Overpower

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm TSMC process. It runs on AMD Socket AM5 with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The CPU's cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a substantial pool for a 6-core part. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and the processor includes Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates a clear multi-threaded strength. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22,799, while the single-core score is 3,218. The Geekbench multicore result of 12,362 and single-core of 2,374 reinforce the pattern. PassMark multithread score stands at 26,825, and the 3DMark 16-thread test yields 6,376, which is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 6,379. This near-flat scaling from 16 threads to max threads suggests the CPU's 12 threads are fully saturated by 16-thread workloads, which is typical for a 6-core/12-thread design.

The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 77, placing it in the upper quartile. Its average benchmark score is 24,964. The nearest rivals provide context: the Intel Core i7-11850H averages 24,935 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F averages 25,005 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13620H averages 24,911 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 5 210H averages 24,872 (0.4% behind). The deltas are tiny — within 0.4% — which means the 7500F sits in a very tight performance cluster. For a game like Overpower, this CPU's strong single-thread performance (3,218 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is likely sufficient to feed the GPU without bottlenecking, and the 12 threads provide headroom for background tasks and game logic threads.

The launch MSRP is $179, but the data shows this is a competitively positioned processor in its performance tier. The 65 W TDP is modest, and the unlocked multiplier allows for tuning, though the measured FPS data in this page reflects stock behavior. The CPU's role in Overpower appears to be that of a capable mid-range enabler — it has enough multi-threaded throughput to handle modern game engines, while the single-core speed keeps frame pacing consistent.

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

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, codenamed Panther Lake, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its base clock is 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2,500 MHz. The GPU has 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), 24 raster output units (ROPs), and 12 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS. FP16 is 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1).

Critically, the memory configuration is "System Shared" — there is no dedicated VRAM. Memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system's DDR5 memory, sharing bandwidth with the CPU. The memory bandwidth available to the GPU is therefore not fixed but depends on the system configuration. The TDP for this IGP is 80 W, and it uses no power connectors, being an integrated solution.

The GPU's benchmark presence is thin: it has a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482. Its percentile ranking among all GPUs is just 9, which places it in the bottom decile. The nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX scores 1,463 (1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7% behind). These are ancient, low-end GPUs, which indicates the Arc B390 is not a performance-oriented part.

In Overpower, the GPU's integrated nature and shared memory are the defining constraints. The measured FPS numbers show that even at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 72, which is playable but not high-refresh-rate territory. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 35 FPS. The GPU's low percentile rank (9) suggests it will struggle with demanding settings, and the shared memory bandwidth means that higher resolutions (which need more memory throughput) will disproportionately hurt performance. The boost clock of 2,500 MHz is decent for an IGP, but the 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 figure is modest compared to discrete GPUs. For Overpower, this GPU is the primary bottleneck — the CPU has far more headroom than the GPU can utilize.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Looking at the measured FPS data, the Low preset is clearly the playable option. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 72, which is the highest measured value across all settings and resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 45 FPS average (with a min of 38 and max of 52), which is a 37.5% drop from Low. High at 1080p gives 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35 FPS.

The pattern is consistent across resolutions. At 1440p, Low gives 64 FPS, Medium 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), High 37 FPS, and Ultra 31 FPS. At 4K, Low gives 54 FPS, Medium 34 FPS (min 29, max 39), High 32 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and it stays above 50 FPS even at 4K.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 1080p (45 FPS) is a reasonable middle ground if visual quality matters, but the jump from Low to Medium costs 27 FPS — a significant trade-off. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended; the best Ultra result is 35 FPS at 1080p, which is below the 45 FPS of Medium at the same resolution. The min FPS values for Medium at 1080p (38) and 1440p (34) and 4K (29) indicate that frame pacing can dip notably, so users sensitive to stutter should prefer Low.

For the best experience per the measured rows, Low at 1080p is the only preset that delivers smooth, above-60 FPS gameplay. If a user has a 1440p monitor, Low at 1440p (64 FPS) is still viable, but the 4K Low (54 FPS) is borderline. The recommendation is clear: use Low preset, and only consider Medium if the resolution is 1080p and the user accepts 45 FPS average with occasional dips to 38 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + Intel Arc B390 — ranks 2,638 out of 2,980 tested combos in Overpower. That places it in the bottom 11.5% of all tested systems. The rank is poor, but it is not the absolute worst; there are 342 combos that perform worse.

