Overpower

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Overpower reveals a clear pattern: this combo scales predictably as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a specific story about where the bottleneck lives. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 118 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 105 FPS, a decline of roughly 11%. Pushing to 3840x2160 yields 89 FPS, which is about 15% lower than the 1440p result and 25% below the 1080p figure.

The scaling story changes when you look at higher settings. At Medium preset, 1080p produces 74 FPS, 1440p drops to 66 FPS (an 11% reduction), and 4K falls to 56 FPS (another 15% step down). This consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary limiter, but the CPU is not entirely idle. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. These are strong numbers for a mainstream desktop chip, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

The Low preset data is most revealing. At 1080p Low, the system hits 118 FPS, which is a high frame rate that still leaves headroom. But the drop to 89 FPS at 4K Low (a 25% reduction) indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count rises. The RTX 2060, with 1920 shading units and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, is a mid-range Turing part that shows its limits at 4K. Its FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, and the 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a factor at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells the clearest bottleneck story. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 57 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 51 FPS (an 11% decline), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 43 FPS (a 16% drop from 1440p). These are playable but not smooth numbers, and the scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is saturated. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; the 8400F's PassMark multi-thread score of 24389 and single-thread score of 3685 are well above what this game's action genre demands at these frame rates.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 is the performance ceiling for this pairing in Overpower. The 8400F has enough compute headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and even 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput and memory bandwidth become the wall. The 4K Medium result of 56 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and maximum of 64 FPS shows that the GPU is working near its limits, with frame times becoming inconsistent.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Overpower?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution. At Low settings, it delivers 118 FPS; at Medium, 74 FPS; at High, 68 FPS; and at Ultra, 57 FPS. The 1440p results are close behind, but the 4K numbers drop below 60 FPS on every preset except Low.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in this system?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283 (a 0% delta). The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.1% delta), the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.8% delta). All are within 1% of each other.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F holding back the RTX 2060?

A: Benchmark results indicate no. The 8400F's average benchmark score is 25005, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935). Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 provide ample headroom for the GPU in this game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 118 FPS, while Ultra produces 57 FPS. That is a 61 FPS difference, or slightly more than a 50% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset maintain consistent frame times?

A: The data shows a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS at 4K Medium, with an average of 56 FPS. That spread of 17 FPS between minimum and maximum indicates noticeable frame time variance, which could be perceptible in an action game.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2933 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the RTX 2060's mid-range position in the GPU hierarchy.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the defining component in this combo's Overpower performance. Its specifications paint a picture of a mid-range Turing card that was designed for 1080p gaming at high settings, and the measured data confirms this. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. These figures are adequate for 1080p and 1440p in most titles, but the 4K results in Overpower show the GPU struggling.

The GPU's compute resources are modest: 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation units. It also includes 30 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores, though Overpower's action genre does not appear to leverage these heavily based on the frame rate data. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are the raw throughput figures that matter for rasterization, and they explain why the card falls behind at higher resolutions.

The boost clock of 1680 MHz, with a base clock of 1365 MHz, is a moderate frequency for a 160 W TDP card. The card's FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is the key number for traditional gaming workloads. When the resolution increases, the GPU must process more pixels and texels, and the measured FPS drops accordingly. At 4K Ultra, the card delivers 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that most action games need for smooth gameplay.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is another factor. At 1080p and 1440p, the memory footprint of Overpower appears manageable, as frame rates remain consistent across the Low, Medium, and High presets. But at 4K, the combination of higher pixel count and more detailed textures likely pushes against the 6 GB limit, contributing to the lower averages and the frame time inconsistency seen at 4K Medium (min 47 FPS, max 64 FPS).

The GPU's benchmark scores support this interpretation. Its PassMark G3D score is 14111, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1242. These place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, which is a solid mid-pack position. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 65014 and Vulkan score of 65846 show balanced performance across different API workloads. The card's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score of 15290, indicating that the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly competitive segment of the market.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2933 out of 3713 tested combos in Overpower. This places the pairing in the 79th percentile from the bottom, meaning roughly 21% of tested combos perform worse. That is a below-median position, which is expected given the RTX 2060's mid-range status and the game's action-oriented demands.

