Overpower

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and can boost up to 4.10 GHz. The chip's headline feature is its large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic for gaming workloads. The CPU's 3DMark scores show a clear scaling pattern: 2-thread performance is 1575, 4-thread reaches 3097, 8-thread hits 5357, and max-thread performance is 6755. This indicates that the processor scales well with additional threads, though the jump from 8 to 16 threads is modest, suggesting diminishing returns beyond eight cores in synthetic tests.

In multi-threaded applications, the 5700X3D delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366, while its single-core score is 3157. The Geekbench results echo this: a multi-core score of 10108 against a single-core score of 1922. The single-thread performance, while not class-leading, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking a mid-range GPU in most scenarios. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score is 26318, with a single-thread score of 2970. Notably, the PassMark physics score sits at 2686, which often correlates with gaming physics calculations.

For Overpower, an Action game, the relationship between CPU and GPU is critical. The 5700X3D's 96 MB L3 cache is particularly relevant for game logic and draw calls, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. The processor ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, placing it comfortably above average. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P with an average score of 24627 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24605 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i5-11600 at 24559 (0.5% behind). The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 trails by 0.6% with a score of 24811. These deltas are extremely tight, meaning the 5700X3D is competitively positioned against its immediate peers, but the benchmark data suggests that raw CPU throughput is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

The GPU in this combo is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, based on the Turing architecture and fabricated on a 12 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The card has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1770 MHz, and it offers a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS. The GPU also includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data does not indicate whether these features were enabled. The RTX 2070 SUPER's PassMark G3D score is 18169, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

When compared to its nearest GPU rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER shows a tight grouping: the NVIDIA RTX A400 scores 22307 (0.5% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 22006 (0.9% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22729 (2.3% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 scores 21670 (2.5% behind). This suggests that the GPU is a solid mid-range performer, but its age is showing relative to newer mobile parts. The combination of an 8-core CPU with a mid-range GPU is a classic pairing for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and the data for Overpower reflects that balance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings in Overpower?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 65.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, and the frame rate remains playable, though it is the lowest of the four settings tested.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its closest CPU rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673, while the Intel Core i7-1360P scores 24627. The delta is 0.2%, meaning the AMD chip is marginally ahead. This is within the margin of error, so the two are effectively tied in synthetic performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 22206, which places it above the median but well below high-end cards.

Q: At 4K resolution, what is the difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 107.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 53.9 FPS. That is a difference of 53.5 FPS, representing a significant performance hit of roughly 50% when moving from the least to most demanding settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU act as the bottleneck at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is 74.0. Given that the GPU is in the 65th percentile and the CPU is in the 82nd percentile, the data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers.

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

A: The combo ranks 1078 out of 1744 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it performs adequately, there are many faster pairings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1078 out of 1744 tested combos for Overpower. This places the pairing in the 38th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 62% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range standing; the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile among all GPUs is a limiting factor, while the CPU's 82nd percentile provides ample headroom.

The rank of 1078 suggests that this combo is not optimized for high-refresh-rate competitive play at higher resolutions, but it remains viable for mainstream gaming. The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is nearly identical—within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-1360P, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, Intel Core i5-11600, and AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. This tight clustering indicates that swapping among these CPUs would yield negligible differences in Overpower. Conversely, the GPU's rivals show slightly more variance, with the RTX 4060 Mobile ahead by 2.3% and the RX 5700 behind by 2.5%, but these differences are still modest.

The combo's rank is likely driven by the GPU's inability to sustain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 53.9 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 140.8 FPS, showing that the CPU can push the GPU to respectable levels when the graphical load is light. The data indicates a balanced system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU becoming the bottleneck as resolution and settings increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Overpower spans three resolutions and four settings, providing a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the lowest setting of Low yields an average of 140.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 88.9 FPS, High to 83.6 FPS, and Ultra to 65.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 51.9 FPS, indicating that Medium settings introduce significant graphical effects that tax the GPU heavily. The step from Medium to High is smaller at 5.3 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings produce an average of 127.9 FPS, which is a drop of 12.9 FPS compared to 1080p Low. Medium hits 76.7 FPS, High reaches 74.0 FPS, and Ultra falls to 63.3 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at this resolution is just 2.7 FPS, showing that the GPU handles these two presets similarly. Ultra remains playable, but the 63.3 FPS average is close to the edge of smoothness for fast-paced action games.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings deliver 107.4 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 65.8 FPS, High to 63.8 FPS, and Ultra to 53.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 41.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the additional pixel and shading work. The difference between High and Ultra is 9.9 FPS, showing that the most demanding preset exacts a meaningful toll. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can exceed 60 FPS at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling of this combo reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS drops, but the rate of decline varies by settings. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings decreases by roughly 9-13%. For example, at Low settings, the drop from 140.8 FPS to 127.9 FPS is a 9.2% reduction. At High settings, the drop from 83.6 FPS to 74.0 FPS is 11.5%. This moderate decline indicates that the GPU is still capable at 1440p, but the additional pixels are beginning to strain the RTX 2070 SUPER.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is more punishing. At Low settings, the FPS falls from 127.9 to 107.4, a 16.0% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 76.7 to 65.8, a 14.2% reduction. High settings see a decline from 74.0 to 63.8, a 13.8% reduction. Ultra settings drop from 63.3 to 53.9, a 14.8% reduction. These percentages are relatively consistent, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU's performance headroom is unlikely to be exhausted at lower resolutions.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo, given its high percentile ranking and strong synthetic scores. At 1080p Low, the 140.8 FPS average approaches what a mid-range GPU can deliver without CPU interference. As resolution increases, the FPS drops are driven by the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 256-bit bus are sufficient for 1440p, but at 4K, the 8 GB VRAM and compute capabilities become limiting. The fact that Ultra settings at 4K yield just 53.9 FPS underscores that this is a 1080p/1440p-oriented pairing, with 4K playable only at lower presets.