The ranking makes sense given the GPU's percentile of 9. The CPU is strong (77th percentile), but the GPU drags the overall combo down. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor — the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 is the weak link. In fact, the CPU's nearest rivals all have similar avgScores (within 0.4%), so swapping the CPU would not change the combo's ranking much. The GPU, however, is in a class with GT 710-class parts, which explains the low combo rank.

The rank of 2,638 out of 2,980 means that 88.5% of tested combos outperform this pairing. This is a bottom-decile result. The implication is that the Arc B390 is severely underpowered for a modern action game like Overpower, even when paired with a competent CPU. The combo's rank is more reflective of the GPU than the CPU. If the goal is to play Overpower at 1080p Low (72 FPS), this combo can do it, but it will not handle higher settings or resolutions gracefully.

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

The FPS scaling across resolutions tells a clear story about the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 72 at 1080p to 64 at 1440p (an 11.1% drop) to 54 at 4K (a 25% drop from 1440p and 33.3% drop from 1080p). At Medium settings, the numbers are 45 at 1080p, 40 at 1440p (11.1% drop), and 34 at 4K (15% drop from 1440p, 24.4% from 1080p). At High settings: 42 at 1080p, 37 at 1440p (11.9% drop), and 32 at 4K (13.5% drop from 1440p, 23.8% from 1080p). At Ultra: 35 at 1080p, 31 at 1440p (11.4% drop), and 26 at 4K (16.1% drop from 1440p, 25.7% from 1080p).

The FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p are remarkably consistent — between 11% and 12% across all settings. The drop from 1440p to 4K is larger and varies by setting: 25% at Low, 15% at Medium, 13.5% at High, and 16.1% at Ultra. This pattern indicates that the system is GPU-limited at all settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would be more stable across resolutions (the CPU would max out first, and increasing resolution would not change FPS much). Instead, FPS scales down as resolution increases, which is classic GPU-bound behavior.

The larger drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (25%) versus at High settings (13.5%) suggests that at Low, the GPU is already strained by pixel throughput, and at High, the per-pixel cost is so high that the GPU is severely limited at 1440p already. The fact that 4K Low (54 FPS) is still higher than 1440p Ultra (31 FPS) reinforces that resolution matters more than settings for this GPU. The shared system memory is likely a factor — at 4K, memory bandwidth demands increase, and the IGP's "System Dependent" bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. This is a GPU-limited system, and the data shows the GPU is the component that must be upgraded for better performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Low is the only configuration with an average FPS above 60 (72 FPS). At 1440p Low, it drops to 64 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 54 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24,964. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24,872 (0.4% behind). All are within 0.4% of each other.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in Overpower?

A: The FPS drops consistently as resolution increases (e.g., Low goes from 72 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 4K), which indicates GPU-bound behavior. The GPU's percentile rank is 9, while the CPU's is 77, confirming the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the best average FPS is 54 on Low settings. Ultra at 4K averages 26 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only playable on Low, and even then, the frame rate is below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,482 and sits at the 9th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, 1.3% behind), GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5% behind), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5% behind), and GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7% behind).

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos in Overpower?

A: It ranks 2,638 out of 2,980 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11.5%. This is consistent with the GPU's low percentile rank.

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

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + Intel Arc B390 in Overpower is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 72 FPS average
• Medium: 45 FPS average (min 38, max 52)
• High: 42 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 64 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average (min 34, max 46)
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 31 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 54 FPS average
• Medium: 34 FPS average (min 29, max 39)
• High: 32 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

The min and max FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 38 to 52 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 34 to 46 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 29 to 39 FPS. For all other settings, only the average FPS is listed.

The data reveals a few notable patterns. The Low preset at 1080p (72 FPS) is the only measured configuration that exceeds 60 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K (26 FPS) is the lowest measured value. The Medium preset at 4K has a min FPS of 29, which means it can dip below 30 FPS — a common stutter threshold. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 27 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 3 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 7 FPS. This suggests that the Medium-to-High transition is relatively inexpensive in performance terms, but Low-to-Medium is a major cost.

Across resolutions, the Low preset shows the largest absolute FPS drop (72 to 54, a difference of 18 FPS from 1080p to 4K), while Ultra shows the smallest absolute drop (35 to 26, a difference of 9 FPS). This is consistent with a GPU that is already saturated at lower resolutions when settings are high. The data as a whole indicates a system that is playable only at Low settings, with 1080p being the only resolution that offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.