The CPU contributes positively to this ranking. The 8400F sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911 (0.4% delta). The AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, which is 0.4% higher. This means the 8400F is essentially at parity with its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks, and it is not the component dragging the combo down.

The GPU, in contrast, sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the GTX 580 at 15283 (0% delta), the Radeon 680M at 15270 (0.1% delta), the RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (0.6% delta), and the RX 7600 at 15171 (0.8% delta). This tight clustering means that in synthetic tests, the RTX 2060 is indistinguishable from these other cards. However, in real gaming workloads like Overpower, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The combo ranking of 2933 out of 3713 suggests that many other pairings deliver better frame rates in this game. The data shows that the RTX 2060 cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset except Low (89 FPS). Even at 1440p, only the Low preset (105 FPS) breaks the 100 FPS barrier; Medium (66 FPS), High (61 FPS), and Ultra (51 FPS) all fall below. At 1080p, the Low preset (118 FPS) is the only one that delivers a high refresh rate experience; Medium (74 FPS), High (68 FPS), and Ultra (57 FPS) are all in the 57-74 FPS range.

The rank position is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing. It is not a top-tier or even upper-mid-tier card, and the combo's performance in Overpower reflects that. The CPU is performing above average, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a GPU-bound scenario like 4K rendering.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for settings selection in Overpower. The goal is to find the preset that delivers a smooth experience without sacrificing unnecessary visual quality. For this combo, the data suggests different optimal settings depending on the target resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best balance. It delivers 74 FPS on average, with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS. The minimum frame rate stays above 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay in an action title. The High preset (68 FPS) is close behind, but its average is 6 FPS lower. Ultra (57 FPS) falls below 60 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. Low (118 FPS) is the highest performer, but it sacrifices visual quality for a frame rate that the display may not even use.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (66 FPS, min 56 FPS, max 76 FPS) is still the recommended choice. The minimum frame rate dips slightly below 60 FPS, but the average is above the threshold. High (61 FPS) is also playable, but it has a lower average and no min/max data to confirm consistency. Ultra (51 FPS) drops below the smooth threshold, and Low (105 FPS) offers high performance at reduced visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the options are more limited. Low (89 FPS) is the only preset that delivers a consistently smooth experience, but it uses the lowest visual settings. Medium (56 FPS, min 47 FPS, max 64 FPS) is borderline, with a minimum that drops well below 60 FPS. High (52 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) are below the playable threshold for an action game. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that Low is the only viable preset, and even then, the visual quality reduction may not be worth the resolution gain.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which provides the best combination of frame rate and visual fidelity. If the player prioritizes frame rate over visual quality, the Low preset at 1080p (118 FPS) or 1440p (105 FPS) offers high refresh rate potential. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it fails to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p and falls further behind at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of the combo's performance envelope.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 118 FPS average
• Medium: 74 FPS average, 63 FPS minimum, 85 FPS maximum
• High: 68 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers a high refresh rate experience, nearly doubling the frame rate of the Ultra preset. The Medium preset offers the best balance, with a minimum frame rate that stays above 60 FPS. The High preset is 6 FPS below Medium, and Ultra is 11 FPS below High.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 105 FPS average
• Medium: 66 FPS average, 56 FPS minimum, 76 FPS maximum
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 51 FPS average

The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset loses 13 FPS compared to 1080p, while Medium loses 8 FPS, High loses 7 FPS, and Ultra loses 6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more pronounced at Low settings, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a different bottleneck at lower graphical loads.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 89 FPS average
• Medium: 56 FPS average, 47 FPS minimum, 64 FPS maximum
• High: 52 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

The 4K results show the GPU struggling to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below. The Medium preset's minimum of 47 FPS indicates significant frame time spikes, which would be noticeable in an action game. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46 FPS, or slightly more than a 50% reduction.

The complete data set shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2060 delivers its best performance at 1080p, with diminishing returns as resolution increases. The CPU's strong benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 20851, single-core 2943) ensure that it is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are the specifications that ultimately define the combo's performance ceiling in Overpower.