Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 produces a mid-pack result in Overpower, landing at rank 2334 out of 2980 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 78th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for this specific action title, meaning roughly 22% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates. The combination is not a top-tier performer, but the measured data shows it can hold playable frame rates at several settings, with the CPU clearly capable of pushing the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2334 out of 2980 puts it in the lower third of tested configurations, though the exact percentile position (78th) indicates a substantial number of slower combos exist. Benchmark results show the CPU and GPU each have their own separate percentile standings: the Ryzen 5 7400F sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 is at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This discrepancy suggests the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing, dragging the overall combo rank below what the CPU alone would achieve.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, deltaPct 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, deltaPct 0.3). The only rival with a higher score is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812, which is 0.2% ahead. These deltas are minuscule, meaning the CPU’s raw compute performance is essentially interchangeable with those four processors. The GPU’s nearest rivals tell a similar story: the RTX 2060 averages 15290, with the GeForce GTX 580 at 15283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% ahead), the RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% behind), and the Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% behind). Again, the GPU is virtually tied with its closest competitors.

In Overpower specifically, the combo’s rank reflects a system that can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p with most presets, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The measured FPS data shows a clear progression: at 1920x1080, average FPS ranges from 57 (Ultra) to 118 (Low), while at 3840x2160, the range drops to 43 (Ultra) to 89 (Low). The rank of 2334 suggests that many combos with faster GPUs (or more balanced pairings) outperform this setup, but the data also indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions—the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), built on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The processor’s benchmark scores are strong for its class: Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 21765, single-core hits 3072; Cinebench R20 multi-core is 9141, single-core 1290; and Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2193, single-core 309. Passmark scores include a multi-thread result of 25645 and a single-thread result of 3689.

In Overpower, the CPU’s role is to feed frames to the GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 118 FPS average—this is the highest measured FPS across all resolution/setting pairs. That high result indicates the CPU can push well beyond 100 FPS when the GPU is not heavily loaded. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 57 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU becomes the primary limiter as settings increase, while the CPU has ample headroom. The CPU’s 83rd percentile standing among all CPUs reinforces that it is a capable processor for gaming, and its nearest rivals (all within 0.3% in average benchmark score) show that it is not an outlier—it is a mainstream performer that pairs well with mid-range GPUs.

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Overpower’s action genre, which typically benefits from at least 6 cores. The 32 MB L3 cache helps with game data locality, and the 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance for game logic. Benchmarks like Passmark integer math (74745) and floating point math (45799) indicate the CPU can handle complex simulations, though these are not directly game FPS metrics. The data shows that the 7400F is not the weak link in this combo—it is the GPU that caps performance at higher settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 118 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. Medium settings at 1080p yield 74 FPS, while High gives 68 FPS. For 1440p, Low hits 105 FPS, Medium 66 FPS, and High 61 FPS. At 4K, only Low (89 FPS) and Medium (56 FPS) exceed 50 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% higher at 32812. These differences are negligible.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the bottleneck in Overpower?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings. At 1080p, going from Low (118 FPS) to Ultra (57 FPS) drops FPS by 51.7%, while at 4K, Low (89 FPS) to Ultra (43 FPS) drops by 51.7% as well. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 58th percentile suggests the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU’s capabilities.

Q: What are the GPU’s memory specifications?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This VRAM capacity is modest by modern standards, but for Overpower at 1080p and 1440p, the measured FPS shows it is sufficient for most settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 15290, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Radeon 680M (15270) and 0.6% higher than the RTX 3050 OEM (15199). The GeForce GTX 580 is identical (15283, 0% delta), and the Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% lower (15171). These are all effectively tied.

Q: What is the combo’s rank, and what does it mean?

