Overpower

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Overpower, but the data reveals a clear shift in system behavior as resolution climbs. This combination ranks 1005th out of 1744 tested combos in the game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The measured FPS across resolutions and settings shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at 4K, yet capable of pushing very high frame rates at lower resolutions, making it a versatile pairing for different display targets.

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

The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K is the first major indicator of where the bottleneck lies. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 72.6 at 1920x1080 to 65.7 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 9.5%. However, the jump to 3840x2160 brings a much steeper decline, landing at 55.6 FPS. This is a 15.4% drop from the 1440p figure, and a 23.4% drop from the 1080p result. This accelerating decline as pixel count increases is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario; the RTX 4060’s rendering throughput is being saturated by the 4K pixel workload.

Looking at Low settings, the story becomes even more pronounced. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 156 FPS, which drops to 134.6 at 2560x1440 and further to 114.4 at 3840x2160. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 13.7%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 15.0%. This relatively consistent percentage decline across all resolutions at Low settings suggests that even when the graphical load is minimal, the GPU is still the primary limiter. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS at 1080p Low to be much higher, potentially capping out due to processor limits, but the data shows the GPU scaling directly with resolution.

The gap between settings at 4K further confirms this analysis. The difference between Low (114.4 FPS) and Ultra (55.6 FPS) at 3840x2160 is a massive 51.4% performance swing. At 1080p, the same settings gap is 53.4% (156 vs 72.6 FPS). The similar magnitude of this drop across resolutions indicates the GPU is consistently the limiting factor, as the performance penalty for turning up settings is proportionally similar regardless of pixel count. The data implies that for this combo, resolution scaling is nearly linear with GPU load, and the Ryzen 7 5800X has ample headroom to feed the RTX 4060 at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo’s rank of 1005 out of 1744 places it in the 57.6th percentile of all tested pairings in Overpower. This is a solidly mid-pack result, suggesting the combination is neither an outlier on the high end nor a weak performer, but rather a balanced mainstream setup. The rank implies that while it can handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, it will be outclassed by higher-tier GPU pairings, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 55.6 FPS figure trails more powerful configurations.

Looking at the individual component benchmarks provides context for this ranking. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 27606, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with a score of 27535 (0.3% faster) and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27827 (0.8% faster). This shows the 5800X is a very strong processor, competing closely with newer and higher-clocked parts. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23181, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, which is only 0.6% higher, while the Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% lower at 23021.

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile (84th) and the GPU’s lower percentile (66th) is telling. In Overpower, the combo rank (57.6th percentile) is dragged down by the GPU’s relative position. The CPU has the headroom to perform at a much higher tier, but the RTX 4060 limits the overall package. This suggests that in a CPU-light game like Overpower, the GPU is the deciding factor for the combo’s standing. The data indicates that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would yield a significantly higher combo rank, whereas swapping the CPU for a weaker model would have a minimal impact on the measured FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high refresh rate experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 156 FPS on Low settings and 87.6 FPS on High, making it excellent for 144Hz displays. At 2560x1440, the Low setting still provides 134.6 FPS, which is also suitable for high refresh rate panels.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields 55.6 FPS, while the High preset produces 66.2 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 70.9 FPS, and Low reaches 114.4 FPS. This indicates 4K is playable, but only at Medium or Low settings for consistent 60+ FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores an average of 27606, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535) and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27827). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by 0.4% (27708).

Q: How does the GPU perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. It is 0.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338). It is 0.7% faster than the Intel Arc B580 (23021).

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low setting achieves 134.6 FPS, while the Ultra setting drops to 65.7 FPS. This represents a 51.2% performance decrease when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data points to the GPU. The CPU is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 66th percentile. The FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all combinations.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset leads with 156 FPS, followed by High at 87.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 97.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset trails at 72.6 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 83.4 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. The Low preset achieves 134.6 FPS, which is a 13.7% drop from the 1080p Low figure. High settings yield 78.3 FPS, Medium produces 87.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 65.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 68.9 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. The Low preset still manages a playable 114.4 FPS, but a 15.0% drop from the 1440p Low result. High settings fall to 66.2 FPS, Medium to 70.9 FPS, and Ultra to 55.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 58.8 FPS. Notably, the Medium preset at 4K (70.9 FPS) outperforms the High preset at 1440p (78.3 FPS) by a small margin, suggesting that the Medium preset may be the sweet spot for 4K.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset consistently offers a significant advantage over the other settings. The relative ordering of presets is stable: Low > Medium > High > Ultra, with the exception of 4K where Medium edges out High slightly.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core. It is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, containing 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The synthetic benchmark results show a strong multithreaded performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23571 in multicore and 3327 in single-core. The Geekbench multicore score is 10220, with a single-core score of 2194. The Passmark multithread score is 27732, and the single-thread score is 3445. The 3DMark 16-thread score is 7586, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7578, indicating that the 8-core/16-thread configuration is fully utilized.

In the context of Overpower, the CPU’s high percentile (84th) suggests it is more than capable of handling the game’s processing demands. The fact that FPS scales consistently with GPU load across resolutions implies that the 5800X is never holding back the RTX 4060. The single-core performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 335 and Geekbench single-core of 2194, is sufficient for game logic and physics. The data supports the interpretation that in this title, the CPU is not the bottleneck; its role is to feed the GPU efficiently, which it does without issue.

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

The measured data offers clear guidance on which preset to choose based on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For players prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset at 156 FPS is the obvious choice for competitive play. However, the High preset at 87.6 FPS provides a smoother visual experience while still maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS, making it a balanced recommendation for most users at this resolution.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 134.6 FPS, which is excellent for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 87.9 FPS is a strong contender for those who want better visuals without sacrificing too much performance. The High preset at 78.3 FPS remains playable, but the Ultra preset at 65.7 FPS is borderline for demanding users. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot at 1440p, offering a 10.9% performance increase over High while presumably delivering similar visual quality.

For 4K gaming, the choices are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 55.6 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal. The High preset at 66.2 FPS and Medium at 70.9 FPS both provide playable frame rates, but the Medium preset offers a 7.1% advantage over High. Given that the Low preset at 114.4 FPS is available, players could use that for maximum smoothness. Based on the data, the Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it achieves a higher frame rate than High and is the highest quality setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD107 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. It is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 2125 MHz, with an effective speed of 17 Gbps.

The GPU’s compute resources include 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 48 raster output units (ROPs). It also features 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance matching at 15.11 TFLOPS. The GPU has a TDP of 115 W and requires a 300 W power supply. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

In benchmark tests, the RTX 4060 scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 101030 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302, and it achieves 98095 in Geekbench Vulkan. The GPU’s 66th percentile ranking indicates it is a mid-range performer. In Overpower, the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the tested settings, as the measured FPS does not show signs of VRAM-related stuttering or drops. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz is the key to its performance; the data suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the 55.6 FPS result aligns with its mid-range positioning relative to other tested GPUs. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s appears adequate for this game, as the performance scaling is consistent with compute-bound rendering rather than memory bandwidth saturation.