the balance of the components. The CPU’s performance is comparable to its rivals, as shown by the deltaPct values. The Intel Core i7-10700 is only 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.5% behind. This means that swapping the CPU for one of these alternatives would likely result in a similar rank. The GPU's rank is similarly tight, with the RTX 2070 being just 0.5% ahead in average score. This indicates that the combo's position in the rankings is primarily due to the GPU's performance class, not any deficiency in the CPU.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting up to 1650 MHz. The card features 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for modern game engines. The GPU's average benchmark score is 19774, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

In Overpower, the GPU's role is central to the frame rates achieved. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at the tested settings, but the compute power is what dictates performance. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is a modest figure by modern standards, and this is reflected in the FPS drops at higher resolutions. For example, the difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings is 16.7 FPS, a direct result of the GPU's inability to render the increased pixel count at the same speed.

The GPU's nearest rivals show how closely matched it is to other cards. The GeForce GTX TITAN has an average score of 19706, which is a 0.3% delta, and the RTX 2070 scores 19680, a 0.5% delta. This means the RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially on par with these cards, and in Overpower, the differences in FPS would be minimal. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking indicates it is a solid mid-range performer, but not a high-end one. The measured FPS data supports this, with the card delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggling to maintain high performance at 4K Ultra settings, where it drops to 46.9 FPS.