Overpower

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Overpower?

A: This pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 2877 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. That places it in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 62 FPS. This is the only tested setting where the frame rate crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of its closest rivals. It scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%.

Q: Is the GTX 1650 better or worse than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 7472. It sits 0.3% above the AMD Radeon HD 8850M and 0.4% above the Intel UHD Graphics 750, but trails the Intel Arc A310 by 1%. It ranks in the 40th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Does the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM cause problems at higher resolutions?

A: Measured results show a steep drop-off at 3840x2160. At Ultra settings, average FPS falls to 23, and even at Low settings the average is only 47 FPS. The 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 128.1 GB/s bandwidth appears to be a limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel architecture.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072. Multi-threaded workloads are handled well, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765.

In Overpower, an action game, the CPU's role is to keep the GPU fed with draw calls and physics calculations. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency for game logic. With a 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support delivering 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, this CPU is not the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

The processor's Passmark multi-thread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 indicate balanced performance. Its percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors on the market. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2).

The gap between the CPU and GPU performance is significant. While the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile, the GPU sits in the 40th percentile. This mismatch means the GTX 1650 is likely the primary constraint on frame rates in Overpower. The CPU has enough headroom to handle the game's computational demands without holding back the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 uses the TU117 chip on a 12 nm TSMC process. It has 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1485 MHz deliver a rated FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS. Memory is 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Overpower, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical factors. The 4 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 gaming, but at 3840x2160 the memory capacity and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth appear strained. The measured results support this: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 23, while at 1080p Low it reaches 62 FPS.

The GPU's pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards. For an action game like Overpower, which likely features fast-paced visual effects, these rates may limit performance in scenes with heavy particle effects or dynamic lighting.

The GTX 1650 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This API support ensures compatibility with modern game engines. However, the lack of dedicated ray tracing or tensor cores means advanced features are not available.

With a TDP of 75 W and no power connectors required, this GPU is designed for systems with limited power delivery. The suggested PSU of 250 W reflects its modest power appetite. The GPU's 40th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is below average in overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 2877 out of 2980 tested combos in Overpower. This places the pairing in the bottom 103 combos tested, meaning roughly 96.5% of all tested configurations perform better in this game.

This low ranking is driven primarily by the GPU. The GTX 1650's 40th percentile ranking among all GPUs contrasts sharply with the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking. The imbalance is stark: the processor is capable of much higher frame rates, but the graphics card cannot deliver them.

The data suggests that Overpower is GPU-bound for this combo. At every resolution and setting, the frame rates align closely with what the GTX 1650 can produce based on its benchmark scores. The CPU's headroom is not being utilized because the GPU saturates first.

Compared to other combos using the Ryzen 5 7400F, this pairing is likely among the lowest-performing due to the GPU choice. The GTX 1650's nearest rivals in GPU benchmark scores are the Intel Arc A310 (1% higher), AMD Radeon HD 8850M (0.3% lower), and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (0.4% lower). None of these are strong gaming GPUs.

For Overpower specifically, the measured FPS data shows that only 1080p Low settings achieve a playable average of 62 FPS. All other configurations fall below 55 FPS. This reinforces the GPU-limited nature of the combo and explains its low rank among the 2980 tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 62 FPS. Medium settings drop to 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 44 FPS. High settings average 36 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 30 FPS. The 1080p Low result is the only configuration that reaches a smooth 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance degrades across all settings. Low settings average 55 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings drop to 34 FPS with a range of 29 to 40 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 27 FPS. The 1440p results show a consistent pattern: each settings tier costs roughly 3-5 FPS compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles significantly. Low settings average 47 FPS, which is surprising given the 4K resolution. Medium settings drop to 29 FPS with a range of 25 to 34 FPS. High settings average 27 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 23 FPS. The 4K Low result is notable for being higher than the 1440p High result, suggesting the game's Low preset reduces GPU load substantially.

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals the GPU's memory bandwidth constraints. From 1080p to 1440p, frame rates drop by roughly 11-13% depending on settings. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more pronounced, ranging from 15% at Low to 29% at High. This suggests that the 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings consistently produce the lowest frame rates at every resolution: 30 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p, and 23 FPS at 4K. The delta between Low and Ultra is 32 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that resolution scaling has a larger impact than settings scaling when the GPU is heavily loaded.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only playable configuration for this combo in Overpower is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 62 FPS average. This is the sole configuration that consistently hits 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience for action gameplay.

For users who prefer higher visual quality, 2560x1440 with Low settings offers 55 FPS average. This is close to the 60 FPS target and may be acceptable for some players, but it carries a risk of dips below 50 FPS during intense action sequences.

The Medium settings preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it delivers 39 FPS average with a minimum of 33 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 34 FPS with a minimum of 29 FPS. At 4K, it falls to 29 FPS with a minimum of 25 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for smooth action gameplay.

High and Ultra settings should be avoided. At 1080p, High averages 36 FPS and Ultra averages 30 FPS. At 1440p, High averages 32 FPS and Ultra averages 27 FPS. At 4K, High averages 27 FPS and Ultra averages 23 FPS. These are playable only in the most forgiving scenes and will likely feel stuttery during combat.

Given the GPU's 4 GB VRAM capacity, the 1080p Low settings are the sweet spot. The 62 FPS average indicates the GPU has enough headroom to maintain consistent performance. The 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p Low, but becomes strained at higher resolutions or settings.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 39 FPS is the highest acceptable compromise. However, the 33 FPS minimum suggests noticeable frame pacing issues during demanding scenes. The 29 FPS minimum at 1440p Medium reinforces that this preset is too demanding for the GPU.

The most balanced recommendation is 1080p Low. It delivers the best combination of frame rate stability and responsiveness for an action game. Players with variable refresh rate displays may tolerate 1440p Low at 55 FPS, but the 1080p Low configuration provides the most consistent experience according to the measured data.