Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 134 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p, then further to 102 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is relatively modest and suggests the system is not severely bandwidth-constrained at lower graphical loads.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar trajectory: 84 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K here is 23.8%, nearly identical to the Low preset percentage. This consistency across presets indicates that the resolution scaling behavior is stable regardless of graphical complexity, pointing toward a balanced system where neither the CPU nor GPU is disproportionately limiting at any particular resolution.

High settings produce the tightest spread: 78 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is particularly interesting because it sits just 1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, and it represents a 24.4% reduction from the 1080p result. Ultra settings show the largest absolute drop: 65 FPS at 1080p falls to 58 FPS at 1440p and then 49 FPS at 4K, a 24.6% total reduction.

The pattern across all four presets is remarkably uniform, with percentage drops from 1080p to 4K ranging narrowly between 23.8% and 24.6%. This uniformity is diagnostically significant. When resolution scaling produces proportional frame rate reductions across all settings, it typically indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component throughout the entire test range. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller percentage drops at lower resolutions where the CPU has more headroom, but the data does not show that behavior.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only available for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range spans from 71 to 97 FPS, a 26 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 64 to 86 FPS, a 22 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 54 to 73 FPS, a 19 FPS spread. The tightening of the frame time distribution as resolution increases suggests that higher resolutions are smoothing out frame pacing variability, likely because the GPU work becomes more uniform and predictable at higher pixel counts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. These clock speeds are relatively high for the RX 6000 series, and the boost behavior appears to be consistent with the measured frame rates.

The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2190 MHz with an effective data rate of 17.5 Gbps. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the 8 GB capacity may be approaching its limit, which could explain why the Ultra preset at 4K produces the lowest average of 49 FPS. The 128-bit bus width is relatively narrow for a 4K-focused workload, but the 280.3 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient to avoid severe memory throttling based on the observed scaling behavior.

The GPU's compute resources include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s provide context for the GPU's raw throughput capabilities. The FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS places this GPU in a mid-range tier, which aligns with its percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs in the benchmark database.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce the gaming-focused nature of this card. The PassMark G3D score of 17166 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Overpower given its Action genre and modern rendering requirements. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 81306 suggests strong API efficiency, while the OpenCL score of 10111 is comparatively lower, indicating that compute-heavy workloads are not this GPU's primary strength.

The nearestRivals data for the GPU shows a percentile ranking of 65, with the closest competitors being professional workstation cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m scores 19885, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 6650 XT's average score of 19765. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 0.7% lower, while the AMD FirePro W7000 scores 19905, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 completes the rival group at 19602, 0.8% lower. This grouping is unusual for a gaming card, as the rivals are all workstation-oriented GPUs, but it reflects the mid-range positioning of the RX 6650 XT in the broader GPU landscape.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 134 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium produces 84 FPS, which is adequate for standard 60 Hz monitors. High reaches 78 FPS, while Ultra drops to 65 FPS. The 1080p Ultra setting still maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more nuanced. Low settings deliver 120 FPS, preserving the high-refresh-rate experience. Medium achieves 75 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. High produces 69 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. Ultra drops to 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset because it provides 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 69 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a better balance.

At 3840x2160, the choices are more constrained. Low settings achieve 102 FPS, which is surprisingly strong for 4K. Medium delivers 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, which is borderline. High reaches 59 FPS, marginally below the 60 FPS target. Ultra drops to 49 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but is not ideal for action sequences. For 4K, Low settings are the recommended choice if frame rate is the priority, as 102 FPS provides substantial headroom. Medium is viable for users who want better visuals and can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS, given the minimum of 54 FPS recorded.

The frame time data for Medium settings shows that the minimum FPS values are consistently about 10 FPS below the averages at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 71 versus an average of 84. At 1440p, the minimum is 64 versus 75. At 4K, the minimum is 54 versus 64. This consistent gap suggests that Medium preset produces stable frame pacing without severe spikes, making it a reliable choice across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 2415 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places the combo in the 35th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning approximately 65% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this game. This ranking is notable because it is lower than the individual component percentile rankings would suggest, as the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

The gap between the component-level percentiles and the combo-level ranking indicates that Overpower is particularly demanding on the combination of these specific parts, or that the game favors different hardware configurations. The combo rank of 2415 out of 3713 suggests a mid-pack positioning overall, but the measured FPS data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS in most settings and resolutions, which is the practical threshold for playability.

The dataIsMeasured field confirms that these results come from actual testing rather than estimation, adding credibility to the ranking. The rank of 2415 out of 3713 means the combo outperforms approximately 1298 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution. This positioning is consistent with the mid-range nature of both components, but the specific game optimization for Overpower clearly favors other hardware combinations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The CPU has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a PassMark multithread score of 24389. The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs reflects its competitive positioning, with an average benchmark score of 25005.

The nearestRivals data for the CPU shows very tight competition. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, just 0.2% lower than the 8400F. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.4% lower. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all within 0.4% of each other, indicating that the 8400F's CPU performance is essentially tied with several other processors.

In Overpower, the CPU's role is likely secondary to the GPU, given the resolution scaling analysis that pointed toward GPU limitation. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient parallelism for modern games, and the 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The 16 MB of L3 cache is adequate for gaming workloads, though not exceptional. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests it is more capable relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers, yet the combo ranking in Overpower is still modest, indicating that the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU or other system factors.

The CPU's architecture supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which is compatible with the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The lack of integrated graphics is notable but irrelevant for a discrete GPU configuration. The 65 W TDP is modest, allowing for efficient thermal management in desktop systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values span from 65 to 134. The Low preset achieves 134 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 84 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS. The High preset produces 78 FPS. The Ultra preset reaches 65 FPS. This represents a 51.5% improvement from Ultra to Low settings at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the range narrows to 58 to 120 FPS. Low settings deliver 120 FPS. Medium achieves 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS. High produces 69 FPS. Ultra drops to 58 FPS. The improvement from Ultra to Low is 51.7%, nearly identical to the 1080p percentage, confirming the consistent scaling behavior.

At 3840x2160, the range spans 49 to 102 FPS. Low settings reach 102 FPS. Medium delivers 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS. High achieves 59 FPS. Ultra drops to 49 FPS. The improvement from Ultra to Low is 51.0%, maintaining the consistent pattern across all resolutions.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data at all three resolutions. The minimum FPS values at Medium are 71 at 1080p, 64 at 1440p, and 54 at 4K. The maximum FPS values are 97 at 1080p, 86 at 1440p, and 73 at 4K. The frame time spread, calculated as the difference between max and min, is 26 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. This narrowing spread at higher resolutions suggests more consistent frame delivery at 4K, despite lower average FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p gameplay?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 65 FPS average at 1920x1080, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. For users prioritizing visual quality, Ultra is recommended. For those seeking higher refresh rates, Low achieves 134 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 102 FPS average, making it playable. The Medium preset delivers 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, which is borderline but workable. The High and Ultra presets drop to 59 FPS and 49 FPS respectively.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25005. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% lower, and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, 0.4% lower. The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, 0.4% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19765. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla K40m, scores 19885, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: How does the resolution scaling behave in Overpower?

A: The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is remarkably consistent across all settings, ranging from 23.8% at Low to 24.6% at Ultra. This uniformity indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component throughout the test range.

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

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2415 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the distribution. The individual component percentiles (CPU at 77, GPU at 65) are higher than the combo percentile suggests, indicating the game favors other configurations.