A: The combo ranks 2334 out of 2980 tested CPU-GPU pairs in Overpower. This places it in the lower 22% of all combos, meaning most configurations deliver higher average FPS. The rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier status rather than the CPU’s strong performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 118 FPS on Low, 74 FPS on Medium (with min 63, max 85), 68 FPS on High, and 57 FPS on Ultra. This shows a steady decline from Low to Ultra, with the gap between Low and Medium being the largest single drop (44 FPS). The min/max data for Medium (63-85) indicates frame times are consistent, with no major stutters.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops to 105 on Low, 66 on Medium (min 56, max 76), 61 on High, and 51 on Ultra. The decline from Low to Medium is 39 FPS, slightly less than at 1080p, but the relative drop from Medium to Ultra is 15 FPS, which is a 22.7% reduction. At 1440p, the system still exceeds 60 FPS on Medium and High, but Ultra dips below 60, which may be noticeable for players with high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: 89 FPS on Low, 56 FPS on Medium (min 47, max 64), 52 FPS on High, and 43 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 33 FPS, and between Medium and Ultra is 13 FPS. Only Low maintains a comfortable 60+ FPS at 4K; Medium and High hover around 52-56 FPS, which is playable but far from smooth for fast action. Ultra at 43 FPS is borderline for an action game, where 60 FPS is often preferred.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down (from 4K to 1440p to 1080p) yields roughly a 15-20% FPS increase at the same settings. For example, Ultra goes from 43 FPS at 4K to 51 FPS at 1440p (18.6% increase) to 57 FPS at 1080p (11.8% increase from 1440p). Low goes from 89 at 4K to 105 at 1440p (18% increase) to 118 at 1080p (12.4% increase). This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count is the primary factor.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing how FPS changes from 1080p to 4K reveals that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. At Low settings, FPS drops from 118 at 1080p to 105 at 1440p (an 11% reduction) and then to 89 at 4K (a 15.2% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 29 FPS, or 24.6%. At Medium settings, the drop is from 74 to 66 (10.8%) and then to 56 (15.2%), totaling 18 FPS or 24.3%. High settings go from 68 to 61 (10.3%) to 52 (14.8%), a total of 16 FPS or 23.5%. Ultra goes from 57 to 51 (10.5%) to 43 (15.7%), a total of 14 FPS or 24.6%.

The consistency of these percentage drops (all around 24% from 1080p to 4K) indicates that the limiting component scales predictably with resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K would be much smaller, because the CPU would be the same workload regardless of resolution. Instead, the roughly 24% reduction in FPS matches the increase in pixel count (1080p has 2.07 million pixels, 1440p has 3.69 million, 4K has 8.29 million). The GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, which explains the scaling.

The only exception is Low settings at 4K (89 FPS), which is still higher than Ultra at 1080p (57 FPS). This suggests that even at 4K, the GPU has enough bandwidth for low-detail rendering, but the frame rate is still only 75% of the 1080p Low result. The CPU’s strong performance (83rd percentile) means it is not holding back the system at any resolution; the GPU’s 58th percentile is the clear limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target frame rate and resolution. For 1080p, the best experience is Medium settings, which delivers 74 FPS average with a min of 63 and max of 85. This is above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay for most action titles. High settings at 68 FPS is also acceptable, but the 6 FPS difference between Medium and High is small, so players may prefer High for better visuals. Ultra at 57 FPS is borderline—it is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced combat. Low at 118 FPS is only for competitive players who prioritize frame rate over graphics.

At 1440p, Medium (66 FPS) and High (61 FPS) are both above 60 FPS, making them viable choices. High offers better visual fidelity with only a 5 FPS penalty compared to Medium, so it is the recommended preset for 1440p. Ultra at 51 FPS is below 60 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in action sequences. Low at 105 FPS is overkill for most players, but it shows the CPU can handle high frame rates at this resolution.

At 4K, only Low (89 FPS) maintains a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium (56 FPS) and High (52 FPS) are playable but not smooth, and Ultra (43 FPS) is likely too low for an action game. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Low settings if frame rate is the priority, or Medium if visual detail is more important and the player can tolerate 56 FPS. The min FPS for Medium at 4K is 47, which could dip below 60 during intense scenes, so players with variable refresh rate monitors may experience occasional dips.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is 1080p Medium or High, with 1440p High as a close second. The system is not suited for 4K Ultra, as the 43 FPS average is too low for smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU (chip TU106) built on TSMC’s 12 nm process. It has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 30 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. The base clock is 1365 MHz, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The TDP is 160 W, and the card is dual-slot with a 1x 8-pin power connector.

In terms of benchmark scores, the RTX 2060 has a Passmark G3D score of 14111, a Passmark G2D score of 745, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242. Its Passmark DirectX 11 score is 110, DirectX 12 is 53, and DirectX 9 is 190. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 65014, and Vulkan is 65846. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 15290, placing it at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% in average score, confirming it is a mid-range performer.

In Overpower, the GPU’s role is to render frames, and the measured FPS data shows it is the limiting component. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as evidenced by the FPS results, but at 4K, the GPU’s bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) becomes a constraint. The boost clock of 1680 MHz is modest by modern standards, and the FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS is lower than many newer GPUs. The RTX 2060’s 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but Overpower likely does not use ray tracing or DLSS heavily, based on the FPS data.

The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking compared to the CPU’s 83rd percentile means that the GPU is the weaker link. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 118 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU only manages 43 FPS. This 75 FPS difference is almost entirely due to the GPU’s rendering limits. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is identical to what would be expected for a 192-bit bus at 14 Gbps, and it is not sufficient for 4K Ultra in this title. Players looking to improve performance in Overpower would benefit more from upgrading the GPU than the CPU, as the 7400F has headroom to support faster graphics cards.